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Nohken KSV Instruction Manual

Capacitive level sensor

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Summary of Contents for Nohken KSV

  • Page 2: Standard Specifications

    The specification of product mentioned in this manual may not be satisfied by the ・ condition of environment and usage. Check and consider carefully before using. Contact to sales office at NOHKEN INC. for any question or comment about this ・ manual and product.
  • Page 3 Follow the additional document and/or direction, submitted by NOHKEN INC. and our distributor or agent. Turn off the power, before wiring and inspection. Otherwise, electric ・...
  • Page 4 CAUTION  Check and deeply consider the chemical compatibility for material of ・  product in advance. The part especially float, which is very thin, may be malfunctioned by miner corrosion. Check and deeply consider the chemical compatibility for material of ・...
  • Page 5: Installation

    B) We are glad to suggest and advice for Model selection and chemical resistant of material, but final decision has to be made by the customer. C) This manual has prepared with close attention. Ask sales office at NOHKEN INC. for any question or comment about the contents of this manual.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    NOTE TO USERS It is essential for the user to read this manual carefully before installing the KSV capacitive level sensors to ensure proper operation. TABLE OF CONTENTS MUST BE READ BEFORE USING INTRODUCTION WARRANTY & DISCLAIMER NOTE TO USERS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.
  • Page 7 2 . S T A N D A R D S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 2.1 Model and Suffix Code KSV-□ □ □ H T: with radiator fin P: with FEP tubing...
  • Page 9: Horizontal Installation

    4.2 Vertical installation The problem of adhering to the electrode is less and the operation is stable. However, as the electrode area ratio is small for a change in material level, the detection accuracy is lowered and the electrode size needs to be long for detection of the lower limit of a tank. Fig.
  • Page 10: Wiring

    5 . W I R I N G Avoiding faulty wiring (for instance,feeding 200 V AC to the 100 V AC terminal),connect the input power and output contacts properly according to the following Fig.2 ・ Recommended cable 1.25 mm ,four-core cable 2...
  • Page 11 6.1.3 Turning the sensitivity selector switch to the H side actuates high sensitivity; turning the switch to L actuates low sensitivity. Turning the sensitivity volume in the direction of 0 on the scale heightens sensitivity of detection; turning the volume in the direction of 10 lessens the sensitivity.
  • Page 12 Simplified method of adjustment when the measuring material is not available: 6.1.8 With the sensitivity selector switch turned to H, turn the sensitivity volume to 0. 6.1.9 Slowly turn the sensitivity volume to 10 on the scale untill the monitor lamp turns off. Note the setting (X). Reduce the sensitivity volume by one division from (X) to (X-1).
  • Page 13: Adjustment Procedures

    C A U T I O N Use the following chart to troubleshoot the malfunctioning sensor. If your remedies are unsuccessful, ask Nohken for repair and replacement. 9.1 Relay de-energized when electrode is covered by materials ・ Sensitivity set too low ・・・・・・・・・...
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