Contents 1 Preliminary note ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 1�1 Symbols used ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 2 Safety instructions �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 3 Items supplied������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 4 Functions and features ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 4�1 Operation with single probe ���������������������������������������������������������������������������7 4�2 Operation with coaxial probe �������������������������������������������������������������������������7 4�3 Applications ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 4�3�1 Restriction of the application area ��������������������������������������������������������8 5 Function ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 5�1 Measuring principle ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 5�2 Features of the unit ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10...
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6�4�3 Installation in open tanks ��������������������������������������������������������������������23 6�4�4 Installation in plastic tanks ������������������������������������������������������������������24 6�5 Installation of the unit with coaxial probe in the tank �����������������������������������25 6�6 Alignment of the sensor housing �����������������������������������������������������������������25 7 Electrical connection ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26 8 Operating and display elements ������������������������������������������������������������������������27 9 Menu ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������28 9�1 Menu structure / switching mode (bin = OFF) ���������������������������������������������28 9�2 Menu structure / binary mode (bin = on) ������������������������������������������������������29...
According to the current state of science the operation of the unit can be classified to be harmless to human health� 3 Items supplied • Level sensor LR8000 • Operating instructions In addition, the following is necessary for installation and operation: •...
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Size / process connection Order number 73 - 90 / G¾ E43201 65 - 80 / G¾ E43202 Only use rods and coaxial pipes from ifm electronic gmbh� The optimum function is not ensured when using components from other manufacturers�...
4 Functions and features The unit continuously detects the level in tanks and generates output signals according to the parameter settings� 4 switching outputs are available� They can be set separately� 4.1 Operation with single probe The single probe is made up of one individual rod� Operation with single probe is suited for the detection of aqueous media, in particular of heavily soiled aqueous media�...
4.3 Applications • Water, water-based media� • Oils, oil-based media (only for operation with coaxial probe)� Application examples: • Detection of coolant emulsion in a machine tool� • Detection of cleaning liquid in a parts cleaning system� • Monitoring of hydraulic oil in a hydraulic power unit (only for operation with coaxial probe)�...
• When operating with a single probe and small tanks (probe lengths shorter than 200 mm and less than 300 mm distance to the tank wall), interference from the tank (resonances) may occur in rare cases� Corrective measures: (→ 6.1.1)� •...
5.2 Features of the unit 5.2.1 Easy set-up • When the unit is supplied with operating voltage for the first time, the probe length, the medium to be detected and the type of probe used must be entered� Then the unit is ready for operation (→ 10.2)� •...
Fig. 5-3 Fig. 5-4 L = level; HY = hysteresis; FE = window • For each switching output a switch-off delay of max� 60 s can be set (e�g� for especially long pump cycles)� 5.2.4 Offset for indicating the real level in the tank The zone between tank bottom and lower edge of the probe can be entered as offset value [OFS]�...
If, however, it is not received again in sufficient strength within the delay time, the outputs pass into the safe state� In case of heavy foam formation and turbulence, note the examples of how to create a steady area (→ 6.1.2)� 5.2.7 Binary mode In the binary mode the outputs OUT1���OUT4 indicate the level as a 8-4-2-1 binary code�...
In addition communication is possible via a point-to-point connection with a USB adapter cable� Further information about IO-Link is available at www�ifm�com� Device-specific information You will find the IODDs necessary for the configuration of the IO-Link unit and detailed information about process data structure, diagnostic information and parameter addresses at www�ifm�com�...
6 Installation 6.1 Installation location / environment • Vertical installation from the top is preferred� 6.1.1 Unit with single probe • For a safe function, the unit requires a launching plate (→ 6.4)� • The following minimum distances between the rod and tank walls, objects in the tank (B), tank bottom and other level sensors must be adhered to: 50mm 100mm...
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• If the medium is strongly polluted, there is the risk that a bridge forms between the rod and the tank wall or structures in the tank� To avoid incorrect measurements: adhere to increased minimum distances depending on type and intensity of the soiling� •...
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Fig. 6-3 Fig. 6-4 50mm To avoid incorrect measurements in case of heavy foam formation and turbulence: ► If possible, install the sensor in a steady area� Example how to create a steady area: - Use of a coaxial probe (only for clean, low-viscosity media) - Installation in bypass or still pipe (see fig�...
Fig. 6-5 6.1.2 Unit with coaxial probe • No minimum distances to the tank wall and the baffles (B) are required� • Minimum distance to the bottom of the tank: 10 mm� • The vent hole (A) must not be covered by mounting elements or similar�...
6.2 Installation of the probe Rod and coaxial pipe are not included in the scope of delivery� They must be ordered separately (→ 3 Items supplied)� 6.2.1 Installation of the rod Fixing of the rod: ► Screw the rod to the unit and tighten it� Recommended tightening torque: 4 Nm�...
6.2.2 Installation of the coaxial pipe This subchapter is only relevant if the unit is to be operated with a coaxial probe� The coaxial pipe and the rod must be of the same end length� The coaxial pipe can be shortened (→ 6.3.2)� ►...
6.3 Shortening of the probe 6.3.1 How to shorten the rod and to determine its length L The rod can be shortened to adapt the probe to different tank heights� Ensure that the probe length is never below the minimum permissible probe length of 10 cm (L )! The unit does not support probe lengths below 10 cm�...
Fig. 6-6 ► Remove fastening bracket and centring piece (A, B)� ► Shorten the coaxial pipe to the requested length: L = L + 9 mm� ► After shortening, at least one hole (C) for insertion of the fixing bracket has to be left�...
6.4.1 Installation in closed metal tanks (without flange plate) Fig. 6-7 Fig. 6-8 Fig. 6-9 ► The lower edge of the process connection should be flush with the installation environment (fig� 6-7)� ► Avoid non-flush installation (fig� 6-8)� ► Use seals or washers (D in fig� 6-9) to reach the required height� ►...
► Install the flange plate with the flat surface showing to the tank and fix it with appropriate screws� A seal (B in fig� 6-11) can be inserted between flange plate and tank� Some flange plates are supplied with a seal� ►...
6.4.4 Installation in plastic tanks 150 mm To enable sufficient transfer of the measured signal, note in case of installation in plastic tanks or metal tanks with plastic lid: ► A drill hole with a minimum diameter of 150 mm must be applied to the plastic lid�...
6.5 Installation of the unit with coaxial probe in the tank ► Seal the process connection: - For pipes with G¾ process connection: slide the supplied seal onto the thread of the coaxial pipe� - For pipes with ¾'' NPT process connection: apply a suitable sealing material (e�g�...
► Connect the unit as follows: Out 2 Out 1 / IO-Link Out 3 Out 4 n.c. Pin / connection Core colours for sockets according to for ifm sockets DIN 47100 1 L+ brown white 2 OUT2 (switching output 2) white brown 3 L-...
When the unit is supplied with operating voltage for the first time, the probe length, the medium to be detected and the type of probe used must be entered. Only then is the unit ready for operation (→ 10.2). 8 Operating and display elements 3 4 5 6 Mode/Enter 1 to 8: Indicator LEDs...
9.3 Explanation of the menu SP1/rP1 Upper / lower limit value for the level at which OUT1 switches� FH1/FL1 Upper / lower limit for the acceptable range (monitored by OUT1)� SP2/rP2 Upper / lower limit value for the level at which OUT2 switches� FH2/FL2 Upper / lower limit for the acceptable range (monitored by OUT2)�...
10 Parameter setting During parameter setting the unit remains in the operating mode internally� It continues to monitor with the existing parameters until the parameter setting has been completed� 10.1 Parameter setting in general 3 steps must be taken for each parameter setting: Select parameter ►...
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• Change from menu level 1 to menu level 2: ► Press [Mode/Enter] until [EF] is displayed. Mode/Enter Set ► Briefly press [Set]� > The first parameter of the submenu is Mode/Enter Set displayed (here: [res])� • Locking / unlocking The unit can be locked electronically to prevent unintentional settings: ►...
10.2 Basic settings (unit on delivery) On delivery of the unit, you must first enter the basic settings� The complete parameter setting menu cannot be accessed before this� Malfunctions may occur if wrong basic settings are entered� 10.2.1 Entering the probe length ►...
10.3 Configuration of the display ► Select [Uni] and set the unit of measurement: [cm], [inch]� Factory setting: cm� ► Select [SELd] and set type of indication: - [L] = The level is indicated in cm or inch� - [L%] = The level is indicated in percent of the final value of the measuring range�...
10.6.2 Set the switching limits (hysteresis function) ► Make sure that the function [Hno] or [Hnc] is set for the corresponding output [OUx]� ��� ► Select [SP1] ��� [SP4] and set the value at which the output switches� ► Select [rP1] ��� [rP4] and set the value at which the output is reset� rPx is always smaller than SPx�...
10.7 Reset all parameters to factory setting ► Select [rES], then press [Set] and keep it pressed until [----] is displayed� ► Briefly press [Mode/Enter]� > The unit reboots and the factory settings are restored� Note: On delivery the unit is not operational� First, the basic settings must be entered (→...
11 Operation After power on, the unit is in the Run mode (= normal operating mode)� It carries out its measurement and evaluation functions and generates output signals according to the set parameters� 11.1 Operating indicators [---] continuously Initialisation phase after power on� Numerical value + LED 1 Current level in cm�...
11.4 Error indications Possible cause Recommended measures [E�000] Fault in the electronics� Replace the unit� Probe detached from the unit; Check whether the probe is still [E�031] possibly incorrect setting of the attached to the unit� probe length� Check the parameter [LEnG]� Measurement disturbed by •...
0�4 (1�2) The values in brackets apply to the setting [MEdI] = [LOW] (setting for the detection of oils and oil-based media)� 12 Technical data and scale drawing Technical data and scale drawing at www�ifm�com� 12.1 Setting ranges [LEnG] inch Setting range 10���160...
The setting ranges for the switching limits (SPx, rPx, FHx, FLx) depend on the probe length (L)� In general the following applies: inch SPx / FHx 1�5 (3�5) L - 3 0�6 (1�4) L - 1�2 rPx / FLx 1�0 (3�0) L - 3�5 0�4 (1�2) L - 1�4...
14 Applications 14.1 Storage tanks / level monitoring Level monitoring with evaluation in the binary mode • Menu setting: bin = on� • The settings for SPx, rPx, drx and OUx are not effective� OUT4 OUT3 OUT2 OUT1 XX�X = display value A = binary value P1: position 1, e�g�...
14.2 Storage tank Level control and min / max monitoring with 4 switching outputs� Replaces 4 float switches� Configuration of the switching outputs 1 ��� 4 (bin = OFF) Maximum value exceeded → alarm. Hysteresis function, normally closed (Hnc)� Upper preset value reached → finish refilling. Hysteresis function, normally open (Hno)�...
• If the level reaches SP2, output 2 switches (upper preset value reached, finish refilling)� • If the level is below SP3, output 3 switches (below lower preset value, start refilling)� • If the level is above SP4, the output is switched� If the level is below SP4 or if there is a wire break, output 4 switches OFF (alarm message "below min�...
• If the level is below SP1, the output is switched� If the level is above SP1 or if there is a wire break, output 1 switches OFF (alarm message "overflow / wire break")� • If the level exceeds SP2, output 2 switches (upper value exceeded, submersible pump ON)�...
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Factory setting User setting SELd LEnG nonE MEdI nonE Prob nonE SP/FHmax = LEnG value minus 3� rP/FLmax = LEnG value minus 3�5� When the LEnG value is entered, the program calculates the basic setting� More information at www�ifm�com...
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