Kobold KAL Ex Series Operating Instructions Manual

Flow sensor with electronic analyzer

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Operating Instructions
for
Flow sensor model KAL-****Ex
with
Electronic Analyzer
Model: KAL-E**Ex

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Flow sensor model KAL-****Ex with Electronic Analyzer Model: KAL-E**Ex...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    15. Disposal ...................... 14  16. EU Declaration of Conformance ..............15  17. EU Declaration of Conformance (ATEX) ............. 16  18. EU-type examination certificate ..............17  19. IECEx-certificate ..................19  Manufactured and sold by: Kobold Messring GmbH Nordring 22-24 D-65719 Hofheim Tel.: +49(0)6192-2990 Fax: +49(0)6192-23398 E-Mail: info.de@kobold.com Internet: www.kobold.com...
  • Page 3: Note

    If you need an instruction manual that corresponds to the purchased product version, you can request it from us free of charge by email (info.de@kobold.com) in PDF format, specifying the relevant invoice number and serial number. If you wish, the operating instructions can also be sent to you by post in paper form.
  • Page 4: As Per Ped 2014/68/Eu

    KAL-EX Symbol Explanation Symbol Explanation Indicates that serious Means that death can occur if personal injury or proper precautions are not substantial property taken. damage may occur if proper precautions are not Warning taken. Danger Attention: Hot surface! Warning: Dangerous electrical voltage Warning Warning...
  • Page 5: Regulation Use

    KAL-EX 4. Regulation Use The devices in model series KAL-EX are used to monitor the flow of combustible liquids up to explosion category IIB. They satisfy the European standards EN 60079-0:2012 + A11:2013 and EN 60079:11:2012 for explosion protection and are thus suitable for use in hazardous areas of Zone 0 as per DIN VDE 0165 (applies to the flow sensor only;...
  • Page 6: Operating Principle

    KAL-EX Switching ranges based on nominal pipe size (NPS). NPS (mm) Measuring Range NPS (mm) Measuring Range (L/min) (L/min) Water Water 0.12 - 6.0 3.0 - 150 0.19 - 9.4 4.7 - 235 0.42 - 21.8 6.8 - 340 0.75 - 37.7 12.0 - 603 1.18 - 59.0 18.8 - 942...
  • Page 7: Mechanical Connection

    Make sure that the maximum process pressures and service temperatures specified for the device will not be exceeded. (See data sheet, Technical Details via the QR code on the device or via www.kobold.com) 6.2 Installation Mount the sensor in the piping and ensure that the tip is covered by the liquid to be monitored.
  • Page 8: Electrical Connection

    KAL-EX 7. Electrical Connection Make sure that the supply voltage of your system is the same as that specified on the device nameplate. Note  Make sure that the electrical supply lines are de-energized when connecting the device.  Connect the sensor cable to terminals 6 and 8 of the electronic analyzer. ...
  • Page 9: Operation / Configuration / Adjustments

    KAL-EX 8. Operation / Configuration / Adjustments 8.1 Putting in operation  Install the sensor in the piping (be sure the installation position is correct. Refer to Section 6 Mechanical Connection).  Connect the sensor cable to the electronic analyzer. (Refer to section 8 Electrical Connection).
  • Page 10: Resetting The Adjustment

    KAL-EX 8.4 Resetting the adjustment You can reset the electronic analyzer so that it once again uses its full range (0 - 2.0 m/s)  Rotate the flow potentiometer (1) clockwise as far as it will go (to the right-hand stop).
  • Page 11: Temperature Compensation

    KAL-EX 8.6 Temperature compensation If the length of the cable connecting the sensor and the electronic analyzer is greater than 10 meters or if increased accuracy in temperature measurement is desired, we recommend that device be compensated as described below. Be sure to switch off the power supply Warning ...
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    KAL-EX 10. Maintenance This device is maintenance-free. Once a month, the sensor tip should be checked for the presence of mineral deposits (lime, etc.) and cleaned if necessary. page 12 KAL-EX K09/1123...
  • Page 13: Brief Operating Instructions Commissioning

    KAL-EX 11. Brief operating instructions commissioning (1) Potentiometer Adjusting the flow switching point Zero-point adjustment - Turn to the left-hand stop (2) Potentiometer for setting - Expand measuring range the temperature switching - Turn to the right-hand stop point (3) LED trend indicator for flow speed and switching point (switching point blinks)
  • Page 14: Technical Information

    KAL-EX 12. Technical Information Operating instructions, data sheet, approvals and further information via the QR code on the device or via www.kobold.com 13. Order Codes Operating instructions, data sheet, approvals and further information via the QR code on the device or via www.kobold.com 14.
  • Page 15: Eu Declaration Of Conformance

    KAL-EX 16. EU Declaration of Conformance We, KOBOLD Messring GmbH, Nordring 22-24, 65719 Hofheim, Germany, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Device: Flow sensor type KAL-**** Ex Flow monitor type KAL-E**-Ex to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following EU directives...
  • Page 16: Eu Declaration Of Conformance (Atex)

    The above-mentioned product complies with Directive 2014/34/EU. New editions may have already replaced one or more of the standards mentioned in the EU type examination certificates. Kobold Messring declares that the product mentioned in this declaration of conformity either meets the requirements of the new editions or is not affected by the changes.
  • Page 17: Eu-Type Examination Certificate

    KAL-EX 18. EU-type examination certificate KAL-EX K09/1123 page 17...
  • Page 18 KAL-EX page 18 KAL-EX K09/1123...
  • Page 19: Iecex-Certificate

    KAL-EX 19. IECEx-certificate KAL-EX K09/1123 page 19...
  • Page 20 KAL-EX page 20 KAL-EX K09/1123...
  • Page 21 KAL-EX KAL-EX K09/1123 page 21...
  • Page 22 KAL-EX page 22 KAL-EX K09/1123...
  • Page 23 KAL-EX KAL-EX K09/1123 page 23...

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