LFV

Vibrating Fork Level ®

Switch for Liquids sensing matters

Instruction Manual

Trumen Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Customer Support

39 Mangal Nagar, Behind Sai Ram Plaza, Near Rajiv Gandhi Phone: +91-731-656 2425
Circle, AB Road, Indore, MP 452 001, India email: [email protected]
Phone: +91-731-497 2065 email: [email protected]
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sensing matters

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Operating Principle..................................................................................................................... 1
Technical Specification................................................................................................................2
Do's and Don'ts............................................................................................................................3
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................4
Maintenance & Spares............................................................................................... 4
Annexure-1
Introduction - LFV-UD (Order code EIUD / ERUD)...................................................... Page1
controls & indicators, connection terminals, configuration switches......................... Page1
Operation Matrix - LFV-UD (EIUD / ERUD).................................................................. Page2
Electrical Connections - LFV-UD (EIUD / ERUD).......................................................... Page3
Annexure-2
Introduction - LFV-DP (Order code EIDP / ERDP)........................................................ Page1
controls & indicators, connection terminals, configuration switches......................... Page1
Operation Matrix - LFV-DP (EIDP / ERDP)....................................................................Page2
Electrical Connections - LFV-DP (EIDP / ERDP)............................................................Page3
Annexure-3
Introduction - LFV-NL (Order code EINL)..................................................................... Page1
controls & indicators, connection terminals, configuration switches......................... Page1
Operation Matrix - LFV-NL (EINL)................................................................................. Page2
Electrical Connections - LFV-NL (EINL)......................................................................... Page3
Annexure-4
Introduction - LFV-U(S+P) (Order code EIUSP / ERUSP)............................................ Page1
controls & indicators, connection terminals, configuration switches......................... Page1
Operation Matrix - LFV-U(S+P) (EIUSP / ERUSP)........................................................ Page2
Electrical Connections - LFV-U(S+P) (EIUSP / ERUSP)................................................ Page3
Annexure-5
Introduction - LFV-AR (Order code EIAR)..................................................................... Page1
controls & indicators, connection terminals, configuration switches......................... Page1
Operation Matrix - LFV-AR (EIAR)................................................................................ Page2
Electrical Connections - LFV-AR (EIAR)........................................................................ Page3
Annexure-6
Introduction - LFV-DL (Order code EIDL)..................................................................... Page1
controls & indicators, connection terminals, configuration switches......................... Page1
Operation Matrix - LFV-DL (EIDL)................................................................................ Page2
Electrical Connections - LFV-DL (EIDL)........................................................................ Page3
Annexure-7
Introduction - LFV-PFM....................................................................................................Page1
controls & indicators, connection terminals, configuration switches......................... Page1
Operation Matrix - LFV-PFM........................................................................................... Page2
Electrical Connections - LFV-PFM................................................................................... Page3
 Operating Principle

Electronics of LFV excites the piezo-electric-crystals inside the tuning fork, which
makes the fork tines vibrate at their natural resonance frequency in free air.

When the fork tines are immersed in liquid, the frequency of fork vibration falls due
to the density of liquid.

ΔT
This change in frequency is detected by the electronic circuit.

Liquid presence is thus detected.

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Technical Specification
Features Specifications
1. Fast Switching Response 1 sec EIUD / ERUD Integral / Remote Electronics DPDT Output
2. ½" screw mountings available Supply & Output Universal Supply DPDT Out
15 to 80 VDC
3. High pressure 15 bar forks
15 to 260 VAC 50/60Hz
4. High Tempreture up-to 250°C available Relay Contact 5 A each @ 24VDC or 220VAC
5. Calibration-less operation
6. Remote electronics with std 10 meters cable length EIDP / ERDP Integral / Remote Electronics for PNP Output
7. External indication LED available Supply & Output 12 to 60 VDC, PNP
Output Limit 250mA max. Short Circuit Safe
8. Threaded & Flanged Mountings
9. NAMUR (L-H / H-L) as per IEC-60947-5-6 EINL/EINH NAMUR (L-H / H-L) as per IEC-60947-5-6
10. Ingress protection : IP 68/65 (as per IS-13947) Supply & Output 8.2 VDC 1KΩ series resistance
11. Ex-proof (Ex d T6 IP-66 IIC )
- Flameproof as per IS/IEC 60079-1:2007 EIUSP / ERUSP Integral / Remote Electronics SPDT + PNP Output
Supply & Output Universal Supply for SPDT Output
- Weatherproof (IP-66) as per IS/IEC 60529:2001
15 to 80 VDC
- Suitable for Gas Group : IIC 15 to 260 VAC 50/60Hz
- Suitable for Zone 1 & 2 atmospheres DC Supply for PNP Output
12. Compact size 15 to 60 VDC
Relay Type and Rating Potential Free SPDT Relay Output
13. Low power consumption
5 A each @ 24VDC or 220VAC
PNP Output 250mA max. Short Circuit Safe
Applications
EIAR Integral Electronics AC series relay
1. Free flowing liquids Supply & Output Two Wire 18 to 260 VAC, Series Relay
not less than 4mA to release external relay
2. Suitable for side as well as top mounting
maximum 150mA to magnetize relay
3. Minimum and maximum failsafe field selectable Output Limit Use relays/contactors will more than
4. Process temperature max 200°C 4mA holding current

6. Process pressure max.15 bar

EIDL Integral Electronics 4-20mA Loop Powered
7. Flow/no-flow detection in pipe-lines Supply & Output Two Wire DC 8 / 16mA & 4 / 20mA
15 to 60 VDC
Output Limit 8mA (±1mA max) / 16mA (±1mA max)
Typical Mountings 4mA (±1mA max) / 20mA (±1mA max)

EIPFM Integral Electronics PFM Sourced Powered

Supply & Output From PFM Tester device < 30VDC
special
interconnection Output Limit PFM Output 50Hz / 150Hz 200𝜇S, 10mA
cable

Sensor Cable Remote electronics require special cable from fork to

controller
wall/pipe mounting
remote electronics

10 meter standard length (more available on demand)

Max. Viscosity 10,000 cStokes (= cPose/(g/cm3))

(Higher viscosity available on request)
Ambient Temp. -20°C ... 70°C (-4°F ... 158 °F)

Process Temp. -20°C ... 80°C (-4°F ... 176 °F)

Extended Process -30°C ... 200°C (-22°F ... 392 °F)
Temperature (extensions & heat sinks required)
Process Pressure absolute / max. 15 bar

Wetted Parts SS 316 or SS 316L, PTFE, PFA, TEFZEL, HALAR

Process Connections NPT / BSP / Hygienic ½", ¾", 1", 1¼", 1½",
& Flanged ANSI/JIS/DIN/ASA/custom
Extensions Tube SS 304, SS 316, SS 316L
Material & Length 50mm to 3,000mm

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice

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 Do's and Don'ts
Features
Installation Precaution
1. Always connect the "Earth" to the external "Earthing" screw
1
3 2. Tighten the cable entries & glands properly

3. Secure the top aluminium cover at its place properly once the
2
electrical connections and other settings are completed

4. Always tighten the process connection using proper wrench

4 never try to tight by rotating the aluminium housing

5. Make sure process connection is same as that in hopper/tank

5
6. Vibrating fork tines should never be:-
6.1 Bent closer
6.2 Bent apart
6 6.3 Cut or machined in any way
6.4 Extended by welding or machining

7. Cable entries must face downwards only

8. Nozzles should never be longer than the fork extension

9. If mounted directly under the material entry, always install

a cannopy of suitable strength at proper height from the fork

10. In flow-no-flow sensing, align the fork tines in direction

of flow as shown
Flow
11. Never climb either by gripping or stepping over either the
fork tines or its aluminium housing

12. Obeserve other safety precautions as required at the place

of application

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 Troubleshooting
Indication Probable cause Work-around Solution
No switching output or Power is not available See if 'power' LED is ON Sensor electronic insert is needed to be replaced.

sensor is permanently in alarm If power LED is OFF check voltage on

terminal 1 and 2
Proper voltage is available but 'power' Power section of sensor electronic
LED is still OFF insert is failed

Fork is not vibrating when fork tines Sensor electronic insert fork oscillator Sensor electronic insert is needed to be replaced.
are touched by hand failed

Fork vibrating but no switching output Sensor electronic insert evaluation

when fork tines are touched section failure

Abrupt switching Material is agitated Set time delay to 5 second in both dry and Time delay solves switching issues in agitated
wet condition (turn switch 2, 3 ON) materials.

Fork settings are all OK but fork fails Power supply carrying extra noise and Make necessary arrangements to filter the Device contains sufficient filtering of power supply
to switch to 'no material' at random fork amplifier picking the noise noise in power-line before being fed to the noise inside, but sometimes external earth is
times device needed to make filters sink the extra power supply
noise back to earth.
Provide an exclusive earthing to terminal#
3, fork enclosure earthing screw and fork
process connection (device mounting
screw or flange)

Device worked for few months / years Device senses fork frequency and Select proper fork surface while ordering as Care is needed to be taken while ordering.
but now fails to switch with respect to amplitude to ascertain presence / per service material to mitigate fork errosion
material while power conditions are all absence of Material. Possible reasons as well as deposition Scheduled cleaning of fork tines in sticky material
same are application is recommended.
Order device of proper thermal grade for
1. fork frequency shift due to fork wear / proper service life of device
In case of fork tine wear or temperature stress, fork
errosion by service material
Clean up deposited materials on fork sensor is needed to be replaced.
2. Material deposition on fork leads sense as a part of maintenance schedule
Applications
3. Over temperature of service material
causing fork drive damage

Maintenance and Spares

Top Cover Shown on the left are various parts of LFV level switch
separatable parts are
Electronic Insert
connection terminals 1. Electronic insert in short called 'electronics'
electronic insert fixing screw 2. Fork + Enclosure + Cover + Glands collectively called 'mechanical'
4-way male connector for sensor (fork)
4-way female connector from sensor (fork) For maintenance issues involving replacement of 'electronics', just a
single fixing screw is needed to be released.
Device enclosure
Cable glands Lift the electronics slowly by holding electronics with one hand and
mechanical with other, as wires are connected using rigid 4-way
connectors to it.
Thermal spacer (where needed)

Disconnect 4-way connector by holding electronics with one hand and

Process connection female of connector by other hand, while the rest of the device is at rest.

Fork extension (longer for low level) Connect the new replaced sensor. 4-way connector is unidirectional
and only connects in proper direction.

Fork tines
Set the electronics properly to its position.

Match the mounting screw hole of electronics with that of enclosure

and fix the screw.

For mechanical issues please send the entire device back to Trumen.

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Introduction - LFV-UD (EIUD / ERUD)
controls & indicators
A Alarm Indicating LED
BA B Configuration Switches
LFV-UD C Power ON LED Indicator
C D Connecting Terminals
turn-on
E to set E External Earthing Terminal
ON

status

power
sensitive 5 Sec

15... 80V DC
dry delay
wet delay
connection terminals
U 15... 260V AC min failsafe

L1 N D 1 + of DC or Live of AC Supply input

2 - of DC or Neutral of AC Supply input
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Supply:
15 to 80VDC or 15 to 260VAC 50/60Hz

3 Earth terminal for safety

4 Normally connected terminal of contact 1

5 Common terminal of contact 1
6 Normally open terminal of contact 1

7 Normally connected terminal of contact 2

8 Common terminal of contact 2
9 Normally open terminal of contact 2

configuration switches
1 sensitivity control
LFV-UD sensitive setting for low density fluids
OFF Position (turn-on for low density fluids)
turn-on (keep turned-off for normal fluids)
to set ON Position
2 “dry” (or uncovered) delay (5 second delay)
(turn-on when 5 second more time is needed for
sensitive 5 Sec fork out of fluid confirmation)
dry delay
wet delay
min failsafe 3 “wet” (or covered) delay (5 second delay)
(turn-on when 5 second more time is needed for
fork dipped in the fluid confirmation)

4 minimum failsafe select

OFF Position ON Position Failsafe means alarm is same as power failure.
Turn on for underflow detection (min. failsafe)
Keep turned off for overflow detection
(max. failsafe)
Example of Switch in On and Off Positions

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 Annexure-1
Operation Matrix - LFV-UD (EIUD / ERUD)
Failsafe defines that the alarm and power failure / device failure conditions are same to
the external system. Failsafe operation is best understood with the type of installation and
following matrix.

Material & Material Failsafe Status DPDT Relay Contacts

Installation Status Setting LED Power ON Power OFF

No material at
ON Off
high level. 1 2 3 4
Indicating
min failsafe
normal or 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9
healthy Relay ON Relay OFF
Switch no. 4
High level / overflow detection

status. normal or healthy alarm contacts.

is off, failsafe
high/maximum contacts. (due to power
failure)

Material is
above the high ON On
1 2 3 4
level or fork is
covered with min failsafe 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9
Indicating
material. alarm Relay OFF Relay OFF
Switch no. 4
is off, failsafe status. alarm contacts. alarm contacts.
high/maximum (as it is)

No material at
low level. ON On
1 2 3 4

4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9
min failsafe
Indicating
alarm Relay OFF Relay OFF
Low level / underflow detection

Switch no. 4
status. alarm contacts. alarm contacts.
is on, failsafe
(as it is)
low/minimum

Material is Off
above the low ON
1 2 3 4
level or fork is Indicating 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9
covered with min failsafe normal or
material. healthy Relay ON Relay OFF
Switch no. 4 normal or healthy alarm contacts.
status.
is on, failsafe contacts. (due to power
low/minimum failure)

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Electrical Connections - LFV-UD (EIUD / ERUD)
electrical connections (AC) electrical connections (DC)

LFV-UD LFV-UD

turn-on turn-on
to set to set
ON ON

status

power

status

power
sensitive sensitive
dry delay dry delay
15... 80V DC wet delay 15... 80V DC wet delay
U 15... 260V AC min failsafe U 15... 260V AC min failsafe

L1 N L1 N

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Live output output output output

contact 1 contact 2 DC contact 1 contact 2
Neutral
15 to 260 VAC 15 to 80 VDC
50/60 Hz

Remote probe connections for LFV-UD (ERUD)

LFV-UD

turn-on
to set
ON 1 2 3 4
status

power

sensitive 5 Sec
Red

Black

Green
White

dry delay
15... 80V DC wet delay
U 15... 260V AC min failsafe

L1 N

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Proper connection to supply earth terminal (3) and the external earth terminal (screw) is must.
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Introduction - LFV-DP (EIDP / ERDP)
controls & indicators
BA A Alarm Indicating LED
E LFV-DP
B Configuration Switches
C C Power ON LED Indicator
turn-on
to set D Connecting Terminals
ON
E External Earthing Terminal

status

power
sensitive
5 sec min
dry delay
wet delay failsafe

PNP (alarm=float)
connection terminals
U 12 to 60V DC
D
1 + of DC Supply input
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 - of DC Supply input
Supply:
12 to 60VDC

3 Earth terminal for safety

4 PNP output is supplied with voltage

12 to 60VDC

configuration switches
1 sensitivity control
sensitive setting for low density fluids
LFV-DP (turn-on for low density fluids etc.)
OFF Position
(keep turned-off for normal density fluids)
turn-on
to set ON Position
2 “dry” (or uncovered) delay (5 second delay) setting
(turn-on when 5 second more time is needed for
sensitive 5 sec fork out of fluid confirmation)
dry delay
wet delay
min failsafe 3 “wet” (or covered) delay (5 second delay) setting
(turn-on when 5 second more time is needed for
fork dipped in the fluid confirmation)

4 minimum failsafe select

OFF Position ON Position Failsafe means alarm is same as power failure.
Turn on for underflow detection (min. failsafe)
Keep turned off for overflow detection (max. failsafe)
Example of Switch in On and Off Positions

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 Annexure-2
Operation Matrix - LFV-DP (EIDP / ERDP)
PNP output is supplied with voltage in No-Alarm condition. PNP output is de-energized
in Alarm condition. Failsafe defines that the alarm and power failure / device failure
conditions are same to the external system. Failsafe operation is best understood with
the type of installation and following matrix.

Material & Material Failsafe Status PNP Output

Installation Status Setting LED Power ON Power OFF

No material at
ON Off 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
high level. 1 2 3 4
Indicating IL Ileak
min failsafe
normal or
High level / overflow detection

IL(max) = 250mA Ileak ≤ 0.1mA

healthy
Switch no. 4 Normal or Alarm output
status.
is off, failsafe healthy output. (due to power
high/maximum failure)

Material is
above the high ON On 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
level or fork is Ileak Ileak
min failsafe
covered with Indicating Ileak ≤ 0.1mA Ileak ≤ 0.1mA
material. alarm
Switch no. 4 Alarm output. Alarm output.
is off, failsafe status. (as it is)
high/maximum

No material at
low level. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
On
Ileak Ileak
Low level / underflow detection

min failsafe
Indicating Ileak ≤ 0.1mA Ileak ≤ 0.1mA
Switch no. 4 alarm Alarm output. Alarm output.
is on, failsafe status. (as it is)
low/minimum

Material is Off
above the low 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
level or fork is Indicating IL Ileak

covered with min failsafe normal or IL(max) = 250mA Ileak ≤ 0.1mA

material. healthy
Switch no. 4 Normal or Alarm output
status.
is on, failsafe healthy output. (due to power
low/minimum failure)

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Electrical Connections - LFV-DP (EIDP / ERDP)
electrical connections (DC)

LFV-DP

turn-on
to set
ON

status

power
sensitive
5 sec min
dry delay
wet delay failsafe

PNP (alarm=float)
U 12 to 60V DC

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

output unused terminals

DC

12 to 60 VDC

Remote probe connections for LFV-DP (ERDP)

LFV-DP

turn-on
to set
ON
1 2 3 4
status

power

sensitive
5 sec min
dry delay
Red

Black

Green
White
wet delay failsafe

PNP (alarm=float)
U 12 to 60V DC

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Proper connection to supply earth terminal (3) and the external earth terminal (screw) is must.
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Introduction - LFV-NL (EINL)
controls & indicators
B A A Alarm Indicating LED
B Configuration Switches
LFV-NL
C C Power ON LED Indicator
turn-on
to set 1 2 3 4
D Connecting Terminals
ON E External Earthing Terminal
E ON

alarm

power
x 5 sec
dry delay
NAMUR Output
(⩽1.2mA & ⩾2.2mA)
wet delay
low alarm
connection terminals
U 8.2V DC
x x x x x x D
1 + of 8.2VDC NAMUR Supply
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 - of 8.2VDC NAMUR Supply
This supply must be taken from certified
NAMUR Barrier or Amplifier
This input is not tolerant above 16VDC
Supplying more than 16V may damage
the device.

3 Earth terminal for safety

4,5,6,7,8,9 Not used

configuration switches
1 Not used
LFV-NL
OFF Position 2 “dry” (or uncovered) delay (5 second delay)
turn-on (turn-on when 5 second more time is needed for
to set ON Position fork out of fluid confirmation)

3 “wet” (or covered) delay (5 second delay)

x 5 Sec
dry delay (turn-on when 5 second more time is needed for
wet delay fork dipped in the fluid confirmation)
low alarm
4 High / Low alarm switch
Swith OFF=(high alarm) for overflow detection
Switch ON=(low alarm) for underflow detection

OFF Position ON Position

Example of Switch in On and Off Positions

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Operation Matrix - LFV-NL (EINL)
This device is meant to be operated through a NAMUR barrier or amplifier. Device
can endure 16 VDC but is meant to be operated solely at 8.2 V NAMUR supply.
High / Low alarm switch can be select as per requirement i.e. high alarm or low alarm.
System operation is best understood with the type of installation and following matrix.

Material & Switching Failsafe Status Alarm/ NAMUR-LH Edge

Installation Operation Setting LED Normal Output

When switch no. 4

is off (high alarm). ON
Off Normal 1 2
1 2 3 4
output status shows
normal when there
High level / overflow detection

INAMUR⩽1.2mA
low alarm
is no material at high
switch point or fork
8.2 VDC from
is out of the fluid.
NAMUR barrier

When switch no. 4

is off (high alarm). ON On Alarm 1 2
1 2 3 4
output status shows
alarm if fork is INAMUR⩾2.2mA
low alarm
dipped in fluid at
high switch point.
8.2 VDC from
NAMUR barrier

When switch no. 4

1 2
is on (low alarm). ON
1 2 3 4 On Alarm
output status shows
Low level / underflow detection

alarm when there is low alarm

INAMUR⩾2.2mA

no material at low
switch point or fork 8.2 VDC from
is out of the fluid. NAMUR barrier

When switch no. 4

is on (low alarm). ON Off Normal 1 2
1 2 3 4
output status shows
normal if fork is low alarm INAMUR⩽1.2mA

dipped in fluid at
low switch point.
8.2 VDC from
NAMUR barrier

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Electrical Connections - LFV-NL (EINL)
electrical connections (DC)

LFV-NL

turn-on
to set 1 2 3 4
ON

alarm

power
x 5 sec
dry delay
NAMUR Output wet delay
(⩽1.2mA & ⩾2.2mA)
low alarm
Barrier or U 8.2V DC
x x x x x x
Amplifier
Supply
NAMUR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
24V DC 8.2V
DC unused terminals
Barrier or
Amplifier

LFV-NL will damage if DC voltage is more than 16VDC.

Use only certified NAMUR Barrier or Amplifier

LFV-NL

turn-on
to set 1 2 3 4
ON ON
alarm

power

x 5 sec
dry delay
NAMUR Output wet delay
(⩽1.2mA & ⩾2.2mA)
low alarm
U 8.2V DC
x x x x x x

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Proper connection to supply earth terminal (3) and the external earth terminal (screw) is must.
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Introduction - LFV-U(S+P) (EIUSP / ERUSP)
controls & indicators
A Alarm Indicating LED
BA B Configuration Switches
LFV-U(S+P) C Power ON LED Indicator
C D Connecting Terminals
turn-on
E to set E External Earthing Terminal
ON

status

power
sensitive 5 Sec

15... 80V DC
dry delay
wet delay
connection terminals
U 15... 260V AC min failsafe U
15... 60V DC !
L1 N PNP o/p
less than
60VDC only
D 1 (+) of DC or Live of AC Supply input
2 (-) of DC or Neutral of AC Supply input
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Supply:
15 to 80VDC or 15 to 260VAC 50/60Hz
3 Earth terminal for safety
4 Normally connected terminal of SPDT
contact
5 Common terminal of SPDT contact
6 Normally open terminal of SPDT contact
7 (-) of DC for PNP output
8 (+) of DC for PNP output
9 DC PNP output with respect to -ve of DC
! Supply should be within 15 to 60VDC for
PNP output

configuration switches
1 sensitivity control
LFV-U(S+P) sensitive setting for low density fluids
OFF Position (turn-on for low density fluids)
turn-on (keep turned-off for normal fluids)
to set ON Position
2 “dry” (or uncovered) delay (5 second delay)
(turn-on when 5 second more time is needed for
sensitive 5 Sec fork out of fluid confirmation)
dry delay
wet delay
min failsafe 3 “wet” (or covered) delay (5 second delay)
(turn-on when 5 second more time is needed for
fork dipped in the fluid confirmation)

4 minimum failsafe select

OFF Position ON Position Failsafe means alarm is same as power failure.
Turn on for underflow detection (min. failsafe)
Keep turned off for overflow detection
(max. failsafe)
Example of Switch in On and Off Positions

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 Annexure-4
Operation Matrix - LFV-U(S+P) (EIUSP / ERUSP)
Failsafe defines that the alarm and power failure / device failure conditions are same to the
external system. Failsafe operation is best understood with the type of installation and
following matrix.

Material & Material Failsafe Status Relay Contacts & PNP Output
Installation Status Setting LED Power ON Power OFF

No material at Off
ON
high level. 1 2 3 4
Indicating 4 5 6 4 5 6
min failsafe normal or Relay ON normal Relay OFF alarm
Switch no. 4 healthy or healthy contacts. contacts. (due to
is off, failsafe status. power failure)
High level / overflow detection

high/maximum
7 8 9 7 8 9
IL Ileak
IL(max) = 250mA Ileak ≤ 0.1mA

Material is
above the high ON On
1 2 3 4
level or fork is 4 5 6 4 5 6
covered with min failsafe Indicating Relay OFF alarm Relay OFF alarm
material. alarm contacts. contacts. (as it is)
Switch no. 4
status.
is off, failsafe 7 8 9 7 8 9
high/maximum Ileak Ileak
Ileak ≤ 0.1mA Ileak ≤ 0.1mA

No material at
low level. ON On
1 2 3 4
4 5 6 4 5 6
min failsafe
Indicating Relay OFF alarm Relay OFF alarm
Low level / underflow detection

alarm contacts. contacts. (as it is)

Switch no. 4
is on, failsafe status.
7 8 9 7 8 9
low/minimum
Ileak Ileak
Ileak ≤ 0.1mA Ileak ≤ 0.1mA

Material is Off
above the low ON
1 2 3 4
level or fork is Indicating 4 5 6 4 5 6
covered with min failsafe normal or Relay ON normal Relay OFF alarm
material. healthy or healthy contacts. contacts. (due to
Switch no. 4 power failure)
status.
is on, failsafe
low/minimum 7 8 9 7 8 9
IL Ileak
IL(max) = 250mA Ileak ≤ 0.1mA

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Electrical Connections - LFV-U(S+P) (EIUSP / ERUSP)
electrical connections (AC) electrical connections (DC)

LFV-U(S+P) LFV-U(S+P)

turn-on turn-on
to set to set
ON ON

status

power

status

power
sensitive 5 Sec sensitive 5 Sec
dry delay dry delay
15... 80V DC wet delay 15... 80V DC wet delay
U 15... 260V AC min failsafe U 15... 260V AC min failsafe
U U
15... 60V DC ! 15... 60V DC !
L1 N PNP o/p
less than
60VDC only L1 N PNP o/p
less than
60VDC only

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Live output PNP output PNP

contact output DC contact output
Neutral
15 to 260 VAC 15 to 60 VDC
50/60 Hz

Remote probe connections for LFV-U(S+P) (ERUSP)

LFV-U(S+P)

turn-on
to set
ON 1 2 3 4
status

power

sensitive 5 Sec
Red

Black

Green
White

dry delay
15... 80V DC wet delay
U 15... 260V AC min failsafe U
15... 60V DC !
L1 N PNP o/p
less than
60VDC only

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Proper connection to supply earth terminal (3) and the external earth terminal (screw) is must.
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Introduction - LFV-AR (EIAR)
controls & indicators
BA A Alarm Indicating LED
E LFV-AR
B Configuration Switches
C C Normal LED Indicator
turn-on
to set D Connecting Terminals
ON
E External Earthing Terminal

normal
alarm
x
5 sec
dry delay
2 wire AC series Relay
(<5mA holding current)
wet delay
min failsafe connection terminals
U 18... 260V AC
D
1 Live of AC Supply through fuse
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 Neutral of AC Supply input through
specified series relay
18 to 260VAC 50/60 Hz series

3 Earth terminal for safety

4,5,6,7,8,9 Not used

configuration switches
1 Not used

LFV-AR
OFF Position
2 “dry” (or uncovered) delay (5 second delay) setting
turn-on (turn-on when 5 second more time is needed for
to set ON Position
fork out of fluid confirmation)

x 5 sec 3 “wet” (or covered) delay (5 second delay) setting

dry delay (turn-on when 5 second more time is needed for
wet delay fork dipped in the fluid confirmation)
min failsafe
4 minimum failsafe select
Failsafe means alarm is same as power failure.
Turn on for underflow detection (min. failsafe)
OFF Position ON Position Keep turned off for overflow detection (max. failsafe)

Example of Switch in On and Off Positions

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Operation Matrix - LFV-AR (EIAR)
Series relay will be energized in normal or healthy condition. Series relay will be de-
energized in alarm condition. Failsafe defines that the alarm and power failure / device
failure conditions are same to the external system. Failsafe operation is best understood
with the type of installation and following matrix.

Material & Switching Failsafe Status Alarm/ Series Relay Status

Installation Operation Setting LED Normal Power ON Power OFF

When switch no. 4

Red 1 2 1 2
is off (failsafe high /
maximum).
ON
1 2 3 4
Off Normal
output status shows or
High level / overflow detection

L N L N
normal when there min failsafe
Green healthy Series relay Series relay
is no material at high on off (due to
switch point or fork On power
is out of the fluid. failure)

When switch no. 4 Red

1 2 1 2
is off (failsafe high / ON
1 2 3 4
maximum). On
output status shows
alarm if fork is
min failsafe
Alarm L N L N
dipped in fluid at Series relay Series relay
Green
high switch point. off off
Off as it is)

When switch no. 4 Red

1 2 1 2
is on (failsafe low / ON
minimum). 1 2 3 4 On
output status shows
Low level / underflow detection

alarm when there is min failsafe Alarm L N L N

no material at low Series relay Series relay
switch point or fork
Green off off
is out of the fluid. Off as it is)

When switch no. 4 Red

1 2 1 2
is on (failsafe low / ON Off
1 2 3 4
minimum). Normal
output status shows or L N L N
min failsafe
normal if fork is Green healthy Series relay Series relay
dipped in fluid at off (due to
on
low switch point. On power
failure)

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Electrical Connections - LFV-AR (EIAR)
electrical connections (AC)
LFV-AR

turn-on
to set
ON

normal
alarm
x
5 sec
dry delay
2 wire AC series Relay
wet delay
(<5mA holding current) min failsafe
U 18... 260V AC

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

L Not Used
AC Supply
18 to 260 VAC
N

Specified AC Series Relay

Use AC relay / contactor having maximum 150mA to
magnetize and holding current should not be less than 4mA.
Voltage rating of AC relay should be as per input supply voltage.

LFV-AR

turn-on
to set
ON
normal
alarm

x
5 sec
dry delay
2 wire AC series Relay
wet delay
(<5mA holding current) min failsafe
U 18... 260V AC

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Proper connection to supply earth terminal (3) and the external earth terminal (screw) is must.
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Introduction - LFV-DL (EIDL)
4/20 - 8/16 mA Output

controls & indicators

BA A Alarm Indicating LED
E LFV-DL 4/20
B Configuration Switches
8/16

C C Power ON LED Indicator

turn-on
to set D Connecting Terminals
ON
alarm E External Earthing Terminal
power
sensitive
5 sec min
dry delay
Loop powered
4mA/8mA ±1mA (alarm)
wet delay
20mA/16mA ±1mA (normal)
failsafe
connection terminals
U 12 to 60V DC D
1 (+) of DC Supply input
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 (-) of DC Supply input
DC Supply: 12 to 60VDC

3 Earth terminal for safety

4,5,6,7,8,9 Not used

configuration switches
1 sensitivity control
4/20 sensitive setting for low density fluids
LFV-DL 8/16 (turn-on for low density fluids etc.)
OFF Position
(keep turned-off for normal density fluids)
turn-on
to set ON Position
2 “dry” (or uncovered) delay (5 second delay) setting
(turn-on when 5 second more time is needed for
sensitive 5 sec fork out of fluid confirmation)
dry delay
wet delay
min failsafe 3 “wet” (or covered) delay (5 second delay) setting
(turn-on when 5 second more time is needed for
fork dipped in the fluid, confirmation)

4 minimum failsafe select

OFF Position ON Position Failsafe means alarm is same as power failure.
Turn on for underflow detection (min. failsafe)
Keep turned off for overflow detection (max. failsafe)
Example of Switch in On and Off Positions

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Operation Matrix - LFV-DL (EIDL)
Miliampere output 16/20 is supplied in normal or healthy condition. Miliampere output
8/4 is supplied in alarm condition. Failsafe defines that the alarm and power failure /
device failure conditions are same to the external system. Failsafe operation is best
understood with the type of installation and following matrix.

Material & Switching Failsafe Status Miliampere Output

Installation Operation Setting LED Status
When switch no. 4
is off (failsafe high / ON
Off 1 2
1 2 3 4
maximum).
IL IL
output status shows Normal
High level / overflow detection

DC
normal when there min failsafe

is no material at high IL = 20mA / 16mA

switch point or fork
is out of the fluid.

When switch no. 4

is off (failsafe high / ON On 1 2
1 2 3 4
maximum).
output status shows IL IL
min failsafe Alarm DC
alarm if fork is
dipped in fluid at IL = 4mA / 8mA
high switch point.

When switch no. 4

is on (failsafe low / On 1 2
ON
minimum). 1 2 3 4
output status shows
Low level / underflow detection

IL IL

alarm when there is min failsafe Alarm DC

no material at low IL = 4mA / 8mA

switch point or fork
is out of the fluid.

When switch no. 4

is on (failsafe low / ON Off 1 2
1 2 3 4
minimum). IL IL
output status shows DC
normal if fork is
min failsafe Normal
dipped in fluid at IL = 20mA / 16mA
low switch point.

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Electrical Connections - LFV-DL (EIDL)
electrical connections (DC)
LFV-DL 4/20
8/16

turn-on
to set
ON

alarm

power
sensitive
5 sec min
dry delay
Loop powered wet delay
4mA/8mA ±1mA (alarm)
failsafe
20mA/16mA ±1mA (normal)
U 12 to 60V DC

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Not used
mA
Supply
12 to 60 VDC

Meter/Indicator/PLC/SCADA

LFV-DL 4/20
8/16

turn-on
to set
ON
alarm

power

sensitive
5 sec min
dry delay
Loop powered wet delay
4mA/8mA ±1mA (alarm)
failsafe
20mA/16mA ±1mA (normal)
U 12 to 60V DC

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Proper connection to supply earth terminal (3) and the external earth terminal (screw) is must.
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Introduction - LFV-PFM
controls & indicators
B A A Status Indicating LED
B Configuration Switches
LFV-PFM
C C Power ON LED Indicator
normal STD
Sensitivity 1 2 3 4 Test type D Connecting Terminals
sensitive EXT
ON E External Earthing Terminal
E

status

power
x x

PFM Output
(o/p: 50Hz/150Hz 200𝜇S, 10mA) connection terminals
Only U
PFM Tester
x x x x x D
from
PFM
Tester
1 + of PFM Tester Sourced Supply
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 - of PFM Tester Sourced Supply
This supply must be taken from LFV PFM
Tester Devices Only.
This input is not tolerant above 30VDC
Supplying more than 30V may damage
the device.

3 Earth terminal for safety

4,5,6,7,8,9 Not used

configuration switches
1 Normal/Light Material sensitivity selector.
LFV-PFM Turn ON this switch if density of material is smaller
normal than 7gm/cc.
STD
Sensitivity 1 2 3 4 Test type
sensitive EXT 2 Not Used
ON 3 Not Used
x x 4 Power ON Test Mode selection switch
STD: Standard Test
Performs Covered-Uncovered-Covered simulation
for first 12 seconds of power ON.
Ignores Power-ON Test when fork is inside the
material in accordance with overfill-safety

EXT: Extended Test

OFF Position ON Position Performs Covered-Uncovered-Fault-Covered
simulation for first 22 seconds of power ON.
Ignores Power-ON Test when fork is inside the
the material in accordance with overfill-safety
Example of Switch in On and Off Positions

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Operation Matrix - LFV-PFM
This device is meant to be operated through a LFV PFM Tester. Device can endure 30 VDC, but is meant
to be operated solely via LFV PFM Tester. Since, level to electrical output is defined by a remote unit,
called PFM tester, ability to remotely test the system integrity is built into the LFV-PFM sensor itself.

M ate rial & LFV-PFM LFV-PFM LFV PFM Tester

Installation Output Status Failsafe Alarm
Relay Contacts (DPDT)
LED Setting LED
Failsafe High
max.
14mA
min.

failsafe Off 12 11 10 9 8 7
4mA Off
Failsafe Low
max.

150 Hz output min.

On 12 11 10 9 8 7
Level Detection

failsafe

Failsafe High
14mA
max.

min.

4mA On On 12 11 10 9 8 7
failsafe

Failsafe Low
50 Hz output max.

min.
Off 12 11 10 9 8 7
failsafe

Alarm
Fault LED
Fault Detection

12 11 10 9 8 7
4mA On
Blinking
Fault
Fault
Relay
0 Hz output or LED
SPST 3 4
no output On

Power ON Self Test & Test Simulation: Material Test StatusTimings

Status
at Fork STD Test Over
LFV PFM Electronics Modules in sensors performs power-on-self Alarm Alarm
12 Sec
test every time the power is turned ON. Two type of POST (Power On uncovered Normal Normal
Self Test) can be selected at sensor, STD : Standard Test and EXT:
Extended Test. Alarm all time

STD: Standard Test Simulation is maximum 12 seconds long. covered

EXT : Extended Test Simulation is maximum 22 seconds long.
Alarm Alarm Fault EXT Test Over
Both test are not available when fork is covered with liquid, in uncovered 22 Sec
accordance with overfill safety, as such may cause indaverant Normal Normal
overspill at the tank.
Alarm all time
PFM Tester can initiate a test anytime when "Test" button is pushed covered
apart form regular power ON.

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Electrical Connections - LFV-PFM
electrical connections (DC)
PFM Tester
LFV-PFM
12 11 10 9 8 7
LFV-PFM
normal STD
Sensitivity 1 2 3 4 Test type
PFM TESTER EXT
sensitive
Power Alarm max. Test Fault ON

status

power
x x
min. PFM Output
(o/p: 50Hz/150Hz 200𝜇S, 10mA)

dly 5 sec 5 sec

Only U PFM Tester
x x x x x
dry dly from
wet dly PFM
Supply failsafe Tester
24VDC LFV PFM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 2 3 4 5 6 unused terminals

LFV-PFM
normal STD
Sensitivity 1 2 3 4 Test type
sensitive EXT
ON
status

power

x x

PFM Output
(o/p: 50Hz/150Hz 200𝜇S, 10mA)

OnlyU PFM Tester

x x x x x
from
PFM
Tester

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Proper connection to supply earth terminal (3) and the external earth terminal (screw) is must.
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