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Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2
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Level limit switch
Robust vibration limit switch for bulk solids,
also for dust incendive hazard areas
Application
Vibracon LVL-B* is a robust level limit
switch for silos with fine-grained or
coarse-grained, non-fluidised bulk solids.
The various designs means the device
has a wide range of applications.
Certificates are also available for use in
dust incendive hazard areas.
LVL-B1 compact design (250 mm
(10 in)) as vibrating rod for installation in
any direction
LVL-B2 vibrating rod with extension pipe
(500 mm/1000 mm/1500 mm/20 in/40 in/
60 in) for installation in any direction
Typical applications: cereals, coffee
beans, sugar, animal feed, rice,
detergents, dye powder, chalk, gypsum,
cement, sand, plastic granules.
Features
No calibration: easy commissioning
(plug and play)
Insensitive to build-up: maintenance-
free operation
No mechanically moving parts: no
wear, long operating life
Sensor material 316L: hardly any
abrasion even with building materials
F16 plastic housing with cover with
sight glass: switch status visible from
outside
F18 aluminium housing also available
Insensitive to external vibration and
flow noises
Also available with explosion
protection ATEX II 1/3 D, FM or
CSA approval
Table of contents Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2
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Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2 Function and system design
A A
t t
A = amplitude
EX EX
U
+
U~
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Cable specifications Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2
Cable specifications
Use a shielded cable in the event of strong electromagnetic radiation.
Input
Measured variable Level (according to the mounting location and the overall length)
Measuring range The measuring range depends on the mounting location of Vibracon LVL-B* and the length of the
(application) pipe extension selected. The pipe extension is available in the following lengths:
500 mm, 1000 mm, 1500 mm, 20 in, 40 in, 60 in.
Output
Galvanic isolation FEM 22 (E5): between sensor and power supply
FEM 24 (WA): between sensor, power supply and load
Power-on behaviour When switching on the power supply the output is set to "signal on alarm".
After a maximum of 3 s it switches to the correct output signal.
Fail-safe mode Minimum/maximum quiescent current safety can be switched at electronic insert.
Max. = maximum safety:
When the vibrating rod is covered, the output switches in the direction of the signal on alarm.
Used for overfill protection for example.
Min. = minimum safety:
When the vibrating rod becomes exposed, the output switches in the direction of the signal on
alarm.
Used for empty running protection for example.
Switching delay 0.5 s when the sensor is covered, 1 s when the sensor is exposed
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Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2 Electronic insert FEM 22 (E5)
F
0.5 A R e. g.
Relay
PLC
L+ L
U
10 V ... 45 V (DC)
Output signal
IL = load current Safety Level Output signal LEDs
connection green yellow
(switched throuht)
L+ +
IL
1 3
< 100 A = residual current
(blocked) Max.
< 100 A
1 3
= lit
L+ IL +
= not lit 1 3
Min.
< 100 A
1 3
Signal on alarm Output signal on power failure or in the event of device failure: < 100 A
Connectable load Load switched via transistor and separate PNP connection
Load current: max. 45 V (cyclical overload and short-circuit protection),
continuous max. 350 mA
Residual current: < 100 A (for blocked transistor)
Capacitive load: max. 0.5 F for 45 V, max. 1.0 F for 24 V
Residual voltage: < 3 V (for transistor switched through)
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Electronic insert FEM 24 (WA) Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2
Power supply:
Please note the different voltage rangesfor AC FEM 24 (WA)
and DC.
Output:
When connecting a device withhigh inductance,
provide a spark arresterto protect the relay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
contact.
A fine-wire fuse (depending on theload
connected) protects the relaycontact in the event
of a short-circuit.
Both relay contacts switch simultaneously.
DPDT (double pole double throw) F
0.5 A
! Note!
Please note the different voltage ranges for
NO C
a u
NC NO C
r a u
NC
r
U
~ 19 V ... 253 V (AC) U
19 V ... 55 V (DC)
Output signal
= relay energised Safety Level Output signal LEDs
connection green yellow
= relay de-energised
= lit 3 4 5 6 7 8
Max.
= not lit
3 4 5 6 7 8
3 4 5 6 7 8
Min.
3 4 5 6 7 8
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Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2 Operating conditions
Operating conditions
Installation instructions Mounting location
e. g. storage or buffer container
Orientation
**
Environment
Ambient temperature -40 C ... 70 C (233 K ... 343 K)
range
Climate class Climatic protection as per DIN IEC 68 part 2-38, fig. 2a
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Process Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2
Process
Environment Permitted ambient temperature Ta at housing depending on the medium temperature Tp in the
container:
Ta
C
Ta
70
50
Tp 0
40 0 90 150 Tp
C
40
Burst pressure
100 bar
Grain size 25 mm
Lateral load
F
L
500
Maximum admissible lateral load F in N
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
Overall length L in mm
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Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2 Mechanical construction
Mechanical construction
Note!
! All dimensions in mm! (100 mm = 3.94 in)
85 max. 76
100
21.5
AF41/AF1 AF50
29
225
16
151
max. 65
max. 60 80
105
21.5
AF41/AF1 AF50
159.5 + L
29
L=x
16
151
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Mechanical construction Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2
Material F16 housing: PTB-FR, cover with transparent glass made of PA12, EPDM cover seal
F18 housing: Aluminium EN-AC-AlSi10Mg, plastic coated
Cover seal: EPDM
Process connections:
R1, R1 (1.4435/316L, DIN 2999)
1 - 11 NPT,1 - 11 NPT (1.4435/316L, ANSI B 1.20.1)
Sensor: 1.4435/316L
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Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2 Human interface
Human interface
Display elements
Note!
! The switch settings in the following graphics are in the as-delivered state.
FEM 22 (E5)
1 2 3
FEM 24 (WA)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Operating elements of
electronic inserts
MAX
MIN
(Factory setting)
H2O
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Certificates and approvals Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2
Type of protection See "Ordering information" as of page 13 and "Supplementary documentation" on page 15.
Other standards and Other standards and guidelines that were taken into consideration in designing and developing
guidelines Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2:
Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)
DIN EN 61010 part 1, 2001
Protection Measures for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, Regulation and
Laboratory Procedures
Part 1: general requirements
EN 61326
Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use
EMC requirements
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Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2 Ordering information
Ordering information
Product structure LVL-B1
L V L B 1
Certificates
NA version for non-hazardous areas
EX II 1/3 D
FS FM, DIP + CSA DIP, CI. II, III, Div. 1 + 2, Gr. EG
CG CSA, General Purpose
Optional equipment
A with optional equipment
Electrical output
B3 FEM 20 B, AS-interface-Bus
E5 FEM 22, PNP 3-wire, 10 V DC ... 45 V DC
WA FEM 24, relay, DPDT, 19 V AC ... 253 V AC, 19 V DC ... 55 V DC
Housing, cable entry
A6 aluminium housing F18, IP66/IP67, Nema 4x, cable gland M20
A7 aluminium housing F18, IP66/IP67, Nema 4x, NPT
A8 aluminium housing F18, IP66/IP67, Nema 4x, entry GA
C polyester housing F16, IP66/IP67, Nema 4x, cable gland M20
Q polyester housing F16, IP66/IP67, Nema 4x, NPT
P polyester housing F16, IP66/IP67, Nema 4x, entry GA
Process connection
N3 thread 1 NPT, ANSI, 1.4435/316L
N5 thread 1 NPT, ANSI, 1.4435/316L
R3 thread R1, DIN 2999, 1.4435/316L
R5 thread R1, DIN 2999, 1.4435/316L
XX special version
Design
B1 compact design
L V L B 2
Certificates
NA version for non-hazardous areas
EX II 1/3 D
FS FM, DIP + CSA DIP, CI. II, III, Div. 1 + 2, Gr. EG
CG CSA, General Purpose
Optional equipment
A with optional equipment
Electrical output
B3 FEM 20 B, AS-interface-Bus
E5 FEM 22, PNP 3-wire, 10 V DC ... 45 V DC
WA FEM 24, relay, DPDT, 19 V AC ... 253 V AC, 19 V DC ... 55 V DC
Housing, cable entry
A6 aluminium housing F18, IP66/IP67, Nema 4x, cable gland M20
A7 aluminium housing F18, IP66/IP67, Nema 4x, NPT
A8 aluminium housing F18, IP66/IP67, Nema 4x, entry GA
C polyester housing F16, IP66/IP67, Nema 4x, cable gland M20
Q polyester housing F16, IP66/IP67, Nema 4x, NPT
P polyester housing F16, IP66/IP67, Nema 4x, entry GA
Sensor length
2 500 mm
3 1000 mm
4 1.500 mm
6 20 in
7 40 in
8 60 in
Process connection
N3 thread 1 NPT, ANSI, 1.4435/316L
N5 thread 1 NPT, ANSI, 1.4435/316L
R3 thread R1, DIN 2999, 1.4435/316L
R5 thread R1, DIN 2999, 1.4435/316L
XX special version
Design
B2 extended design (500 mm/20 in ... 1.500 mm/60 in)
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Accessories Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2
Accessories
High pressure sliding
sleeve for pressurised container
R1, DIN 2999
ordering code: LVL-Z200 70 M6 x 25/
1-11 NPT, ANSI B 1.20.1 AF5
ordering code: LVL-Z201
! Note!
~70
Suitable for multiple switch-point configurations! AF60
25
22
R1
1-11 NPT
MWP = 25 bar
(360 psi)
Ta = max. 150 C
(max. 300 F)
Sliding sleeve
for unpressurised container, IP65
R1, DIN 2999
ordering code: LVL-Z202
21 21.5
AF50
1-11 NPT, ANSI B 1.20.1
ordering code: LVL-Z203 M6 (3x)
Note!
!
G1
Only suitable for one-time switch-point
configuration!
10
AF50
57.5
24.5
R1 MWP = 0 bar
1-11 NPT (0 psi)
Ta = max. 150 C
(max. 300 F)
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Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2 Supplementary documentation
Supplementary documentation
Operating instructions KA 227O
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Notes Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2
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Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2 Notes
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Notes Vibracon LVL-B1, LVL-B2
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