Omega Products LVU-1100 Installation Manual

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LVU-800, & LV U - 1 1 0 0

Ultrasonic Level System

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The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA Engineering, Inc. accepts
no liability for any errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
WARNING: These products are not designed for use in, and should not be used for, patient-connected applications.

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WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER

OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA’s Warranty adds an
additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover
handling and shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA’s customers receive maximum
coverage on each product.

If the unit malfunctions, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA’s C u s t o m e r
Service Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or
written request. Upon examination by O M E G A, if the unit is found to be defective, it will be
repaired or replaced at no charge. O M E G A ’ s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting
from any action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing,
operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification. This
WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence
of having been damaged as a result of excessive corrosion; or current, heat, moisture or vibra­tion; improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating conditions outside of
O M E G A ’ s control. Components which wear are not warranted, including but not limited to
contact points, fuses, and triacs.

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for any damages that result from the use of its products in accordance with information
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based on contract, warranty, negligence, indemnification, strict liability or otherwise, shall
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CONDITIONS: Equipment sold by OMEGA is not intended to be used, nor shall it be used: (1) as
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or (2) in medical applications or used on humans. Should any Product(s) be used in or with any
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OMEGA assumes no responsibility as set forth in our basic WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER language,
and, additionally, purchaser will indemnify OMEGA and hold OMEGA harmless from any liability
or damage whatsoever arising out of the use of the Product(s) in such a manner.

RETURN REQUESTS/INQUIRIES

Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the OMEGA Customer Service Department.
BEFORE RETURNING ANY PRODUCT(S) TO OMEGA, PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN AN
AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR) NUMBER FROM OMEGA’S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
(IN ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS). The assigned AR number should then be
marked on the outside of the return package and on any correspondence.

The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to
prevent breakage in transit.

FOR WARRANTY RETURNS, please have
the following information available BEFORE
contacting OMEGA:

1. Purchase Order number under which
the product was PURCHASED,

2. Model and serial number of the product
under warranty, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific
problems relative to the product.

OMEGA’s policy is to make running changes, not model changes, whenever an improvement is possible.
This affords our customers the latest in technology and engineering.

OMEGA is a registered trademark of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.
© Copyright 2001 OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. All rights reserved. This document may not be copied, photocopied,

reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without
the prior written consent of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.

FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS,

consult
OMEGA for current repair charges. Have the
following information available BEFORE
contacting OMEGA:

1. Purchase Order number to cover the

COST of the repair,

2. Model and serial number of the

product, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems

relative to the product.

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System Configuration Document

ZERO : inches from sensor face

SPAN : inches from zero

ALARM 1 : inches from sensor face (K1-RELAY)

ALARM 2 : inches from sensor face (K2-RELAY)

ALARM 3 : inches from sensor face

ALARM 4 : inches from sensor face

LINEAR CHARACTERIZATION - DISPLAY

LOW VALUE :

HIGH VALUE:

NOTE

Unpacking Instructions

Remove the Packing List and verify that you have received all
equipment, including the following (quantities in parenthesis):

LVU-800 & LVU-1100 Ultrasonic Level Measurement System (1)

Operator’s Manual (1)

If you have any questions about the shipment, please call OMEGA
Customer Service Department.

When you receive the shipment, inspect the container and equipment for
signs of damage. Note any evidence of rough handling in transit.
Immediately report any damage to the shipping agent.

NOTE

The carrier will not honor damage claims unless all
shipping material is saved for inspection. After
examining and removing contents, save packing
material and carton in the event reshipment is
necessary.

If you select “SLFC” mode
1 = Automatic fill control

2 = Automatic empty control
Alarm #1 relay will act as a auto fill /
auto empty control relay

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