Level limit switch Series RF 3000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Page Safety notes/ Technical support 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Introduction 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Applications 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Technical data: Dimensions 5 Electrical data 9 Mechanical data 10 Operating conditions 11 Transport and Storage 12 Mounting 15 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Electrical installation 20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qickstart 23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Advanced proramming 30 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Probe modifications -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Assembly - Remote version/ FM, FMc Control Drawing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes for use in Hazardous Locations Subject to technical change. We assume no liability for typing errors. Different variations than specified are possible. Please contact our technical consultants.

Level limit switch Series RF 3000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Safety notes / Technical support Installation, maintenance and commissioning may be accomplished only by qualified technical personnel. The product must be used only in the manner outlined in this instruction manual. 3 Special attention must be paid to warnings and notes as follows: WARNING Relates to a caution symbol on the product: A failure to observe the necessary precautions can result in death, serious injury and/ or considerable material damage. Relates to a caution symbol on the product: Risk of electric shock...

Level limit switch Series RF 3000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Introduction Applications The device is used for level monitoring in all types of containers and silos. The unit detects the capacitance between the probe and the container wall. It can be used with all powdery and granulated bulk materials, slurry and liquids. The performance allows to use the unit in a wide range of even difficult applications combined with simple handling: The units can be delivered with Ex-approvals for use in Dust and Gas Hazardous Areas. • Active shield technology The powerful active shield technology...

Level limit switch Series RF 3000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Inactive length to reach distance from silo wall Inactive length due to long mounting nozzle Full detector with short length Demand detector with short length, observe max. load Empty detector with short length, observe max. load Application in down pipe, observe max. load Inactive length to bring active probe to required level Inactive length and sliding sleeve for adjustable height Full detector, rope version Empty detector, rope version, observe max. load Inactive length due to long

Level limit switch Series RF 3000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Technical data - Dimensions Housing versions Plastics PA6 reinforced 4 de Explosionproof with increased safety terminal box Remote version electronics inside Angle bracket 10 Remote version exemplified with RF 3100 Remote cable Spezial triaxial cable max. length: 20 m (65 ft) min. bending radius: 50 mm (2")

Level limit switch Series RF 3000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Technical data - Dimensions Probes RF 3100 Standard version Rod version Shortest length Rod version Inactive extension EHEDG version Shortest length EHEDG version Inactive extension Rope version Shortest length Rope version Inactive extension * Active shield Only units with rod version are available with EHEDG Certificate. On rod versions with EHEDG Certificate the length "L" is increased by 25 mm (0.98") 9 Process connections: Thread G 3/4" NPT 3/4" Thread EHEDG

Level limit switch Series RF 3000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Technical data - Dimensions RF 3200 Heavy Duty version Rod version Shortest length Rod version Inactive extension Rope version Shortest length Rope version Inactive extension 9 Process connections: Thread

Level limit switch Series RF 3000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Technical data - Dimensions RF 3300 High temperature version Rod version Shortest length Rod version Inactive extension Rope version Shortest length Rope version Inactive extension * Active shield 10 Process connections: Thread

Level limit switch Series RF 3000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Technical data - Electrical data Electrical data Connection terminals Cable entry M20 x 1.5 screwed cable gland NPT 1/2“ conduit connection NPT 3/4” conduit connection Clamping range (diameter) of the factory provided cable glands: M20 x 1.5: 6 .. 12 mm (0.24 .. 0.47"") Signal delay Sensor uncovered -> covered or covered -> uncovered or covered <-> uncovered: adjustable ca. 0.5 to 60 sec Safety operation (FSL,FSH) Operation frequency Switchable for minimum or maximum safety Overvoltage category Pollution degree Universal...

Level limit switch Series RF 3000 Technical Information / Instruction manual Technical data - Mechanical Data Mechanical data Housing Aluminium, powder coated RAL 5010 gentian blue Optional: Plastics PA6 reinforced Seal between housig and lid: NBR Seal between housing and process connection: NBR Nameplate: polyester film IP67 (EN 60529), NEMA Type 4X For version with plug the type of protection can be lower (see option plug/ page 14). Process connection/ probes RF 3100: Total length L: 200 ... 2 500mm (7.9 ... 98.4") for rod version 450 ... 20 000mm (17.7 ... 787") for rope version Material:...