Installation and
Operating Instructions
（Series SD RF LEVEL SWITCH）
Name： Shanghai Shineup Automation Co., Ltd.
Add： Western 2F, Building No.5, No.471 GuiPing Rd. Shanghai China
Zip： 200233
Tel： 86-021-64856742 64856719 64853519
Fax： 86-021-64856745
E-mail：
[email protected] Table of Contents
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION ·································································· 3
1.1 System Description··················································································· 3
SECTION 2 SPECIFICATION··································································· 4
2.1 Specification ····························································································· 4
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION···································································· 4
3.1 Unpacking ······························································································ 4
3.2 General requirements ··········································································· 4
3.3 Sensing Element Installation ······························································· 5
3.4 Typical mounting ···················································································· 6
3.5 Sensing Element Wiring ········································································· 8
3.6 Relay wiring ····························································································· 8
3.7 Power wiring ···························································································· 9
SECTION 4 FUNCTION SETTING ·························································· 9
4.1 Set point control ······················································································ 9
4.2 HLFS/LLFS ····························································································· 9
SECTION 5CALIBRATION······································································· 10
5.1 Start Up ···································································································· 10
5.2 Calibration (HLFS) ··············································································· 10
SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 Testing the Electronic Unit ···································································· 10
6.2 Testing the Sensing Element ·································································· 10
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 System Description
The instructions in this manual are for the SD Series general purpose Point
Switch used for level alarm & control, interface detection and presence / absence
of material. The SD Point switch is suitable for most industrial or civil applications,
indoors or outdoors in hazardous and non-hazardous areas. No special mounting
requirements are needed.
The SD series is a general-purpose point switch comprised of one electronic
unit, one connecting coaxial cable and one rigid or cable sensing element (or
probe). These components can be connected in an integral configuration or in a
remote configuration where all electrical components are mounted away from the
measuring point. The sensing element can be manufactured of many different
metals and insulators depending on the specific application.
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SECTION 2 SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Specification:
◆ Output：DPDT reply (double pole double throw)
◆ Contact Rating：250VAC：1A inductive，
3A non non-inductive
◆ Power requirement： 220-230VAC, ± 10% ，
50/60Hz (standard) (2 watt maximum)
19-29VDC (optional) (2 watt maximum)
◆ Resolution：0.2 pF or lower
◆ Repeatability ： <1mm (conductive)
<20mm (insulating)
◆ Load resistance：Center wire to shield 500Ω
Shield to ground 150Ω
◆ Fail safe： High (HLFS) or low (LLFS) field adjustable
◆ Indicators： GREEN LED turn on - normal ；turn off - alarm
◆ Ambient Operating Temp.(electronics) ：-40～+75℃)
◆ Operating Temp.：-40~+800℃
◆ Response time：0.5second
◆ Time delay：1～55seconds (adjustable)
◆ Electrical Connection：M20×1.5
◆ Process Connection：Standard: NPT, Flanges optional
◆ Mounting: vertical, horizontal or any angle
◆ Ingress Protection：meets IP67 requirements
SECTION 3 INSTALLATIONS
3.1 Unpacking
Carefully remove the contents of the shipping carton and check each item
such as model number, serial number of electronic unit & sensing element、
accessory、instruction manual etc. Against the packing list before destroying any
packing materials. If the is any shortage or damage, report it to the factory or local
representative.
3.2 General requirements
The SD serial switch can be mounted vertically, horizontally or at an angle.
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Be certain that neither the measuring element nor the shield element contact the
vessel wall, nozzle or any obstruction in the vessel.
The sensing element should be installed using a proper thread sealant and
tightened using the hex wrench flats on the ground portion of the probe. DO NOT
try to tighten the probe by using leverage on the probe housing, the housing or
probe seals may be damaged. For long rigid sensing elements in agitated vessels a
support should be affixed to the ground section of the probe to prevent damage.
Long fully insulated sensors may be anchored in the vessel. Consult either the
factory or local representative for specific recommendations.
Electrical connections should conform to plant and national standards. For
horizontal mounting, instrument wire entries should be pointed downward to the
vessel so moisture is not carried into the electrical housing through the conduit.
For explosion-proof installations each wiring entry must have an appropriate gas
seal device. Consult factory or local rep for such fitting.
24VDC Instrument power noise should be lower than 200mV. Ground wire must
be connected to standard ground or instrument ground, don’t connect to dynamic
ground.
3.3 Sensing Element Installation
When selecting an installation point, be sure the measuring element will
contact the material at the point the alarm should be initiated. Do not install
directly under a flow stream or feed line. Be aware of the angle of repose in
granular bins and silos, the level must reach the probe. If a suitable place inside the
vessel cannot be found, consider an external chamber for liquid measurements. Be
sure the level in the external bridle tracks the level in the vessel. Pay attention to
the amount of space above the vessel, rigid probes must have adequate head-room
to install the probe.
For reliable and trouble free installation and operation:
a. Do not damage or modify the probe insulators when installing the instrument/
sensing element in the vessel. Be sure the measuring & shield elements do not
touch the nozzle or vessel wall.
b. Do not install the sensing element directly under a flow stream or feed line. If
his is the only position available, use a baffle or shield above the probe to keep
it out of the flow stream.
c. Do not open sensing element or loosen sealed gland.
d. Use open-end wrench on the wrench flat to tighten sensing element. Do Not
use the housing as a source of leverage.
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e. Review the installation distance when mounting rigid probe. Keep cable probe
as straight as possible to avoid hitting the vessel wall.
f. Long rigid probes in agitated vessels or where excess force is placed on the
element should be supported using a bracket from the vessel wall to the
ground section of the probe. Long flexible probes should be anchored using
the factory supplied anchor assembly.
g. Pay attention to moisture or condensation in the conduit it will cause damage
to electronic unit.
3.4 Typical mounting
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3.5 Sensing Element Wiring
For integral mounting, the sensing element is usually pre-wired at the factory.
If the system were shipped unassembled or you want to replace the cable see figure
4.5 below. All of the sensing element connections are made to the terminals on the
opposite side of the power and relay connections. The shield wire (red) and the
center wire (blue) are twisted, be sure the shield wire connects to the electronic
unit shield terminal (SHD), the center wire connects to the center terminal (CW) .
Since a metal housing is used the electronic unit ground does not have to be
connected. At the probe end, connect the Center wire (blue) to the center rod of
probe and the shield wire (red) to the shield of probe.
3.6 Relay wiring
Terminal Connection Procedure
a. Open upper lid of the housing，
b. Feed the relay contact wires through the right hand entrance fitting into
housing.
c. Adjust the cable for suitable length,
d. Connect the wires to the proper terminals and verify it is correct.
e. Tighten the upper lid again.
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3.7 Power wiring
Assure power to the equipment has been turned off before opening the
explosion-proof housing. Also make sure relay power has been turned off over
ten minutes!!
SECTION 4 FUNCTION SETTING
4.1 Set point control
The SA100 series operating controls and LED are located on the top of the
electronic unit. There is a single operating point adjustment used to control the
switch point at which the relay changes state. Turning the switch point adjustment
clockwise increases the amount of sensed capacitance required (less sensitive) to
change the relay state. Counter clockwise reduces the amount of sensed
capacitance required (more sensitive) to change the relay state. A Green LED turn
on indicates that the electronic unit is in the normal state and the relay is energized.
LED turn off indicates that the electronic unit is in alarm and the relay is
de-energized.
4.2 HLFS/LLFS
The High Level Fail Safe (HLFS) / Low Level Fail Safe (LLFS) jumper
determines whether the relay will de-energize when material is higher or lower
than the set point. HLFS means the relay will de-energize (alarm) when sensed
capacitance (level) is higher than the set point. LLFS means relay will de-energize
(alarm) when sensed capacitance (level) lower than the set point. The instrument is
supplied in the failsafe mode requested when the order is placed (HLFS, if not
specified.) The HLFS/LLFS jumper is located on the side of the unit.
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SECTION 5CALIBRATION
5.1 Start Up
The SD is ready for operation when the system is installed and wired in
accordance with previous instructions. The area should be evaluated, and if found
safe, the housing cover should be removed for start-up. It is advisable at this time
to disable control elements until proper operation is verified.
5.2 Calibration (in HLFS mode)
a. Be sure the material level is well below the sensing element
b. Turn the set point adjustment to the full counterclockwise (CCW) position.
The GREEN LED will turn off.
c. Turn set point adjustment slowly clockwise (CW) until the relay just changes
state. (The GREEN LED will turn on).
d. Continue turn the set point adjustment slowly clockwise (CW) 1/2 turns the
calibration complete.
SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 Testing the Electronic Unit
Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the electronic unit (in HLFS
mode)
a. See Figure 6-1. Disconnect the sensing element wires from the instrument by
removing the blue wire from the center terminal and the red wire from the
shield terminal. Leave the power connected.
b. Starting with the set point adjustment in the extreme counterclockwise (CCW)
position, The GREEN LED will turn off turn the screwdriver clockwise (CW)
until the relay just operates. (The GREEN LED will turn on)
c. Rotate the set point adjustment back and forth about this point, observing the
travel of the screwdriver between the relay pull-in and relay drop-out.
(Between The GREEN LED on and off). If the instrument is working properly,
the screwdriver should travel less than ¼ turn to operate the relay.
6.2 Testing the Sensing Element
The sensing element is intrinsically safe. There- fore, when using this product,
it is recommended that all service activity comply with appropriate guidelines.
The following procedure is used to test the sensing element:
a. Remove all wires leading from the sensing element to the electronic unit.
b. Remove spark protector if present.
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c. Use an analog ohmmeter1 that is set to the R x 1K ohm scale. Measure the
resistances between each pair of sensing element terminals. See Figure 6-1.
Center wire to ground ohms
Center wire to shield ohms
Shield to ground ohms
d. A new sensing element that is clean and not coated or wet should look like an
open circuit on all sensing element tests.
e. If the sensing element is clean and dry, and shows resistance between
terminals of less than 10K ohms, it is possible that moisture has soaked into
the packing gland of the sensing element. In this case, the sensing element may
need to be be dried until the resistance increases to its maximum value.
f. If the process material is conductive, you may read some resistance between
sensing element terminals. The lowest permissible resistance values are:
Center wire to ground 1000 ohms. Center wire to shield 600 ohms. Shield
to ground 300 ohms.
g. A resistance reading of less than 10 ohms on any sensing element terminal is
usually due to a metal-to-metal short circuit. Check that the sensing element is
not touching any vessel structure.
See Figure 6-1
Checking the Sensing Element
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