How to proceed if a repair is necessary ................14 Dismount..........................16 Dismounting steps......................16 Disposal ......................... 16 Supplement ..........................17 Technical data ........................ 17 Dimensions ........................18 Industrial property rights ....................19 Editing status: 2022-03-11 Conductive probe EL 8 •...
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During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use The EL 8 is a sensor for point level detection. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter " Product description". Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly used according to the specifications in the operating instructions manual as well as possible supplementary instructions.
That is why we have introduced an environment management system with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro- tection. The environment management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001. Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual: • Chapter " Packaging, transport and storage" • Chapter " Disposal" Conductive probe EL 8 •...
Alternatively, you can access the data via your smartphone: • Download the VEGA Tools app from the " Apple App Store" or the " Google Play Store" • Scan the DataMatrix code on the type label of the instrument or •...
EL 8 is a point level sensor with partly insulated conductive electrode for level detection. EL 8 is very rugged and can be used in all areas of industrial process technology. The level switch can be used in conductive liquids such as e.g. water.
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Technical data - Ambient conditions" • Relative humidity 20 … 85 % Lifting and carrying With instrument weights of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying. Conductive probe EL 8 •...
(e.g. through cleaning processes) or on cooled or heated vessels. Transport Do not hold EL 8 on its electrode rods. Particularly with long rod ver- sions, the sensor can be damaged by the weight of the instrument. Pressure/Vacuum The process fitting must be sealed if there is gauge or low pressure in the vessel.
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Measuring probe Plastic sleeve at the probe end or laterally mounted Inflowing medium If EL 8 is mounted in the filling stream, unwanted false measurement signals can be generated. For this reason, mount EL 8 at a position in the vessel where no disturbances, e.g. from filling openings, agitators, etc., can occur. This applies particularly to instrument versions with a longer probe.
The ground connection of the controller must be on the same electri- cal potential of the conductive vessel. The EL 8 can be equipped optionally with a grounding eye. Connect the ground cable according to the following illustration. Conductive probe EL 8 •...
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5 Connecting to power supply Fig. 4: Ground connection (optional) Rubber cap Grounding eye Connection compartment You can find the electrical connection of EL 8 in the operating instructions manual of the corresponding controller. Conductive probe EL 8 •...
6 Setup Setup General information You can find the setup procedure for EL 8 in the operating instructions manual of the corresponding controller. Conductive probe EL 8 •...
Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases 24 hour service hotline the VEGA service hotline under the phone no. +49 1805 858550. The hotline is manned 7 days a week round-the-clock. Since we offer this service worldwide, the support is only available in the English language.
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7 Maintenance and fault rectification • Ask the agency serving you to get the address for the return ship- ment. You can find the agency on our homepage. Conductive probe EL 8 •...
If personal data is stored on the old device to be disposed of, delete it before disposal. If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. Conductive probe EL 8 •...
-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) Process conditions Process pressure -1 … 6 bar/-100 … 600 kPa (-14.5 … 87 psig) Process temperature EL 8 of 316L -10 … +60 °C (+14 … +140 °F) Conductance of the medium min. 7.5 µS/cm...
9 Supplement Dimensions ø24 mm (0.94") SW 27mm (1.06") G½A ø6,8 mm (0.27") ø4 mm (0.16") Fig. 5: Conductive rod electrode EL 8 Sensor length, see chapter " Technical data" Conductive probe EL 8 •...
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