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A B B M E A S U R E M E N T & A N A LY T I C S | O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N | O I/ R S 8 5 – E N R E V. K RS85 Vibrating fork level switch K–TEK Level products...
Description Introduction Dimensions 111 mm The RS85 switch is a vibrating fork switch designed for liquid (4⅜ in) level detection. The robust sensor design and built–in temperature compensation ensure reliable response even in the presence of very extreme process conditions. The LED indicators of the RS85 modular electronics allow for simple 19.05 mm (¾...
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RS85 dual compartment housing and custom RS85 RS85 insertion length The RS85 can be used for level detection in tanks, vessels or switches switches mounted in mounted in KM26 piping containing all types of hot or cold liquids and is...
If necessary clean the label using a cloth soaked with either water or isopropyl alcohol. Switch point Tank mounting The RS85 can be mounted for high or low level detection using a flange or the standard ¾ in NPT connection. Switch point and mounting position Bottom mounted Switch points on the sensor depend on the mounting position.
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Extended Probe Lengths (PL) The sensor length 'PL' for the RS85 will differ based on the process connection. A threaded sensor PL is measured from the bottom process thread to the tip of the fork tine. A...
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Mounting positions for low viscosity liquids are shown below. accurate, repeatable service. With high viscosities, the If the RS85 fork is nozzle mounted with a flange and does not optimum mounting is vertical from the vessel top or extend beyond the wall of the vessel, a minimum nozzle horizontal (flush mounted from the side).
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NOTE • probe is located near a material fill line. A) All field wiring connected to the RS85 switch must comply with applicable National Electric Code or If any of the above statements apply to your application, do applicable guidelines.
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RS8 5 V I BR ATI N G FOR K LE VE L SW ITC H | O I/RS 8 5-E N RE V. K . . .Installation Installation requirements (Ex d): Markings The RS85 is intended for mounting in the boundary of a zone K-TEK PRODUCTS 0 and zone 1 hazardous area When the HT6 – High temperature extension option is used...
Power requirement Figure 19 Setup of the RS85 may be achieved using a (1) magnet (provided with switch) positioned on the housing or (2) by means of the pushbuttons on the module. In the following operations, pushbuttons (Figure 19) will correspond to...
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RS8 5 V I BR ATI N G FOR K LE VE L SW ITC H | O I/RS 8 5-E N RE V. K . . .Setup (configuring switch) Factory default settings/reset Each RS85 will be supplied with the following factory default settings: Fail safe mode = high...
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RS 8 5 V I BR ATI N G FOR K LE VE L SWITC H | O I/RS 8 5-E N R EV. K . . .Setup (configuring switch) Table 2 – Fail safe/relay operation Relay state (led) Fail safe Dry fork Wet fork Low level switch (fail safe...
'S1' position (see figure 26). The time delay will be set and the RS85 will In typical applications, the RS85 in default settings will return to normal operation. If a time delay is not selected, the...
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RS8 5 V I BR ATI N G FOR K LE VE L SW ITC H | O I/RS 8 5-E N RE V. K Notes...
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RS 8 5 V I BR ATI N G FOR K LE VE L SWITC H | O I/RS 8 5-E N R EV. K Notes...
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RS8 5 V I BR ATI N G FOR K LE VE L SW ITC H | O I/RS 8 5-E N RE V. K Notes...
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