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Monitor TrueCap MK-2 - User Manual

Monitor TrueCap MK-2
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TrueCap
®
RFCapacitance Level Sensor
Model MK-2
BUL L E T I N
434A
M o d e l M K - 2
I N S T A L L A T I O N & O P E R A T I O N
®
Thank you for purchasing a quality product manufactured by Monitor
Technologies LLC. We realize that you do have a choice of vendors
when procuring RF Capacitance sensors and we sincerely appreciate
your business!
This manual contains the information necessary to ensure a safe and
successful installation. Please read and comply with the section on page
10 of this manual pertaining to SAFETY. Doing so will ensure proper
operation of the equipment and the safety of all personnel.
Before discarding shipping container, please inspect it thoroughly and
verify that all parts ordered are accounted for. Sometimes smaller parts
become stuck under carton flaps and other packaging materials.
In the event that information contained herein does not completely sat-
isfy your requirements or answer your questions, you may contact
Technical Support on our website www.monitortech.com, by e-mail at
techsupport@monitortech.com or by telephone at 1-800-766-6486
(1-630-365-9403). If your sensor ever requires service either in or out of
warranty, please contact us and obtain an RMA number prior to shipping
the unit to us.
www.monitortech.com
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Summary

Introduction and Safety

Welcome and Product Appreciation

Expresses gratitude for purchasing the TrueCap® RF Capacitance Level Sensor and appreciates customer business.

Safety and Proper Operation

Emphasizes reading the manual and complying with safety sections for proper operation and personnel safety.

Technical Support and RMA

Provides contact information for technical support and instructions for returning units for service or warranty.

Pre-Installation Considerations

Choosing the Mounting Location

Details critical factors for selecting an optimal mounting location, including flow, contact, shield penetration, and proximity.

Cover Removal Procedure

Describes the process for safely removing the sensor cover using spanner slots.

Mechanical Installation Procedures

Standard, Stub, Cable Extension, and Remote Probe Mounting

Details the mounting process for various probe types including hole cutting, welding, and probe insertion.

Lagged Housing Version Mounting

Describes the mounting process specifically for the lagged housing version of the sensor.

Mechanical Installation Details

Pipe Extension Probe Mounting

Covers mounting, probe insertion, and mechanical reinforcement for pipe extension probes.

Adding Solid Probe Extension

Explains how to attach optional probe extensions to augment sensing probe length.

Remote Electronics Mounting

Provides guidance on selecting a location and mounting the remote electronics enclosure.

Electrical Installation

Hazardous Location Precautions

Details safety regulations and precautions for installing the sensor in hazardous locations.

Factory Wiring and Permanently Connected Equipment

Covers factory wiring connections and requirements for permanently connected equipment.

Electrical Installation Details

Circuit Separation and Protective Earthing

Explains how to maintain separation of circuits and proper protective earthing for safety.

Power Input and Output Relay Contacts

Describes power supply compatibility and the function of the output relay contacts.

Split Architecture Interconnection

Details the distance limitations and requirements for connecting the remote probe and electronics.

Calibration and Settings

Calibration Procedure

Guides users through the process of calibrating the sensor to ignore vessel or material build-up.

Sensitivity Settings

Explains how to adjust sensitivity for different material dielectric values.

Test Function Operation

Details how to use the push-button test feature to verify sensor operation.

Delay and Fail-safe Settings

Describes the time delay adjustment and the selectable fail-safe modes.

Indicators and Troubleshooting

Indicator LED Descriptions

Explains the meaning of the various status LEDs on the sensor.

Initialization and Self-Verification

Describes the power-up initialization sequence and the self-verification error mode.

Calibration Procedure Summary

Provides a step-by-step summary for performing the sensor calibration.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Addresses problems like sensor not detecting, remaining in 'DET' mode, output contact issues, and no switch response.

Maintenance Procedures

Fuse Replacement

States that the fuse is not operator-replaceable and advises contacting the factory.

Preventive Maintenance

Discusses the low maintenance nature of the sensor and periodic checks for enclosure integrity.

Cleaning Requirements

Explains the importance of enclosure protection and cleaning threads for proper operation.

Mechanical Diagrams

Standard and Food Grade Probe Dimensions

Provides dimensional drawings for the standard and food grade probe configurations.

Cable Extension Probe Dimensions

Shows dimensional data for the cable extension probe assembly.

Stub Probe Dimensions

Presents dimensional information for the stub probe variant.

Mechanical Diagrams Continued

Remote Electronics Dimensions

Displays dimensional drawings for both ordinary and hazardous location remote electronics enclosures.

Pipe Extension Probe Dimensions

Provides dimensional details for the pipe extension probe assembly.

Lagged Housing Version Dimensions

Shows dimensional data for the lagged housing version probe.

Specifications and Warranty

General Safety Warnings

Highlights crucial safety information and the use of the safety symbol.

Electrical Shock and Hazardous Location Cautions

Details precautions regarding high voltage, enclosure integrity, and electrical integrity in hazardous locations.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Lists EMC standards compliance and test setup requirements.

Product Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for power, environment, output, indicators, and probe types.

Warranty Information

Outlines the terms and conditions of the manufacturer's warranty for the sensor.

Monitor TrueCap MK-2 Specifications

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BrandMonitor
ModelTrueCap MK-2
CategoryAccessories
LanguageEnglish