Omega FLCN-101 & FLCN-111 Series Owner's manual

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Owner's manual
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INTRODUCTION/TABLEOFCONTENTS StepOne
The FLCN100 SeriesControllersaregeneralpurpose flow controller that accepts one flow sensor input and
providesone16Arelayforlowflowpumporprocessprotection.Thispackagehasanoptionalflashingalarm
andisidealforalarmindication.Packagethisflowcontrollerwithourliquidorgasflowswitchsensors.
Features
FailSaferelaycontrolofpumps,valvesoralarmswitha0to60seconddelay
Optionalflashingalarmbringsimmediateattentiontolevelalarmconditions.
PolypropyleneenclosureratedNEMA4Xwithswivelbaseforconduitalignment.
EasysetupwithLEDindicatorsforsensor(s),powerandrelaystatus.
InvertswitchchangesrelaystatefromNOtoNCwithoutrewiring.
ACpowered
TableofContents
Specifications:.........................................................................................................................................................4
Dimensions:.............................................................................................................................................................4
SafetyPrecautions:.................................................................................................................................................5
MakeaFailSafeSystem:............................................................................................................................6
Components:...............................................................................................................................................6
GettingStarted:.......................................................................................................................................................7
GuidetoControls:.......................................................................................................................................7
Electrical..................................................................................................................................................................8
ConnectingSwitchestoInputTerminals:...................................................................................................8
VACPowerInputWiring:............................................................................................................................8
RelayInputWiring:.....................................................................................................................................8
StrobeAlertOutput:...................................................................................................................................9
Changingfrom120to240VAC...................................................................................................................9
Installation............................................................................................................................................................10
MountingonaSensor:..............................................................................................................................10
ApplicationExamples............................................................................................................................................12
LowFlowAlarm:........................................................................................................................................12
LEDIndication:..........................................................................................................................................12
FlowSwitchCalibration:.......................................................................................................................................13
SetPoints:.................................................................................................................................................13
AccessingtheAdjustmentPotentiometer:...............................................................................................13
Appendix...............................................................................................................................................................14
ControllerLogic.........................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................14
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SPECIFICATIONS/DIMENSIONS StepTwo
Controller
Supplyvoltage: 120/240VAC,50‐60Hz.
Consumption: 5Wattsmax.
Sensorinputs: (1)flowswitch
Sensorsupply: 24VDC@100mA
LEDindication: Sensor,relay&powerstatus
Contacttype: (1)SPDTRelay
Contactrating: 250VAC,16A
Contactoutput: SelectableNOorNC
Contactdelay: 0to60seconds
Electronicstemp.: F:‐40°to158°
C:‐40°to70°
Enclosurerating: NEMA4X(IP65)
Enclosurematerial: PP(U.L.94VO)
Enclosuremount.: 3/4”NPT
Enclosurerotation: 300°swivelbase
Conduitentrance: Single,1/2"NPT
CEcompliance: EN61326EMC
EN610101Safety
StrobeAlert
Flashtype: Xenontube
Flashfrequency: 1persecond
Strobelife: 10Mcycles
Supplyvoltage: 120VAC,5060Hz.
Consumption: 3Wattsmax.
Material: Polycarbonate
Enclosurerating: NEMA4X(IP65)
Color: Amber
TerminalLabels:
(S)terminal: Provides14VDCtotheswitchinput
()terminal: Ground
(+)terminal: Provides24VDCpowertotheswitch
SideView
SideViewwithStrobeAlert
FLCN100Series FunctionalDiagram
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS StepThree
AboutThisManual:PLEASEREADTHEENTIREMANUALPRIORTOINSTALLINGORUSINGTHISPRODUCT.
ThismanualincludesinformationontwodifferentmodelsofCompactRelayFlowControllersfromOmega
Engineering:FLCN101,FLCN111andFLCN111CE.TheFLCN100Seriesisasingleinputcontrollerwith
anoptionalFlashAlarm™.Manyaspectsofinstallationandusearesimilarbetweenthethreemodels.
User’s Responsibility for Safety:OMEGA ENGINEERING manufactures several models of controller, with
differentmountingandswitchingconfigurations.Itistheuser’sresponsibilitytoselectacontrollermodel
that is appropriate for the application, install it properly, perform tests of the installed system, and
maintainallcomponents.
Electrical Shock Hazard:It is possible to contact components on the controller that carry high voltage,
causing serious injury or death.All power to the controller and the relay circuit(s) it controls should be
turned OFF prior to working on the controller.If it is necessary to make adjustments during powered
operation,useextremecautionanduseonlyinsulatedtools.Makingadjustmentstopoweredcontrollers
isnotrecommended.Wiringshouldbeperformedbyqualifiedpersonnelinaccordancewithallapplicable
national,stateandlocalelectricalcodes.
Flammable or Explosive Applications: Sensor mount controllers should not be used with explosive or
flammable liquids, which require an intrinsically safe or explosion proof rating.If you are unsure of the
suitabilityofacontrollerforyourinstallation,consult your Omega Engineeringrepresentativeforfurther
information.
Install In a Dry Location:The FLCN100 Series controller housing is liquidresistant and made of
Polypropylene(PP).Wheninstalledproperly,thecontrollerisnotdesignedtobeimmersed.Itshouldbe
mounted in such a way that it does not normally come into contact with fluid.Refer to an industry
referencetoensurethatcompoundsthatmaysplashontothecontrollerhousingwillnotdamageit.Such
damageisnotcoveredbythewarranty.
RelayContactRating:Therelayisratedfora16ampresistiveload.Manyloads(suchasamotorduring
startuporincandescentlights)arereactiveandmay haveaninrushcurrentcharacteristicthatmaybe10
to 20 times their steadystate load rating.The use of a contact protection ci
rcuit may be necessary for
yourinstallationifthe16ampratingdoesnotprovideanamplemarginforsuchinrushcurrents.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS(cont.) StepThree
Make a FailSafe System: Design a failsafe system that accommodates the possibility of relay or power
failure.If power is cut off to the controller, it will deenergize the relay.Make sure that the deenergized
stateoftherelayisthesafestateinyourprocess.Forexample,ifcontrollerpowerislost,apumpfillingatank
willturnoffifitisconnectedtotheNormallyOpensideoftherelay.
While the internal relay is reliable, over the course of time relay failure is possible in two modes: under a
heavyloadthecontactsmaybe“welded”orstuckintotheenergizedposition,orcorrosionmaybuildupona
contact so that it will not complete the circuit when it should.In critical applications, redundant backup
systems and alarms must be used in addition to the primary system.Such backup systems should use
differentsensortechnologieswherepossible.
While this manual offers some examples and suggestions to help explain the operation of OMEGA
ENGINEERINGproducts,suchexamplesareforinformationonlyandarenotintendedasacompleteguideto
installinganyspecificsystem.
Sensormount controllers:The FLCN100 Series is a costeffective, modular flow controller, whose body
incorporatesafemale3/4"NPTfitting,allowingittobemounteddirectlyontoanyOmegaEngineeringsensor
orany3/4"connection.SimplyprovideitsrequiredACpowerandacontrolleddevicesuchasavalve,pump,
oralarmthatcanbeswitchedbythecontroller’srelayinresponsetothesensorinput.
FeaturesoftheFLCN100SeriesSingleInputController:TheFLCN100SeriesControllerisdesignedtoreceive
asignalfromasingleflowswitch.ItturnsitsinternalrelayOnorOff(assetbytheinvertswitch)inresponseto
thepresenceofflowornoflow,andchangestherelaystatusbackagainwhenthesensorreverses.TheFLCN
100Seriesmaybeusedwithany OmegaEngineeringrelayflowswitch(FST200&FST300series).Therelayis
a single pole, double throw type; the controlled device can be connected to either the normally open or
normallyclosedsideoftherelay.Atimedelayfrom0to60secondscanbesetbeforetherelayrespondsto
thesensorinput.
TypicalapplicationsfortheFLCN100Seriesareflowornoflowswitch/alarmoperations(activatinganalarm
atnoflow).
Components:
FLCN111 ‐SingleInputFlowController,NPTThread
FLCN111CE‐SingleInputFlowController,NPTThreadandCECompliant
FLCN101‐SingleInputFlowController,NPTThreadwithStrobeAlert
Owner’sManual
CompatibleFlowSwitches:
LiquidFlowSwitches:
o FST211SPSTPP/
PPS(resin)‐Short
o FST221SPSTPP/PPS(resin)‐Long
o FST212SPSTPVDF‐Short
o FST222SPSTPVDF‐Long
GasFlowSwitches:
o FST321SPSTPP/PPS(resin)‐Short
o FST323SPSTPP/PPS(resin)‐Long
o FST322SPSTPVDF‐Short
o FST324SPSTPVDF‐Long
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GETTINGSTARTED StepFour
TheFLCN100SeriesmaybeusedwithanyOmegaEngineeringflowswitch(FST200&FST300series)witha
relayoutput.Therelayisasinglepole,doublethrowtype;thecontrolleddevicecanbeconnectedtoeither
thenormallyopenornormallyclosedsideoftherelay.Atimedelayfrom0to60secondscanbesetbefore
therelayrespondstothesensorinput.TypicalapplicationsfortheFLCN100Seriesarepumpprotection,no
flowindicationorchemicalinjection.
GuidetoControls:Belowisalistingandthelocationofthedifferentcomponentsforthecontroller:
1. Powerindicator:ThisgreenLEDlightswhenACpowerisON.
2. Relay indicator:This red LED will light whenever the controller energizes the relay, in response to the
properconditionatthesensorinputandafterthetimedelay.
3. ACPowerterminals:Connectionof120VACpowertothecontroller.Thesettingmaybechangedto240
VAC if desired.This requires changing internal jumpers; thisis covered in the Installation section of the
manual.Polarity(neutralandhot)doesnotmatter.
4. Relay terminals (NC, C, NO):Connect the device you wish to control (pump, alarm etc.) to these
terminals:supplytotheCOMterminal,andthedevicetotheNOorNCterminalasrequired.Theswitched
deviceshouldbe a non inductiveloadofnotmorethan16amps; for reactive loads the currentmustbe
deratedorprotectioncircuitsused.WhentheredLEDisONandtherela
yisintheenergizedstate,theNO
terminalwillbeclosedandtheNCterminalwillbeopen.
5. Invert switch:This DIP switch reverses the logic of the relay control in response to the sensor(s):
conditionsthatusedtoenergizetherelaywillmakeitturnoffandviceversa.
6. TimeDelay:Aftertheinput(s)change(s)state,th
iscontrolsetsadelayfrom0.15to60secondsbeforethe
relaywillrespond.
7. Input1Aindicator:TheseamberLEDwilllightimmediatelywhenevertheappropriatesensorattachedto
the terminals detects noflow, and will turn off when it detects flow.This polarit
y can be reversed by
changeoftheswitchespolarity.
8. Inputterminals:Connect the wiring from the sensors to these terminals: Note the polarity:(+) is a 24
VDC,100mApowersupply(tobeconnected to the redwireofanOmegaEngin
eeringsensor),and()is
thereturnpathfromthesensor(tobeconnectedtotheblackwireofanOmegaEngineeringsensor).(S)is
therelay signal input to be connectedtothewhite wire.The remaining green wirewillreturntothe()
terminal.Ifpolarityisreversed,thesensorswillnotwork.
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ELECTRICAL StepFive
Connecting switches to input terminals:Please note a difference between OMEGA ENGINEERING flow
switches.Allflowswitches(FST200&FST300series)willbewiredwiththeRedwiretothe(+)terminal,the
Black wire to the () terminal and the White wire to the (S) terminal.See the illustration below to indicate
wiringforyourswitch.Note:theShieldwirewillbeusedonlyforlongcablerunsorwhereexcessiveelectrical
noiseispresent.
NormallyClosed NormallyOpen
SwitchCable:WheninstallinganOmegaEngineering
flow switch, adjust the cable away from the printed
circuitboardsin the controller body.Avoid breaking
the seal betweenthe top of the level switch and the
plasticcoatedcable.
VAC Power Input Wiring:Observe the labeling on
the FLCN100 Series.Note: Polarity does not matter
withtheACinputterminal.
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RelayInputWiring:Therelayisasinglepole,double
throwtyperatedat250VoltsAC,16Amps.Th
etwo
terminal NO and NC (normally open and normally
closed) will be used in different applications.
Rememberthatthe "normal" state is when the relay
coilisdeenergizedandtheRedrelayLEDisOff/de
energized.
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ELECTRICAL(continued) StepFive
StrobeAlertOutput(FLCN101seriesonly): Withthe
StrobeAlertwiredNC;itcanbeusedasa highorlow
level alarm, depending on the setting for the invert
switch.TheStrobeAlertcanalsobewiredNO.
Changingfrom120to240VAC:
1. Remove the two screws from the top of the
printed circuit board (PCB) and gently slide the
PCB from the housing.Use caution when
removingthePCB.
2. LocatedjumpersJWA,JWBandJWConthePCB.
3. Tochangeto240VAC,removejumpersfromJWB
and JWC and place a single jumper across JWA.
To change to 120 VAC, remove jumper JWA and
placejumpersacrossJWBandJWC.
4. Gently return PCB into housing and replace the
twoscrews.
120VAC 240VAC
Configuration Configuration
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INSTALLATION StepSix
MountingonaSensor:Thefollowingprocedureshouldbeusedwhenmountingthecontroller directlyona
flowsensor.Allpowertothesystemmustbeoffbeforeinstallingthejunctionbox.
1. Preparethesensor:Thefollowinginstructionsassumethesensorisalreadymountedinapositionon
itsfitting(asdescribedinthesensormanual).Notethatbecausetheinsulationjacketofthesensoris
less flexible than most (to ensure chemical compatibility), it is important that you follow the
instructionsexactly.
a. Cutthewire41/4”fromthetopofthesensor.
b. Usinga10gaugewirestripper,stripthe whiteouterlayerofinsulationfromthelast11/4”of
thesensorwire.Trimoffanddiscardtheexposedfoilshieldflushwiththeinsulationjacket.In
longcableruns,donotcutoffthedrainwire.
c. Usinga20gaugewirestripper,stripthelast¼”ofinsulationfromthesignalwires.
Important:Donotstripmorethan0.2”(5mm)ofinsulationfromanywirethatwillbeconnectedtothe
terminal strip.Longer insulated wire may contact the terminal strip panel, causing a short circuit
leadingtoasystemfailure.
2. Positionthe controller on the sensor:To make themountingand wiring easier,
youmustfirstremovetheprintercircuitboard(PCB)fromthecontroller.
a. Unscrewthelidofthecontroller.
b. RemovethetwoscrewsholdingthePCBtothecontroller.
c. GentlytipthecontrollertoslideoutthePCBandplaceitaside.
d. Threadthepretrimmedsensorwiresthroughthe¾”NPTentrancetothe
junctionbox,andplacethecontrollerinpositionoverthesensor.
e. Beingcarefulnottocrossthethreads,screwthecontrolleronthesensor.
Stopwhenthecapofthesensorbecomesflushwiththebottomwallofthe
controller, or when the ½” power conduit entrance is in the desired
location.
3. Connectthesensorinputwires:
a. Routethesensorwiresoitstaysasclosetothehousingasp
ossible,butdo
not bend the wire sharply at the cap of the sensor.(if the installation
allows, you may rotate the controller and/or the sensor until the wire
outletofthesensorisinthebestposition.)
b. PositionthePCBinthehousingalignedwiththetwochannelsdesignedto
holdit.Donotinsertthepanelallthewayintothehousing,butletitrest
onthetopofthehousingtofacilitatethewiring.
c. Using a small screwdriv
er, loosen the terminal screws.Insert the sensor
wiresintotheholeon the sensorinputterminal,andtightenthe terminal
screws.
d. OncecompletedseatthePCBbackintothechannelsandrestoreonlyone
screwtoholdthePCBinplace.
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INSTALLATION(continued) StepSix
4. Mechanicalconnectiontoconduit:Allwiringbetweenacontrollerandsensorsshouldbeinconduit.
The power entrance ofthecontrolleris a standard ½” NPT female fitting that will attachto standard
electrical conduit, either plastic or metal, as specified bylocal codes.Keep in mind that the housing
mayhavetobeunscrewedfromthesensorforperiodiccleaningofthesensor.Forthisreasontheuse
offlexibleconduit,providingenoughslackforeasyaccessisrecommended.
5. Connecttheextensionwiring:
Beforemakingconnections,makesureallpowertothesystem(controller,motor,valve,alarm,etc.)
isOFFwithasafetylockoutonthecircuitbreaker.
a. Theextensionwiringtocontrollershouldtakeintoaccountlongcableruns.Iftherunislong,it
mayneedtobeaslightlythickergaugesotheseriesresistanceiskelpwithinallowablelimits.
b. Threadtheextensionwiringthroughthepowerconduitentranceofthehousing.
c. Strip¼”oftheinsulationfromtheendsofthewires.
d. Loosen the appropriate terminal screws.Insert the extension wires into the corresponding
terminals,matchingthesensorwires.
e. Tightentheterminalscrews.
f. Return the wire protector to its location and restore the final screw which holds the wire
protectedandPCBinitsplace.
g. Replacethecap.
Note:Insomecases,additionaluserprovidedcomponents mayneedtobeattachedtotheterminals.If
so, make sure that both wires and/or components entering the terminal are secureafter the screws are
tightened.
Note:Alwaystightenthecontrollerfromthewrenchflatlocatedonthe
swivelbase.Nevertightenfromthebodyofthecontroller.
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APPLICATIONEXAMPLES StepSeven
LowFlowAlarm:Thegoalistoindicatewhentheflowratefallsbelowacertainpoint.Ifitdoes,analarmis
supposedtosound,alertingtheoperatorofalowflowcondition.
Ifpowerisaccidentallycuttothecontroller,thesensor'sability tonotifytheoperatorofalowflowcondition
couldbelost.Thesystemmustalerttheoperatornotonlytolowflow,buttocontrollerpowerloss.
Todothis,connectthehotleadofthealarmtotheNCsideoftherelayterminalofthecontroller.Ifpoweris
lost,therelaywillbedeenergized,andthealarmwillsound(ifthereisstillpowertothealarmcircuititself).
The alarm circuit should have a noninterruptible power supply or some other indicator or backup alarm to
warnofapowerfailureinthealarmcircuit.
In this application, the normal status is when the sensor is in the flow condition, and the relay will be
energizedholdingthealarmcircuitopen.Pleasenotethattheflowswitchcanbewiredeithernormallyclosed
ornormallyopen(Step5).WhentheswitchiswiredNC,theinputLEDwillbe offandtherelayLEDwillbeon.
Soforthisapplication,InvertshouldbesettotheOnposition.WhentheswitchiswiredNO,theinputLED
andtherelayLEDwillbeonsimultaneously.Soforthisapplication,InvertshouldbesettotheOffposition.
LEDIndication:UseLED'slocatedabovetheinputterminalstoindicatewhethertheswitchisinafloworno
flow state. When the switch is wired NC, Amber indicates noflow and Off indicates flow. Reversing the
polarity(NormallyOpen),AmberindicatesflowandOffindicatesnoflow.
NormallyClosed(NC)
AmberLED
NormallyClosed(NC)
LEDOFF
NormallyOpen(NO)
AmberLED
NormallyOpen(NO)
LEDOFF
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FLOWSWITCHCALIBRATION StepEight
Set Points: If the presetfactory calibration is notadequate for your application, followthe calibration steps
listedbelow.Note:theswitch'sinternalLEDwillbeonwhentheswitchdetectsnoflowandwilloffwhenthe
switchdetectsflow.
1. Install the fitting and flow switch as described in the Installation section of this manual.Turn the flow
switchand controller power on and adjust theflow rate to the application setting.If the medium to be
sensed is likely to be subject to high temperature variations, the flow switch
shouldbesetatthehighestnormaltemperaturelikelytobeencountered.
2. Locatethe potentiometer knob at the topoftheflowswitch.The red LED is
visible through the potentiometer.(If the LED is on, sl owly adjust the
potentiometer counterclockwise, with asmall flat head screwdriver unti l the
LED turns off.)The adjustment is a single turn 270° potentiometer.The
initial response time of the flow switch after adjustment is 1 to 10 seconds.
Adjust the potentiome ter in slow increments and wait for the response.If
theLEDisoff, slowly adjustthepotentiometerclockwise unti lthe lightturns
on.Then turn the potentiometer counterclockwise to bring the LE D off at a
reliablesetting.Remember,adjustthepotentiometer inslowincrementsand
waitfortheresponse .
3. Verify that thenewcalibrationiscorrectbyloweringthesystemflowrat e below
thesetpointandchecktoseethattheredLEDturnson.Thenincreaseth e flowrateabovethesetpointand
verifythattheredLEDturnsoffaccordingly.
LiquidSwitch
FST200Series
GasSwitch
FST300Series
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AccessingtheAdjustmentPotentiometer:Removethetwoscrewsfromthetopoftheprintedcircuitboard
(PCB)andgentlyslidethePCBfromthehousing.UsecautionwhenremovingthePCB.Youwillnowbeable
toseethepotentiometerthroughthehousing.Makeanynecessaryadjustment.Note:Electricalwiringofany
liquid level control system should be performed in accordance with all applicable national, state, and local
codes.Whencompleted,gentlyreturnPCBintohousingandreplacethetwoscrews.
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APPENDIX StepNine
ControllerLogic:Pleaseusethefollowingguidetounderstandtheoperationofthecontrollers.
1. PowerLED:MakesuretheGreenpowerLEDisONwhenpowerissuppliedtothecontroller.
2. InputLED:ForNCswitchwiring,theinputLEDonthecontrollerwillbeAmberwhentheswitchreadsno
flowandOFFwhentheswitchreadsflow.
3. InvertOperation:WhentheinputLEDturnOffandOn,therelayLEDwillalsoswitch.WithinvertOff,the
relayLEDwillbeOnwhentheinputLEDisOnandOffwhentheinputLEDisOff.WithinvertOn,there
lay
LEDwillbeOffwhentheinputLEDisOnandOnwhentheinputLEDisOff
.
4. RelayOperation:TherelaymaybewiredeitherNOorNC.ThenormalstateoftherelayiswhenitsLEDis
Off.WiththeLEDOn,therelayisintheenergizedmodeandallterminalconnectionsarereversed.
Troubleshooting:
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Controllerispowered,butnothing
happens.
FirstcheckthePowerLEDtomakesureitisGreen.Ifnot,check
the wiring, power and make sure the terminal is seated
correctlyoverthe6pins.
A Flow or NoFlow condition is
metbuttherelaydidnotswitch.
Check the relay by switching the invert switch.Confirm that
relayclickonandoffaswellastherelayLED.
The Flow or NoFlow is not
switchingatthecorrectflowrate.
The flow switch may need to be adjusted.Review the Flow
SwitchCalibrationsectiononthepreviouspageforinstructions
on setting the actual flow switch.Note: access to the flow
switch adjustment is difficult and requires the removal of the
PCBassembly.Usecautionwhenperformingthisstep.
Trying to start the flow but the
controller keeps turning the flow
off.
Torestartaflowcondition,thesensorneedstosenseanactual
flow condition before changing the relay in the controller.A
flow switch override may need to be added across the relay
contacts that allows for a true flow to occur before switching
back to the controller.The use of a moment switch is
recommendedfortheoverrideswitch.
RelayLEDdoesnotmatchmyflow
condition.
TherelayLEDcanbeswitchedbyeitherthereversingthewiring
of thesensor to the controller or by flipping the invert switch.
This means that the relay LED can either be set to turn on
during a flow condition or to turn off during a noflow
condition.This is all dependent on the wiring and the invert
position.
Relay LED does not match the
sensor’sLEDindicator.
Thesensor’sLEDwillalwaysbeONduringaNoFlowstateand
OFF during a Flow state, regardless of the switches wiring.As
per above the input LED can be inverted to any condition.In
some applications, they will match and in others they will be
opposite.This is all dependent on the application
parameter/setup.
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