Please read these operating instructions before unpacking and putting the unit into operation. Follow the instructions precisely as described herein. The instruction manuals on our website www.kobold.com are always for currently manufactured version of our products. Due to technical changes, the instruction manuals available online may not always correspond to the product version you have purchased.
(we recommend magnetic filters). 5. Operating Principle The KOBOLD model SMN flow switch is used when extremely low flow switch points are required in combination with minimum pressure loss at high flow rates. The flow switch operates on the well-known float principle.
7. Electrical Connection 7.1. with Plug Connection Make sure that the electrical supply lines are powerless. Undo the locking screw on the plug cap and remove the cap from the base. Mount supply line in the plug cap as shown in the wiring diagram.
8.2. ATEX reed contact 41R57** ATEX N/O contact 41R57 II 3G Ex ic IIC T4 Gc II 3 D Ex ic IIIC T125 °C Dc -20 °C ≤Ta≤80 °C max. 250 V /1.5 A/100 W/100 VA AC/DC ATEX changeover contact 41R57U II 3G Ex ic IIC T4 Gc II 3 D Ex ic IIIC T125 °C Dc -20 °C ≤Ta≤80 °C...
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- Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety "i" 2. General information on explosion protection The reed switches work together with various KOBOLD products and serve there for monitoring. It is available as N/O contact or changeover contact. The electrical connection is made via a plug - only in intrinsically safe systems.
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2.1. Electrical characteristics for Ex i Electrical data: • Rated voltage up to 45 volt AC / DC • Rated current up to 2 A • Ui ≤ 30 V AC / DC, Ii ≤ 250 mA • Ui ≤ 45 V AC / DC, Ii ≤...
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2.4.2 General safety instructions The reed switch corresponds to the state of the art and is reliable. The reed switch may pose a residual hazard if improperly used and operated by untrained personnel. Every person, responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance or repair of the reed switch, must have read and understood the assembly instructions and in particular the safety instructions.
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f) Heat radiation from foreign products / components must also be considered. g) The reed switch must be protected against inadmissible access of liquids and / or soiling. h) Fixed parts (e.g. due to frost or corrosion) must not be loosened by force in the presence of an explosive atmosphere.
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4. Maintenance, servicing Definition of terms according to IEC 60079-17: Maintenance and Repair: A combination of all activities performed to maintain or recover an item in a condition that meets the requirements of the specification in question and ensures the performance of the required functions. Inspection: An activity involving the careful examination of an object, with the aim of obtaining a reliable statement of the condition of the object, carried out without disassembly or, if necessary, with partial disassembly, supplemented by...
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Close detailed visual inspection inspection Activity inspection per every every month months 12 months Visual inspection of the reed switch for damage, remove ● dust deposits Check for integrity and ● function Testing the entire system The responsibility of the operator 5.
9. Maintenance and Care The instrument needs no maintenance when the measured medium is not polluted. Lime and other deposits should be removed regularly from the inside parts of the instruments. The instrument cannot be taken apart and must be cleaned with a suitable cleanser.
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Use in hazardous areas Mechanics: The apparatus can be used as follows in explosive atmospheres in accordance with the applicable erection regulations on machines, devices and plants, such as e.g. EN 1127-1, EN 60079-14 etc.: a) In Zone 1 (gas hazard, category IIG) in the explosion groups IIA, IIB and IIC b) In Zone 2 (gas hazard, category IIIG) in the explosion groups IIA, IIB and IIC...
11. Order Codes Order Details (Example: SMN-1150H R0 R 25) Brass Stainless steel Function Type of contact Connection version version ..R0.. = 1 N/O contact ..U0.. = 1 changeover contact ..C0.. = 1 N/O contact Max Flow: (cCSAus) 100 l/min ..D0..
14. EU Declaration of Conformance (SMN) We, KOBOLD-Messring GmbH, Hofheim-Ts, Germany, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: All Metal Flow Switch model: SMN-... to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standards noted below: EN 61010-1:2011...
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