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Omega Engineering LV860 User Manual

Omega Engineering LV860 User Manual

Level sensor

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LV860
Level Sensor

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Summary of Contents for Omega Engineering LV860

  • Page 1 User’ s Guide Shop online at www.omega.com e-mail: info@omega.com LV860 Level Sensor...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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!
  • Page 4 LV860 LEVEL SENSOR NOTES:...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Technical Data

    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...
  • Page 7: Level Sensor Installation

    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...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Operating Difficulties

    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...
  • Page 10 LV860 LEVEL SENSOR NOTES:...
  • Page 11 OMEGA is a registered trademark of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. © Copyright 2004 OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. All rights reserved. This document may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.
  • Page 12: Data Acquisition

    Where Do I Find Everything I Need for Process Measurement and Control? OMEGA…Of Course! Shop online at www.omega.com TEMPERATURE Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Probes, Connectors, Panels & Assemblies Wire: Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Calibrators & Ice Point References Recorders, Controllers & Process Monitors Infrared Pyrometers PRESSURE, STRAIN AND FORCE Transducers &...