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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Level Tek II Model 5318B 909GF295 Revision D Robertshaw Industrial Products 20 July 2007 1602 Mustang Drive Maryville, TN 37801-3766 Telephone: (865) 981-3100 Fax: (865) 981-3168 http://www.robertshawindustrial.com...
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MODEL 5318B INSTRUCTION MANUAL Level Tek II, Capacitance Level Switch 909GF295 RECORD OF CHANGES Design Engineering Approval Engineer’s Manager’s Brief Description Revision Date Number Approval Approval Corrected various typing P. Kronau B. Evans 4/20/07 96435 errors. Revised to include setpoint P.
Table 3 - Enclosure predetermined product level changes in tanks, sumps, silos and other vessels or containers. Key Model Number The Model 5318B is capable of detecting a variety of products, including liquids, powders, Designation Description granular, lump and flake materials. The...
MODEL 5318B INSTRUCTION MANUAL Level Tek II, Capacitance Level Switch 909GF295 Differential (dead-band): SECTION II – SPECIFICATIONS ON/OFF (Adjustable).......0.2 pF to 2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL 100% of Control Range ALARM + + (fixed).......1.0 pF Storage Temperature Limits..-55ºF to +225ºF (-48ºC to +107ºC) ALARM + (fixed) ........0.2 pF...
IMPORTANT: If for any reason it is determined a large capacitance change. that parts should be returned to the factory, please notify the nearest Robertshaw Industrial On applications involving viscous liquids, or Products sales representative prior to shipment. materials, that have a tendency to “cling” or Each unit must be properly packed to prevent “build-up”, it is recommended that the probe be...
PROBE MOUNTED remotely mounted from the probe using a remote mount cable assembly (sold separately, The Model 5318B Level Tek II is designed to be see SECTION VII -- ACCESSORIES). This mounted directly on the installed probe cable assembly allows the instrument to be assembly as shown in Figure 3-1 and may be mounted up to 15 feet from the probe.
Figure 3-5 Electrical Connections AC Hot/ HOT (+) DC Positive NOTE – Refer to drawing number Table 3.2 909HB918, Certified Print, Installation Drawing, Model 5318B for complete Electrical Connection installation and wiring requirements. TB102 – Relay Contacts Normally Closed #1 COMM1 Common #1...
The function of these switches varies as the user navigates through the menus. 4.4 SETUP The initial step in putting the Model 5318B into operation is to determine the proper configuration of the instrument. The unit is shipped from the factory with the following...
212 pF and the default sampling rate of 4/second (0-250 pF) will be acceptable. The first item that must be selected is the control range. The Model 5318B offers three (3) control EXAMPLE #2: ranges, but the default value should be sufficient...
MODEL 5318B INSTRUCTION MANUAL Level Tek II, Capacitance Level Switch 909GF295 If the converted format is selected the change in This value can be changed, or tweaked, here. displayed value is proportional to the sensed Adjusting the setpoint(s) is discussed later in this capacitance.
LOW setpoint” Fail-Safe Mode. The Model 5318B provides two fail-safe modes; high level (HLFS) and low level The [UP] and [DN] pushbuttons can be used to (LLFS).
MODEL 5318B INSTRUCTION MANUAL Level Tek II, Capacitance Level Switch 909GF295 “Press RT to change Alarm delay” Pressing the [RT] pushbutton will allow the time 4.4.3.1.4. TIME DELAYS delay to be changed. The display will initially show: Refer to the Figure 4 - 2 to see the organization of the Setup Menu.
This procedure is begun with step is calibrate the instrument to the the level in the vessel at any level. vessel/process. The Model 5318B provides for several calibration procedures. Some of the procedures require varying the level in the CAUTION: UTILIZATION OF THESE vessel, while others do not.
MODEL 5318B INSTRUCTION MANUAL Level Tek II, Capacitance Level Switch 909GF295 Press the [RT] pushbutton once to enter the After the [RT] pushbutton is pressed the display methods submenu. The display will now show: will show: Exit Low SP XXXXX The bottom line will be scrolling the following “XXXXX”...
MODEL 5318B INSTRUCTION MANUAL Level Tek II, Capacitance Level Switch 909GF295 This procedure is entered from the normal mode Pressing the [DN] pushbutton twice accesses by depressing the [DN] pushbutton twice, the ALARM++ procedure. The display will show: followed by pressing the [RT] pushbutton once.
It is sometimes desirable to make small methods submenu. The display will now show: adjustments to the setpoint(s) once the Model 5318B is in “normal” operation. Setpoint Exit “tweaking” enables changing the setpoint by up to 10%, in 0.1% increments.
MODEL 5318B INSTRUCTION MANUAL Level Tek II, Capacitance Level Switch 909GF295 “XXXXX” represents the current measurement. change and the display will return to the display If the low setpoint is to be adjust the press the of the setpoint value: [DN] once.
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MODEL 5318B INSTRUCTION MANUAL Level Tek II, Capacitance Level Switch 909GF295 Pressing the [RT] pushbutton will begin the “Selecting RESET erase current settings and procedure to recover the default settings. The calibration” display will show: Pressing the [RT] pushbutton will complete the CalibCLR procedure.
MODEL 5318B INSTRUCTION MANUAL Level Tek II, Capacitance Level Switch 909GF295 Default Display Setup Calibrate Displays the current setpoint value. This value is (11400*) Adjustable High High Setpoint Calibrate Setpoints calculated during calibration (01065**) Differential* Setpoint And may be “fine tuned’...
5.1 STATUS LED raw measurement is too low (the sensed capacitance is too high). The Model 5318B is constantly checking its status. The STATUS LED (DS203) will flash at The most common cause of this error is the rate of approximately once every two (2) improper control range selection.
MODEL 5318B INSTRUCTION MANUAL Level Tek II, Capacitance Level Switch 909GF295 SECTION VII – ACCESSORIES PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION COAX EXTENSION CABLE WITH CONDUIT OUTLET BOX, 032KX050-XX* MEETS TYPE 4 (NITRO BLUE POLYURETHANE FINISH) COAX EXTENSION CABLE WITH CONDUIT OUTLET BOX,...