Omega LVH-200 - Manual

Where Do I Find Everything I Need for

Process Measurement and Control?

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TEMPERATURE

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Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Probes,
Connectors, Panels & Assemblies

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Wire: Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor

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Calibrators & Ice Point References

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Recorders, Controllers & Process Monitors

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Infrared Pyrometers

PRESSURE, STRAIN AND FORCE

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Transducers & Strain Gauges

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Load Cells & Pressure Gauges

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Displacement Transducers

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Instrumentation & Accessories

FLOW/LEVEL

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Rotameters, Gas Mass Flowmeters & Flow Computers

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Air Velocity Indicators

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Turbine/Paddlewheel Systems

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Totalizers & Batch Controllers

pH/CONDUCTIVITY

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pH Electrodes, Testers & Accessories

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Benchtop/Laboratory Meters

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Controllers, Calibrators, Simulators & Pumps

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Industrial pH & Conductivity Equipment

DATA ACQUISITION

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Data Acquisition & Engineering Software

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Communications-Based Acquisition Systems

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Plug-in Cards for Apple, IBM & Compatibles

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Datalogging Systems

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Recorders, Printers & Plotters

HEATERS

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Heating Cable

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Cartridge & Strip Heaters

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Immersion & Band Heaters

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Flexible Heaters

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Laboratory Heaters

ENVIRONMENTAL

MONITORING AND CONTROL

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Metering & Control Instrumentation

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Refractometers

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Pumps & Tubing

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Air, Soil & Water Monitors

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Industrial Water & Wastewater Treatment

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pH, Conductivity & Dissolved Oxygen Instruments

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User’s Guide

LVH-200 Series

Horizontal Mini-Float Level Switch

WARRANTY

/DISCLAIMER

OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a

period of

13 months

from date of purchase. OMEGA W

arranty adds an additional one (1) month grace

period to the normal

one (1) year product warranty

to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures

that OMEGA ’s

customers receive maximum coverage on each product.

If the unit should malfunction, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA

’ s

Customer Service

Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon

examination by OMEGA,

if t

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un

it i

s f

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nd

to

be

defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge.

OMEGA ’s

W ARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser

, including but not

limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair , or unautho-

rized modification. This W ARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or

shows evidence of being damaged as a result of excessive corrosion; or current, heat, moisture or vibration;

improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating conditions outside of OMEGA

’ s

control.

Components which wear are not warranted, including but not limited to contact points, fuses, and triacs.

OMEGA is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various products. However , OMEGA neither

assumes responsibility for any omissions or errors nor assumes liability for any damages that result

from the use of its products in accordance with information provided by OMEGA, either verbal or writ-

ten. OMEGA warrants only that the parts manufactured by it will be as specified and free of defects.

OMEGA MAKES NO OTHER W ARRANTIES OR REPRESENT

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IONS OF ANY KIND WHA TS0EVER,

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THA T

OF TITLE, AND ALL IMPLIED W ARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY

W ARRANTY OF MERCHANT

ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A P A

R TICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DIS-

CLAIMED. LIMIT A

TION OF LIABILITY : The remedies of purchaser set forth herein are exclusive and the

total liability of OMEGA with respect to this order , whether based on contract, warranty

, negligence,

indemnification, strict liability or otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price of the component

upon which liability is based. In no event shall OMEGA be liable for consequential, incidental or spe-

cial damages.

CONDITIONS: Equipment sold by OMEGA

is

no

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ntended to be used, nor shall it be used: (1) as a “Basic

Component” under 10 CFR 21 (NRC), used in or with any nuclear installation or activity; or (2) in medical

applications or used on humans. Should any Product(s) be used in or with any nuclear installation or activity ,

medical application, used on humans, or misused in any way ,

OMEGAassumes no responsibility as set forth

in our basic W ARRANTY

/DISCLAIMER language, and additionally

, purchaser will indemnify OMEGA

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bility or damage whatsoever arising out of the use of the Product(s) in

such a manner .

RETURN REQUESTS/

INQUIRIES

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Department. BEFORE RETURNING ANY PRODUCT(S) TO OMEGA, PURCHASER MUST

OBT AIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR) NUMBER FROM OMEGA

’S CUSTOMER SERVICE

DEP AR

TMENT (IN ORDER TO A VOID PROCESSING DELA

YS). The assigned AR number

should then be marked on the outside of the return package and on any correspondence.

The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging

to prevent breakage in transit.

FOR

WARRANTY

RETURNS, please have

the following information available BEFORE

contacting OMEGA:

1.P

.O. number under which the product

was PURCHASED,

2.Model and serial number of the product

under warranty , and

3.Repair instructions and/or specific

problems relative to the product.

FOR

NON-WARRANTY

REP AIRS,

consult

OMEGA for current repair charges. Have

the following information available

BEFORE contacting OMEGA:

1. P

.O. number to cover the COST

of the repair ,

2.Model and serial number of product, and

3.Repair instructions and/or specific

problems relative to the product.

OMEGA’s policy is to make running changes, not model changes, whenever an improvement is possible.

This affords our customers the latest in technology and engineering.

OMEGA is a registered trademark of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.

© Copyright 1996 OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. All rights reserved. This document may not be copied,

photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or

in part,

without prior written consent of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.

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It is the policy of OMEGA to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI regulations that apply . OMEGA is constantly

pursuing certification of its products to the European New Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every

appropriate device upon certification.

The information contained in this document is believed to be correct but OMEGA Engineering, Inc. accepts no liability for any errors it con-

tains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.

WARNING:

These products are not designed for use in, and should not be used for, patient connected applications.

Step One

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications:

Accuracy:

± 5 mm in water

Repeatability:

± 2 mm in water

Extreme orientation:

± 20° from horizontal

Specific gravity:

0.55 minimum

Reed type:

Dry contact SPST

Reed voltage:

120/240, 0-30 VDC @ 20 VA
(CE: 30 Vrms and 42.2 V peak or 60 Vdc)

Reed output:

Selectable NO or NC

Temperature rating:

F: -40° to 225°
C: -40° to 107.2°

Pressure rating:

100 psi

Probe material:

Polypropylene (PP)

Mounting threads:

1/2" NPT

Cable length

2 ft. (61 cm), 2-wire, 22 AWG

CE Compliance:

EN 60730

Dimensions:

LVH-200 series

2 ’ C a b l e

( 6 0 c m )

( + )

( - )

.7"

(17mm)

1.4"

(36mm)

1 / 2 " N P T

4.5"

(114mm)

2.9"

(73mm)

2.4"

(61mm)

R E E D

NO

NC

VA

Volts

Amps AC

Amps DC

20

0-30

0.4

0.3

120

0.17

240

0.08

0.13

0.06

Switch Ratings

- Maximum Resistive Load -