Page 2
We welcome versions. all suggestions for improvement. Technical data subject to change. MILLTRONICS®is a registered trademark of Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc. Contact SMPI Technical Publications at the following address: Technical Publications Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction to the Pointek CLS 100 Introduction to the Pointek CLS 100 ..............................2 2 2 2 Introduction to the Pointek CLS 100 Introduction to the Pointek CLS 100 ........
Introduction to the Pointek CLS 100 Note : Pointek CLS 100 is to be used only in the manner outlined in this instruction manual. The Pointek CLS 100 capacitance level switch provides 4 or 20 mA output and solid state switch contact for detection of high and low process material levels.
(εr): temperature –40 to 110 °C (–40 to 230 °F) pressure (vessel) 0 absolute to 1000 kPa (10 bar or 146 psi) gauge, nominal ® Kynar is a registered trade mark of ELF Atochem Page 3 Pointek CLS 100 7ML19985AU01.1...
• This product is susceptible to electrostatic shock. Follow proper grounding procedures. The Pointek CLS 100 is normally mounted into the vessel top (high detection alarm) or through the tank wall at the detection level (high or low detection alarm).
Outline and Dimension Cable Version Ground Post 36mm (1.4”) Cable Relief Power LED (green) Output Status LED (red) Sensitivity Trimpot Sensor status LED (yellow) Cable Ø 5mm (0.2”) Trimpot Cap 45mm (1.8”) Process Connection 120mm (4.7”) 7ML19985AU01.1 Pointek CLS 100 Page 6...
Enclosure Version 80mm (3.2”) Power LED (green) Cable Entrance Sensitivity Trimpot 65mm (2.6”) Sensor Status LED (yellow) Output Status LED (red) Terminal Block 65mm (2.6”) Process Connection 204mm (8.0”) Page 7 Pointek CLS 100 7ML19985AU01.1...
< 50mm (2”) > 100mm (4”) Ø Multiple Units Side View End View 100mm (4”) min 100mm (4”) min 100mm (4”) min Sensors must be 100mm apart. Mount diagonally if vertical space is restricted. 7ML19985AU01.1 Pointek CLS 100 Page 8...
Page 11
Wall Restriction 50mm (2”) min 50mm (2”) min Page 9 Pointek CLS 100 7ML19985AU01.1...
Process Cautions Caution: Keep out of path of falling Caution: Consider material surface material. configuration when installing unit. Caution: protect probe from falling material. Caution: avoid areas where material build up occurs. 7ML19985AU01.1 Pointek CLS 100 Page 10...
Note : The mA current loop can be wired in either polarity to determine high or low level operation as shown in the examples starting on page 13. Page 11 Pointek CLS 100 7ML19985AU01.1...
• Condition in which the material has reached a maximum level for the process (probe covered). Low Alarm • Condition in which the material has reached a minimum level for the process (probe uncovered). 7ML19985AU01.1 Pointek CLS 100 Page 12...
10-33 V dc 4 / 20 mA Loop Alarm Rmax = V supply – 10 V 20 ma For example, 250Ω gives 1 or 5 volt dc switch voltage to PLC. V supply 10–33V dc Page 13 Pointek CLS 100 7ML19985AU01.1...
Orient the diode based on the current flow. Enclosure Version See pg. 13 for cable equivalents. External Relay Protection Diode (customer Enclosure Version supplied) See pg. 13 for cable equivalents. External Relay Protection Diode (customer supplied) 7ML19985AU01.1 Pointek CLS 100 Page 14...
This LED indicaties the mA loop alarm and solid state switch contact status. Refer to Alarm Output Status on page 12. Green = power: This LED is on when the Pointek CLS is properly powered. Page 17 Pointek CLS 100 7ML19985AU01.1...
With sensor uncovered and a minimum 100 mm free space all around, turn the trimpot CW (clockwise) until the yellow LED just goes ON. Turn the trimpot CCW until the yellow LED just goes OFF 7ML19985AU01.1 Pointek CLS 100 Page 18...
Page 21
Immerse the sensor in the material that has the highest dielectric constant; the yellow LED should come ON. Note: After completing the setup, replace the trimpot cap. The unit is now in service, providing level detection of your process. Page 19 Pointek CLS 100 7ML19985AU01.1...
/ Yellow LED doesn’t Possible failed sensor – uncovered. Previous change state as in 2 and 3 check with supplier checks not effective above. Maintenance The Pointek CLS requires no maintenance or cleaning. 7ML19985AU01.1 Pointek CLS 100 Page 20...
Appendix: Approvals WRITTEN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, , , , Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments B.V. Nikkelstraat 10 - 4823 AB BREDA - The Netherlands Declare, solely under own responsibility, that the product Pointek CLS 100 Point Level Switch, Mentioned in this declaration, complies with the following...