Disposal ......9 Supplement Technical data......OPTISWITCH 3000 C - with two-wire output...
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Certificates ......Supplementary operating instructions manuals Information: OPTISWITCH 3000 C is available in different versions. Depending on the selected version, supplementary operating instructions manuals may also come with the shipment. The supplementary operating instructions manuals are listed in section "Product description.
This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications. List The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence. à Action This arrow indicates a single action. Sequence Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure. OPTISWITCH 3000 C - with two-wire output...
(e.g. the VDE regulations in Germany) as well as all prevailing safety regulations and accident prevention rules. 2.5 CE conformity OPTISWITCH 3000 C is in CE conformity with EMC (89/336/ EWG), fulfils NAMUR recommendation NE 21 and is in CE conformity with LVD (73/23/EWG).
Housing cover Housing with electronics Process fitting 3.2 Principle of operation OPTISWITCH 3000 C is a level sensor with tuning fork for level Area of application detection. It is designed for industrial use in all areas of process technology and is preferably used for bulk solids.
The exact range of the power supply is stated in the "Technical data" in the "Supplement". 3.3 Operation OPTISWITCH 3000 C can detect products with a density >0.08 g/cm³ (>0.003 lbs/in³). On the electronics module you will find the following indicating...
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Product description Storage and transport temperature see "Supplement - Storage and transport tem- perature Technical data - Ambient conditions" Relative humidity 20 … 85 % OPTISWITCH 3000 C - with two-wire output...
Mounting 4 Mounting 4.1 General instructions In general, OPTISWITCH 3000 C can be mounted in any Switching point position. The instrument must be mounted in such a way that the vibrating element is at the height of the requested switching point.
- see illustration a.). In abrasive solids, mounting according to illustration b. has proven. A spout forms in the concave protective sheet preventing wear of the protective sheet. OPTISWITCH 3000 C - with two-wire output...
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filling openings, agitators etc. can occur. To minimise flow resistance caused by the tuning fork, Flows OPTISWITCH 3000 C should be mounted in such a way that the surfaces of the blades are parallel to the product movement.
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This is sufficient to reach the recommended installation position. Fig. 6: Vertical installation - marking Marking on top with screwed version OPTISWITCH 3000 C - with two-wire output...
Select power supply Take note of the general installation regulations. As a rule, connect OPTISWITCH 3000 C to vessel ground (PA), or in case of plastic vessels, to the next ground potential. On the side of the instrument housing there is a ground terminal between the cable entries.
Fig. 7: Connection steps 5 and 6 5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing Electronics and connection compartment Fig. 8: Electronics and connection compartment DIL switch for mode adjustment Ground terminal Screwed terminals Control lamp OPTISWITCH 3000 C - with two-wire output...
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"Supplement". The wiring example is applicable for all suitable signal conditioning instruments. If the mode switch of OPTISWITCH 3000 C is correctly set to "max.", the control lamp on OPTISWITCH 3000 C lights. red - with submerged vibrating element green - with uncovered vibrating element Take note of the operating instructions manual of the signal conditioning instrument.
Note: As a rule, always set the mode before starting the setup of OPTISWITCH 3000 C . If the instrument is used in conjunction with a signal conditioning instrument, always set the mode switch (1) on OPTISWITCH 3000 C to max. mode.
Vibrating element covered - 16 mA ±1 mA Control lamp for indication of the switching condition. Signal lamp (4) green = 8 mA red = 16 mA red (flashing) = Failure (<2.3 mA) OPTISWITCH 3000 C - with two-wire output...
Note: Keep in mind that the mode switch of OPTISWITCH 3000 C must be always set to "max.". You will find suitable signal conditioning instruments under "Technical data"...
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Green Mode A approx. 16 mA Overfill protection Mode B approx. 16 mA Dry run protection Mode B approx. 8 mA Dry run protection Green Fault signal <2.3 mA (mode A/B) flashes red OPTISWITCH 3000 C - with two-wire output...
Fault rectification many cases, the causes can be determined this way and the faults rectified. OPTISWITCH 3000 C signals "covered" when the vibrating Checking the switching signal element is not submerged (overfill protection) OPTISWITCH 3000 C signals "uncovered" when the...
Maintenance and fault rectification Wrong mode selected à Set the mode switch on OPTISWITCH 3000 C to "max". Set the correct mode on the signal conditioning instrument (A: overfill protection; B: dry run protection). Signal lamp flashes red Electronics has detected a failure à...
Print and fill out one form per instrument Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof Attach the completed form and possibly also a safety data sheet to the instrument OPTISWITCH 3000 C - with two-wire output...
Correct disposal avoids negative effects to persons and environment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials. Materials: see "Technical data" If you cannot dispose of the instrument properly, please contact us about disposal methods or return. OPTISWITCH 3000 C - with two-wire output...
- when laid bare approx. 1 s Ambient conditions Ambient temperature on the housing -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) Storage and transport temperature -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) OPTISWITCH 3000 C - with two-wire output...
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10 … 36 V DC (via the signal conditioning instrument) Electrical protective measures Protection IP 66/IP 67 Overvoltage category Protection class Depending on the version M12x1, according to DIN 43650, Harting, Am- phenol-Tuchel, 7/8" FF. OPTISWITCH 3000 C - with two-wire output...
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