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User’ s Guide Shop online at www.omega.com e-mail: info@omega.com LV860 Level Sensor...
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Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification. The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA Engineering, Inc. accepts no liability for any errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
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LV860 LEVEL SENSOR Please follow these installation, connection and adjustment instructions carefully. Failure to comply with these instructions or misuse of this equipment will void your warranty coverage. Equipment installation, connection and adjustment by qualified personnel only!
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LED extinguishes. • In the event of a short-circuit in the load circuit, the LED will extinguish. • The LV860 in PTFE housing is suitable for foodstuffs and can be widely used in the food processing industry.
LV860 LEVEL SENSOR 2 - Technical Data Medium temperature Short-time Ambient temperature Pressure resistance: PTFE Teflon ® fitting Polyamide 12 fitting Response delay Degree of protection Input voltage - mark to demonstrate compliance with EC directive 89/336/EEC (EMC directive) -20°C to +130°C -4°F to +266°F...
Installation G1A or 1" NPT (fig. 2): • Ensure a type G1A or 1" NPT thread in the container wall has been provided. 2. When tightening the level sensor please use the flats provided (SW32). Do not overtighten. LV860 LEVEL SENSOR N O T E CAUTION...
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LV860 LEVEL SENSOR 4 - Connection Check that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage rating shown on the system. 1. Loosen the gland (PG9) (see fig. 1) and remove it together with clamping piece and bushing. 2. Unscrew the female plug.
5 - Operating Difficulties Problem: The level sensor fails to operate correctly. Solution: - Drop medium level below the sensor. - Remove the level sensor. - Clean the sensor probe carefully. ▼ The level sensor may be steam-cleaned. LV860 LEVEL SENSOR...
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