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Level Controller Topic: Level Controller Not Working If it is Power ON and Liquid Level Reaches Sensing Level

 

FAQ No. FAQ00848

 

Question

 

The 61F Floatless Level Controllers power supply is ON, but the Controller does not operate even though the liquid level reaches the detection level. What could be causing this problem?
 


Answer

Check the following points.


(1) Is there a problem in the wiring between the 61F Controller and electrodes? (Check for problems such as broken/disconnected wires, improperly tightened cables, and looseness.)


(2) Was the liquid changed to a different type since the system was operating normally?


(3) Has an insulating coating (such as oil) formed on the electrodes? Is a standard sensitivity Controller being used to measure a liquid with a high specific resistance? If the liquid has a high specific resistance, the Controller may not operate with standard sensitivity (0 to 4 kΩ operate resistance).


(4) In this case, use a High-sensitivity Controller (a model with an H suffix at the end of the model number). Generally, liquids with few impurities, such as distilled water or purified water, have a high specific resistance.


Oil cannot be used with the 61F Controllers. Consider using an E7A Capacitance Level Sensor for these applications.

 



 

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