Omega LVP-51 Series - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Step One; SPECIFICATIONS; ’ C a b l e; Table of Common Dielectric Constants:
- Page 3 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL; WARNING
- Page 4 – INSTALLATION; Determine the mounting location for the level switch. The point
- Page 5 – Wiring to a Omega Controller; Wiring the Relay Output:
- Page 6 – CALIBRATION; Checking the Point of Actuation:; Test: With the sensor being fluctuated between wet and dry states,
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User’s Guide
LVP-51 Series
Non-Intrusive Capacitance Switch
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Summary
Step One SPECIFICATIONS Technology: The non-intrusive RF capacitance switch detects the pres-ence of liquid or air by measuring the conductive or dielec-tric values which are present in all materials. An electricalcapacitor is formed between the level switch and the outertank wall. As liquid rises a...
Step Two Step Three SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION About this Manual: PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT. This manualincludes information on all models of the LVP-51 series Non-Intrusive RF Capacitance level switch from Omega. Please refer tothe part number loca...
Step Four Step Five INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL OMEGA's LVP-51 series level switch may be installed anywhere ona tank wall using the supplied PE fitting that the switch slides into.The fitting comes with adhesive on the tank side that is sufficient tohold the sensor in position temporarily while the ins...
