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Model 110 & 112 - Liquid Level Controller User Manual: Operation

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Model 110 & 112 - Liquid Level Controller Operation.

User Manual

The model 110 is a liquid level controller which works by sensing the
conductivity of a liquid.

Three electrodes are normally used, high,


low, and common. The common electrode
can be the tank if it is metal or an
electrically conducting plastic. The
electrodes can be made of any electrically
conducting material to suit the liquid.
Graphite or stainless steel are usually
preferred for water.

The high and low electrodes are mounted The controller maintains the level of the liquid between the high and the
at the maximum and minimum levels low electrodes. If the level falls below the low electrode the relay will
required and the common electrode must change state but will not change back again until the level reaches the
be below the level of the low electrode. high electrode. The relay can be programmed to energize at either the
The electrodes can be mounted from the low point or the high point for either filling or emptying applications.
top or side of the tank provided they are
insulated from each other. We recommend that the pump or valve which is being controlled is wired
to pin 3, so that the relay has to be energized to start it. This will ensure
that in the event of a failure the pump or valve will be shut down.
Switch Settings
Typical Connection
Switch OFF ON
1 - Function Emptying Filling
2 - Sensitivity High Normal

Fast Normal Slow Slow


3 - Time Delay ON OFF ON OFF
4 - Time Delay ON ON OFF OFF

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Sensitivity. Specifications

The conductivity of water tends to increase with the amount of impurities.


SENSITIVITY NORMAL: 10K - 100Kohms
Distilled or de-ionized water is almost non-conductive.
HIGH: 10K - 1Mohm.
The sensitivity of the controller can be adjusted by a knob on the front.
Clockwise increases the sensitivity (cleaner water). A switch on the front RESPONSE TIME SLOW 5secs.
of the controller can be used to set a normal or high sensitivity range. NORMAL 1sec.
FAST 0.1sec.
For normal tap water and effluent use the normal setting. For very pure
water use the high setting.
POWER SUPPLY 24V 50/60Hz.
In most applications the sensitivity setting is not critical as the difference Options 115V 50/60Hz.
in signal between the electrode being in or out of the liquid is enormous. 230V 50/60Hz.
Setting the knob to its centre position is usually perfect. 400V 50/60Hz.
12V DC
Where adjustment may be needed is when the change is less apparent, 24V DC
for example when condensation can build up between the electrodes
which might cause the controller to show that liquid is present when it POWER CONSUMPTION AC supplies: 3VA approx.
should not. In a case like this, just reduce the sensitivity because DC supplies: 1.5W approx.
condensate has a low conductivity.
TEMPERATURE LIMITS -5/+60°C
Two Electrode Operation.

This module may be used with only two electrodes for detecting a single HUMIDITY LIMITS 0-90% RH
level without hysteresis. Just link the high and low terminals together to non condensing
one electrode and the common terminal to the other electrode.
RELAY RATING 10A 380VAC 2500VA
Time Delay Settings. Model 110 SPDT 10A 30VDC

RELAY RATING 5A 250VAC 1250VA


The response time of this module can be changed using the switches on
Model 112 DPDT 5A 30VDC
the front. There are three settings, fast (0.1secs.), normal (1 sec.) and
slow (5secs.). The slow setting can be useful in preventing relay chatter
when using the two electrode mode in choppy water conditions.

I.Q Instruments CC P.O. Box 1411 Randburg 2125


Tel. (011) 792 1210 Fax. (011) 793 6863
http://www.iqinstruments.com sales@iqinstruments.com

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