ProTec Polymer Processing FG 20 Series - Type B Fill Level Sensor Settings

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9.2 Option: Setting the type B fill level sensor
9.2.1 Sensor without cover flap
Set fill level sensor as with type A sensor: using the set screw (1).
9.2.2 Capacitive sensors (CAS) can be installed non-flush for level control
Green LED
Yellow LED
ON
OFF
The power is on and the sensor is in
a stable OFF state.
OFF
OFF
The output is OFF, and the target is
not detected.
OFF
ON
The output ON, and the target is
detected
ON
ON
The output is ON and the sensor is in
a stable ON state.
1
Potentiometer
2
Yellow LED
3
Green LED
Setting for stable ON state:
1. Immerse active surface (=thread-free zone or 25 mm) completely in the medium.
2. Increase the sensitivity of the potentiometer by turning to the right, until both the yellow
and the green LED light steadily.
3. You have now reached a stable ON level.
Elimination of the background for an empty container:
4. Place the sensor in the application with no target in front of the sensor.