Babbitt LS8000 Full-Featured Sensor - Manual (Page 3)

LS8000 LEVEL SWITCH
1. DESCRIPTION
A. General Description
The LS8000 is a point level switch that detects the presence or absence of material in a bin, silo, tank or other
container.
The basic unit is made up of a solid stainless steel probe attached to an explosion proof housing. Inside the
explosion proof housing is a transmitter that is connected to the receiver board by a twisted, shielded pair of
wires.
The receiver board may be mounted up to one mile from the probe. All calibration adjustments and indicators
are at the receiver. The receiver also has the relay output and an on board fuse.
The unit is calibrated in the absence of material and an on board relay at the receiver changes state when
material is detected.
B. Specifications
Electrical
Power: 115 VAC (±15%) 50/60 Hz. 2 watts, standard.
(12 VDC, 24 VDC or 230 VAC optional)
Output: 2 Form C contacts, DPDT relay, 5 amp resistive
at 125, 250 VAC; 30 VDC
Fuse: On board, 250 mA @ 125 volts
Fail Safe: Selectable high or low level
Time Delay: Selectable: ON or OFF delay
Adjustable: 1/8 sec to 2 hrs.
RF Frequency: Approximately 1.3 MHz
Environmental
Hazardous Area: Transmitter: Class I- Group C, D
Class II- Group E, F, G
Receiver: Open printed circuit board can be put in
enclosure as required by application
Temperature: Probe: -30° F to 400° F
Electronics: -40° F to 185° F
Pressure: Probe: 1500 psi @ 75° F. Higher ranges available
upon request.
Construction: Probe: All wetted parts, 316 SS Teflon and Viton.
A Halar coating can be applied to the probe when
applicable.
Transmitter: Housed in cast aluminum explosion
proof enclosure
Receiver: Printed circuit board mounted on plastic
track provided with each unit.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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