Vibranivo® VN 1000/2000/5000/6000 Technical Information
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Level limit switch Series VN 1000 / 2000 / 5000 / 6000 Technical information / Instruction manual 2 Page Safety notes/ Technical support 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction 3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Technical data 4 Electrical installation 18 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Signal output/ Diagnostics 24 Maintenance 30 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes for use in Hazardous Locations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Assembly VN ..040 34 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Assembly VN ..020/ VN ..030 with separate housing Subject to technical change and price change. We assume no liability for typing errors. Different variations to those specified are possible. Please contact our technical consultants.

Level limit switch Series VN 1000 / 2000 / 5000 / 6000 Technical information / Instruction manual Safety notes / Technical support Installation, maintenance and commissioning must be carried out 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: Relates to a caution symbol on the product and means, that 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...

Level limit switch Series VN 1000 / 2000 / 5000 / 6000 Technical information / Instruction manual Applications The device is used for level monitoring in all types of containers and silos. It can be used with all powdery and granulated bulk materials that do not show a strong tendency to form crusts or deposits. Detection of solids in water is also possible. The units can be delivered with a wide range of Ex-approvals for use in Gas and Dust Hazardous Areas. A selection of fields of application: • Building materials industry lime, styrofoam, moulding sand, etc. Food industry milk powder,...

Level limit switch Series VN 1000 / 2000 / 5000 / 6000 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Housing versions Explosionproof with increased safety terminal box

Level limit switch Series VN 1000 / 2000 / 5000 / 6000 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical Data Temperature extended shaft (pos.3 2) with option: enhanced sensitivity (pos.26 x) Vibrasil 70 (pos.26 a) Vibrasil 90 (pos.26 b) * see page 6 bottom right ** Welding seam max. ø43.8 mm (ø1.72") * see page 6 below right hand ** Welding seam max. ø43.8 mm (ø1.72") Temperature extended shaft (pos.3 2) With option separate housing (pos.26 1/ pos.26 2)

Level limit switch Series VN 1000 / 2000 / 5000 / 6000 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Extension tube NOT part of delivery * see bottom right ** Welding seam max. ø43.8 mm (ø1.72") * Length of oscillating rods 8 increased vibrating surface (aluminium) with option Enhanced sensitivity / Vibrasil® 90 (pos.26 x / pos.26 b) with option Vibrasil® 70 (pos.26 a) * see right ** Welding seam max. ø43.8 mm (ø1.72")

Level limit switch Series VN 1000 / 2000 / 5000 / 6000 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Electrical data Connection terminals Cable entry M20 x 1.5 screwed cable gland NPT 1/2" conduit connection NPT 3/4” conduit connection (only VN 5000/ 6000) Clamping range (diameter) of the factory provided cable glands: M20 x 1.5: 6 .. 12 mm (0.24 .. 0.47") Signal delay Sensor free -> covered ca. 1 sec Sensor covered -> free ca. 1 .. 2 sec On the electronic module "Universal voltage Relay DPDT” is an electronic delay, adjustable up to 30 sec. Safety operation (FSL,FSH) Switchable...

Level limit switch Series VN 1000 / 2000 / 5000 / 6000 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Electronic modules Power supply Non intrinsic safe version: 12.5 .. 36 V DC +0% Intrinsic safe version: 12.5 .. 30V DC +0% Max. ripple of power supply Installed load max. 30 mA (for non intrincic safe application) Signal output Load current: min. 10 mA max. 500 mA permanent max. 2 A <200 ms max. 5 A <50 ms Voltage drop on the electronic module: max. 7 V with closed electric circuit. Setting 4-20 mA: Output current depends on the vibration amplitude of the fork between 6 mA for...

Level limit switch Series VN 1000 / 2000 / 5000 / 6000 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Mechanical data Housing Aluminium housing, powder coated RAL 5010 gentian blue Seal between housing and lid: NBR Seal between housing and process connection: NBR Nameplate: polyester film Cable for separate housing Silicone elastomer, ø10 mm (ø0.39"), surface resistance <10 9 Ohm, UV-resistent, min. bending radius 50 mm (1.97") Degree of protection * IEC/ EN 60529. For version with plug the type of protection can be lower (see option plug/ page 13). Process connection/ extension...

Level limit switch Series VN 1000 / 2000 / 5000 / 6000 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Process temperature -40°C .. +150°C (-40 .. +302°F) VN ..020/ VN ..030 and VN ..040 Mounting for process temperature up to 150°C (302°F): see drawing -40°C .. +110°C (-40 .. +230°F) VN ..020/ VN ..030 with Ex approval and separate housing (price list option 26.1, 26.2) -25°C .. +80°C (-13 .. +176°F) VN ..050 For versions with Ex-approvals: see remarks on page 33. ca 75 g/l (4.5 lb/ft3) Standard version ca 20 g/l (1.2 lb/ft3) Enhanced sensitivity (pos. 26x) Vibrasil® 90 (pos. 26b)...