Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Introduction Applications Function The Capanivo detects the capacitance around its probe. Due to the Capacitive level limit switch for level monitoring in all types of active shield technology it has an increased insensitivity to material containers and silos.
Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Technical data Dimensions Plastics Aluminium Housing versions CN 4020 Version 120°C Version 180°C Version 180°C L=190 mm L=400 mm CN 4030 CN 4030 CN 4050 CN 4050 page CN 4000 gi011217...
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Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Technical data Electrical data Connection terminals 0.14 - 2.5 mm (AWG 26-14) Cable entry M20 x 1.5 screwed cable gland NPT ½“ or NPT ¾” conduit connection Clamping range (diameter) of the factory provided cable glands: M20 x 1.5: 6 ..
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Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Technical data Mechanical data Housing Plastics PA6 GF, RAL 5010 gentian blue or aluminium, powder coated, RAL 5010 gentian blue Seal between housing and lid: NBR Seal between housing and process connection: NBR Nameplate: polyester film Degree of protection IP66 (EN 60529)
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Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Technical data Operating conditions Ambient and process CN 4020 temperature version 120°C CN 4020 version 180°C CN 4030 CN 4050 CN 4000 page gi011217...
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Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Technical data Ventilation Ventilation is not required Max. permitted CN 4020 version 120°C CN 4020 version 180°C mechanical torque CN 4030 max. 200 Nm max. 1,200 N max.
Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Options Options / Accessories Weather-protection- When the measuring device is used outdoor, the use of cover the weather-protection-cover is recommended. It protects the device from all atmospheric influences such as: •...
Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Mounting General Safety Instructions Process pressure Improper installation may result in loss of process pressure. Chemical resistance Materials of construction are chosen based on their chemical compatibility (or inertness) for general against the medium purposes.
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Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Mounting CN 4020 CAUTION Observe: • General distances of the probe (see page 11). • Distance to material flow (filling). • Max. permitted mechanical load (see page 8). •...
Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Electrical installation General Safety Instructions Handling In the case of inexpert handling or handling malpractice the electric safety of the device cannot be guaranteed. Protective earthing Before any electrical installation, the device must be connected to the protective earthing terminal inside the housing.
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Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Electrical installation Additional Safety Instructions for Hazardous Locations External equipotential Connect external terminal on the bonding terminal housing with equipotential bonding of the plant. Cable glands and conduit •...
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Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Electrical installation Relay SPDT Power supply: 21 .. 27 V DC ±10%* 1.5W *incl. 10% of EN 61010 Fuse on power supply: max. 10 A, fast or slow, HBC, 250 V Signal output: see note "Functional Floating relay SPDT...
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Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Electrical installation Functional grounding The unit must have connection to earth for proper functioning. This can be done by one of the following possibilities: Grounding through process connection CAUTION: This grounding alone is not enough for Ex applications.
Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Settings Control elements Sensitivity setting: Range DK Relay SPDT ≥ 1.6 ≥ 2.0 (Factory setting) Signal output delay: III ≥ 3.0 Delay works in one or both directions as shown by the arrows below.
Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Settings / Signal output logic Sensitivity setting The units are factory set to Range II and do normally not need to be resetted on site. If required, the setting can be changed: Description Required Possible material...
Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Maintenance Opening the lid (cover) Before opening the lid for maintenance reasons observe following items: • Do not remove the lid while circuits are alive. • No dust deposits or whirlings are present. •...
Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Notes for use in Hazardous Locations Zone classification IEC-Ex Usable in ATEX Equipement Protection zone category Level (EPL) Dust applications 20, 21, 22 * in case of conductive dust additional demands for the 21, 22 installation are possible.
Capanivo Level limit switch ® Series CN 4000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Disposal The product consists of materials which can be recycled, details of the used materials see chapter "Technical data - mechanical data". Recycling must be done by a specialised recycling company. Since the product is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002/96/EG, it is not permitted to bring it to a public recycling station.