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Schmalz VSi Series User Manual

Schmalz VSi Series
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Operating Instructions
VSi-…/VSi--D vacuum/pressure switch
30.30.01.00956/01 | 03.2019

Table of Contents

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Schmalz VSi Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSchmalz
ModelVSi Series
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions

Warnings

Explains various warning symbols used in the instructions, such as general warning, vacuum, overpressure, and environmental warnings.

General safety instructions

Provides crucial safety guidelines for handling, installation, and operation to prevent injury or damage.

Intended use

Specifies the authorized purpose of the VSi switch and defines improper use.

Technical Data

Electrical data

Lists electrical parameters such as supply voltage, power consumption, current rating, overload protection, NFC, and IO-link interface details.

Installation and Commissioning

Electrical connection

Guides on connecting the switch electrically, highlighting safety precautions and connection methods.

Interfaces

Digital switching outputs (SIO)

Explains the functionality of the two digital outputs (OUT1, OUT2) for standard I/O operations.

IO-Link

Details the capabilities of the IO-Link interface for digital communication, process data, and parameter access.

NFC

Describes the Near Field Communication functionality for wireless data transfer and parameter access.

Manual Operation of the Display Version

Function Description

Measurement of pressure and/or vacuum

Explains how the switch measures and displays vacuum and pressure values based on its version.

Switching points

Introduces the concept of switching points (SPx) and their applicability to both SP1 and SP2.

Switching point mode and switching point logic

Details the four switching point modes (Two-point, Window, Condition monitoring, Diagnostics) and logic (NO/NC).

Two-point mode

Explains the threshold switch behavior with hysteresis, where switching is active between SPx and rPx.

Window mode

Describes the mode where the switching point is active within a defined upper and lower window point (FHx, FLx).

Condition monitoring mode (leakage measurement)

Details how to monitor vacuum quality by measuring leakage rates between drainage cycles.

Diagnostics mode

Explains how the switch monitors internal warnings and error messages, activating the switching point upon detection.

Write protection for the menu using a PIN code

Details the use of PIN codes to prevent unauthorized parameter changes in the user menu.

PIN code for NFC write protection

Describes how to secure parameter changes made via NFC with a separate PIN code.

Troubleshooting

List of error numbers

Provides a list of error codes, their possible causes, and solutions for troubleshooting issues.

Maintenance and Cleaning

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