（盐度计）Salinity alarm equipment

1 Conductivity limit switches, LRS 1-5b

1.1 Purpose and application

Continuous monitoring of the conductivity of liquids with the conductivity

electrode ERL 16. Signalling of pre-selected conductivity limit value.
Application in steam boiler plants for feed water and condensate monitoring.

1.2 Design

Plug-in unit plastic case for installation in control cabinets. The terminals in the
case are accessible after loosening two screws and unplugging the unit from its
base. The avoid confusion with other plug-in units, inserts are fitted in the bases
so that the correct unit only may be plugged into each base.
The plug-in units may be snapped onto a 35 mm supporting rail or screwed into
position on a mounting panel.

1.3 Technical data

The dimensions of the LRS 1-5b conductivity limit switch are shown in Figure
1.

Dimensions of LRS 1-5b conductivity limit switch

Figure 1

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 Function: Measuring transducer with switch contact for conductivity used with
the conductivity electrode type ERL 16, manual temperature compensation at
operating point
 Input: 4 connections for the conductivity electrode ERL.
 Output: 1 potential-free relay contact;
 max contact rating: 250 V, 500 W, 3 A ohmic with a life of 4 x 105 switching
cycles or 0.35 A inductive with a life of 2 x 106 cycles;
 contact material silver, hard-gold plated
 Limit value: Continuously adjustable within the respective range
 0.4...10 S/cm or 0.04...1 S/cm for LRS 1-5b.
Selection between the two ranges by switch on front panel, values referred to
25 °C. Temperature influence can be compensated with the aid of adjuster up to
max 250°C on reaching service temperature initial position calibrated to 25°C.
 Switching hystrerises: 1%
 Indicators, 2 LEDs:
 green for   limit value
 red for   limit value
 Cell constant of conductivity electrode: C = 1.0 1/cm
 Electrode supply voltage: Delta voltage 0.5 VP/1000 Hz for LRS 1-5b.
 Main supply: 220 V / 60 Hz, 3.5 VA.
 Protection: IP 40
 Permissible ambient temperature: 0...55°C
 Case materials:
 Base: ABS plastic, black
 Cover: ABS plastic, stone-grey
 Approx. weight: 0.5 kg
Cable required for wiring to the electrode: Screened cable, e.g. 4 x 0.5 mm2,
cable length see Table 1 in section 1.4.3

1.4 Installation and service instructions

1.4.1 Installation with mounting clip

Step A: Snap unit onto 35 mm supporting rail.

1.4.2 Installation without mounting clip

Step A: Loosen cover screws and unplug unit from its base.

Step B: Unscrew mounting clip.

Step C: Drill the holes in the base marked ø 4.3 mm.

Step D: Fasten base with two screws M 4 onto mounting panel.

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 1.4.3 Wiring
Wiring should be carried out in accordance with wiring diagram (see diagram
on Figure 2 or inside cover of plug-in unit). The mains voltage is indicated on
the name plate.

Wiring diagram

Figure 2

For wiring to the electrode screened cable, e.g. 4 x 0.5 mm2 is required, length
see Table 1 below. If other cables with a higher self-capacitance are used, for
the same cable length the initial non-linear range is increased (see Table 1
below). The screen should only be connected to terminal 12 of the conductivity
limit switch, but not to the terminal I of the electrode or to earth of the control
cabinet.
Step A: To introduce cable, remove cable entries in the base.

Step B: After wiring replace cover and tighten screws.

Influence of cable capacity on linearity in the initial measuring range can be
seen in Table 1 below, (basis: cable capacity 200 pF/m). Shorter cables than
listed in Table 1 below, reduce the initial, non-linear measuring range.

LRS 1-5b
Nominal measuring range 0.410 S/cm 0.041 S/cm
Linear in the range 110 S/cm 0.11 S/cm
Cable length - 50 m
Cable capacity  100 nF  10 nF
Line resistance per conductor  30  -

Table 1

1.4.4 Commissioning
Selection of measuring range
With the aid of the switch provided on the front panel.

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Calibration
The conductivity limit switch is not provided with an automatic temperature
compensation. The temperature influence on the conductivity has therefore to
be compensated at service temperature.
Step A: Take sample of liquid to be monitored via sample cooler and determine
conductivity with a conductivity meter.

Step B: Set switch point adjuster  on value found.

Step C: With the liquid at service temperature turn adjuster Cal to the left until
the lamps switch from red to green.

Step D: Set switch point adjuster  on required limit value.

During operation the actual conductivity value can easily be found by turning
switch point adjuster  until the lamps switch from green to red or vice-versa.
In the case of boiler water the density is normally measured in °Bé. A
relationship between °Bé and conductivity  can approximately be established
as follows:
1 °Bé corresponds to a salt content of 7000 ppm.
1000 ppm NaCl produce a conductivity of 2000 µS/cm at 25°C.
The following equation can be derived:
 [S/cm] . [°Bé] measured x 14
Example:
If 0.4 °Bé are measured, this corresponds to a conductivity  = 5,600 µS/cm in
accordance with the above equation.
This value has to be pre-set.
Step A: Then turn adjuster Cal until the lamps switch over.

1.4.5 Performance test

Short-circuit of terminals 3 and I of the electrode or terminals 9 and 12 of the
conductivity limit switch: The red lamp should light up independently of the
position of the switch point adjuster.
1.4.6 Maintenance
Deposits on the electrode tip produce an error in measurement which becomes
apparent by a continual decrease of the measured value. If the electrode is used
in fluids prone to form deposits, also in the case of entrained oil traces, it is
recommended to clean the electrode tip every six months.
Step A: To clean wipe tip with abrasive cloth and then wash Teflon sleeve with
trichloroethylene or similar.

1.4.7 Relay arc suppression for inductive loads

When switching of inductive loads voltage peaks are produced that may reach
several times the mains voltage. The result is:
 The operation of control and measuring systems may be impaired by
interference caused by the voltage peaks.
 The life of the relay contacts is reduced by the electric arcs formed.
We therefore recommend that inductive loads are provided with commercial arc
suppressor RC combinations (e.g. 0.1 µF/100 ).

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2 Conductive electrodes, ERL 16

2.1 Purpose and application

Monitoring of conductivity
Continuous monitoring of boiler water for increase in density with the
conductivity limit switch type LRS. Monitoring of the condensate returned to
the boiler to detect any penetration of acids, alkalis, etc.
Continuous blow down control
Automatically controlled continuous blow down to reduce blow down wastage
and increase the operating safety with the continuous blow down controller type
LRR 1-... and the continuous blow down valve type BAE. Automatic closing of
blow down line during boiler shut down.

2.2 Design

The conductivity electrodes are provided with an electrode rod completely

insulated by a PTFE tubing with the exception of the measuring surface. A
pressure-tight sealing between electrode rod and body is ensured by a Teflon
tube.
The electric connection is carried out by a four-pole connector.
The design of the installed conductivity electrode type ERL 16-1 with screwed
connection 3/4" BSP, preferably for installation into a measuring pot. An
example of an installation in a measuring pot is shown on Figure 3.

Example of installation of electrode into a measuring pot

Figure 3

2.3 Operation

For monitoring the boiler water its conductivity is used. The conductivity
produces a proportional current if measuring surface and voltage supply remain
constant.

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 2.4 Technical data

Dimensions of ERL 16-1 electrode

Figure 4

 Max service pressure: 32 barg. at saturation temperature 238°C (higher

pressures on request).
 Connection: ERL 16-1: Screwed 3/4" BSP.
 Length supplied: ERL 16-1 (3/4" BSP): 99 mm, see also Figure 4, where the
dimension of the ERL 16-1 are shown.
 Materials:
 Body ERL 16- USt 37-2 (DIN No 1.0036)
 Electrode rod: X6 CrNiMoTi 17 12 2 (1.4571)
 Electrode tip: 1.4571
 Insulating tubing: PTFE
 Terminal box: Plastics
 Permissible conductivity range. from 1 µS/cm
 Max permissible ambient temperature at terminal box: 60°C
 Electric connection: Four-pole connector with screw terminals cable strain relief
and cable gland Pg 11
 Approx. weight: 1.6 kg with max length L
 Electro de-mounting flange: 1.4 kg

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2.5 Important notes

Cable required for wiring: Screened cable e.g. 4 x 0.5 mm2 for cable length see
data sheet of electronic control unit used with the electrode.
The conductivity electrode may be installed vertically, horizontally or radial
inclined. The electrode tip must be constantly submerged by at least 100 mm.
When mounting the electrode into steam or pressurised hot water boilers the
relevant regulations must be considered.

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