Draining via float switches.......................... 36 7.1.1 Single-pump station: Draining via one float switch ............... 36 7.1.2 Dual-pump station: Draining via two float switches .............. 37 7.1.3 Dual-pump station as stand-by pump: Draining via one float switch ........... 38 LevelControl Basic 2 3 of 84...
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11.1.3 Amarex with control unit type BC .................... 76 11.1.4 Amarex N with control unit type BC.................... 77 11.1.5 Amarex KRT with control unit type BS .................... 78 UK Declaration of Conformity...................... 80 Index .............................. 81 LevelControl Basic 2 4 of 84...
The pump is operational again. In the limiting circuit, also called upper circuit, the alert must be acknowledged manually. LevelControl Basic 2 5 of 84...
The serial number uniquely describes the product and is used as identification in all further business processes. In the event of damage, immediately contact your nearest KSB service facility to maintain the right to claim under warranty. 1.2 Target group This operating manual is aimed at the target group of trained and qualified specialist technical personnel.
In conjunction with one of the signal words this symbol indicates a hazard involving electrical voltage and identifies information about protection against electrical voltage. Machine damage In conjunction with the signal word CAUTION this symbol indicates a hazard for the machine and its functions. LevelControl Basic 2 7 of 84...
– Hazards to persons due to electrical, thermal, mechanical and chemical effects and explosions – Failure of important product functions – Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices – Hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous substances LevelControl Basic 2 8 of 84...
The software has been specially created for this product and thoroughly tested. Making changes or additions to the software or parts of the software is prohibited. This does not, however, apply to software updates supplied by KSB. LevelControl Basic 2...
1. On transfer of goods, check each packaging unit for damage. 2. In the event of in-transit damage, assess the exact damage, document it and notify KSB or the supplying dealer and the insurer about the damage in writing immediately.
NOTE Due to certain components it contains, the device is classified as special waste and meets RoHs 2011/65/EC requirements. Once decommissioned, the device must be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. LevelControl Basic 2 11 of 84...
Bubbler control 3 m Analog input 4 - 20 mA Voltage input 0.5 - 4.5 V Digital level switch ATEX Without ATEX functions With ATEX functions Installation variants Using float switches, digital level switches or 4 - 20 mA analog sensors Higher ratings on request. LevelControl Basic 2 12 of 84...
14 A 18 A 23 A 25 A 40 A 63 A > 63 A available on request 4.4 Name plate KSB SE & Co. KGaA Johann-Klein-Straße 9 67227 Frankenthal Deutschland LevelControl Basic 2 2022w18 BC2400DFNO100 Ue: 3/N/PE/AC 400 V 50 HZ Ie: 6,3 - 10,0 A...
4 Description 4.5 Technical data NOTE LevelControl Basic 2 can only be used with TN mains and TT mains as standard. On request, special versions can be supplied for IT mains. Table 6: Technical data Characteristic Value Type Basic Compact (BC)
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▪ Approx. 4 hours when supplying external alarm equipment (e.g. horn, alarm combination, or alarm strobe light) Charging time: ▪ Approx. 11 hours (if rechargeable battery is fully discharged) Not for installation variants R and S LevelControl Basic 2 15 of 84...
2 Control panel ▪ Pump control and monitoring unit in sheet steel housing ▪ For either one or two pumps ▪ With display ▪ Level detection via: – Float switches/digital level switches – Analog sensor (4-20 mA) LevelControl Basic 2 16 of 84...
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(to prevent dry running and, therefore, sources of ignition). This also applies to manual mode or forced start-up via a telecontrol system. The control unit is installed outside the potentially explosive atmosphere. LevelControl Basic 2 17 of 84...
2. Install the control unit on a stable base (e.g. wall, bracket, etc.). 5.4 Electrical connection DANGER Unintentional contact with live parts Danger of death from electric shock! ▷ De-energise the mains connection. ▷ Take steps to ensure that the mains connection cannot be re-energised unintentionally. LevelControl Basic 2 19 of 84...
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2. Make sure that the sealing elements are properly positioned. Tighten the cable glands (strain relief). 3. Connect the control unit/cabinet in accordance with the wiring diagram (ð Section 11.1, Page 70) and in line with the application. LevelControl Basic 2 20 of 84...
(M16). 2. Push the connecting tube onto the connecting element and make sure that it is secure. 3. Make sure that the seal is properly positioned and tighten the cable gland (strain relief). LevelControl Basic 2 21 of 84...
▪ Service interface (connector inside control unit) (ð Section 6.3, Page 25) 6.1 Control panel (LevelControl Basic 2) Fig. 4: Control panel 1 Display 2 Traffic light LEDs 3 Navigation keys 4 "High water" LED 5 LED for pump set information LevelControl Basic 2 22 of 84...
▪ Forces a start-up of the pump sets. – Exception: units for potentially explosive atmospheres with defective sensor. Check that the sensors function properly. 6.1.2 Display The following information is displayed: Fig. 5: Display Parameter Parameter/measured value Alert LevelControl Basic 2 23 of 84...
Function allowing the pump to be operated manually for a short period Switch locks in place. The pump is switched off. Switch locks in place. The pump is started/stopped by the control unit as a function of demand. LevelControl Basic 2 24 of 84...
2. Connect the RS232 cable to the service interface (see the below drawing). 3. Connect it to the computer by means of the RS232 cable. 4. Start the KSB Service Tool. Refer to the KSB Service Tool manual for more information.
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2. Connect the RS232 cable to the service interface (see the below drawing). 3. Connect it to the computer by means of the RS232 cable. 4. Start the KSB Service Tool. Refer to the KSB Service Tool manual for more information.
✘ ✘ 1-3-1 Operating Hours Pump 2 Operating hours of pump 2 ✘ 1-3-2 Start Count Pump 2 Number of starts of pump 2 ✘ 2-1-1 Pending Messages List of acknowledged alerts ✘ ✘ LevelControl Basic 2 27 of 84...
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Digital level Action Very low Pump OFF Medium Before base load pump is started High Base load pump ON Very high Peak load pump ON High water High water alert and both pumps ON LevelControl Basic 2 28 of 84...
5. Confirm your entries with OK: The parameter value is saved. ð The parameter number is displayed. 6. Abort the input with ESC: The parameter value remains unchanged. ð The parameter number is displayed. 7. Press ESC to return to the measured values. LevelControl Basic 2 29 of 84...
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1 = load factory settings ✘ ✘ 4-1-1 Firmware version Firmware version ✘ ✘ NOTE The parameters for 4-20 mA are not displayed until parameter 3-4-2 has been set to value 2 = 4-20 mA. LevelControl Basic 2 30 of 84...
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This is to allow the air cushion in the measuring tube to build up again and pumps operated in ATEX mode to be fully covered by the liquid at all times. LevelControl Basic 2 31 of 84...
Table 19: Overview of fault messages Fault message Priority Description Type of message Acknowledge- Warning Alert ment Motor protection pump 1 ✘ Manual Pump set 1 stops. Motor protection pump 2 Manual ✘ Pump set 2 stops. LevelControl Basic 2 32 of 84...
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No action Service interval system Auto ✘ No action (deactivated by default; can be set via the KSB ServiceTool). 6.4.3.2 Displaying the alerts list The alerts list serves to call up alerts / warnings that have been acknowledged but are still present.
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ð If further fault messages are present, the next fault message will be displayed after another 1.5 seconds. Step 3: Leaving the alerts list 1. To leave the alerts list press the ESC key. ð The measured value display is shown. LevelControl Basic 2 34 of 84...
2. Set parameter P 3-3-6 to "0". 3. Pump the tank dry in manual mode. Activating ATEX mode 1. Set parameter P 3-3-6 to "1". 2. Set the manual-0-automatic selector switches for both pumps to "automatic". LevelControl Basic 2 35 of 84...
3 Both pumps ON C High water float switch (optional) 4 High water alert 1 Both pumps OFF Table 23: Parameter settings Parameter Parameter name Value 3-3-3 Draining/Filling 0 = draining 3-4-2 Measurement Method 0 = float switch LevelControl Basic 2 37 of 84...
Stand-by Pump 1 = stand-by pump, one pump ON at high water 2 = stand-by pump, two pumps ON at high water 3-3-3 Draining/Filling 0 = draining 3-4-2 Measurement Method 0 = float switch LevelControl Basic 2 38 of 84...
2 Pump ON C Digital high water level switch 3 High water alert (optional) Table 25: Parameter settings Parameter Parameter name Value 3-3-3 Draining/Filling 0 = draining 3-4-2 Measurement Method 1 = digital level switches LevelControl Basic 2 39 of 84...
3 Peak load pump ON D Digital high water level switch 4 High water alert (optional) Table 26: Parameter settings Parameter Parameter name Value 3-3-3 Draining/Filling 0 = draining 3-4-2 Measurement Method 1 = digital level switches LevelControl Basic 2 40 of 84...
Stand-by Pump 1 = stand-by pump, one pump ON at high water 2 = stand-by pump, two pumps ON at high water 3-3-3 Draining/Filling 0 = draining 3-4-2 Measurement Method 0 = digital level switches LevelControl Basic 2 41 of 84...
2 Base load pump ON C High water float switch (optional) 3 High water alert Table 28: Parameter settings Parameter Parameter name Value 3-3-3 Draining/Filling 0 = draining 3-4-2 Measurement Method 1 = digital level switches LevelControl Basic 2 42 of 84...
3 Peak load pump ON D High water float switch (optional) 4 High water alert Table 29: Parameter settings Parameter Parameter name Value 3-3-3 Draining/Filling 0 = draining 3-4-2 Measurement Method 1 = digital level switches LevelControl Basic 2 43 of 84...
Stand-by Pump 1 = stand-by pump, one pump ON at high water 2 = stand-by pump, two pumps ON at high water 3-3-3 Draining/Filling 0 = draining 3-4-2 Measurement Method 0 = digital level switches LevelControl Basic 2 44 of 84...
C Redundant high water float switch 3 High water alert (optional) Table 31: Parameter settings Parameter Parameter name Value 3-3-4-1 Level Pumps OFF e.g. 250 [mm] 3-3-4-2 Level Base Load ON e.g. 400 [mm] LevelControl Basic 2 45 of 84...
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7 Application Examples Parameter Parameter name Value 3-3-4-4 Level High Water e.g. 600 [mm] 3-4-4-1 Level of Bell (lower edge) e.g. 200 [mm] LevelControl Basic 2 46 of 84...
250 [mm] 3-3-4-2 Level Base Load ON e.g. 400 [mm] 3-3-4-3 Level Peak Load ON e.g. 500 [mm] 3-3-4-4 Level High Water e.g. 600 [mm] 3-4-4-1 Level of Bell (lower edge) e.g. 200 [mm] LevelControl Basic 2 47 of 84...
250 [mm] 3-3-4-2 Level Base Load ON e.g. 400 [mm] 3-3-4-3 Level Peak Load ON e.g. 500 [mm] 3-3-4-4 Level High Water e.g. 600 [mm] 3-4-4-1 Level of Bell (lower edge) e.g. 200 [mm] LevelControl Basic 2 48 of 84...
In addition, the pumps' actual stop level can be influenced via the set stop delay. NOTE In potentially explosive atmospheres, redundant high water float switches must only be used with intrinsic safety (IS) barriers. See Accessories/Optional Components for required intrinsic safety barriers. LevelControl Basic 2 49 of 84...
Level Base Load ON e.g. 400 [mm] 3-3-4-4 Level High Water e.g. 600 [mm] 3-4-2 Measurement Method 2 = 4-20 mA 3-4-3-1 Level at 4 mA e.g. 200 [mm] 3-4-3-2 Level at 20 mA e.g. 1000 [mm] LevelControl Basic 2 50 of 84...
Level Peak Load ON e.g. 500 [mm] 3-3-4-4 Level High Water e.g. 600 [mm] 3-4-2 Measurement Method 2 = 4-20 mA 3-4-3-1 Level at 4 mA e.g. 200 [mm] 3-4-3-2 Level at 20 mA e.g. 1000 [mm] LevelControl Basic 2 51 of 84...
Level Base Load ON e.g. 400 [mm] 3-3-4-4 Level High Water e.g. 600 [mm] 3-4-2 Measurement Method 2 = 4-20 mA 3-4-3-1 Level at 4 mA e.g. 200 [mm] 3-4-3-2 Level at 20 mA e.g. 1000 [mm] LevelControl Basic 2 52 of 84...
The control unit is set at the factory to stop the pumps if there is a risk of dry running. This setting is independent of the fill level of the reservoir or tank. LevelControl Basic 2 53 of 84...
Use float switches A and B as NO contacts (circuit closed in upper float position) or change the control direction of the inputs using the KSB ServiceTool (accessory). If the external alarm input (terminals 40 - 41) is used to monitor for dry running, use an additional float switch as an NC contact (circuit open in upper float position).
Use float switches A and B as NO contacts (circuit closed in upper float position) or change the control direction of the inputs using the KSB ServiceTool (accessory). If the external alarm input (terminals 40 - 41) is used to monitor for dry running, use an additional float switch as an NC contact (circuit open in upper float position).
▪ Level measurement with analog sensor 4-20 mA. ▪ An additional float switch for dry running protection can be optionally used. ▪ An additional float switch for high water alert (redundant OFF) can be optionally used. LevelControl Basic 2 56 of 84...
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Level Base Load ON e.g. 400 [mm] 3-3-4-4 Level High Water e.g. 600 [mm] 3-4-2 Measurement Method 2 = 4-20 mA 3-4-3-1 Level at 4 mA e.g. 200 [mm] 3-4-3-2 Level at 20 mA e.g. 1000 [mm] LevelControl Basic 2 57 of 84...
3 Base load pump ON D Ground (GND) 4 Both pumps OFF E High water float switch as NO 5 High water alert contact (optional) F Dry running protection float switch Level at 20 mA as NC contact (optional) LevelControl Basic 2 58 of 84...
7.8.1 Auxiliary voltage for lifting unit Application ▪ Connection of the analog float switch of mini-Compacta/Compacta lifting units Fig. 30: Auxiliary voltage for lifting unit Terminal assignment: ▪ Terminal 18: +5 V DC ▪ Terminal 19: Ground (GND) LevelControl Basic 2 59 of 84...
– Alarm strobe light, 12 V DC, 195 mA: approx. 3.5 hours – Alarm combination 12 V DC, 150 mA: approx. 4 hours The signalling output of the control unit is activated as for high water alert and sensor fault. This setting can be changed using the KSB ServiceTool. Fig. 31: Signalling output Terminal assignment: ▪...
▪ External alarm with pump stop ▪ More... The pumps are factory-set to stop when the contact is closed. The response of the external alarm input can be changed using the KSB Service Tool. Fig. 32: External alarm input Terminal assignment: ▪...
– The connection is fitted with a wire jumper at the factory. If the connection is not bridged, pump control will be disabled. J401 Fig. 34: Enable input Terminal assignment: ▪ Terminal 001: 24 V DC ▪ Terminal 002: 24 V DC LevelControl Basic 2 62 of 84...
External alarm Released Sensor fault Released Incorrect rotary field of mains supply (phase sequence) Undervoltage (-15 % of rated voltage) Overvoltage (+15 % of rated voltage) Rechargeable battery flat Service interval (activation via parameter 3-7-1) LevelControl Basic 2 63 of 84...
4. Check the parameters to ensure they are compatible with the required application and functionality. Adjust if necessary. 5. Set the manual-0-automatic switches for both pumps to "Automatic". ð The control unit starts/stops both pumps as required. LevelControl Basic 2 64 of 84...
Type BC: Properly fasten the cover using the 6 hexagon socket head cap screws. Type BS: Securely lock the control cabinet using the cabinet key. Long-term shutdown 1. Set the manual-0-automatic switches for both pumps to "0". 2. Switch off the power supply. LevelControl Basic 2 65 of 84...
➀ ➁ If applicable: reset service alert. - ➁ Determine the spare parts requirements, if any. - ➁ Provide support and/or training for operating personnel. ➀ ➁ Provide new operating manual if necessary. ➀ ➁ LevelControl Basic 2 66 of 84...
A rechargeable battery retrofit kit is required, which not only comprises the rechargeable battery/batteries but also an electronic recharging unit as well as some fastening material. LevelControl Basic 2 67 of 84...
✘ Manual-0-automatic selector switch set to “0” Set manual-0-automatic switch to "automatic". ✘ ✘ ✘ Motor winding or electric cable are defective. Replace by new original KSB parts or contact KSB. ✘ - Water level in tank/sump too low during Check level sensor.
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✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ Control unit does not function properly. Verify parameterisation of control unit. Check control unit and replace if necessary. ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ Control unit does not function as expected / Verify parameterisation of control unit. incorrect parameterisation. LevelControl Basic 2 69 of 84...
For type BS, refer to the circuit diagrams provided. In certain cases, the pump connections may not be exactly as shown on the wiring diagrams provided here. For this reason, always refer to the pump's product literature and circuit diagrams provided. LevelControl Basic 2 70 of 84...
For ATEX, route all electrical connections of the sensor system (float switch, 4 - 20 mA analog sensor) via intrinsic safety barriers (not relevant for pneumatic pressure measurement and bubbler control). Fig. 43: Circuit diagram: Amarex KRT LevelControl Basic 2 78 of 84...
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12 External alarm input 26 Signal transmitter 12 V 13 Remote acknowledgement 27 Contact 14 Pneumatic 28 Rechargeable battery connection * Drive connected in Y/D configuration: The wires of the power cable must be reversed. LevelControl Basic 2 79 of 84...
12 UK Declaration of Conformity 12 UK Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: KSB SE & Co. KGaA Johann-Klein-Straße 9 67227 Frankenthal (Germany) This UK Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. The manufacturer herewith declares that the product:...
Displaying and acknowledging warnings and alerts 32 Faults Trouble-shooting 68 Filling via analog sensor 4 - 20 mA 57, 59 via float switches 54, 55 High water alert 23 Key to safety symbols/markings 7 LED display 23 Manual-0-automatic selector switch 24 Measured value parameters 27 LevelControl Basic 2 81 of 84...