CAPACITIVE LEVEL SWITCHES Capacitive switch catalogue HYC-CSC01 Elect. Iss. 01
HYCONTROL CAPACITIVE LEVEL SWITCH RANGE Hycontrol ME capacitive level switches provide simple, accurate and reliable level control for a wide range of applications. They are suitable for use on liquids, solids, slurries, pastes, granules, powders and pellets in high temperature, high pressure and corrosive environments. Unlike some other capacitive switches, this unit works independently of the tank walls using an integral grounding sleeve without the need for a reference probe, which enables it to be used in concrete, plastic or other non metalic tanks. This technology also provides an ideal solution for interface detection applications such as oil on water and liquid detection underneath a layer of foam. CAPACITIVE SWITCH FEATURES Easy installation through a 1 BSP process fitting High corrosion and chemical resistance as standard options Universal design can be used for high or low level detection Multiple versions with rod and cable to simplify mounting options High temperature versions up to 0 C Low maintenance technology with no moving parts Hazardous area certified versions ATEX approved Adjustable sensitivity for a wide range of products Adjustable time delay to stop spurious signals from surface ripple Anti-static probes for plastic pellet applications with high static probability Remote electronics option for high vibration applications Interface level detection for difficult applications CONSTRUCTION 1. Probe : 304SS or 316SS. Insulation : or 3. Grounding Sleeve : 304SS or 316SS 4. Connection : BSP standard 5. Housing : Aluminum IP65 epoxy coated 6. Conduit entry : ½" BSP 7. Housing O-Ring : NBR 8. PC board : A, B, C, D Type 9. Sensitivity adjustment : 10. Cover : Aluminum epoxy coated 1
STANDARD GENERAL PURPOSE VERSIONS Ø18 Dimension 30 40 Ø88 60 46 Ø7 1(L...) Ø1.7 0(L...) 10 0(L...) 10 Ø1.7 Model ME10 A/B/C ME11 A/B/C [ STANDARD TYPE ] [ STANDARD TYPE ] ME0 A/B/C [ HI-TEMP. TYPE ] Operating Temp. -0 C~ C -0 C~ C -0 C~00 C Probe 304SS 304SS 304SS Insulation Connection BSP BSP BSP Sensitivity Range Weight Approx. 1.9kg Approx. 1.9kg Approx..4kg details Aluminum IP65 Supply Voltage 110/0VAC ±10% or 4VDC Delay Time 0~6 seconds Consumption W Contact Rating 5A/40VAC or 5A/30VDC, SPDT or NPN 100mA
HIGH TEMPERATURE AND CORROSION RESISTANT VERSIONS Ø140 Ø140 145 Dimension PCD105 4- Ø15 CERAMIC Ø8 Ø130 Ø55 1 60 0 330(L...) 40 40 PCD105 4- Ø19 Ø40 413 5(L...) 4- Ø19 PVDF Ø PCD105 L Model ME8 A/B/C [ HI-TEMP. ] ME30 A/B/C [ CORROSION-PROOF ] ME3 A/B/C [ CORROSION-PROOF ] Operating Temp. -0 C~0 C -0 C~ C -0 C~10 C Probe 304 SS 304 SS Wetted part: PVDF coating Insulation CERAMIC Wetted part: coating Connection "x5kg/cm JIS Flange (SS) 1-1/"x10kg/cm JIS Flange () 1-1/"x10kg/cm JIS Flange (SS) with PVDF Washer (5mm) Sensitivity Range 10pF, 0pF 10pF 10pF, 0pF Weight Approx. 6.5kg Approx. kg Depends on the length details Aluminum IP65 Supply Voltage 110/0VAC±10% or 4VDC Delay Time 0~6 seconds Consumption W Contact Rating 5A/40VAC or 5A/30VDC, SPDT or NPN 100mA 3
REMOTE AND CABLE VERSIONS 11 Deep = 77 Dimension 356 Ø65 STD.:1.8M Max.:5M 0(L...) 10 Ø1.7 195 - Ø7.5 3M(L...) Ø9 M8 90 70 1 Ø8 Ø75 Ø96 4-Ø15 Ø130 Ø155 189 1 Model ME40 A/B/C [ REMOTE PROBE TYPE ] ME A/B/C [ WIRE-PROBE TYPE ] ME60 A/B/C [ PLATE TYPE ] Operating Temp. -0 ~100 C -0 C~ C -0 C~ C Probe 304 SS 304 SS cable 304 SS Insulation Connection BSP (SS) BSP (SS) -1/"x 5kg/cm JIS Flange (SS) Sensitivity Range 10pF Weight Approx. 3kg Approx. 4.1kg Approx. 3.kg details Aluminum IP65 Supply Voltage 110/0VAC±10% or 4VDC Delay Time 0~6 seconds Consumption W Contact Rating 5A/40VAC or 5A/30VDC, SPDT or NPN 100mA 4
INTRINSICALLY SAFE VERSIONS FOR HAZARDOUS AREAS Dimension 0(L...) 40 Ø88 60 46 0(L...) 3M(L...) Ø9 90 70 Ø1.7 10 Ø1.7 10 M8 1 Ø8 Model ME70D (with EX-75U) [ STANDARD TYPE ] ME7D (with EX-75U) [ HI-TEMP. TYPE ] ME75D (with EX-75U) [ WIRE-PROBE TYPE ] Operating Temp. -0 C~ C -0 C~00 C -0 C~ C Probe 304 SS / 316 SS 304 SS / 316 SS 304 SS / 316 SS cable Insulation or or or Connection BSP (SS) BSP (SS) BSP (SS) Sensitivity Range Weight Approx. 1.9kg Approx..4kg Approx. 4.1kg details Aluminum IP65 Supply Voltage 16~4VDC Protection ATEX EEx ia IIC ( ) Consumption W Contact Rating NPN 100mA ( ) For ATEX approvals contact the office 5
INTRINSICALLY SAFE VERSIONS FOR HAZARDOUS AREAS Dimension Ø75 Ø96 Ø155 Ø88 60 47 PT 41 4-Ø15 Ø130 189 1 60(L...) 60(L...) Model ME76D (with EX-75U) [ PLATE TYPE ] ME77D (with EX-75U) [ ANTI-STATIC TYPE ] HI-TEMP. ME78D (with EX-75U) [ ANTI-STATIC TYPE ] Operating Temp. -0 C~ C -0 C~00 C -0 C~ C Probe 304 SS / 316 SS or coating or coating Insulation or or or Connection -1/"x 5kg/cm JIS Flange (SS) BSP (SS) BSP (SS) Sensitivity Range 10pF, 0pF 10pF, 0pF Weight Approx. 3.kg Approx. 3.1kg Approx. kg details Aluminum IP65 Supply Voltage 16~4VDC Protection ATEX EEx ia IIC ( ) Consumption W Contact Rating NPN 100mA ( ) For ATEX approvals contact the office 6
ANTI-STATIC AND TEFLON PROBE VERSIONS Dimension 41 Ø88 60 47 60(L...) 60(L...) Model Operating Temp. Probe Insulation Connection Sensitivity Range Weight ME A/B/C [ ANTI-STATIC TYPE ] -0 C~ C coating BSP (SS) 10pF, 0pF Approx. kg ME81 A/B/C [ ANTI-STATIC TYPE ] HI-TEMP. -0 C~00 C coating BSP (SS) 10pF, 0pF Approx..5kg details Supply Voltage Delay Time Consumption Contact Rating Aluminum IP65 110/0VAC±10% or 4VDC 0~6 seconds W 5A/40VAC or 5A/30VDC, SPDT or NPN 100mA 7
HAZARDOUS AREA INTRINSICALLY SAFE VERSION EX-75U Zener barrier provides intrinsic safety to the ME7 D type level switch by limiting the current from the control module in the safe area to the level switch in the hazardous zoned area. Please contact the office for a copy of the certificates and more information if required. 18VDC 0V INPUT PWR ON Ex-75U 75 1. Supply voltage :. consumption : W 3. Input signal : NPN transistor resistance Ri= 0W 4. Output voltage : 5. Short circuit current : 6. Relay output : 7. Operating temp. : -0 C ~ 60 C 8. Weight : 0.3 kg 110 / 0VAC 16~4 VDC ma max. SPDT 10A /30VDC 10A /0VAC 9. mounting : DIN Rail 0V 0V COM 110V NC NO 45 110 WIRING CONFIGURATION (Refer to page 1) Wall (Hazardous area) ME7 series (Non-hazardous safe area) EX-75U AWG 18x3C wire IN 16VDC EX-75U Remote Control Room Hycontrol level switches must be installed and wired in accordance with the appropriate National Standards concerning installation in hazarous environments. 8
ADJUSTMENT COARSE CALIBRATION DELAY FUNCTION SETTING With the probe in contact with the being detected, set the SENSITIVITY ADJ pointer to position H and then using a blade screwdriver set the COARSE adjustment until the INDICATOR lamp is on. Rotating the COARSE adjustment clockwise and counter-clockwise will turn the INDICATOR lamp on and off. Ensure the lamp is on before moving on to adjusting the sensitivity. SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT This feature is used to stop any spurious signals to the switch from surface ripple or agitation of the product. It also protects the relay from premature wear by eliminating contact chatter by adding a small time delay from when product contacts the probe. The factory setting is zero seconds with the DELAY screw fully counter clockwise. Turning the screw in a clockwise direction introduces a delay between the INDICATOR lamp coming on and the relay changing its state. After setting the COARSE calibration the INDICATOR lamp will switch on when probe is touching the and off when in free air. Make sure the probe is in contact with the and then turn the SENSITIVITY ADJ knob clockwise until the INDICATOR lamp turns off. Set the SENSITIVITY ADJ pointer half way between H and the point that the INDICATOR lamp switches off. SENSITIVITY ADJ. 70 60 40 90 H L 30 0 10 ME-40- LEVEL SENSOR SERIES No. SENSITIVITY-No. INDICATOR DELAY COARSE E S C A B 0V 110V 0V 90 ME-TYPE LEVEL SENSOR SENSITIVITY ADJ SERIES No. SENSITIVITY-No. 70 60 40 30 INDICATOR H L DELAY COARSE NC NO COM AC0V 110V 0V 0 10 Earth wire Source Normally closed To sensor coaxial cable Normally open C=10 ~ 135 Common Remote Probe Type (ME40 A/B/C) Normally closed Normally open Common ME10,0,30,,60,70, A/B/C/D Source 9
INSTALLATION GUIDE A B A B Process connection mm max. Ø100 B L L>30mm ME11 ME60 A The grounding sleeve must be mounted to protrude at least 30mm from the vessel wall. For the ME60 type to be mounted properly the vessel walls should not exceed mm thickness. To prevent false readings on solids applications it is best to make sure the flows symmetrically. If the inlet is not located in the centre portion of the tank roof, check the flow pattern (a angle) of your and place the probe in the Appropriate location. ME 300mm ME40 ME60 If the probe is mounted on the top, make sure the length of probe is enough to touch the highest level of raw. The ME type must have at least 300mm from the silo wall. The ME60 type is usually Located at the lower position. For Non-Stationary or that will be vibrated a separate control unit such as the ME40 type is recommended. Where possible install the probe away from the inlet to reduce the risk of inflowing damaging the probe. If the probe is near an inlet, we recommend placing a protective cover 00mm above the probe. The cover should be parallel to the probe and the same length. 10
INSTALLATION GUIDE 300mm 300mm If multiple probes are mounted In the same vessel they must be separated by at least 300 mm to reduce probe to probe interference. The probe should not be mounted underneath a liquid inlet otherwise it will switch on erroneously. If the tank is equipped with an agitator, please use the timedelay function to stop spurious signals 0L The cable inlet should face downward to avoid rainwater ingress. Mounting the probe at a 0 incline optimizes the results and increases the switch sensitivity. Mounting the probe at top of tank will help avoid bridges from forming and reduce false alarms. 11
ORDER INFORMATION ME 1 0 A D T 0 5 0 Model 10 --- Standard Type 0 --- Hi-temp. Type 30 --- Corrosion Proof Type 40 --- Remote Probe Type --- Wire Probe Type 60 --- Plate Type 70 --- Hazardous Area Type --- Anti-static Type Terminal Arrangement A---110/0VAC B---DC4V, Relay output C---DC4V, NPN transistor output D---Designed for use with EX-75U ME- -A 0 110 0 0 4 110V/0VAC Relay output ME- -B DC4V Relay output 0V 4V OUT ME- -C DC4V Transistor npn output 0V 18V OUT ME- -D Intrinsically safe Control unit output R 0V +4VDC External power supply INPUT 18VDC 0V EX-75U NO COM NC 0V 100V 0V RELAY OUTPUT AC SUPPLY Connection Flange / screw flange rating C---3/4" (0mm) M---JIS 5kg/cm W---PN 10 D--- (mm) N---JIS 10kg/cm X---PN 16 E---1-1/"(40mm) O---ANSI 1 Lbs Y---PN F---" (mm) P---ANSI 300 Lbs Z---PN 40 G----1/"(65mm) Q---PT H---3" (mm) R---PF I ---4" (100mm) T---BSP J---5" (1mm) S---Others K---6" (1mm) L---NPT S---Others (please consult office with your requirements) Probe Length (mm) Tolerance of the total product length is ±5mm. Characteristics, specifications and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Please contact Hycontrol if you have a special request not mentioned in the above 1
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