Rotonivo Level limit switch ® Series RN 4000 Technical information / Instruction manual Introduction Applications The ROTONIVO is an electromechanical Level limit switch and The ROTONIVO is normally screwed into the lateral container is used for level monitoring of bulk goods. wall so that it is level with the filling height to be registered and monitored.
Rotonivo Level limit switch ® Series RN 4000 Technical information / Instruction manual Function A brushless synchronous motor drives a rotating measuring Option fail safe alarm vane. With the fail safe alarm it is possible to recognize a fault of the When the material level reaches the measuring vane, it is unit in time and to initiate an alarm relay.
Rotonivo Level limit switch ® Series RN 4000 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical Data Measuring vanes code A boot shaped vane 40x98 to lead in 1½“ socket (length of socket max. 40mm (1.57”)) Material process connection: * aluminum ** plastics code K b=37mm (1,46") code D...
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Rotonivo Level limit switch ® Series RN 4000 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical Data Electrical data Connection terminals max. 1.5mm (AWG 16) Cable entry M20 x 1,5 screwed cable gland Protection class III (Version 24V DC PNP) Overvoltage category Pollution degree Power supply see page G12 Installed load see page G12...
Rotonivo Level limit switch ® Series RN 4000 Technical information / Instruction manual Options Weather protection If the measuring device is used outdoors, the use of the cover weather-protection-cover is recommended. It protects the device from all atmospheric influences such as: •...
Rotonivo Level limit switch ® Series RN 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 choosen based on their chemical compatibility (or inertness) for against the medium general purposes.
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Rotonivo Level limit switch ® Series RN 4000 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting/Electrical Installation With pendulum shaft: Full detector vertical from the top Observe max. tractive force. With rope extension: Full detector vertical from the top Observe max. tractive force. max.
Rotonivo Level limit switch ® Series RN 4000 Technical information / Instruction manual Electrical installation Additional Safety Instructions for Hazardous Locations Extenal equipotential bonding terminal Connect to equipotential bonding of the plant Field wiring A strain relief must be provided for the field wiring cables, when the device is installed with the factory provided cable glands.
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Rotonivo Level limit switch ® Series RN 4000 Technical information / Instruction manual Electrical installation Version: Power supply: - AC • AC version: - DC 24V or 48V or 115V or 230V 50/60Hz max. 4VA - Universal voltage All voltages ±10% max.1.5mm² Supply voltage as selected. (AWG16) External fuse: max 10A, fast or slow, HBC, 250V • DC version:...
Rotonivo Level limit switch ® Series RN 4000 Technical information / Instruction manual Signal and alarm output Overview Overview of signal and alarm output for the different electronics versions: see page G4 Signal output: Versions without FSH/FSL Switching logic Versions with FSH/FSL FSH: Set in case of using the sensor as a full detector. Power failure or line break is regarded as „full“...
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Rotonivo Level limit switch ® Series RN 4000 Technical information / Instruction manual Signal and alarm output Signal output: Sensor covered -> free Delay Factory setting = 3 sec Sensor free -> covered Factory setting = 1 sec Switching and timing behaviour: Alarm output If the sensor is not covered, the rotating paddle shaft will send pulses at 20 sec (Fail safe alarm) intervals.
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Rotonivo Level limit switch ® Series RN 4000 Technical information / Instruction manual Settings: Sensitivity / Maintenance Adjustment of The spring is adjustable in 3 positions. It should be changed only if necessary. the spring „Fine“: for light material „Medium“: suitable for nearly every material (factory setting) „Coarse“: for very sticky material The spring can be changed via a small plier.
Rotonivo Level limit switch ® Series RN 4000 Technical information / Instruction manual Notes for use in Hazardous Locations Zone classification Useable in zone ATEX IEC-Ex Category Equipement Protection Level * in case of conductive dust (EPL) additional requirements for the 20, 21, 22 Dust applications 21, 22 installation are necessary.