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User’ s Guide Shop online at omega.com e-mail: info@omega.com For latest product maunuals: omegamanual.info LV850 Level Sensor...
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LV850 LEVEL SENSOR Please follow these installation, connection and adjustment instructions carefully. Failure to comply with these instructions or misuse of this equipment will void your warranty. Equipment installation, connection and adjustment by qualified personnel only!
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1 Description Level Sensor LV850 is suitable for liquids with low relative dielectric constant ε (e.g. oil). Units come with Minimum and Maximum selector switch. It operates on the principle of electrical capacitance changes arising when an electrode surrounded by air is immersed in the medium.
LV850 LEVEL SENSOR 2 Technical Data Temperature range short-time Ambient temperature Pressure resistance Response delay Degree of protection Input voltage Option: - metal coupling for pipe extension (see fig. 2) if the sensor is to be used as an immersion sensor mark to demonstrate compliance with applicable directive -20°C to +130 °C...
• Ensure a type 3/4" NPT or G3/4A thread in the container wall has been provided. 2. Screw the Level Sensor into the threaded aperture using a recognized sealing material. 3. When tightening the level sensor please use the flats provided (SW32). Do not overtighten. LV850 LEVEL SENSOR N O T E CAUTION...
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LV850 LEVEL SENSOR 4 Connection Check that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage rating shown on the system. 1. Loosen the gland (PG7)(see Fig. 1). 2. Unscrew the cover of the housing (C). 3. Feed the supply cable through the gland (PG7) and the cover (C), or through the metal coupling supplied as option (see Fig.
The Level Sensor is now connected, adjusted and ready for operation. 5 Operating Difficulties Problem: The Level Sensor fails to operate correctly. Solution: - The surface of the sensor probe should be carefully cleaned from inside the container. LV850 LEVEL SENSOR...
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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.
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