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Model 910
Ultrasonic
Level
Switch
Read this Manual Before Installing WARNING! Explosion hazard. Do not connect or
This manual provides information on the Echotel Model disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off
910 Ultrasonic Liquid Level Switches. It is important that or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
all instructions are read carefully and followed in
sequence. Detailed instructions are included in the Low Voltage Directive
Installation section of this manual. For use in Category II installations. If equipment is used
in a manner not specified by manufacturer, protection
Conventions Used in this Manual provided by equipment may be impaired.
Certain conventions are used in this manual to convey
specific types of information. General technical material, Notice of Trademark, Copyright, and Limitations
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NOTES All rights reserved.
Notes contain information that augments or clarifies
Performance specifications are effective with date of issue
an operating step. Notes do not normally contain
actions. They follow the procedural steps to which and are subject to change without notice. Magnetrol
they refer. reserves the right to make changes to the product
described in this manual at any time without notice.
Cautions Magnetrol makes no warranty with respect to the accura-
cy of the information in this manual.
Cautions alert the technician to special conditions that
could injure personnel, damage equipment, or reduce Warranty
a components mechanical integrity. Cautions are also
used to alert the technician to unsafe practices or the All Magnetrol Model 910 Level Switches are
need for special protective equipment or specific mate- warranted free of defects in materials or workmanship for
rials. In this manual, a caution box indicates a poten- two full years from the date of original factory
tially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may shipment.
result in minor or moderate injury.
If returned within the warranty period; and, upon
WARNINGS factory inspection of the control, the cause of the claim is
determined to be covered under the warranty; then,
Warnings identify potentially dangerous situations or Magnetrol will repair or replace the control at
serious hazards. In this manual, a warning indicates an no cost to the purchaser (or owner) other than
imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, transportation.
could result in serious injury or death.
Magnetrol shall not be liable for misapplication, labor
Safety Messages claims, direct or consequential damage or expense arising
The Echotel Model 910 is designed for use in Category II, from the installation or use of equipment.
Pollution Degree 2 installations. Follow all standard There are no other warranties expressed or implied,
industry procedures for servicing electrical and computer except special written warranties covering some
equipment when working with or around high voltage. Magnetrol products.
Always shut off the power supply before touching any
components. Although high voltage is not present in this Quality Assurance
system, it may be present in other systems. The quality assurance system in place at Magnetrol guar-
antees the highest level of quality throughout the compa-
Electrical components are sensitive to electrostatic ny. Magnetrol is committed to providing
discharge. To prevent equipment damage, observe full customer satisfaction both in quality products and
safety procedures when working with electrostatic quality service.
sensitive components.
The Magnetrol quality assurance system
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. is registered to ISO 9001 affirming its
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: commitment to known international
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, quality standards providing the strongest
and (2) This device must accept any interference assurance of product/service quality
received, including interference that may cause unde- available.
sired operation.
2.0 Installation
2.1 Unpacking
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Pump protection
Top View of
Horizontal Mounting
Pump
Low alarm
Figure 2
Conduit Typical Mounting Orientations
connection
Never tighten by Model 910 level switches are shipped as integral units with
turning housing the electronics assembled to the transducer. They may be
3 4 " NPT Use wrench here
mounted in a variety of positions as shown in Figures 2
thread through 5.
Figure 3
Vertical Mounting Proper orientation of the transducer gap will provide
Gap must be
maximum performance in difficult applications. When
turned vertical Install so that the switch is mounted horizontally, the transducer gap
to allow medium wrench flats
are vertical must be turned vertical to allow proper drainage of the
to fall through
liquid media. See Figures 2 and 4.
Figure 5
Nozzle Mounting
2.5.1 Power
Power connections are made at the two-position terminal
block labeled TB1 within the electronics enclosure.
Use of 1422 AWG wire is recommended.
NOTE: Observe all applicable electrical codes and proper wiring
procedures.
P1
LL HL
P1 Fail-safe Jumper
3.1 Troubleshooting
Caution: In hazardous areas, do not remove housing cover until power is disconnected and atmosphere is deter-
mined to be safe.
Note: Consult factory for Brazilian INMETRO BR-Ex d IIC T6 IP66 approval. These units have been tested to EN 50081-2
and EN 50082-2 and are in compliance with
the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
inches (mm)
4.63 4.63
(117) Dia. (117) Dia.
3.00 Rotation 3.44 (87)
(76) clearance Rotation clearance
3/4"NPT
2.75 2.75
4.48 plugged (70)
(70) 4.48
(113) (113)
6.25 6.25 3/4" NPT
(158) 3/4" NPT (158)
3.50 3.50
Optional (88) Optional (88)
mounting mounting
flange flange
3/4" NPT 3/4" NPT
tank connection Actuation length tank connection Actuation length
4.63
(117) Dia.
3.44 (87) 4.63
Rotation clearance (117) Dia. 3.44 (87)
3/4"NPT Rotation clearance
2.75 3/4" NPT
plugged (70) 2.75
4.48 (plugged)
(113) 4.48 (70)
6.25 (113)
3/4" NPT
(158) 3/4" NPT
.25 (6)
1" BSP Actuation length
process connection Actuation length
Gold flash DPDT relay is rated at 8 amps when used with housing codes 5 or P
HOUSING
A Aluminum sand cast with 34" NPT dual conduit, FM or CSA approvals
Y 316 stainless steel with 34" NPT single conduit, FM or CSA approvals
P Aluminum sand cast with 34" NPT dual conduit, FM, CSA and ATEX approvals
5 316 stainless steel with 34" NPT single conduit, ATEX approval
PROCESS CONNECTION
A 3
4" NPT
2 1" NPT
9 1" BSP
3 112" hygienic flange (Compatible with Tri-Clamp fittings)
4 2" hygienic flange (Compatible with Tri-Clamp fittings)
1 1" 150 lb. ANSI raised face flange
C 112" 150 lb. ANSI raised face flange
D 2" 150 lb. ANSI raised face flange
E 1" 300 lb. ANSI raised face flange
F 112" 300 lb. ANSI raised face flange
G 2" 300 lb. ANSI raised face flange
INPUT POWER
0 120 VAC with 10 amp DPDT gold flash relay
1 240 VAC with 10 amp DPDT gold flash relay
2 24 VDC with 10 amp DPDT gold flash relay
H 120 VAC with 5 amp DPDT hermetically sealed relay
J 240 VAC with 3 amp DPDT hermetically sealed relay
K 24 VDC with 5 amp DPDT hermetically sealed relay
ACTUATION LENGTH
1" to 96" in 1" increments (with Transducer Unit of Length
code 1) Example: 4 inches = 004
3 cm to 244 cm in 1 cm increments (with Transducer Unit
of Length code M) Examples: 6 centimeters = 006
9 1 0
1" (code 001) minimum with NPT process connections, 2" (code 002) minimum with hygienic or ANSI flanged process connections.
2.5 cm (code 003) minimum with NPT process connections, 5 cm (code 005) minimum with 1" BSP, or hygienic or ANSI flanged
process connections.
Consult factory for longer lengths.
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EFFECTIVE: February 2011
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