Issued: 3/09 Supersedes: 6/94
Leakage Sensors
Select Flygt pumps are available with leakage sensors
for sensing the presence of water in the oil and/or stator
housing. A plate in the junction box indicates that the
pump is equipped with sensors.
The Flygt FLS sensor is a miniature float switch for the
detection of water and/or oil in the stator housing. Due
to its design, it is meant to be used for pumps that will
be oriented in the standard vertical position. The FLS
sensor is mounted in the bottom of the stator housing. The
FLS is the only sensor that can be used for intrinsically
safe designs which is required for explosion-proof
installations.
The FLS is connected to the Flygt Mini CAS (Control
and Status) monitoring unit. The FLS is wired in series
with the thermal switches, thus, eliminating additional
control leads. The Mini CAS unit monitors the current
allowable to flow from both the temperature switches
FLS
CLS
and FLS sensor. On the front of the Mini CAS there are
two indication lamps, one for supply and temperature
and one for leakage. Only two wires are needed between
the pump and the Mini CAS.
The Flygt CLS-30 is a capacitive type leakage sensor
for the detection of water in the oil casing. This sensor
actuates an alarm when the oil contains 30% water. The
CLS-30 sensor is mounted in the bearing cage and sticks
into the oil casing. The FLS and CLS sensors can be
used together in the same pump, connected in parallel.
The parallel connected sensors are then connected in
series with the thermal switches and finally connected
to the Mini CAS unit.
A typical connection of FLS and CLS sensors to a Mini
CAS is shown below. (see Mini CAS or optional MAS
711 for appropriate connection details).
MiniCAS
CLS
FLS
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Leakage Sensors
CLS LEAKAGE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The CLS is a sensor designed to detect the presence of
water in the bearing housing and is activated when the water
to oil ratio surpasses a certain percentage.
The CLS senses the change of the capacitance between
the sensor and pump housing. A change in the dielectric
characteristic of the media in the bearing housing will
affect the measured capacitance, and ultimately the CLS
output signal. Water intrusion will decrease the oil dielectric
constant, and for a specific water-in-oil percentage, the
signal will trigger the supervision device – MAS 711 or Mini
CAS II. (see Mini CAS or optional MAS 711 for appropriate
connection details).
The CLS is provided with two leads for external connection.
It is a polarized device, so it is important to connect it with
correct polarity.
CLS

INSTALLATION
The CLS-30 is designed to be used internally in the pump,
placed in the bearing holder with its sensing part in the oil
chamber. The sensor is intended for the type of bearing
holder with threaded hole for mounting of the sensor.
When used with the Mini CAS II supervision relay, the CLS is
connected in series with pump motor thermal switches. Only
two wires are required to connect both pump leakage and
thermal sensors. If an FLS sensor is also used, the FLS and
CLS are connected in parallel.

CLS TECHNICAL DATA, DIMENSIONS & PART

NUMBERS
Technical data:
· Trip emulsion: type CLS-30: 30% of water in oil
· Signal: 7mA off-duty current, 30mA alarm current
· Poles: 2 wires, protected with a diode (wrong polarity
connection = OmA)
· Supply voltage: 12VDC
· Metal Parts: acid proof stainless steel
· Sensor surface: plastic
· Max pressure: 1,450 psi
· Test pressure: 5,800 psi
· Duty pressure: 290 psi
· Max temperature: 90˚C, 1h
· Test temperature: 115˚C, 1h
· Max continuous duty temperature 70˚C

Physical size
· Length: 75 mm (approx. 3 in.)
· Diameter: 13.5 mm (.53 in.)

Sensor part number

· CLS-30: 505 12 00
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Leakage Sensors
• Diameter: 13,5 mm (.53 in.)

Sensor part number

TESTING PROCEDURES:
• CLS-30: 505 12 00
The CLS cannot be tested with a regular meter. Flygt provides a test device for
TESTING
CLS/FLS PROCEDURES
(P/N 10-45 17 00).

An alternative is to test the CLS with the Mini CAS II relay, measuring the current in through the CLS.
The CLS cannot be tested with a regular meter. ITT Flygt provides a test device for CLS/FLS (P/N 10-45 17 00).
Wrong polarity will give a zero current reading.
An alternative is to test the CLS with the MiniCASII relay, measuring the current in through the CLS. Wrong polarity will
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Mini CAS II manual for additional information.

Refer to the MiniCASII manual for additional information.

24 VAC power supply/12 VDC to sensor

24 VAC power supply/12 VDC to sensor
MiniCAS Term. No power Normal condition Stator high temp Leakage
1-3 Open Closed Open Closed
1-4 Closed Open Open Open
11-8 Closed Closed Closed Open
11-9 Open Open Open Closed
mADC 0 7mADC 0 30mADC
Green LED Off On Off On
Red LED Off Off Off On

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MiniCAS Term. No power Normal condition Stator high temp Leakage

mADC 0 14.5mADC 0 45mADC

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Leakage Sensors

FLS LEAKAGE SENSOR

DESCRIPTION
The FLS is a sensor designed to detect water presence
into the stator housing. FLS is designed for CP/DP model
pumps, which are installed in a vertical position.
The FLS is an electro-mechanical type device. The FLS has
a rigid aluminum frame, with two small fixed resistors. Two
wires are provided for device connection. Inside the frame,
a mobile float element can move up and down guided by a
shaft. The float contains a permanent magnet which, on the
uppermost float position, causes the "reed-switch" closure.
The FLS-10 is a similar device used with the new generation
of N-pumps. FLS

Note: When ordering FLS leakage sensor, a Mini CAS II

or MAS 711 unit should be ordered with the pump. (See
Mini CAS or optional MAS 711 for appropriate connection
details). FLS TECHNICAL DATA,
DIMENSIONS & PART NUMBERS
MODE OF OPERATION Technical data:
In normal conditions, the float element will rest at the · Signal: 8mA off-duty current, 36mA alarm current
bottom of the frame. Across the connection wires, the FLS · Supply voltage: 12VDC
resistance is about 1500 ohms. The FLS-10 resistance is · Max temperature: 90˚C, 1h
1,200 Ohms. · Test temperature: 115˚C, 1h
When water or any liquid enters the stator housing, the float · Max duty temperature 70˚C
element and magnet will raise and finally touch the upper · Material: aluminum
side of the frame. The "reed-switch" will close and add a
375 ohms resistor in parallel with a 1500 ohms resistor. The Dimensions
resulting resistance across FLS leads is 300 ohms. · Length: 27 mm (1.06 in.)
In the FLS-10 leak detector, supplied with the new · Width: 16 mm (.63 in.)
generation of pumps introduced in 2000, the resistor · Height: 16 mm (.63 in.)
values are 430 ohms in series with a 770 ohm resistor. The
"reed-switch" will close and drop out the 770 Ohm resistor Part numbers
from the circuit resulting in a resistance value of 430 Ohms. · FLS: 518 89 02
An ITT Flygt supervising device such as Mini CAS II or · FLS-10: 663 04 00
MAS711, will be activated by this change of resistance and
provide a "leakage" signal or turn off the motor. TESTING PROCEDURES
The FLS can be tested with a standard ohm-meter.
INSTALLATION
The FLS is usually installed in C/D 3000 series pumps, The FLS resistance should be:
at the bottom of the stator housing, on the top of bearing · De-activated - about 1500 ohms;
housing, bonded to it with an epoxy-based adhesive. The · Activated - about 300 ohms.
FLS can also be used to check for water intrusion in the
junction box for big pumps and hydroturbine generators. The FLS-10 resistance should be:
When used with the Mini CAS II supervision relay, the FLS · De-activated: about 1200 ohms
is connected in series with pump motor thermal switches, · Activated: about 430 ohms
so only two wires are required to connect both leakage and
thermal sensors. If a CLS sensor is also used, the FLS and Caution: Never apply more than 14VDC to the
CLS are connected in parallel. sensor. A higher voltage can destroy the sensor.