Rnivo - UWT GmbH · RF 8000 is a versatile capacitance switch, ideal for level detection of interfaces, solids, liquids, slurries, and foam, and for simple pump control. The switch

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Level limit switchSeries RF 8000Technical Information / Instruction manual

Table of contents

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Safety Notes / Technical support 2----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introducion Applications / Function / Features 3 ProfibusSystemImplementation 4-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Technical data RF 8100

RF 8200

Dimensions 5 Electrical data 9 Mechanical data 11 Operating conditions 12 Approvals 16-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mounting 17-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Electrical installation 20-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Operation-Electronicmodule:Standard 24-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Operation-Electronicmodule:Digital 30-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes for use in Hazardous Locations 31-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ProbeModifications 37

Subjecttotechnicalchange. Weassumenoliabilityfortypingerrors.

Alldimensionsinmm(inch). Differentvariationsthanspecifiedarepossible.Pleasecontactourtechnicalconsultants.

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Safety notes / Technical support

Notes

• Installation,maintenanceandcommissioningmaybeaccomplishedonlybyqualifiedtechnicalpersonnel.• Theproductmustbeusedonlyinthemanneroutlinedinthisinstructionmanual.• Thisproductisintendedforuseinindustrialareas.Operationofthisequipmentinaresidentialareamaycause interferencetoseveralfrequencybasedcommunications.

Specialattentionmustbepaidtowarningsandnotesasfollows:

WARNING

Relatestoacautionsymbolontheproduct:Afailuretoobservethenecessaryprecautionscanresultindeath,seriousinjuryand/orconsiderablematerialdamage.

WARNING

Relatestoacautionsymbolontheproduct:Riskofelectricshock

WARNING

Afailuretoobservethenecessaryprecautionscanresultindeath,seriousinjuryand/orconsiderablematerialdamage.

Thissymbolisused,whenthereisnocorrespondingcautionsymbolontheproduct.

CAUTION Afailuretoobservethenecessaryprecautionscanresultinconsiderablematerialdamage.

Safetysymbols

Inmanualandonproduct

Description

CAUTION:refertoaccompanyingdocuments(manual)fordetails.

Earth(ground)Terminal

ProtectiveConductorTerminal

Technical support

Pleasecontactyourlocalsupplier(foraddressseewww.uwt.de).Otherwiseyoucancontact:

UWTGmbH Tel.:0049(0)83157123-0Westendstr.5 Fax:0049(0)83176879D-87488Betzigau [email protected] www.uwt.de

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Introduction

Applications

RF8000isdesignedforleveldetectionandsimplepumpcontrolinavarietyofapplications: •Liquids,solids(powderandgranules),slurries,interfacedetection(forexample,oil/water),andfoamdetection •Foodsandpharmaceuticals •Chemicalandpetrochemical •Highpressureandtemperature

Function RF8000isaversatilecapacitanceswitch,idealforleveldetectionofinterfaces,solids,liquids,slurries,andfoam,andforsimplepumpcontrol.

Theswitchrespondstothepresenceofanymaterialwitharelativedielectricconstantof1.5ormorebydetectingachangeincapacitance,whichisregisteredasachangeinoscillatingfrequency.

Theswitchcanbesettodetectbeforecontactoroncontactwiththeprobe.TheRF8000requiresaconnectiontoearth/groundforeffectivecapacitancemeasurement.

Thepowersupplyisgalvanicallyisolated.

Thematerialsusedintheprobeconstructionprovideahighlevelofchemicalresistance,andanexcellenttemperatureratingontheprocesswettedportionoftheprobe:upto400°C(752°F).

RF8000isavailableintwomodels:thestandardmodel,andthedigitalmodelwithintegrallocaldisplay.

Features

•Pottedconstructionprotectscomponentsfromshock,vibration,humidity,and/orcondensation •Highchemicalresistanceonprobes •Freelyprogrammablesetupcoverswiderangeofapplications/materials •IntegratedLocalUserInterface(LUI)foreaseofuse •Rodandropeversionsavailable • ActiveShieldminimizestheeffectofproductbuild-upatthesensormountingpoint •CommunicationviaPROFIBUSPA(profileversion3.0,ClassB) •IntrinsicallySafe(IS)transmitterdesignforhazardousareas(requiresexternalbarrierorISpowersupply)

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Introduction

RF8000supportsPROFIBUScommunicationprotocol,andSIMATICPDMsoftware.

Basic PLC configuration with PROFIBUS PA

Programming

RF8000carriesoutitslevelmeasurementfunctionaccordingtothesetofbuilt-inparameters.Youcanmakeparameterchangeslocallyviathelocaluserinterface,orfromaremotelocationviaaPCusingSIMATICPDMsoftware.

RF8000Digitalcanbeusedeither:

•asastandaloneunit,programmedlocallyusingthelocaluserinterface,or •installedaspartofanetwork,programmedremotelyusingSIMATICPDMonProfibusPAnetwork(orlocally usingtheLocalUserInterface).

Alarm signalling

Thesolid-stateswitchcanbesettoreacteithertoadiagnosedfaultintheinstrument,ortoachangeintheprocesslevel. Fault Signalling

RF8000canactivelyreportinformationonitsownstatusviaPROFIBUSPAwhenusedaspartofanetwork,orbymeansofapre-definedoutputstatusatthesolidstateswitchandontheLocalUserInterface(LUI).

active PLC

PROFIBUSDP

PC/ laptop

DP/ PA coupler

PROFIBUSPA

RF 8000(PROFIBUSPA)

RF 8000 (PROFIBUSPA)

RF 8000 (PROFIBUSPA)

ProfibusPA-SystemImplementation

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Technical data - Dimensions

Enclosure

Temperaturextendedshaft:RF 8100 optionalRF 8200 standard

RF 8100RF 8200Threaded process connection

RF 8100RF 8200Flanged process connection

M20x1.5cablegland

Temperaturextendedshaft:RF 8100 optionalRF 8200 standard

NPT 1/2" conduit RF 8100RF 8200Top view

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RF 8100 Rod versionRF8200Rodversion(hightemperature)

Threaded process connection Flanged process connection

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Lmeasuringlength

1 ForRF8100coatedwithPFAStandard125mm(4.92") Optional250mm(9.84")or400mm(15.75")

2 ForRF8100coatedwithPFAStandard105mm(4.13") Optional230mm(9,06")or380mm(14,96")

measuringlength

Detail "A"

probe

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Rope:ø6mm(0.24")

ForRF8100withoptionalPFAcoating:ø10mm(0.36")

RF 8100 Rope version

Threaded process connection Flanged process connection

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Lmeasuringlength

2 CoatedwithPFAStandard105mm(4.13") Optional230mm(9,06")or380mm(14,96")

measuringlength

Detail "A"

1 CoatedwithPFAStandard125mm(4.92") Optional250mm(9.84")or400mm(15.75")

L does not include any raisedface(seepage8)

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Flanges

Raised face

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Code Type Number of holes

d2mm(inch)

Lkmm(inch)

Dmm(inch)

Tthicknessmm(inch)

ASMEB

16.5,raisedface

5A 1"150lbs 4 15.9(0.63) 79.3(3.12) 108.0(4.25) 14.3(0.56)

5B 1"300lbs 4 19.1(0.75) 88.9(3.5) 123.8(4.87) 17.5(0.69)

5C 1"600lbs 4 19.1(0.75) 88.9(3.5) 123.8(4.87) 17.5(0.69)

5D 11/2"150lbs 4 15.9(0.63) 98.6(3.88) 127.0(5.0) 17.5(0.69)

5E 11/2"300lbs 4 22.2(0.87) 114.3(4.5) 155.6(6.13) 20.6(0.81)

5F 11/2"600lbs 4 22.2(0.87) 114.3(4.5) 155.6(6.13) 22.4(0.88)

5G 2"150lbs 4 19.1(0.75) 120.7(4.75) 152.4(6.01) 19.1(0.75)

5H 2"300lbs 8 19.1(0.75) 127.0(5.0) 165.1(6.5) 22.2(0.87)

5J 2"600lbs 8 19.1(0.75) 127.0(5.0) 165.1(6.5) 25.4(1.0)

5K 3"150lbs 4 19.1(0.75) 152.4(6.01) 190.5(7.5) 23.9(0.94)

5L 3"300lbs 8 22.2(0.87) 168.2(6.62) 209.6(8.25) 28.6(1.13)

5M 3"600lbs 8 22.2(0.87) 168.2(6.62) 209.6(8.25) 31.7(1.25)

5N 4"150lbs 8 19.1(0.75) 190.5(7.5) 228.6(9.0) 23.9(0.94)

5P 4"300lbs 8 22.2(0.87) 200.0(7.87) 254.0(10.0) 31.7(1.25)

5Q 4"600lbs 8 25.4(1.0) 215.9(8.5) 273.1(10.75) 38.1(1.5)

EN1092-1typeA,flatfaced

6A DN25PN16 4 14.0(0.55) 85.0(3.35) 115.0(4.53) 18.0(0.71)

6B DN25PN40 4 14.0(0.55) 85.0(3.35) 115.0(4.53) 18.0(0.71)

6C DN40PN16 4 18.0(0.71) 110.0(4.33) 150.0(5.91) 18.0(0.71)

6D DN40PN40 4 18.0(0.71) 110.0(4.33) 150.0(5.91) 18.0(0.71)

6E DN50PN16 4 18.0(0.71) 125.0(4.92) 165.0(6.5) 18.0(0.71)

6F DN50PN40 4 18.0(0.71) 125.0(4.92) 165.0(6.5) 20.0(0.79)

6G DN80 PN16 8 18.0(0.71) 160.0(6.3) 200.0(7.87) 20.0(0.79)

6H DN80PN40 8 18.0(0.71) 160.0(6.3) 200.0(7.87) 24.0(0.94)

6J DN100 PN16 8 18.0(0.71) 180.0(7.09) 220.0(8.66) 20.0(0.79)

6K DN100PN40 8 22.0(0.87) 190.0(7.48) 235.0(9.25) 24.0(0.94)

Type Facing thickness

ASME150lbASME300lb

2mm(0.08")

ASME600lb 7mm(0.28")

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Technical data - Electrical data

Performance

Repeatability Approx.±2mmforaconductivefluid

Power Supply 12to250VAC/DC(0to60Hz)

Exapprovals Max.voltagewhichdoesnotinvalidatetheintrinsicallysafeprotectionofthesensor(probe):Um=250VAC

Powerconsumption 2Wmax.

PerformanceRepeatability ±1%ofmeasurement

User InterfaceConfiguration Locally,usingdipswitchesandpotentiometers

Local display 3 LED indicators

Output Relaycontactandsolid-stateswitch

Polarity-independent Yes

Failsafe Relayandsolid-stateswitchcanbede-energizedintheabsenceofasensorsignal

Signal Outputs Relay 1FormC(SPDT)contact(selectableNCorNOcontact)

max.switchingvoltage/current(DC):30VDC/5Amax.switchingvoltage/current(AC):250VAC/8A(resistiveload)

Solid-stateswitch Rated30VDCorpeak30VAC,82mA

Timedelay ON/OFFalarm,durationselectable1to42seconds/1to100seconds

Hysteresis DependentonDK:max.2mm(0.08")@DK=1.5

Failsafe operation FailsafeHighorFailsafeLow

Delaytimers 2:AlarmONtoOFFandAlarmOFFtoON

Electronicmodule:Standard(RelaySPDT/SolidState)

Electronicmodule:Digital (ProfibusPA/SolidState)Power

Busvoltage - General purpose - Intrinsically Safe

12to30VDC,12.5mA 12to24VDC,12.5mA,FISCOFieldDeviceIntrinsicallysafebarrierrequiredforATEX:Ui=24VIi=380mAPi=5.32WCi=5nFLi =10uHforFM/CSA:seepage23

Exapprovals Max.voltagewhichdoesnotinvalidatetheintrinsicallysafeprotectionofthesensor(probe):Um=250VAC

Starting current < current of normaloperation

Yes

Faultcurrent(max.uninterruptedcurrentminuscurrentofnormaloperation)

0mA

Faultdisconnectequipment(FDE) Yes

Auxiliarysource Buspowered

Separate supply necessary No

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User Interface

Configuration Locally,usinglocaluserinterface(LUI),forstandaloneoperation,orRemotely,usingSIMATICPDMonaProfibusPAnetwork

Local Digital Display LCD

Output (bus) PROFIBUSPA(IEC61158CPF3CP3/2)Busphysicallayer:IEC61158-2MBP(-IS)

Polarity-independent yes

Simultaneouscommunicationwith Master Class 2

4(max.)

Cyclic User data (normal operation) Byteoutput 2bytesrepresentingonevalue

Byteinput 0

Deviceprofile PROFIBUSPAProfileforProcessControlDevicesVersion3.0,ClassB

Functionblocks 1

Discrete input 1

Logical inversion Parameterizable

Simulation functions Output

yes

Input yes

Failsafe Parameterizable(lastusablevalue,substitutevalue,erroneousvalue)

Block Structure Physicalblock 1

Transducerblock 1

Transducerblockdiscreteinput Yes

Monitoringmeasuringlimits Yes

Alarm Output Solid-stateswitch Galvanically isolated, non-polarity sensitive transistor

Rated30VDCorpeakACmax.,82mAmaxVoltagedropbelow1Vtypical@50mA WithIntrinsicallysafe:barrierrequiredforATEX:Ui=30VIi=200mAPi=350mWCi=0Li =0forFM/CSA:seepage23

Timedelay Controlledbysoftware 2delaytimers:alarmONdelayandalarmOFFdelay)

Hysteresis 100%adjustable

Failsafe operation FailsafeHighorFailsafeLow

Terminal Removableterminalblock,2.5mm2max.

Diagnostics Input Reedcontact:fortestfunction

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Probe

Enclosure

Termination Removableterminalblock,2.5mm2max.

Construction Powder-coatedaluminumwithgasket

Optionalthermalisolator 1.4404(316L)stainlesssteel

Cableentry 2xM20thread(option:1x1/2"NPTthreadwithadaptor)

WithATEXapproval:-Default:2xM20x1.5-WithselectionofoptionPos.33a:2xNPT1/2"taperedANSIB1.20.1

Ingress protection Type4/IP65orIP68(dependingonCableEntryoption)

Note:Theuseofapprovedwatertightconduithubs/glandsisrequiredforType4/IP65orIP68(outdoorapplications).

SeparationbetweenZone0andZone1(ATEXII1/2G)

Materialoftheseparationelement(partitionwall)-Stainlesssteel,1.4404(316L)-Glass,Inconel600(Glassseal)

Weight Weightvariesbasedonconfiguration.Forexample:

•Compact,100mm(4")insertionlength, ¾" process connection

1kg(2.20lb.)approx.

Technical data - Mechanical data

Model Length(max)

ProcessConnections

Tensile(max)

Wetted Parts

Rod(19mm/0.75"dia.)

1,000mm/40"

•Threaded:¾"1"11/2"BSPT(R),BSPP(G) ¾" 1" 1 ¼" 1 1/2" NPT •Weldedflange:ASME:1"11/2"2"3"4"DN25405080100

n/a •1.4404(316L)•FKMseals(optionalFFKM)• PFA lining on Active Shield•PEEKisolators

Rope 25,000mm/985"


1,900kg/4,188lbs

•1.4404(316L)ActiveShieldandcableweight•1.4404(316L)cable(optionalPFAjacketedcable)•FKMseals(optionalFFKM)•PEEKisolators

HighTemperatureversion

1,000mm/40"


n/a •1.4404(316L)•Ceramicisolators

Active Shield Length Minimum length of extension "L"

Active Shield Threaded Flanged Rod version Ropeversion

High Temp.version

Standard length 125mm/4.92" 105mm/4.13" 350mm/13.78" 500mm/19.69" 350mm/13.78"

Extendedshield 250mm/9.84" 230mm/9.06" 500mm/19.69" 1000mm/40" 500mm/19.69"

Extendedshield 400mm/15.75" 380mm/14.96" 750mm/29.53" 1000mm/40" 750mm/29.53"

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Technical data - Operating conditions

Process

Relative dielectric constant 1.5minimum

Temperatureatprocessconnection - Rod / rope version

-Hightemperatureversion

Withouttemperatureextendedshaft: –40to85°C(–40to185°F)–20to85°C(–4to+185°F)withoptionFFKMsealO-ringWithtemperatureextendedshaft: –40to200°C(–40to392°F)–20to200°C(–4to+392°F)withoptionFFKMsealO-ring –40to400°C(–40to752°F)

WithATEXapproval:DependingonSurfaceTemperatureandTemperatureClass,detailsseepage35.

Pressure(vessel) –1to35barg/–14.6to511psig(nominal)

note:pleaseseePressureversusTemperatureCurvesonnextpages.

Environmental Location Indoor/outdoor

Altitude 2,000m(6,562ft.)max.

Ambienttemperature –40to85°C(–40to185°F)

WithATEXapproval:DependingonSurfaceTemperatureandTemperatureClass,detailsseepage35.

LUI(localuserinterface) –30to85°C(–22to185°F)

Storagetemperature –40to85°C(–40to185°F)

Relativehumidity Suitableforoutdoor

Installation category II(Electronicmodule:Standard)I(Electronicmodule:Digital)

Pollution degree 4

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PressureversusTemperatureCurves

Extendedrodandropeversions,threaded

Hightemperaturerodversion,threaded

P=permittedoperatingpressure T=permittedoperatingtemperature

atmosheric

atmosheric


Example:Permittedoperatingpressure=30bar(435psi)at75°C

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Extendedrodandropeversions,ASMEweldedflange

Hightemperaturerodversion,ASMEweldedflange



1)Thecurvedenotetheminimumallowableflangeclassfortheshadedareabelow.

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Extendedrodandropeversions,ENweldedflange

Hightemperaturerodversion,ENweldedflange



1)Thecurvedenotetheminimumallowableflangeclassfortheshadedareabelow.

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Approvals

Note:EN61326(CEEMC)testingwasconductedontheRF8000rodversionwhilemountedinametallicvesselandwiredusingshieldedcable.Unitswithflangeprocessconnectionsweretestedwhilemountedinametallicvesselwithametallicgasketandwithshieldedcables.

1 BarrierorIntrinsicallySafepowersupplyrequiredforIntrinsicallySafeprotection

Electronicmodule:Digital (ProfibusPA/SolidState)

General Purpose CE, CSA, FM, TR-CU

Dust Ignition Proof ATEX II 1/2D, IIICCSA/FMClassII,Div.1,Gr.E,F,GClassIIITR-CUINMETRO

FlameProof/ExplosionProof ATEX II 1/2G, IIC CSA/FMClassI,Div.1,Gr.A,B,C,DTR-CUINMETRO

Intrinsically Safe 1 ATEX II 1G, IICCSA/FMClassI,Div.1,Gr.A,B,C,D

Marine LloydsRegisterofShipping,CategoriesENV1,ENV2andENV5


General Purpose CE, CSA, FM, TR-CU

Dust Ignition Proof ATEX II 1/2D, IIICCSA/FMClassII,Div.1,Gr.E,F,GClassIII TR-CUINMETRO

FlameProof/ExplosionProof ATEX II 1/2G, IIC CSA/FMClassI,Div.1,Gr.A,B,C,DTR-CUINMETRO

Marine LloydsRegisterofShipping,CategoriesENV1,ENV2andENV5

OverfillProtection WHG

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Mounting

Recommended:•Provideasunshieldtoprotectthetransmitterfromdirectheatradiation.

Precautions:•AvoidmountingRF8000inlocationssubjecttostrongvibrationsinthevicinity,wheneverpossible.•Donotexceedthepermissibleambienttemperaturelimits(seeEnvironmentalonpage12fordetails).

Location

RF 8000 typical configuration:

Forhighlevelalarm(levelexceedsnormalprocesslevel): •normallymountedintothevesseltop,or •mountedthroughthetankwallatthedetectionlevel Forlowlevelalarm(leveldropsbelownormalprocesslevel): •mountedthroughthetankwallatthedetectionlevel

Mounting

Highlevelalarm Lowlevelalarm

Angled mounting:

Angle

Theropeversionisdesignedfortopmounting.Thecablesuspendsverticallysothatitreachesintotheprocessatthedesireddetectionlevel(highorlowdetectionalarm).

RF 8000 rope version:

•Installationshallonlybeperformedbyqualifiedpersonnelandinaccordancewithlocalgoverningregulations.•Thisproductissusceptibletoelectrostaticshock.Followpropergroundingprocedures.•Thehousingmayonlybeopenedformaintenance,localoperation,orelectricalinstallation.•Beforeinstallingtheinstrument,verifythattheenvironmentcomplieswithanyrestrictionsspecifiedontheproductnameplate.•TocomplywithCEEMCregulations,whereapplicable,theRF8000shouldbeinstalledinaccordancewiththetestingdetailsonpage16.

General Safety Instructions

Additional Safety Instructions for Hazardous Locations

see page 31ff

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Mounting

•Keepthesensoratleast50mm(2")awayfromanynozzleortankwall.•Ifmultipleunitsareused,allowatleast500mm(20")betweenthem,topreventinterference.

Multiple Units:

SideView EndView

Mounting Restrictions

Sensorsmustbe500mm(20")apart. Mountdiagonallyifspaceisrestricted.

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Mounting

•Themaximumallowabletorqueona horizontally installedrodis15Nm.

•Keepunitoutofpathoffallingmaterial,orprotectprobefromfallingmaterial.

Process Cautions for solids

•Considermaterialsurfaceconfigurationwheninstallingunit.

•Tensileloadmustnotexceedprobeorvesselrating.

Note: BuildupofmaterialinActiveShieldareadoesnotaffectswitchoperation.

In Hazardous Locations: Observe Specifc condition of use for electrostatic charge (see page 33)

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Electrical installation

WARNING: •Observethespecificationsoftheexaminationcertificatevalidinyourcountry. •Observethelawsandregulationsvalidinyourcountryforelectricalinstallationsinpotentiallyexplosive atmospheres. •RefertoHazardousAreaInstallationonpage31ifapplicable. •Ensurethattheavailablepowersupplycomplieswiththepowersupplyspecifiedontheproductnameplate andspecifiedintheexaminationcertificatevalidinyourcountry. •Shippingplugsinthecableinletsmustbereplacedbysuitablescrewtypeglandsordummyplugs,whichare appropriatelycertifiedfortransmitterswithexplosion-proofprotection. •ForCEinstallations,useacablewithabraidedmetallicshield(orarmouredcablewhereapplicable). •Thelidmustnotbeopenedinwetlocationswhiletheunitispowered.(Awetlocationisalocationwhere wateroranotherconductivefluidmaybepresentandislikelytoincreasetheriskofelectricshock.) •Cableentrydevicesandclosingelementsofunusedaperturesmustmeetatemperaturerangefrom min.-40°Cto10Kabovemax.ambienttemperature.

Notes: •LayPROFIBUSPAcableseparatelyfrompowercablewithvoltagesgreaterthan60V. •Avoidlocatingtheunitnearlargeelectricalequipmentwhereverpossible. •Connectthecableshieldtoearth(forexample,tothehousingbymeansofametallicscrewedgland).

WARNING: •Allfieldwiringmusthaveinsulationsuitableforatleast250V. •Onlyqualifiedpersonnelareauthorizedtoinstallandoperatethisequipmentinaccordancewithestablished safetypracticesandstandards.

•TheProtectiveEarthTerminalindicatedby mustbeconnectedtoreliableground.Incaseof non-metallicvessels,theexternalearthwireshouldbeconnectedtoanearthedcomponentwhichis earthednearthevessel. •Allwiringmustbedonebyqualifiedpersonnelinaccordancewithallgoverningregulations. •Theequipmentmustbeprotectedbya15Afuseorcircuitbreakerinthebuildinginstallation. •Acircuitbreakerorswitchinthebuildinginstallation,markedasadisconnectswitch,shallbeinclose proximitytotheequipmentandwithineasyreachoftheoperator. •Useshieldedcable,wiregauge20AWGto14AWG(0.5mm2to2.0mm2).ForCEinstallationsuseacable withabraidedmetallicshield(orarmouredcablewhereapplicable). •Maximumworkingvoltagebetweenadjacentrelaycontactsis250V. •Relaycontactterminalsareforusewithequipmentwhichhasnoaccessiblelivepartsandwiringwhichhas insulationsuitableforatleast250V. •Cableentrydevicesandclosingelementsofunusedaperturesmustmeetatemperaturerangefrom min.-40°Cto10Kabovemax.ambienttemperature.

Additional Safety Instructions for Hazardous Locationssee page 31ff

General Safety Instructions



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Note:Switchandpotentiometersettingsareforillustrationpurposesonly.

red

black

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Connectprotectiveearthwiretoterminalprovidedinhousingandmarkedwith

Usecrimptypecablesocketfor4mmscrewdiameter,ringformorU-form(e.g.DIN46234).

1.Loosenthelidclipandremovethelidtoaccesstheconnectorsandelectronics.2.Connectthewirestotheterminals3.Groundtheinstrumentaccordingtolocalregulations.4.Tightentheglandtoformagoodseal.

Power supply:

12to250VAC/DC(0to60Hz) 2Wmax.

Signal output:

Relay:Floating relay SPDTACmax.250V,8A,2000VA,noninductiveDCmax.30V,5A,150W,noninductive

Solidstateswitch:30VDCor30VAC(peak),82mAObserveprotection(seebelow)

Powersupply

Relay

internal wiring

Solidstateswitch(polaritynotimportant)

Protection diode

ObserveaProtectiondiodeincaseofconnectinganexternalrelaytotheSolidstateswitch

Protection of Solid State Switch

Solid state switch

internal wiring

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1.Loosenthelidclipandunscrewthelidoftheenclosure.2.Unscrewandliftupthedigitaldisplay(looseneachscrewtwoturnsbeforecompletelylooseningboth,tokeeptherubberretainingringsinplace.)3.Connectthewirestotheterminals4.Groundtheinstrumentaccordingtolocalregulations.5.Tightenthecableglandtoformagoodseal.6.Fixthedigitaldisplay.7.Toadjustthetransmitterlocally,usingthekeypad,gotoProgrammingviatheLocalUserInterface(LUI).Afteradjustment,replacetheenclosurelidandtightenthelidclip.

PowersupplyorProfibusPA

Solid state switch

Digital display


PowersupplyorProfibusPA*(polaritynotimportant)

internal wiring

Solidstateswitch(polaritynotimportant)

internal wiring

blue

blue

red

black

white

Protection diode

ObserveaProtectiondiodeincaseofconnectinganexternalrelaytotheSolidstateswitch

Protection of Solid State Switch:

Solid state switch

*WithuseofProfibusPAthewiringmustbeaccordingtoProfibusPAstandards.IfProfibusPAisnotused,ashieldedcableisrecommendedtoensurestablemeasurement.

Power supply:

12..30VDC,12.5mA

IntrinsicallySafe:12..24VDC,12.5mA

Intrinsicallysafebarrierrequired

ForATEX:Ui=24V,Ii=380mA,Pi=5.32W,Ci=5nF,Li=10uH

ForFM/CSA:See"Connectiondrawingonpage23"

Signal output:

Solidstateswitch:30VDCor30VAC(peak),82mAObserveprotection(seebelow)

Intrinsicallysafe:Intrinsicallysafebarrierrequired

ForATEX:Ui=30V,Ii=200mA,Pi=350mW,Ci=0,Li=0

ForFM/CSA:See"Connectiondrawingonpage23"

Connecting the electronic module:

Connectprotectiveearthwiretoterminalprovidedinhousingandmarkedwith

Usecrimptypecablesocketfor4mmscrewdiameter,ringformorU-form(e.g.DIN46234).

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FM/CSAapprovalConnectiondrawing

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Operation - Electronic module: Standard

Settings

S1:Delay(coveredtouncovered)

S3:FailsafeHigh/LowS4:TestS5:SensitivityHigh/LowP1

P2

switchpointDIPswitches

L2 red

delay

Usethedelayfunctiontoslowthesignaloutputresponse,andcompensateforturbulenceorfalsereadings.

S1 / S2: Signal output delay

S3: Failsafe High / Low

Failsafe Mode S3

Failsafe High

FailsafeLow*

relay switch relay switch

relay switch relay switch

*Factorysetting

S2:Delay(uncoveredtocovered)

DIPswitches

L3 green

L1 yellow

LEDsL1:Sensorstatus(yellow)ONifsensorisdetectedascovered(capacitanceonsensorisgreaterthansettedswitchpoint)L2:Signaloutput(red) ONifRelayisactivated/Solidstateswitchisclosed.L3:Powersupply(green)ONifpowerispresent

*Factorysetting

Delay active*

Delay off

Delay active*

Delay off

Delaytime/seconds

*Factorysetting

Delaytime/seconds

Signaloutputdelay:Sensor covered to uncovered

Signaloutputdelay:Sensor uncovered to covered

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Allowstotestthesettedsignaloutputdelaytimewithouttheneedtochangethesensorfromcoveredtouncoveredorfromuncoveredtocovered.

S4 Normaloperation*

S4 Testmode If sensor is uncovered:SettingS4toTestmodesimulatesacoveredprobe.Afterthesetteddelaytime"Sensoruncoveredtocovered"(seeDIPswitchS2)haspassed,thesignaloutputandLED2(red)areswitching.

If sensor is covered:SettingS4toTestmodesimulatesauncoveredprobe.Afterthesetteddelaytime"Sensorcoveredtouncovered"(seeDIPswitchS1)haspassed,thesignaloutputandLED2(red)areswitching.

S4: Test

*Factorysetting

*Factorysetting

S5: Sensitivity setting

S5 Lowsensitivity

Thissettingispreferedformeasuringconductiveliquids,orviscousconductivesolidsthatcanbuilduponthesensor.

S5 High sensitivity*

Usethissettingformeasuringdrysolidsornonconductiveliquids.

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General applications

Switchpoint Adjustment

Application Material Adjustment conditions

General • Dry solids•Lowviscosityliquids

Sensor uncovered

Demanding •Hygroscopic/wetsolids•Highviscosityandhighconductivityliquids

Sensorimmersedandthenuncovered,retainingmax.possiblematerialbuildup

Interfacedetection

•IgnoringliquidA/detectingliquidB•Ignoringfoam/detectingliquid

ImmersesensorinliquidAorfoam

Selecttheswitchpointadjustmentaccordingtotheapplicationasfollows:

1. Ensure material level is well below the probe

Theunitwillcalibratetoanuncoveredprobe.

2. Set to high sensitivity SetdipswitchS5tohighsensitivity

3. Adjust switchpoint with poti P2

IfLEDL1(yellow)isOFF,turnpotiP2counterclockwiseuntilL1isON.

TurnP2clockwiseuntilL1juststopsglowing.

TurnP2furtherclockwise:

Dielectric constant ofmaterial

Numberofturns

< 2 1/8

2...4 1/4

>4 1/2

Dependingontheapplicationandtherequiredswitchpointthenumberofturnscanbevaried.

Switchpoint adjustment is finished

P2L1

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Demandingapplications

1. Ensure material level is well above the probe.

Incaseoftopmountingwithropeextensionthevesselshouldbefilledup.

2. Turn poti P2 to most sensitve position

TurnP2fullycounterclockwise

3. Set sensitivity low or high

SetdipswitchS5tolowsensitivity.L1shouldglow.

IfL1(yellow)doesnotglow,setS5tohighsensitivity.L1shouldglow.

Note:TheappropriatepositionofS5dependsonthedielectricpropertiesofthematerial.

4. Ensure material level is well below the probe

Itisimportantthatasmuchmaterialbuildupaspossibleisretainingonthesensor.





Numberofturns

< 2 1/8

2...4 1/4

>4 1/2



P2

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*Interfacedetectionwithtopmountedsensorsispossiblewithdetectionofoiloverwater,sinceoilhasamuchlowerdielectricconstantcomparedtowater.Forotherapplicationspleasecontactmanufacturer.

P2

S5 L1 yellow

P2L1

yellow

LiquidAorfoam

LiquidB

LiquidAorfoam

LiquidB

L1 yellow

1. Immerse probe in liquid A or in foam which should NOT be detected

EnsurethatliquidAorfoam(whichshouldNOTbedetected)iscoveringtheprobe.

LiquidAorfoammusthavealower dielectric constantthanliquidB,whichshouldbedetected.

2. Turn poti P2 to most sensitve position

TurnP2fullycounterclockwise

3. Set sensitivity low or high

SetdipswitchS5tolowsensitivity.L1shouldglow.

IfL1(yellow)doesnotglow,setS5tohighsensitivity.L1shouldglow.

Note:TheappropriatepositionofS5dependsonthedielectricpropertiesofthematerial.





Numberofturns

< 2 1/8

2...4 1/4

>4 1/2


Note:ThesensitivityisnowsettedthusthatliquidAorfoamisNOTdetected.

5. Immerse probe in liquid B which should be detected

EnsurethatliquidB(whichshouldbedetected)iscoveringtheprobe.

L1shouldglow.


seenotebelowfortopmountedsensors*

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Symptom Observation ActionNoAlarmResponse L3(green)off. Checkpowersupplyvoltage.

Alarmdoesn'tswitchwhensensorisuncovered.

L1(yellow)doesn'trespondwhensensorisuncovered.

ChecksensitivityswitchS5.ReadjusttrippointpotentiometerP2.

L1(yellow)respondswhensensorisuncovered.

CheckthatrelaychangesstatewhenS3istoggledONandOFF.

Alarmdoesn'tswitchonwhensensoriscovered.

L1(yellow)doesn'trespondwhensensoriscovered.

ChecksensitivityswitchS5.ReadjusttrippointpotentiometerP2.

L1(yellow)respondswhensensoriscovered.

CheckthatrelaychangesstatewhenS3istoggledONandOFF.

L1(yellow)flasheswhenmateriallevelapproachesthealarmsetpoint.

Troubleshooting


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Seeseparate"OperatingManual(DigitalElectronic)"

Operation - Electronic module: Digital

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Notes for use in Hazardous Locations

Use of this Manual

Foruseandassembly,refertotheinstructionsinthisManual.ItdoescontainallinstructionasrequiredbyATEXDirective2014_34_EU,AnnexII,1/0/6andOrdinanceINMETROnº179/2010

General notesRefertoappropriatecertificateforapplicationinspecifichazardousenvironment.

Theequipmenthasnotbeenassessedasasafetyrelateddevice(asreferredtobyDirective2014_34_EUAnnexII,clause1.5).

Thecertificatenumbershavean'X'suffix,whichindicatesthatspecificconditionofuseapply.Thoseinstallingorinspectingthisequipmentmusthaveaccesstothecertificates.

Qualificationofpersonnel/Servicing/Repair

Installationandinspectionofthisequipmentshallbecarriedoutbysuitablytrainedpersonnelinaccordancewiththeapplicablecodeofpractice(ABNTNBRIEC/EN60079-14andABNT/NBRIEC/EN60079-17inEurope).

Repairofthisequipmentshallbecarriedoutbysuitablytrainedpersonnelinaccordancewiththeapplicablecodeofpractice(e.g.ABNTNBRIEC/EN60079-19withinEurope).

Repairofflameproofpathisnotintended. Componentstobeincorporatedintoorusedasreplacementsintheequipmentshallbefittedbysuitablytrainedpersonnelinaccordancewiththemanufacturer'sdocumentation.

InpotentiallyexplosiveatmospheresopentheenclosureonlywhenRF8000isnotenergized.Turnoffpowerbeforeservicinganydevice(thetransmitterisinoperationwhenthepowersupplyisswitchedon).Incaseofremovingtheunitfromvessel,takecareofprocesspressureandmaterialpassingtheopening.

ATEX:Certificates/ListofStandards

Certificatenumbers:DEKRA18ATEX0045XandDEKRA18ATEX0046X

Seewww.uwt.deforthelatestcertificates

SeeEU-DeclarationofconformityforthelistofstandardsvalidforATEXcertificates

ATEX:Yearofmanufacturing

MarkingonthenameplateisdoneaccordingtoIEC60062asfollows:

Yearofmanufacturing 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029

Markingcode K L M N P R S T U V W X

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ATEX:Permittedzonesforinstallation

Ambientside

Process side

Rod version

Rope version

Dust applications Gas applications

markingDa/Db

markingGa/Gb

markingGa

EPL Db Gb GaCategory 2D 2G 1GZone 21 1 0

EPL Da Ga Ga

Category 1D 1G 1GZone 20 0 0

Devicescanbeinstalledasfollows:

ATEX:Ex-Marking

•DeviceswithATEXapprovalaremarkedonthenameplateasfollows.•IfbothFlameproofandDustignitionproofarepresentonthesamenameplate,atickbox ispresentwheretheenduserneedstoselect(mark)theprotectionmethodusedatthetimeofinstallation.

Dust Ignition Proof withintrinsicallysafeoutputtoprobe(TypecodePos.2W)Electronicmodule:StandardandDigital

RF8100: II1/2DExia/tb[iaDa]IIICTXDa/Db

RF8200Hightempversion: II1/2DExia/tb[iaDa]IIICTXDa/Db

Flameproof / Dust Ignition Proof withintrinsicallysafeoutputtoprobe(TypecodePos.2T)Electronicmodule:StandardandDigital

RF8100: II1/2GExia/db[iaGa]IICTXGa/Gb

II1/2DExia/tb[iaDa]IIICTXDa/Db

RF8200Hightempversion: II1/2GExia/db[iaGa]IICTXGa/Gb

II1/2DExia/tb[iaDa]IIICTXDa/Db

Intrinsically Safe(TypecodePos.2Y)Electronicmodule:Digital

RF8100: II1GExiaIICTXGa

II1/2DExiaIIICTXDa/Db

RF8200Hightempversion: II1GExiaIICTXGa

II1/2DExiaIIICTXDa/Db

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Electrostatic charge

Theusershallensurethattheequipmentisnotinstalledinalocationwhereitmaybesubjectedtoexternalconditionswhichmightcauseabuild-upofelectrostaticchargeonnon-conductingsurfaces.

Impact / Friction Becausetheenclosureandoptionallytheprocessconnectionoftheequipmentismadeofaluminiumalloy,theapparatusmustbeinstalledso,thatevenintheeventofrareincidents,anignitionsourceduetoimpactorfrictionbetweenenclosureandiron/steelisexcluded,whenusedinpotentiallyexplosiveatmosphererequiringapparatusofequipment1G.

Flameproof joints

Theflameproofjointsarenotintendedtoberepaired.

Ambient and process temperature range

Therelationbetweentheambientandprocesstemperaturerangesandthesurfacetemperatureortemperatureclassisshowninthethermaldatatablespage35.

Specificconditionofuse

Max. permitted temperature close to the enclosure

Iftheprocesstemperatureexceedsthemax.permissibleambienttemperature,themax.resultingtemperatureattheconnectionofthesensorhead(seedottedline)shallnotexceedtherelatedmax.permissibleambienttemperature(seepage35),takingtheworstcaseconditionsintoaccount.Thisshallbeverifiedbymeasurementwheninstalled.

process side

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Intrinsically safe supply

Forintrinsicallysafemodels,powermustbesuppliedfromanIntrinsicallySafepowersource,otherwiseprotectionisnolongerguaranteed.

Process pressure Thedeviceconstructionallowsprocessover-pressureupto10or35bar(146or511psi).Thispressureisallowedfortestpurposes.ThedefinitionoftheExapprovalsareonlyvalidforacontainer-over-pressurebetween-0.2..+0.1bar(-2.9..+1.45psi).Forhigherorlowerpressurestheapprovalsarenotvalid.

Process and ambient temperature

Pleasechecktheambientandprocesstemperaturespage35forthespecificconfigurationyouareabouttouseorinstall.

Chemical resistanceagainst the medium

Iftheequipmentislikelytocomeintocontactwithaggressivesubstances,thenitistheresponsibilityoftheusertotakesuitableprecautionsthatpreventitfrombeingadverselyaffected,thusensuringthatthetypeofprotectionisnotcompromised.Aggressivesubstances:e.g.acidicliquidsorgasesthatmayattackmetals,orsolventsthatmayaffectpolymericmaterials.Suitableprecautions:e.g.establishingfromthematerial'sdatasheetthatitisresistanttospecificchemicals.

Cable entry devices /blanking elementsgeneral

DustIgnitionProof:Foruseininpotentiallyexplosivedustatmospheres:Thecableentrydevicesandtheblankingelementsofunusedaperturesshallbeofacertifiedtype,suitablefortheconditionsofuseandcorrectlyinstalled.TheminimumingressprotectionrequirementofIP6XaccordingtoEN60529mustbesatisfied.

Flameproof:Foruseinpotentiallyexplosivegasatmospheres:Thecableentrydevicesandtheblankingelementsofunusedaperturesshallbeofacertifiedflameprooftype,suitablefortheconditionsofuseandcorrectlyinstalled.

IntrinsicallySafe:Thecableentrydevicesandtheblankingelementsofunusedaperturesshallbeofacertifiedtype,suitablefortheconditionsofuseandcorrectlyinstalled.TheminimumingressprotectionrequirementofIP64accordingtoEN60529mustbesatisfied.

Versionswithcableglandmountedbydefault:Theusedcableglandisonlysuitableforfixedinstallations.Theinstallerisresponsibleforprovidingappropriatestrain-relieftopreventpullingortwisting.

Versionswithblankingelementmountedbydefault:Blankingelementsarenottobeusedwithanyformofadaptorsorreducers.

Versions with cable gland / blanking element mounted by default

Below-mentionedcablediametersandtighteningtorquesofthenutresp.blankingelementshallbeobservedfortheinstallation.

CableglandM20x1.5(DustIgnitionProof,IntrinsicallySafe)Cablediameter:6mmto12mmTighteningtorque:Dependingontheusedcableandthereforetobedeterminedbytheuser

CableglandM20x1.5(Flameproof)Cablediameter:Bedding3.1mmto8.6mm/Overall6.1mmto13.1mmTighteningtorque:Numberofturnsdependingontheoverallcablediameteroftheusedcable(e.g.1turn/cablediameter12.5mmto5.5turns/cablediameter6.5mm)

BlankingelementM20x1.5(allversions)Tighteningtorque:32.5Nm

Warnings for installation

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Ambienttemperaturerange

Process temperaturerange

-20to+60°C(-4to+140°F) -20to+60°C(-4to+140°F)

Flameproof withintrinsicallysafeoutputtoprobe

ApplicationinZone0(cat1G)

ApplicationinZone1(cat2G):


Process temperaturerange

Temperatureclass

-40to+70°C(-40to+158°F) -40to+80°C(-40to+176°F) T6

-40to+85°C(-40to+185°F) -40to+100°C(-40to+212°F)(1) T5

-40to+85°C(-40to+185°F) -40to+135°C(-40to+275°F)(1) T4

-40to+85°C(-40to+185°F) -40to+200°C(-40to+392°F)(1)(3) T3-40to+85°C(-40to+185°F) -40to+300°C(-40to+572°F)(2)(3) T2-40to+85°C(-40to+185°F) -40to+400°C(-40to+752°F)(2)(3) T1

INMETRO:

AmbientandProcesstemperaturerange,max.SurfaceTemperatureandTemperatureClass


Processtemperaturerange

Max.Surfacetemperature(EPLDa)

Max.Surfacetemperature(EPLDb)

Temperatureclass

(EPLGaorGb)-40to+70°C(-40to+158°F) -40to+75°C(-40to+167°F)(1) T200 80°C T80°C T6

-40to+80°C(-40to+176°F) -40to+90°C(-40to+194°F)(1)(2) T200 95°C T90°C T5-40to+80°C(-40to+176°F) -40to+125°C(-40to+257°F)(1)(2) T200 130°C T90°C T4-40to+80°C(-40to+176°F) -40to+190°C(-40to+374°F)(1)(2) T200 195°C T90°C T3

-40to+80°C(-40to+176°F) -40to+285°C(-40to+545°F)(3) T200 290°C T90°C T2


ATEX:

(1)WithoptionFFKMO-ringseal:Lowerprocesstemperaturelimitedto-20°C(-4°F)(2)Forprocesstemperature>85°C:OnlyapplicableforversionswiththermalisolatororforHightemperatureversion(3)OnlyapplicableforHightemperatureversion

Flameproof and Dust Ignition Proof withintrinsicallysafeoutputtoprobe(TypecodePos.2W,T)Electronicmodule:StandardandDigital

Intrinsically safe (TypecodePos.2Y)Electronicmodule:Digital process side

thermalisolator

ambientside


Processtemperaturerange

Max.Surfacetemperature(EPLDa)

Max.Surfacetemperature(EPLDb)

Temperatureclass

(EPLGa)-40to+60°C(-40to+140°F) -40to+75°C(-40to+167°F)(1) T200 80°C T70°C T6

-40to+60°C(-40to+140°F) -40to+90°C(-40to+194°F)(1)(2) T200 95°C T70°C T5





(1)Forprocesstemperature>85°C:OnlyapplicableforversionswiththermalisolatororforHightemperatureversion(2)OnlyapplicableforHightemperatureversion(3)NotapplicablewithElectronicmoduleDigital(Profibus)

Dust ignition proofThemaximumsurfacetemperatureofT100°Cisbasedonamaximumambienttemperatureof+85°C.

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FM / CSA:


Temperatureclass

-40to+85°C(-40to+185°F) T4


Temperatureclass

-40to+40°C(-40to+40°F) T6

-40to+85°C(-40to+185°F) T4

Intrinsically safeInstallationshallbedoneaccordingto"FM/CSAApproval-Connectiondrawing"onpage23

Explosion proof / Dust ignition proof

ProcesstemperatureisnotconsiderdfordefinitionofTemperatureclass.

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Probe modifications

Shorteningtherope(ropeversion)

CAUTION: WhenshorteningaPFArope,besuretotakeextracarenottodamagethePFAcoating.

MethodsAnanglegrinder(preferablywithadiscsuitableforstainlesssteel)orWirecutters(suitableforpianoropeØ6to9mm).

Procedure1.Loosenthethreesetscrewsandpullweightfromtherope.2.Grind/cuttheropetotherequiredlength,andthenremoveroughedgesfromtherope.3.Ensurethatropestrandsareproperlyseatedinthelayoftherope(i.e.nowirestrandsstickingoutsidethenormalropeprofile).MakesureALLstrandsareproperlyseatedbeforecontinuingtheassembly.4.Pushtheweightontotheropewhilesimultaneouslyrotatingitcounter-clockwisearoundtherope.Makesurethatnoropestrandsarepushedoutoftheirpositionintheropeandthattheropeisfullyinserted.5.Re-fastentheweightbytighteningthethreesetscrews.

ropeweight

cut rod inside this areado not cut inside this area

Shorteningtherod(rodversion)Cuttherodwithananglegrinder(preferablywithadiscsuitableforstainlesssteel)

Change rod to rope or rope to rodUnscrewtheprobeatthedottedlineandreplacebyadifferentprobe.

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