Siemens SITRANS LCS100 Operating Instructions Manual page 47

Capacitance switches
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1. Ensure material level is well above the probe.
2. Ensure material level is well below the probe.
It is important that as much material buildup as possible is retaining on the probe.
3. Set switchpoints.
- Read the "Actual measured value" (process data), which is "⑤ Uncovered probe"
- Set the switchpoints (⑥, ⑦) by increasing "⑤ Uncovered probe" as stated in the table
below
- See diagram on top of this page for explanation of ⑤,⑥,⑦
The stated values assume that the distance of the probe to a metal wall is not smaller than
stated here Probe mounting distances - liquids (Page 17) and here Probe mounting
distances - solids (Page 20) and that the Sensguard (see Options and accessories
(Page 76)) is not used.
Depending on the application and the required switchpoint, the values ⑥ and ⑦ can vary
4. Switchpoint setting is finished.
SITRANS LCS100 I/O Link Version
Operating Instructions, 05/2023, A5E52382716-AA
Dielectric constant of material A
or foam
1.6 .. 2
2 .. 3
3 .. 4
>4
6.4 Operation with IO-Link - Advanced calibration
⑥ Switchpoint
covered to uncovered
B=0.75*C
B=0.75*C
B=0.75*C
B=0.75*C
Operating
⑦ Switchpoint
uncovered to covered
C=A+1.80%
C=A+5.00%
C=A+7.60%
C=A+9.00%
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