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Instructions manual ® NivOil / 12 V DC Alarm system for oil-water separators 531 M1 02 A 16-07-2010...
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A LED indicates the sensor type on the diagram on the front board. When an input is not wired, the LED is off. The alarm unit NivOil has a built-in buzzer; it is possible to disable its function by a DIP switch configuration.The alarm unit NivOil CU/12 works with a 10 to 27 V DC power supply has a low energy consumption.
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SENSORS MOUNTING The alarm device NivOil must be mounted out of the Ex area. Cables from safe area and Ex area must pass through pressure glands or wall-ducts IP67 protection according to the standard EN 60529. Hydrocarbon fluid layer thickness sensor: Fit the sensor such as the sensor tip corresponds to the bottom of the greater layer thickness to detect.
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LED for status DIP switch “Low battery” LED relays status Selector (< 10 V DC) LED for status of sensors Sensors inputs E1 - E2 - E3 Intrinsic safety circuits Power input Relays S1 - S2 - S3 10...27 V DC Do not connect yet the main power DIP switch setting Function ON...
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The shield must not be connected. Both ends must be pressed to the limit and pressure cable glands well tightened. 3°) Connect the sensors to the control unit NivOil in accordance with the obligations due to Ex area, as shown on the drawing.
When the TEST mode is activated, an audible signal occurs if everything is correct. The factory settings are: "without sensors" When you connect a new sensor on a free channel, the alarm device NivOil will identify and memorize it as soon as you switch on the power.
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ALARM SYNOPTIC DIAGRAMS For hydrocarbon fluid layer thickness and overfilling sensors (DIP3 = OFF) Note: To avoid false alarms a 10 seconds delay is factory set up. 531 M1 02 A 16-07-2010...
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Repeat alarm function: The alarm repeat function is disabled or activated with the DIP switch 2. When DIP 2 is in position "ON" the alarm will repeat again 24 hours after the first event, if the alarm event is not corrected. For sludge probe (DIP3 = OFF) The test could be completed with the probe outside the separator and totaly immersed in water.
ALARM SIGNALS When the unit starts up (and after the self diagnostic) Defect Signal e All the green LED are blinking e Audible alarm is ON Short circuit in the measuring loop e Relays are OFF e All the LED are shut OFF e Audible alarm is shut OFF Measuring loop cable is broken e Relays are OFF...
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Caution Disconnect from the main power Before opening the cabinet 531 M1 02 A 16-07-2010...
3 inputs with automatic sensor type detection for hydrocarbon fluids layer thickness, overfill level, sludge layer level Monitoring: The alarm device NivOil has an auto-diagnostic of measuring loop. An alarm signal occurs in case of dysfunction due to a short circuit or a broken cable.
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NivOil-OP/10 – Hydrocarbon fluid layer thickness sensor (Only for use with an alarm device NivOil) Sensor type: Capacitive, high frequency Wetted parts: Antistatic PE stem; Stainless steel end probe Cable: Elastomer resistant to oils and hydrocarbon fluids, blue colour; wires 2x1mm , connections to the alarm device NivOil on screw connectors;...