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1. APPLICATION
We are sure that you will be satisfied throughout its use.
NIVOSWITCH
NIVOSWITCH R-300 series vibrating forks are for level detection of powder, lumpy solids and granules.
Overfilling and emptying of silos or vessels can be prevented when using them as high or low fail safe
switches. The RC series (basic type insertion length = 125 mm) with casted forks are recommended for small
granules, while the RL series (basic type insertion length = 137 mm) with welded forks are recommended for
larger granules. Both RC and RL series are also available in dust Ex versions.
2. TECHNICAL DATA
2.1 GENERAL DATA
TYPE R   – 3   – , R   – 3   –  Ex
Medium pressure 40 bar, 6 bar with PP flange See Derating diagram
Insertion length 0.125 … 3 m
Material of wetted parts Casted fork DIN 1.4404, welded fork DIN 1.4571
Medium temperature -40 °C … +130 °C, See Derating diagram
Ambient temperature -40 °C … +70 °C, See Derating diagram
Medium   0.01 kg/dm3
Getting immersed 0.5 sec
Switching delay  1 s – selected high density (H) (  0.5 kg/dm3)
Getting free
 3 s – selected low density (L) ( < 0.5 kg/dm3)
Indication of operation Bi-colour LED
Test of operation Output state can be changed with test magnet

2.2 TWO-WIRE DC VERSION

2-WIRE DC
TYPE
R–3–6 R–3–7
Electric connection Connector 3 m cable (2 x 0.5 mm2) Manufacturer:
Ingress protection IP 65 IP 68 NIVELCO Process Control Co.
Output DC current change: fork free: 9 ± 1 mA; fork immersed: 14 ± 1 mA H-1043 Budapest, Dugonics u. 11.
Phone: (36-1) 889-0100 Fax: (36-1) 889-0200
Power consumption < 0.5 W
E-mail: [email protected] www.nivelco.com
Supply voltage 15 … 27 V DC
Selection of operation LOW fail safe L or HIGH fail safe H on suggested isolator, by switch
Selection of sensitivity By inverting the polarity of connection
Electric protection Class III

2.3 TWO-WIRE AC, THREE-WIRE DC VERSION

2-WIRE AC 3-WIRE DC
TYPE
R-3-1 R-3-2 R-3-3 R-3-4
3 m cable, 4 x 0.75 mm2 3 m cable 5 x 0.5 mm2
Electric connection connector connector
max. cable length. 30 m max. cable length 30 m
Ingress protection IP 65 IP 68 IP 65 IP 68
Selection of operation (Low fail safe - L, High fail safe - H) By altering the connection By switch on the cover By inverting the polarity of connection
Selection of density. (low density– L, high density – H) Not possible  0.5 kg/dm3 By switch on the cover With wiring
By changing polarity NPN- Galvanically isolated
Output serial AC output
and PNP transistor switch PNP/NPN transistor switch
Output protection — changing polarity, oversurge, short cut
Supply voltage 20 … 255 V AC, 50/60 Hz 12 … 55 V DC
Power consumption Depending on load < 0.6 W
Voltage drop between terminal points during operation < 10.5 V 0…1.8 V
Electric protection Class I Class III
max. continuous 350 mA AC 13, for Ex version (C, D) 140 mA Imax = 350 mA for Ex version 200 mA DC / Umax = 55 V DC
Current load min. continuous 10 mA / 255 V. 25 mA / 24 V –
max. impulse 1.5 A / 40 ms –
Residual current after switch off < 6 mA < 10 A
Mark of explosion protection II ½ D IP 65 T 160C for C, E output codes, II ½ D IP 68 T 160C for D, F output codes

2.4 ACCESSORIES
– User’s Manual – Declaration of Conformity – Gasket 2 mm klingerit (KLINGER OILIT) ring (1 pc)
– Warranty Card – RPS-101 type screw driver with test magnet (optional) – Sliding sleeve: RPH-112 (optional)

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2.5 ORDER CODE
NIVOSWITCH R - 3 - *

TYPE CODE CONNECTION CODE CONNECTION CODE INSERTION LENGTH CODE OUTPUT CODE
Casted fork C 1” BSP M 2” ANSI RF 600 1.4571 B 125 / 137 mm 01 2-wire AC+ connector 1
Welded fork L 1½” BSP H JIS 10K 50 A PP J 200 / 175 mm 02 2-wire AC + cable 2
1” NPT P JIS 40K 50 A 1.4571 K 0.3 … 3 m 03…30 3-wire DC + connector 3
1½” NPT N 1½” Triclamp T 3-wire DC + cable 4
DN50 PN 16 PP DIN F 2” Triclamp R 2-wire DC+ connector 6
DN50 PN 40 1.4571 DIN G Pipe coupling DN 40 D 2-wire DC + cable 7
2” ANSI RF150 PP A Pipe coupling DN 50 E Dust Ex
2-wire AC+ connector C
* The order code of an Ex version should end is ‘Ex’ 2-wire AC + cable D
3-wire DC+ connector E
3-wire DC + cable F

2.6 DERATING DIAGRAMS

Tank pressure (pT) versus the ambient temperature (TM) Temperature limits for DC Tank pressure (pT) versus ambient temperature (TM) Temperature limits AC [TA]
devices [IL] Current load for PP flange ambient temperature [TM]
[TA] ambient temperature medium temperature

2.7 DIMENSIONS
RLH–303..30– RLH–301–, RLH–302– Triclamp (ISO 2852) Pipe coupling DIN11581
113

40
~108

~117
Ø 40 Ø 40

BSP1 1/2"
113

SW=46 or
NPT 1 1/2" 40

A
BSP1 1/2" Ø 28
or
300-3000

SW=46
1½", 2" Triclamp

NPT1 1/2"
~125

(ISO 2852)

~130
137/175

TYPE RCD RCE

Conn. DN 40 DN 50
A RD 65x1/6 RD 78x1/6
Adjustable with
RC–3– Flange 2.8 MATERIALS
sliding sleeve
With integral cable With connector

PVC
~110

EPDM
KO35 (1.4571) Polyamid,
Ø 40 s = 41
~113

Polyamid, glassfibre reinforced

Ø 40
~110

glassfibre reinforced
15

Ø 40
s = 55 KO35 (1.4571)
KO35 (1.4571)
s = 41
RPH - 112
13

1" BSP
Klingerit
Klingerit
18

(1.4571)
(1.4571)
0,2 ... 3 m
125 ... 3000

0,2 ... 3 m

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3. MOUNTING 4.1.1. Model with connector R–3–1
Prevent device from being damaged during delivery, storage, mounting and test.
L1
3
R
2 N 3
R
1 2 N

1
L1

Wiring of Low fail safe mode (L) Wiring of High fail safe mode (H)
Terminal block cover can be rotated in 90 steps to ensure appropriate cable
positioning.
4.1.2. Integral cable version R–3–2
The integrated cable has 4 wires. The connection to the AC network is done with
3 wires. Since there cannot be any unconnected wire all the 4 wires should be
connected to a junction box as seen below.

brown brown
L1
blue R blue R
N N
Before installation it is advised to try the operation of the level switch in a small black
L1
black

sample of material in order to set the proper density. Tightening of the model with green/yellow green/yellow

thread process connection should only be done with open end SW 41, SW 46 or Junction Junction
SW 55 spanner. box box

Marking
Wiring of Low fail safe mode (L) Wiring of High fail safe mode (H)

4.2. THREE-WIRE DC VERSION R–3–3

R–3–4
In case of overload caused by short circuit, the transistor will switch on and off,
For positioning of the fork tine use the marking on the hexagonal neck. and the LED will start to blink.
The recommended mounting position of the fork for light, free flowing solids, is 4.2.1. Connector version R–3–3
vertical (top) mounting. Side mounting is recommended only in cases when the
fork-tines are easily freed from the process medium. In case of side mounting, (LED)
NIVOSWITCH must be mounted with the fork-tines standing vertically. indication
When determining mounting location, take into account the possible caving or
arching of the material in the tank. "M" - Operation switch 3 "D" - Density switch
The fork should be protected against falling materials. This is to be done so that H =High level safe
2 1
H = High density
material could not clog between the fork and the protection plate. L = Low level safe M D
L = Low density
H L
L H

4.2.1.1. Wiring diagram of the three-wire DC connector version with relay

PNP wiring NPN wiring

Terminal block cover can be rotated in 90 steps to ensure appropriate cable
positioning.
4.2.1.2. Wiring diagram of the three-wire DC connector version with PLC
4. WIRING
IMPORTANT! The NIVOSWITCH level switches incorporate overvoltage-
protection circuit. Nevertheless this overvoltage protection may not be enough in
case of inductive loads. It is recommended to use external protection circuits +
24V DC
installed next to the inductive loads (the suitable schematic diagrams can be
found in the catalogues of the relay manufacturers). IN
PLC

COM
4.1. TWO-WIRE AC R   – 3   – 1 with connector
R   – 3   – 2 with cable
PNP wiring
THE UNIT SHOULD NOT BE POWERED UP WITHOUT
GROUNDING AND EXTERNAL LOAD!

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4.2.2. Integral cable version R–3–4 4.3. TWO-WIRE DC VERSION
4.2.2.1. Wiring with relay 4.3.1. Connector version R–3–6
PNP wiring high (H) density (  0.5 kg/dm3),
2 Recommended 2 Recommended
+ switching unit + switching unit
brown + brown - 1 1 UNICONT
UNICONT
white white PKK-312- PKK-312- 
- -
black R black
- R
blue blue +
grey grey H density, (  0.5 kg/dm3) L density, ( < 0.5 kg/dm3)
Junction
box
Junction
box
4.3.2. Integral cable version R–3–7
brown blue
Recommended Recommended
+ switching unit + switching unit
Wiring for L Wiring for H blue UNICONT brown UNICONT
(Low fail safe operation) (High fail safe op.) - PKK-312-
- PKK-312-

PNP output low (L) density, ( < 0.5 kg/dm3) H density, (  0.5 kg/dm3) L density, ( < 0.5 kg/dm3)

brown + brown -
5. SET UP, ADJUSTMENT, PUTTING INTO OPERATION
white white Check wiring and setting of switches (if any). After powering up the vibrating fork
black R black R is operational. The operation is summarised in the table below
blue - blue +
grey grey Indicati
Power
Fork Operation on Output
Junction Junction supply
box box (LED)

Imin

UPOWER
OFF
Wiring of Low fail safe mode (L) Wiring of High fail safe mode (H) H RED

NPN wiring high (H) density, (  0.5 kg/dm3)

UPOWER
IN
L GREEN
brown + brown - Immersed

ON
white white R
YES

UPOWER
R black

IN
black
blue - blue + H GREEN
grey grey

Junction Junction

Imin

UPOWER
box box
L RED
Free

OFF
Wiring for L (Low fail safe operation) Wiring for H (High fail safe op)

UPOWER
Free H
NPN wiring low (L) density, ( < 0.5 kg/dm3) NONE or or NONE
immersed L
brown + brown -
white white R State of operation of the 2-wire DC version
black R black
blue - blue + Villa Indication (LED) Output
grey grey

Junction Junction Immersed RED 14  1 mA

box box

Wiring for L (Low fail safe operation) Wiring for H (High fail safe op)
Free GREEN 9 1 mA

4.2.2.2. Wiring with PLC

4.2.2.3. PNP wiring high (H) density, (  0.5 kg/dm3) OPERATION TEST
Operation of the switch can be verified with the help of the
brown + brown +
24VDC
optional screwdriver with magnet (Type RPS-101).
-
white 24VDC
- white When moving the magnet in front of the marking on the
black IN
PLC
black IN
PLC enclosure the state of the switch (colour of the LED) should be
blue blue
grey
changed.
COM grey COM

Junction
box
Junction
box
6. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR
The instrument does not require regular maintenance. In some
instances, however, the probe may need occasional cleaning to
Wiring for L (Low fail safe operation) Wiring for H (High fail safe op) remove surface deposits. This must be carried out gently,
without harming the probe.
PNP wiring low (L) density, (for solids:  < 0.5 kg/dm3),

brown + brown + Repairs during or beyond the warranty period are carried out solely by the
white 24VDC
- white
24VDC
- manufacturer. Equipment sent back for repair should be cleaned or sterilised by
black IN
PLC
black
PLC
the User. The User must declare that the above has been carried out.
blue blue
grey COM grey 7. STORAGE CONDITIONS 8. WARRANTY
Junction Junction Ambient temperature: -25 to +60 °C NIVELCO provides warranty of 3 (three)
box box
Relative humidity: max. 98% years in compilance with details
described in the Warranty Card.
Wiring for L (Low fail safe operation) Wiring for H (High fail safe op)
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November, 2014
NIVELCO reserves the right to change technical specifications without notice.

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