Kobold RFS Manuale utente

Operating Instructions

for

Level Switch for Liquids

Model: RFS

RFS

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1. Contents

1.Contents........................................................................................................2

2.Note ..............................................................................................................3

3.Instrument Inspection....................................................................................3

4.Regulation Use..............................................................................................3

5.Operating Principle........................................................................................4

6.Use in Hazardous Areas ...............................................................................4

7.Mechanical Connection.................................................................................5

8.Electrical Connection ....................................................................................6

9.Technical Information....................................................................................8

10.Order Codes .................................................................................................9

11.Dimensions .................................................................................................10

12.EU Declaration of Conformance..................................................................11

13.ATEX-Certificate .........................................................................................12

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: [email protected]

Internet: www.kobold.com

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2. Note

Please read these operating instructions before unpacking and putting the unit

into operation. Follow the instructions precisely as described herein.

The devices are only to be used, maintained and serviced by persons familiar

with these operating instructions and in accordance with local regulations

applying to Health & Safety and prevention of accidents.

When used in machines, the measuring unit should be used only when the

machines fulfil the EC-machine guidelines.

3. Instrument Inspection

Instruments are inspected before shipping and sent out in perfect condition.

Should damage to a device be visible, we recommend a thorough inspection of

the delivery packaging. In case of damage, please inform your parcel service /

forwarding agent immediately, since they are responsible for damages during

transit.

Scope of delivery:

The standard delivery includes:

Level Switch model: RFS

Operating Instructions

4. Regulation Use

Model RFS devices are used for when monitoring liquid levels. The device should

only be used with liquids that are compatible with the unit’s materials of

construction.

Level control is often accomplished with at least two level switches - one acting to

sense the minimum level and the other for maximum level detection.

Any use of the Level Switch, model: RFS, which exceeds the manufacturer’s

specification, may invalidate its warranty. Therefore, any resulting damage is not

the responsibility of the manufacturer. The user assumes all risk for such usage.

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5. Operating Principle

The Level Switch RFS is designed for economical control of liquids in vessels.

The following three versions are available: A device with plug connection and two

devices with aluminium housing connection of which one is an ATEX-version for

the use in environment with gas explosion hazards. The switch is remarkable for

its maintenance-free design and small dimensions. The switch is mounted on the

side of the vessel. A hinged stainless steel float with a magnet floats up and down

through the liquid level. In the end position a potential-free reed contact is

operated by the magnet. The switching function (N/O contact / N/C contact) is

determined by the mounting position. The switching function is reserved by

simply rotating the switch through 180°.

6. Use in Hazardous Areas

With the approval the Level Switch, model RFS, can be used within hazardous

areas. Thereby the aluminium housing is applicable outside the process in zone

of category 2D. The float is appropriate for the use within the process in zone of

category 2D and 1D.

The approvals are as follows:

II 1 GD Ex ia IIC T6 Ga

-20≤Ta≤+60 °C

An additional intrinsically safe relay is required in environment with gas explosion

hazards (KFA…and respectively KFD).

For a correct and professional potential equalization, the ground terminal on the

housing of the RFS must be connected in applications in hazardous areas.

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7. Mechanical Connection

The Level Switch should be mounted so that the float can move freely over its

entire path without hitting the walls, floor or roof of the container. Avoid fitting the

switch where agitators or inlet valves could expose it to excessive turbulence.

Make sure that the medium does not contain solids or ferrite particles, as they

could collect on the float magnet and interfere with the switching operation. If the

liquid does contain sediment or suspended matter, you must be sure they do not

come into contact with the float system.

Mount the switch in a way that it is easily accessible for installation and

maintenance.

Make sure that the allowed max. operational pressure and service temperature

for the device is not exceeded.

The installation position must be horizontal.

If possible, examine all the connection joints for proper sealing, just after

mechanical installation.

The engraved arrow on the hexagon must point up or down depending on the

desired contact function. In any case the marked hexagon surface must always

be mounted vertically.

Mounting position

Depending on the mounting position of the device, the contact function (N/O or

N/C contact) of the level switch will be defined.

Mounted as

N/O contact

Mounted

as N/C

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8. Electrical Connection

Caution! Make sure that the voltage values of your system

correspond with the voltage values of the level switch.

Make sure that the supply wires are de-energised.

Connect your connection cable to the terminal of the aluminium housing or the

plug of the RFS level switch.

The level switch has a protective insulation; a separate protection wiring for the

standard version is not necessary.

For the RFS version for ATEX applications, the connection of the potential

terminal is mandatory.

An additional intrinsically safe relay is required in environment with gas

explosion hazards (KFA…and respectively KFD).

Pin assignment for RFS Level Switch

RFS-1200N4 and RFS-1201N4

There are only two connection terminals which can be connected by choice and

which do not have any influence on the contact function (N/C / N/O). The contact

function is defined by the mounting position of the instrument.

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RFS-12EXN4

There are three connection terminals of which one terminal is clearly marked as a

ground terminal. The two other terminals are connected in the same way as the

standard devices RFS-1200N4 and RFS-1201N4 respectively.

After the connection of any other from your designated external instruments to

the limit contact, the device is ready for operation.

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9. Technical Information

Medium temperature: - 40...+120 °C

Ambient temperature: -20...+80 °C

(RFS-1200 N4 and RFS-1201 N4)

-20...+ 60 °C

(RFS-12Ex N4)

Operating pressure: max. 5 bar

mounting position: horizontal

Materials

•Housing / plug: plastic with RFS-1200 N4

aluminium with RFS-1201 N4

and RFS-12Ex N4

•Float: stainless steel 1.4301

•Connection: stainless steel 1.4301

Process connection: 1/2 NPT

Electr. connection: for RFS-1200 N4: DIN plug

for RFS-1201 and RFS-12Ex:

terminals in the aluminium connection

Contacts: N/O or N/C contact,

depending on the mounting

position of the device

Switching voltage: max. 240 VAC / 300 VDC

with RFS-1200 and RFS-1201

max. 40 VDC with RFS-12Ex

Switching current: max. 0.5 A

Switching capacity: max. 15 VA

with RFS-1200 and RFS-1201

max. 4 VA with RFS-12Ex

Medium density: >0.7 g/cm3

Contact resistance: max. 150 kΩ

Protection: IP65

ATEX marking

for RFS-12Ex: II 1 GD Exia IIC T6 Ga

-20°C ≤Ta ≤+60 °C

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10.Order Codes

Example: RFS-1200 N4

Model Description

RFS-1200 N4 Standard version with

plug connection

RFS-1201 N4

Standard version with

housing connection

(aluminium)

RFS-12Ex N4*

ATEX version for use in

environments with explosion

hazards

*an additional relay is required for the use

in environment with gas explosion hazards

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11.Dimensions

RFS-1201 N4, RFS-12Ex N4

4719.5

17.5

1/2 NPT

M16

RFS-1200 N4

4719.5

17.5

1/2 NPT

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