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Jiwei/Ring-11 Liquid Level Switch/Operating Instructions
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Jiwei/Ring-11 Liquid Level Switch/Operating Instructions

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Introduction
  • Brief Description: The Ring-11 is a compact liquid level switch designed for measuring liquid levels in various containers and tanks. It detects changes in vibration frequency when immersed in a medium, suitable for foams, air bubbles, and viscous liquids.
  • Operating Principle: Utilizes piezoelectric devices to convert vibration frequency changes into a switching output signal.
  • Application: Applicable in water conservancy, chemical, environmental protection, food, and medicine industries.
Configuration and Characteristics
  • Configuration: Includes a housing cover, electronics, process fitting, and tuning fork.
  • Characteristics: Features a compact design, suitable for low-density liquids, strong anti-interference, and can operate at temperatures up to 250℃.
Installation
  • Before Installation: Verify the instrument model's suitability for the environment and check process pressure, temperature, and chemical properties.
  • Installation: Can be installed in any position; vertical installation is recommended for viscous media.
  • Mounting Direction: Align fork bodies with medium flow to avoid measurement errors.
  • Pressure/Vacuum: Ensure proper sealing for high or low-pressure conditions.
  • Moisture: Protect against moisture by directing the connection cable downwards.
Electrical Connection
  • Safety Notes: Wiring should be done without line voltage and follow Ex application regulations.
  • Connection Cable: Use cables with a diameter of 5-9mm for proper sealing.
  • Wiring Procedure: Follow a detailed procedure for safe and correct wiring.
Set Up
  • Sensitivity Adjustment: Adjust the sensitivity switch for different liquid densities.
  • Modes Switch: Adjust according to site requirements for overfill and dry run protection.
  • Signal Lamp: Indicates switching status with green for normal, red for alarm, and flashing red for faults.
Fault Analysis and Maintenance
  • Fault Analysis: Diagnose faults by checking output signals related to electronics, voltage supply, installation location, or vibrating fork body.
  • Exchanging Electronics: Replace the electronics module if defective.
Technical Data and Dimensions
  • Provides detailed technical specifications and dimensions for installation and operation.
Storage and Transport
  • Guidelines for packaging, transport, and storage to ensure the instrument's longevity and reliability.
Order Information
Electronics Module Replacement: The electronics modules of Ring-11 are interchangeable, but compatibility and necessary adjustments must be ensured when replacing with a module of different signal output.
Instrument Repair and Support: Jiwei offers services such as technical consulting, user training, on-site installation, product replacement, and maintenance. The product quality warranty is one year, with long-term technical support available.
Technical Data: The instrument features an aluminum die-casting housing, various process fittings, and materials like 316L stainless steel and borosilicate glass. It operates under specific ambient and process conditions, with detailed specifications for pressure, temperature, and sensitivity.
Approvals and Certifications: Instruments may have different technical data based on approvals. Ex and GB conformity declarations are available on the Jiwei website.
Dimensions: Specific dimensions for Ring-11 with thread and flange options are provided.
Storage and Transport: Instruments are packaged with recyclable materials and must be stored in dry, dust-free environments, protected from mechanical shock and solar radiation. Transport instructions must be followed to prevent damage.
Order Information: Detailed options for approvals, process temperature, process fitting, electronics, housing, cable entry, and intruding depth are provided for customization.
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Operating Instructions Ring-11 Liquid Level Switch

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1 Introduction 1.1 Brief description Ring-11 is a high-reliable and compact level switch, which specializes in liquid level measurement and it is designed with only 40 mm length of the fork body. It is applicable to measure liquid level of vessels, containers, and storage tanks. In addition, based on the design principle, Ring-11 detects vibration frequency change of the fork body when fork body is immersed in medium. Thus, it is suitable to use in foams, air bubbles, viscous liquid and conditions with complex vibrating interference. Ring-11 is particularly aimed to measure the level of low density...

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(4) Process temperature is as high as 250℃, which is industry-leading. (5) Based on the detection of vibration frequency changing of fork body, the measurement has high reliability. 3 Installation 3.1 Before installation Before installation, please affirm that the instrument model is suitable for the occasion and environment. In order to ensure the instrument work normally after installation, please be aware of process pressure, process temperature as well as the chemical properties of the medium. 3.2 Installation In general, Ring-11 can be installed in any position. The instrument can be installed...

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3.5 Pressure/Vacuum The process fitting must be sealed if there is high pressure or low pressure in the vessel or pipeline. Before mounting, please check if the seal material is suitable for the existing process conditions such as process pressure and process temperature. 3.6 Moisture When the instrument is mounted in outdoors or high humidity areas, please lead the connection cable downwards in front of cable entry, thus the rain and condensation water can drain off and give your instrument additional protection against moisture penetration. See Figure 4 as reference. 4 Electrical connection...

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Proceed as follows: (1) Unscrew the housing cover. (2) Loosen the locknut on the cable gland. (3) Remove about 10cm(4in) of the cable mantle, strip about 1cm(0.4in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires. (4) Insert the cable into the housing through the cable entry. (5) Unscrew the terminals with a screwdriver. (6) Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wiring diagram. (7) Tighten the terminals with a screwdriver. (8) Check the hold of wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them. (9) Tighten the locknut on the cable gland and fasten the seal ring. (10)...

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jiwei -- — 5.5 Signal function table Table 1 and 2 list the relay and the two-wire output signal corresponding to the level status. Table 1 Relay (DPDT) electronics module Signal lamp Installation location Switching status (High) Overfill protection (High) Overfill protection Relay energized Relay de-energized Relay energized Relay de-energized Relay de-energized Table 2 Two-wire electronics module Installation location Output Current Signal lamp (High) Overfill protection (High) Overfill protection Safety note: When testing the function of Ring-11, do NOT hold the fork body by hands, it may...

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6 Fault analysis and maintenance 6.1 Fault analysis The operator of the instrument is responsible for taking suitable inspections to rectify faults. Ring-11 offers maximum quality and reliability. Nevertheless, faults may occur during operation. These may be caused by the following: • Electronics module • Voltage supply • Installation location • Vibrating fork body When faults occur, the first inspection to be taken is to check the output signal. In many cases, the causes can be determined this way and the faults rectified. See Table 3 as reference. Table 3 Fault analysis Depending on the reason...

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jiwei the appropriate adjustments and select the matching requirements of electronics module. 6.3 Instrument repair We offer our customers service including technical consulting, user training, on-site installation and commissioning, product replacement and maintenance as well as on-site technical support, etc. Jiwei’s product quality warranty period is one year, the warranty period for your free maintenance, long-term technical support, if you need advice in use, please call the service hotline: 400-018-2313, you can find the relevant services on our website “www.jiweimeter.com”. Housing Aluminum...

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jiuiei - Sensitivity switch (The lowest density) High density Low density Modes switch High Low Switching delay When immersed When laid bare Measuring accuracy Measured deviation Switching delay Repeatability Electronics Operating voltage Relay Two-wire Cable entry/plug Cable entry Plug Electrical protective measures Protection rating Overvoltage category Protection class Relay Two-wire Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technical data depending on the version. For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully noted. You can find...

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9 Storage and transport 9.1 Packaging Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. The packaging of standard instruments consists of environment friendly, recyclable carton cover material .The probe is additionally protected with a cardboard cover. For special version, PE foam or PE foil is also used. Please dispose of the packaging material through specialized recycling companies. 9.2 Transport Transport must be carried out under consideration of the notes on the transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the instrument. The delivery must be...

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N For Ex-free area I Intrinsic Safe (Ex ia IIC T6) D Flame-proof (Ex d IIC T6) Process temperature C -50—150D H -50—250D A -50~ 150 □ / Gas-tight leadthrough B -50~250D / Gas-tight leadthrough Process fitting TC Thread G3/4"A TD Thread NPT3/4"A TH Thread G1''A TM Thread NPT1''A FA Flange DN25 PN40/316L FC Flange DN25 PN40/ with ECTFE coating FD Flange DN50 PN40/ with ECTFE coating FE Flange DN25 PN40/ with PFA coating FF Flange DN50 PN40/ with PFA coating FG Flange DN25 PN40/ with Enamel coating FH Flange DN50 PN40/ with Enamel coating XX Customized design Electronics R Relay (20—70V DC/20—253V...

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