Vibration limit switch Dimensions

A
A) PG11 cable gland (IP65/67)

~120
ø40 B) Test magnet
B C) G1A (cylindrical), 1 NPT (conical), R 1
41 (conical), made of corrosion resistant steel
D) Vibration fork made of heavy duty corrosion
C resistant steel
E) Green light-emitting diode "ready to operate"

19
F) Red light-emitting diode for switch indicator
"circuit cut off"

128
G) The connector housing can be mounted at a 90°
D angle.

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20
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E
F

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LVL-T1-!!S-!!PG-!!
Vibracon LVL-T1

Function

The symmetrical vibrating probe vibrates at its resonance frequency. If it is

submerged in liquid, this resonance frequency changes, and the electronics
activate an electronic switch.
The Vibracon LVL-T1 can be operated in minimum or maximum closed circuit
safety , i. e. the electronic switch closes by obtaining the limit level, by fault and by
power failure.

Features
• Vibration limit switch for liquids
• Level limit switch for application in
storage tank, stirring container and
pipeline with liquids
• Due to its compact construction, it
can be directly connected to a Electrical connection
miniature contactor, magnet
operated valve or programmable AC connection
logic control (PLC) Maximum fail-safe mode Minimum fail-safe mode

• Small, slender design allows low 1A 1A

space requirement and easy L1 L1
19 V

R
min.

mounting in places with limited (2) N

min.
19 V

R N (3)
access
PE PE
• Rugged stainless steel housing,
allows use in rough ambient R = external load
DC connection
conditions
Maximum Minimum
• Function test with testing magnet
0.5 A
under built-in condition + R
0.5 A
+ R
• Function control with outside
PE PE
indication of the switching state and
external testing • AC version (WA):
Always connect the Vibracon in series with a load! Take into account the voltage drop via the Vibracon
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• Low-cost plug connection when switched in circuit and the residual current when isolated (see technical data, output) and, for low
supply voltages, take into account the voltage drop via the load, in order to ensure that the terminal volt-
age on the Vibracon does not fall below the permissible value.
• DC version (E5):
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Should be used in conjunction with programmable logic controllers (PLC). Positive signal on the Vibracon
switch output (PNP).

The protective circuit is implemented in the connection.

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 Technical data Vibration limit switch
Vibracon LVL-T1

Vibracon LVL-T1
Application
Description Level limit switch for application in storage tank, stirring container and pipeline with liquids
Output characteristics
Alarm signal Output blocked
Fail-safe mode Minimum or maximum fail-safe mode, determined by the way of connection
Switching time approx. 0.5 s when covering, approx. 1.0 s when uncovering the vibration fork
Load Alternating current (load switched across thyristor directly in power supply circuit ):
• transient (40 ms): max. 1.5 A, max. 375 VA at 250 V or max. 36 VA at 24 V (not short- circuit proof)
• continuous: max. 87 VA at 250 V, max. 8.4 VA at 24 V; min. 2.5 VA at 250 V (10 mA), min. 0.5 VA at 24 V
(20 mA)
• Voltage drop via LVL-T1 max. 12 V
• Residual current max. 4 mA with blocked thyristor
Direct current (the load is switched via a transistor and a separate connection):
• transient (1 s): max. 1 A, max. 55 V (overload and short-circuit protection)
• continuous: max. 350 mA max. 0.5 µF at 55 V, max. 1 µF at 24 V
• Residual voltage < 3 V (with closed transistor)
• Residual current < 100 µA (with open transistor)

Auxiliary energy
Electrical connection This device may be used with any sequential circuit, as long as the circuit can support the electrical circuit
values of the switching elements.
Supply voltage Alternating current (WA): 19 ... 253 V AC, 50/60 Hz, direct current (E5): 10 ... 55 V DC
Current consumption Alternating current (WA): max. 4 mA (stand by), direct current (E5): max. 15 mA
Residual ripple Direct current: max. 1.7 V, 0 ... 400 Hz
Reverse polarity protection yes
Accuracy of measurement
Hysteresis approx. 4 mm with vertical mounting
Operating conditions
Mounting conditions
Mounting position any position

A) vertical installation
B) horizontal installation
A C) Installation in 1" nozzles (A to C for the entire viscosity
range up to 10000 mm²/s)
u Switching point depending on the installation direction
25

max. 60

Installation instructions Function test with test magnet:

Put the testing magnet to the shown location (see graph). The vibration fork reactes with the test magnet as
in the case of covering with fluid.
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature range -40 ... +70 °C (-40 ... +160 °F)
Storage temperature range -40 ... +85 °C (-40 ... +185 °F)
Climatic class Climatic protection in acc. with IEC 68, Part 2-38, Fig. 2a
Protection class to EN 60529 IP65/IP67 with connector (cable gland PG11)
Electromagnetic compatibility Emitted interference to EN 50081-1 and EN 61326, CLASS B equipment
Interference immunity to EN 50082-2 (field strength 10 V/m) and EN 61326, appendix A (industrial sector)
and NAMUR EMC recommendation (NE 21)
Process conditions
Medium temperature range -40 ... +150 °C (-40 ... +302 °F)
Process pressure range -1 ... +40 bar
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Density min. 0.7 g/cm3

Viscosity up to 10000 mm2/s
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Vibration limit switch Technical data
Vibracon LVL-T1

Vibracon LVL-T1
Mechanical construction
Design Compact version, installation with socket spanner or box spanner SW 41
Versions Compact version
• LVL-T1-G3S-E5PG-NA, process connection G1, 1.4571, 10 ... 55 V DC, PNP 3-wire, connector PG11
• LVL-T1-G3S-E5PG-WH, process connection G1, 1.4571, 10 ... 55 V DC, PNP 3-wire, connector PG11,
overspill protection WHG
• LVL-T1-G3S-WAPG-WH, process connection G1, 1.4571, 19 ... 253 V AC, 3-wire, connector PG11,
overspill protection WHG
All above-mentioned versions are also available with thread 1 NPT.

Dimensions see graph

Weight approx. 450 g
Materials Process connection and vibration fork: stainless steel 1.4571, 1.4581
Housing: stainless steel 1.4404,
Housing cover: PPSU
Connector: PA
Plug seal: Elastomer
Flat seal ring for process connection G1A: elastomer fibre, asbestos-free, unaffected by oils, solvents,
vapour, weak acids and alkalis
Process connection Cylindrical thread G1A in acc. with DIN ISO 228/I with flat seal 33 x 39 in acc. with DIN 7603
Conical thread 1 NPT in acc. with ANSI B 1.20.1
Conical thread R1 in accordance with DIN 2999 Part 1
Connection 4-pin plug connection in acc. with DIN 43650-A, ISO 4400 with cable gland PG11, for cable diameter
6 ... 9 mm, max. conductor cross section 1.5 mm²
Certificates and approvals
Overspill protection Z-65.11-302 (overspill protection WHG)
General information
Supplementary information www.pepperl-fuchs.com
Accessories
Model number • LVL-Z15, test magnet
• LVL-Z61, welding bushing for vessels G1, viton sealing

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Sealing
Ø60
G1

Welding bushing
LVL-Z61

• LVL-Z64, socket spanner

Socket spanner
LVL-Z64
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Date of issue

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 Technical data Vibration limit switch
Vibracon LVL-T1

Type code/model number

L V L – T 1 – S – –

Approvals
NA No approval
WH Overspill protection WHG
CG CSA general purpose
Electrical connection
PG PG11 connector, ISO 4400, IP65/IP67
PN Connector ½ NPT, ISO 4400, IP65
Electrical output
WA 19 ... 253 V AC, 3-wire
E5 10 ... 55 V DC, PNP 3-wire
Fork surface
S Standard surface, Ra < 3.2 mm
Process connection
G3 Thread G1 BSP, 1.4571
N3 Thread 1 NPT, 1.4571
R3 Thread R 1 BSP 1.4571, DIN 2999
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Date of issue

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