Sapcon ELIXIR Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ELIXIR

Compact Vibrating Fork

Version 2.3

User Manual & Datasheet V 2.3

Contents

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 Operating Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4 System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

5 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

6 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

7 Application Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

8 Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

9 Switching Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

10 Influences on Switching Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

11 Installation & Handling Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

12 Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

13 Calibration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

14 Cover Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

15 Uncover Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

16 Failsafe Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

17 Troubleshooting & Fault Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

17.1 Output Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

17.2 Error Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

18 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

19 Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

20 Product Selection Chart - Elixir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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List of Figures

1 Elixir Product Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 Description of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3 Influence of Process Pressure on Switching Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4 Influence of Process Temperature on Switching Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5 Influence of Liquid Density on Switching Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6 Provision of Baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

7 Instrument Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

8 Tines Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

9 Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

10 Cover Delay Switch Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

11 Cover Delay Switch Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

12 Setting Cover Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

13 Saving Cover Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

14 Uncover Delay Switch Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

15 Setting Uncover Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

16 Saving Uncover Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

17 Failsafe High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

18 Failsafe Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

List of Tables

1 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Application Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4 Switching Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Revision History

Revision Date Author(s) Description

1.0 26 Mar 2014 RND First Version Editing

1.1 15 Sep 2014 MRK Applications Revision

1.2 09 Apr 2015 RND Features Revision

1.3 20 Nov 2015 RND Specs Revision

1.4 19 Oct 2016 RND Specs Revision

2.0 08 Jan 2017 BRND Revised Format

2.1 17 Sep 2017 BRND Branding Revisions

2.2 20 Jan 2018 MRK Marketing Revisions

2.3 19 Oct 2018 RND Specs Revision

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• Copyright: All content on this document, such as text, graphics, logos and images is the property of Sapcon Instruments Pvt. Ltd. The selection,

arrangement and presentation of all materials on this document and the overall design of this document is the exclusive property of Sapcon Instruments
Pvt. Ltd.

• The images shown in this manual may differ from the actual instrument / housing in terms of dimensions, color and design. Please refer to GA drawings

for dimensional details.

• Values (of performance) described in this manual were obtained under ideal testing conditions. Hence, they may differ under industrial environment and

settings.

General Instructions

• Instrument shouldn’t block the material filling inlet.

• Secure the cover of housing tightly. Tighten the cable glands. For side mounting, the cable glands should point downwards.

• For side mounting, provide a baffle to prevent the material from falling on the probe.

• When handling forks, do not lift them using their tines. While using them with solids, ensure that material size is less than 10mm.

• Deforming the shape of the tines may interfere with the fork’s operating frequency.

• Make all electrical connections as instructed in the manual. Don’t power on the device before verifying the connections.

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Probe Length

Tines Length

Housing Pressure Die Cast
Aluminium (IP68)

Cable Entry Gland
(Polyamide)

External LED Indication
with Infrared output (Optional)

Ø90 mm

89 mm

Vibrating Fork (SS 316L)

Extention Pipe Ø42mm
(SS 316)

1 Introduction

Elixir is a Vibrating Fork Liquid Level Limit Switch. It is
suitable for level detection in storage tanks, mixing contain­ers and pipelines, for liquids that do not react with stainless
steel (SS) whose viscosity does not exceed 10000 cP. It is
suitable for most of the applications where float switches
were previously employed, as well as in such places where
float switches were not appropriate (due to deposit forma­tion, turbulence, stresses and air bubbles).

Figure 1: Elixir Product Image

2 Operating Principle

A specially shaped tuning fork is kept vibrating using
piezo-electric elements. Typically, the fork vibrates at its
natural frequency. The frequency of oscillation for the tun­ing fork changes when immersed in liquids. The change in
frequency is detected by the microprocessor leading to a
switching decision.

3 Features

• Universal Power Supply: 18 - 55V DC, 90 - 265V AC

• Low Power Consumption: less heat, long life

• High temperature durability (H1 up to 200

◦

C)

• Immunity to spurious external vibrations, material tur-

bulence and flow

• Suitable for liquids with viscosity up to 10,000 cP

• Fast switching

• Self-diagnosis

• Independent of material’s electrical properties

4 System Description

The elixir level detecting system consists of a micro­controller based electronic insert with fork probe. The in­strument comprises of an electronics SS 316 tuning fork
housed in a cast aluminum housing provided with 2 suitable
cable entries. The fork is of a special shape suitable for op­erating in liquids of specified range of viscosities. This is
provided with either screwed mounting or flanged mounting
suitable for installation on to a container or pipeline. Piezo
ceramic elements are mounted inside the fork capsule and
potted with epoxy compound for rendering them immune to
dust, moisture and inflammable gases.

5 Applications

Elixir is suitable for the following applications and indus­tries:

Figure 2: Description of Parts

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• FMCG

• Paint

• Textile

• Breweries

• Cosmetics

• Chemicals

• Pesticides

• Edible Oil

• Sugar Powder

• Utility Paper

• Confectionery

• Food Industry

• Dairy Industry

• Packaging Industry

• Pharmaceutical

Industry

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6 Electrical Specifications

Please refer to Table 1 for Electrical Specifications.

Parameter Value

Input Power Supply and Outputs

• D: Universal Power Supply 18 - 55V DC, 90 - 265V

AC, Single-point two potential free relay outputs rated
at 6A

• SPN: Universal Power Supply 18 - 55V DC, 90 - 265V

AC

- Singe-point Single relay (Rated 6A)

- Open-collector PNP output, max 100mA
non-inductive load

• MA1: 24V DC 8/16mA 2-wire Loop powered current

output

• NMR: 8.2V Namur type current output (I ON = 2.2 to

2.5 mA, I OF F = 0.8 to 1.0 mA)
Namur compliance can be attained with a Namur
certified isolator.

Power Consumption 4W at 24V DC with 90 mA load

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Fail-safe Settings User selectable (Field selectable through toggle switch)

• Open: Fail-safe High

• Close: Fail-safe Low

Time Delay Settings Cover and Uncover Delay: 0.8s / 1s to 20s, through toggle

switches

Sensitivity Setting Field Selectable (through toggle switches)

Protection If required, additional over-current and short-circuit protec-

tions can be provided with the use of an external fuse rated
for 500mA.

Table 1: Electrical Specifications

7 Application Specifications

Please refer to Table 2 for Application Specifications.

Parameter Value

Response Time

• Cover Delay - 0.8 seconds

• Uncover Delay - 1 seconds

Hysteresis 3 - 4 mm

Density Above 0.7gm/cm

3

Viscosity Suitable for liquids with viscosity up to 10,000 cP

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Table 2: Application Specifications

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8 Mechanical Specifications

Please refer to Table 3 for Mechanical Specifications.

Parameter Value

Active Fork Length 44 mm and 100 mm

Housing

• SCUTE: Pressure die-cast aluminium weatherproof

(Rating IP-68)

• FP2C: Cast aluminium, weatherproof & flameproof,

powder coated, suitable for Gas Groups IIA, IIB &
IIC as per IS-2148

Electrical Connector PG-13.5, 1/2" BSP DC Glands, 1/2” NPT DC Glands

Mounting

• Screwed - 1”/1 1/2” BSP/NTP(M)

• Flanged - As per your specifications

• Material - MS (Plated), SS

Extension Pipe GI (Galvanized Iron) / SS-304 / SS -316

Wetted Parts

• S4: SS 304

• S6: SS 316

• S6L: SS 316L

• HA: Hastelloy C

• CHLR: Halar Coated

• PTFE: Teflon Coated

Process Temperature

• A (Ambient): Below 100

• H (High temperature): 100

◦

C

◦

C - 200◦C

Resonant Frequency

• Active Fork length of 100mm

• Active Fork length of 44mm

Table 3: Mechanical Specifications

9 Switching Indication

Please refer to Table 4 for Switching Indication.

Parameter Value

Internal Indication Two LEDs

External Indication Available only in SCUTE

Value

• Approx. 1.1KHz

• Approx. 1.5KHz

• Green: Normal

• Red: Alarm

Enclosure

Table 4: Switching Indication

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10 Influences on Switching Point

1. Process Pressure - It has no significant effect on the switching point of the device as can be observed from the Figure 3.

Figure 3: Influence of Process Pressure on Switching Point

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2. Process Temperature - The influence of temperature on switching point of the device is described in Figure 4.

Figure 4: Influence of Process Temperature on Switching Point

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3. Liquid Density - The influence of liquid density on switching point of the device can be seen in the graph in Figure 5.

Figure 5: Influence of Liquid Density on Switching Point

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11 Installation & Handling Guide­lines

The elixir can be installed in the vessel in almost any posi­tion. Previously existing bosses welded in any direction can
be used. Since the fork can be screwed into a mounting
socket suitable for supplied mounting threads and the fork
length is comparatively short, it can be installed directly on
pipes too. For liquids with higher viscosities, top mounting
or side mounting with tines slanting downwards is preferred
as then the viscous liquid can drip off faster when the level
goes below the set point.
While installation of probe, please take care of the following
points:

• The instrument shouldn’t block the material filling inlet.

• Secure the cover of housing tightly. Tighten the cable

glands.

• For side-mounting, provide a baffle to prevent the ma-

terial from falling on the fork. Please refer to Figure 6.

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Figure 8: Tines Handling

• Weatherproofness of enclosure is guaranteed only if

the cover is in place glands adequately tightened.
Damage due to accidental entry of water can be
avoided if the instrument is installed in a rain shade.

• If the ambient temperature is high, the instrument

should not be installed to receive direct sunlight. In
case such a position of shade is not available, a heat
shield should be fitted above the instrument especially
if the operating temperature lies between 60◦C and

◦

80

C.

• While screwing the elixir instrument, the hexagonal

mounting bush should be turned and not the housing.

Figure 6: Provision of Baffle

• When handling forks, do not lift them using their tines.

Please see Figure 7.

Figure 7: Instrument Handling

• The tines should not be bent nor should their dimen-

sions be altered. Deforming the shape of the tines may
interfere with the fork’s operating frequency. Please
see Figure 8.

• Make all electrical connections as instructed in the

manual. Don’t power on the device before verifying
connections.

• To prevent the ingress of moisture and water seepage

in side mounting position, the cable entries should al­ways point downwards.

12 Electrical Connections

Please refer to the Figures 9a, 9b and 9c for the same.

13 Calibration Settings

Follow the below procedure for calibrating the instrument

at notch point

• To start with calibration, set calibration switch to

CLOSE position. (CLOSE is opposite of OPEN on the
DIP switch.)

• Make sure that Status LED is not blinking for error.

• Dip the fork till the notch point.

• Then press ENTER.

• The Status LED will blink in RED color.

• Blinking indicates that elixir is registering the switch

point position.

• Keep ENTER key pressed for 4 to 5 blinks.

• Then release the ENTER key.

• On Release, the status LED should :

- Turn RED for Maximum Failsafe Selection.

- Turn Green for Minimum Failsafe Selection.

- This indicates that calibration is correct.

• Now test the calibration by dipping and removing the

tines from liquid.

• During calibration, delays are automatically by-passed.

• If calibration is correct, put the calibration switch back

to the OPEN position.

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OPEN

ENTER

COVER

UNCOVER

CALIBRATE

FAILSAFE

ELIXIR

STATUS

LED

RED

GREEN

L N E Relay-1 PNP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

+ +

-

NC C NO OUT

-

AC Supply DC Supply

L (Live)

N (Neutral)

90-265 V AC 18-55 V DC

+

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L

(Available only in DC Power Supply)

OPEN

ENTER

COVER

UNCOVER

CALIBRATE

FAILSAFE

ELIXIR

STATUS

LED

RED

GREEN

L N E Relay-1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

+

NC C NO

-

AC Supply DC Supply

L (Live)

N (Neutral)

90-265 V AC 18-55 V DC

+

Relay-2

NC C NO

OPEN

ENTER

COVER

UNCOVER

CALIBRATE

FAILSAFE

ELIXIR
NAMUR

STATUS

LED

RED

GREEN

1 2 3

4 5

6

7

8 9

+

OPEN

COVER

UNCOVER

CALIBRATE

FAILSAFE

OPEN

ENTER

COVER

UNCOVER

CALIBRATE

FAILSAFE

ELIXIR

STATUS

LED

RED

GREEN

OPEN

ENTER

COVER

UNCOVER

CALIBRATE

FAILSAFE

ELIXIR

STATUS

LED

RED

GREEN

OPEN

ENTER

COVER

UNCOVER

CALIBRATE

FAILSAFE

ELIXIR

STATUS

LED

RED

GREEN

Note:

You can set the value of COVER DELAY between 1­25 secs.

Follow the below procedure for setting Cover Delay

1. Ensure that all DIP switches are in OPEN position as
shown in Figure 10. Make sure that STATUS LED is
not blinking for Error.

(a) Electronics option SPDT Relay and
PNP Output(SPN)

(b) Electronics option DPDT Relay(D)

Figure 10: Cover Delay Switch Position

2. To set the Cover Delay, set the COVER switch to
CLOSE position as shown in Figure 11.
(CLOSE is the opposite of OPEN for a DIP switch.)
The STATUS RED LED will glow.

Figure 11: Cover Delay Switch Position

3. Press ENTER and keep it pressed as shown in Figure

12. The STATUS RED LED will start blinking. Count
the number of blinks. After setting the value release
the ENTER key.

(c) Electronics option NAMUR Out­put(NMR)

Figure 9: Electrical Connections

• Else, elixir will indicate error after 2 minutes of pressing

the ENTER key for the last time.

• If calibration is incorrect, repeat the above stated steps

once again.

14 Cover Delay

When the application material covers the fork tines,
the changeover of the output can be delayed by a pre­determined time. This time is called COVER Delay. For
a different value of Cover Delay, the number of blinks can
be adjusted as per requirement.

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Figure 12: Setting Cover Delay

4. Delay is entered, but not saved. To save and test the
Cover Delay, set the COVER switch back to OPEN po­sition as shown in Figure 13. The STATUS LED will
come back to its original position.

Figure 13: Saving Cover Delay

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5. To test, dip elixir into the application material until the

OPEN

ENTER

COVER

UNCOVER

CALIBRATE

FAILSAFE

ELIXIR

STATUS

LED

RED

GREEN

OPEN

ENTER

COVER

UNCOVER

CALIBRATE

FAILSAFE

ELIXIR

STATUS

LED

RED

GREEN

OPEN

ENTER

COVER

UNCOVER

CALIBRATE

FAILSAFE

ELIXIR

STATUS

LED

RED

GREEN

OPEN

ENTER

COVER

UNCOVER

CALIBRATE

FAILSAFE

ELIXIR

STATUS

LED

RED

GREEN

OPEN

ENTER

COVER

UNCOVER

CALIBRATE

FAILSAFE

ELIXIR

STATUS

LED

RED

GREEN

switching point is reached.

The STATUS LED will start blinking RED if the switch
point is reached. It will blink for the number of seconds for
which the cover delay is set. 1 blink is equal to 1 second
during switching. A maximum of 25 seconds can be set.

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Figure 16: Saving Uncover Delay

When the application material uncovers elixir’s fork tines,
the changeover of the output can be delayed by a pre­determined time. This time is called UNCOVER Delay. For
a different value of Uncover Delay, the number of blinks can
be adjusted as per requirement.

Note:

You can set the value of UNCOVER DELAY between
1-25 secs.

Follow the below procedure for setting Uncover
Delay

1. Ensure that all DIP switches are in OPEN position as
shown in Figure 10. Make sure that STATUS LED is
not blinking for Error.

2. To set the Uncover Delay, set the UNCOVER switch to
CLOSE position as shown in Figure 14.
(CLOSE is the opposite of OPEN for a DIP switch.)
The STATUS RED LED will glow.

5. To test, dip elixir into the application material until the
switching point is achieved.

6. The STATUS LED will start blinking GREEN if the
switch point is achieved. It will blink for the number
of seconds for which the Uncover Delay is set.

16 Failsafe Settings

In a condition of device failure, known errors and input
power failure the outputs of the device resemble the ALARM
condition. This is meant to prevent overflow or dry run con­ditions in case of failures.

Prevent Overflow - High Level Switch Failsafe High (de­fault) is set by moving the Failsafe switch to OPEN position.

1. When not in contact with the material, LED turns
GREEN.

2. When in contact with the material, LED turns RED.

Figure 14: Uncover Delay Switch Position

3. Press ENTER and keep it pressed as shown in Figure

15. The STATUS RED LED will start blinking. Count
the number of blinks. After setting the value release
the ENTER key.

Figure 15: Setting Uncover Delay

4. Uncover Delay is entered, but not saved. To save and
test the Uncover Delay, set the UNCOVER switch back
to OPEN position as shown in figure 16. The STATUS
LED will come back to its original position.

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Figure 17: Failsafe High

Prevent Dry run - Low Level Switch Failsafe Low is set

by moving the Failsafe switch to CLOSE position

1. When in contact with the material, LED turns GREEN.

2. When not in contact with the material, LED turns RED.

Figure 18: Failsafe Low

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17 Troubleshooting & Fault Indica­tion

17.1

17.2

1. Temperature

2. Loss of Vibration

Output Indications

Green LED Glows When:

• Fork is Uncovered and Fail-safe is High

• Fork is Covered and Fail-safe is Low

Red LED Glows When:

• Fork is Covered and Fail-safe is High

• Fork is Uncovered and Fail-safe is Low

Error Indications

• Blue LED glows when temperature of electronic

insert goes above 120◦C.

tuning fork from deposits. If the material has tendency to
form a hard sticky deposit, the instrument must be checked
more often. Make sure that the cable ducts and the lid are
tightly sealed so that no moisture seeps into the instrument.

19 Customer Support

Thank you for going through the instructions given in this
manual. To further ease the process of installation and use,
we have developed special demo videos which are hosted
on YouTube.

Sapcon’s YouTube channel, SAPCON INSTRUMENTS,
lists all these videos: https://goo.gl/dnxfcz

Should you require further information regarding installa­tion, use or working of the instrument, please don’t hesitate
to contact us. Kindly provide the following information at the
time of contacting:

• Instrument Model and Serial Number

• Purchase Order Number and Date of Purchase

• Description of the query

• When Red LED blinks continuously and Fail-safe

is High

• When Green LED blinks continuously and Fail-

safe is Low

Troubleshooting: The following reasons may be re­sponsible for the absence of vibrations in the fork:

• The instrument is damaged.

• The instrument is working but there may be solid

particles in the application medium clogging the
fork.

• Heavy build-up of application medium can

dampen the fork oscillations. In this case, the
fork requires to be cleaned.

• If material is very viscous, the fork vibrations will

resume when the fork is uncovered. In this case,
the error indication should be ignored.

3. No LED Glows

• This would happen in absence of power supply

to the instrument.

4. Line Break to Piezo Drive/Oscillator

• Your contact details

In an attempt to serve you better, we are open seven days
a week (9:30am to 7:30pm). We are available at:

• www.sapconinstruments.com

• [e-mail]

• [phone]

• In fail-safe ’High’ mode, instrument will switch to

alarm condition if the connectivity between vibrat­ing fork and electronics is lost.

18 Maintenance

The electronics of elixir instrument needs no mainte-

nance. When cleaning and checking the vessel, free the

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20 Product Selection Order Code

Product

ELIXIR - Liquid Level Switch for Sticky, Corrosive, Agitated, Splashing, Foaming Liquids suitable for liquids with viscosity up to
10,000cp

Type

I : Integral (sensor in same unit)

Housing

SCUTE : Pressure Die Cast Aluminium weather proof (Rating IP68) SCUTE

FP2C : Cast Aluminium weather & flame proof powder coated suitable for gas group IIC

Indication (Optional)

WL : External LED Indication (Only with “SCUTE”)

Probe Housing Cable Entry

 PCPG13 : PG 13.5, Polyamide

 PCB5D : 1/2” BSP, DC Gland, Brass

PCN5D : 1/2” NPT, DC Gland, Brass

Output (Depends on “Vibrating Fork” & “Power Supply”)

SPN : SPDT Relay output 1NO, 1NC (Relay rated at 6 A, 230 V AC for non-inductive load) and PNP output (only for supply voltage

18V to 35V DC)

 D : 2NO, 2NC DPDT Relay Output (rated at 6 A, 230 V AC for non-inductive load)

NMR : Namur type current output at 8.2V (ION=2.2 to 2.5 mA and IOFF=0.8 to 1.0 mA) (Only with “VF44”, “DC6”)

MA1 : 8/16 mA 2-wire Loop powered current output at 24V DC (Only with "VF44", "DC")

Power Supply (Depends on “Vibrating Fork” & “Output”)

 U : Universal (18 to 55V DC) and (90 to 265V at 50Hz AC)

DC6 : 8.2V DC supplied by NAMUR certified isolator (Only with "VF44", "NAMUR")

DC : 24V DC (Only with "VF44", "MA1")

Insulation (Depends on “Vibrating Fork & “Mounting”) (Optional)

CHLR : HALAR (ECTFE) (Only with “VF110” & with “Flange”)(Only with “15T”)

Mounting (Depends on “Vibrating Fork”)

MB5S4 : Screwed Thread, BSP 1/2”, SS 304

MB5S6 : Screwed Thread, BSP 1/2”, SS 316

MN5S4 : Screwed Thread, NPT 1/2”, SS 304

MN5S6 : Screwed Thread, NPT 1/2”, SS 316

MB75S4 : Screwed Thread, BSP 3/4”, SS 304

MB75S6 : Screwed Thread, BSP 3/4”, SS 316

MN75S4 : Screwed Thread, NPT 3/4”, SS 304

MN75S6 : Screwed Thread, NPT 3/4”, SS 316

 MB10S4 : Screwed Thread, BSP 1”, SS 304

MB10S6 : Screwed Thread, BSP 1”, SS 316

MN10S4 : Screwed Thread, NPT 1”, SS 304

MN10S6 : Screwed Thread, NPT 1”, SS 316

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Mounting

FA10S4 : 1” ANSI Flange, SS 304

FA15S4 : 1-1/2” ANSI Flange, SS 304

FA10S6 : 1” ANSI Flange, SS 316

FA15S6 : 1-1/2” ANSI Flange, SS 316

FA20S4 : 2” ANSI Flange, SS 304

FA20S6 : 2” ANSI Flange, SS 316

FA25S4 : 2-1/2” ANSI Flange, SS 304

FA25S6 : 2-1/2” ANSI Flange, SS 316

F10S4 : 1” ASA Flange, 10mm thickness, SS 304

F15S4 : 1-1/2” ASA Flange, 10mm thickness, SS 304

F10S6 : 1” ASA Flange, 10mm thickness, SS 316

F15S6 : 1-1/2” ASA Flange, 10mm thickness, SS 316

F20S4 : 2” ASA Flange, 10mm thickness, SS 304

F20S6 : 2” ASA Flange, 10mm thicknes, SS 316

F25S4 : 2-1/2” ASA Flange, 10mm thickness, SS 304

F25S6 : 2-1/2” ASA Flange, 10mm thickness, SS 316

Vibrating Fork (Depends on “Mounting” & “Probe Length”)

VF44 : Total Length 50 mm, Tines 44mm, Material SS 316 (Only with “0.68H”, “1.05H”, “1.25H10H”)

User Manual & Datasheet V 2.3

 VF110 : Total Length 110mm, Tines 100mm, Material SS 316 (Only with “1.3H”, “1.75H”, “2H30H”)

Finish

 HB : Standard

FB : Fully Buffed

Extension Material (Depends on “Probe Length”, Only with (“1.25H10H” , “2H30H”))

 ES4 : SS 304

ES6 : SS 316

Standoff Material (Depends on “Operating Temperature”, Only with “20T”)

 STS4 : SS 304

STS6 : SS 316

Operating Temperature

10T : Upto 100◦C

15T : Upto 150◦C (Only with “CHLR”)

20T : Upto 200◦C

Probe Length (Depends on “Vibrating Fork”)

0.68H : 68 mm (Only with “VF44”)

1.05H : 105 mm (Onlt with “VF44”)

 1.3H : 130 mm (Only with “VF110”)

1.75H : 175 mm (Only with “VF110”)

Probe Length (Depends on “Vibrating Fork”)

1.25H10H : 125 to 1000 mm (Only with “VF44”)

2H30H : 200 to 3000 mm (Only with “VF110”)

Example -

ELIXIR-I-SCUTE-PCPG13-SPN-U-MB10S4-VF110-HB-ES4-STS4-20T-2H30H

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