Zelio Control measurement relays conform to European regulations relating to
CE Marking.
CE Marking Storage
-40 to 185 F (-40 to + 85 C)
Operation
-4 to 149 F (-20 to + 65 C)
Permissible Relative Humidity Range
Conforming to IEC 60721-3-3
15 to 85% Environmental class 3K3
Vibration Resistance
Conforming to IEC 60068-2-6,
10 to 55 Hz
a = 0.35 ms
Shock Resistance
Conforming to IEC 60068-2-27
15 gn - 11 ms
Ambient Air Temperature
Around the Device
File LR 89150 Guide 3211 07
Housing
IP 50
Terminals
IP 20
Degree of Protection Degree of Pollution
Conforming to IEC 60664-1
Overvoltage Category
Conforming to IEC 60664-1
III
Rated Insulation Voltage
Conforming to IEC Between contact circuit and power supply or between Conforming to CSA, UL contact circuit and control inputs
500 V 500 V
Test Voltage for
Insulation Tests
Dielectric test
UL Hipot at 2,200 V (IEC 2,500 V)
Shock wave
4.8 kV
Voltage Limits
Power supply circuit
0.85-1.1 Uc
Disconnection Value
Power supply circuit
> 0.1 Uc
Mounting Position without Derating
In relation to the normal vertical
mounting position
Any position
Connection Maximum Cross-Section
Stranded wire without cable end
2 # 14 AWG (2 x 2.5 mm2)
Stranded wire with cable end
2 # 16 AWG (2 x 1.5 mm2)
Tightening Torque
4.5-9.9 lb-in (0.5-1.1 Nm)
Mounting
Can be mounted on 1.38" (35mm) wide by 0.29" (7.5mm) or 0.59" (15mm) depth mounting track or can be mounted directly to a panel.
Immunity from Electromagnetic Interference (EMC) (Application Class 2 Conforming to EN 61812-1)
Electrostatic Discharge
Conforming to IEC 61000-4-2
Electromagnetic Fields
Conforming to IEC 61000-4-3
Level 3 (10 V/m)
Rapid Transients
Conforming to IEC 61000-4-4
Level 3 (2 kV output power, 1 kV control)
Shock Waves
Conforming to IEC 61000-4-5
Level 3 (2 kV common mode, 1 kV differential mode)
Radiated and Conducted Emissions
CISPR11
Group 1 Class A
CISPR22
Class A
Level 3 (6 kV contact, 8 kV air)
Except RM4T, see page 17.
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Application Data Output Relay Specifications Mechanical Durability
30
In millions of operating cycles
Current Limit Ith
8A
Rated Operational Limits
at 70 C Conforming to IEC 60947-5-1/1991 and VDE 0660
24 V
115 V
250 V
AC-15
3A
3A
3A
DC-13
2A
0.3 A
0.1 A
UL and CSA Current Ratings
Resistive Rating
5A
(NEMA/UL B300)
Inductive Rating
3600 VA Make Rating
360 VA Break Rating 5 A Carry
Minimum Switching Capacity
12 V/10 mA Rated
250 Vac
Max
440 Vac
Switching Voltage Contact Material
Silver Nickel 90/10
Curve 1 AC Load
Curve 2 q Reduction factor k for inductive loads (applies to values taken from the durability curve opposite)
Electrical durability of contacts on
resistive load in millions of operating cycles 10
DC Load Load Limit Curve
300
1 0.9
200
0.1
0.7
100
0.6
Voltage
Reduction Factor k
Operating Cycles (Millions of Operations)
0.8
0.5
50 40 30
2 1
0.4
20
0.01
0.3
0.8
Resistive Load (Amperes)
0.6 0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
10 0.1
0.2
0.5
COS
1 2 Amperes
10
20
Example:
L/R = 20 ms
An LC1-F185 contactor supplied with 115 V/50 Hz for a consumption of 55 VA or
a current consumption equal to 0.1 A and cos = 0.3.
L/R with load protection diode
Resistive load
For 0.1 A, Curve 1 indicates a durability of approximately
1.5 million operating cycles.
As the load is inductive, it is necessary to apply a reduction coefficient k to this
number of cycles, as indicated by curve 2.
RM4
For cos = 0.3: k = 0.6
The electrical durability therefore becomes: 1.5 x 106 operating cycles x 0.6 = 900,000 operating cycles.
The product life expressed above is based on average usage and and normal operating conditions. Actual operating life will vary with conditions. The above statements are not intended to, nor shall they create any expressed or implied warranties as to product operation or life. For information on the listed warranty offered on this product, refer to the Square D terms and conditions of sale found in the Square D Digest. When used with a dc contactor, it is recommended that a free-wheel diode be connected in parallel on the coil. Curve 2 based on 35% power factor.
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Liquid Level Relays FUNCTIONS These devices monitor the levels of conductive liquids.They control the actuation of pumps or valves to regulate levels, and are also suitable for protecting submersible pumps against running empty, or protecting tanks from overflow. They can also be used to control dosing of liquids in mixing processes and to protect heating elements in the event of non-immersion.They have a transparent, hinged cover on the front face to prevent any accidental alternation of the settings. This cover can be sealed. Some compatible liquids are, but not limited to: Spring, town, industrial and sea water
RM4LG01
Metallic, acid or basic salt solutions
Liquid fertilizers Non-concentrated alcohol (< 40 %) Liquids in the food processing industry: milk, beer, coffee, etc. Some non-compatible liquids are, but not limited to: Chemically pure water Fuels, liquid gasses (inflammable) Oil, concentrated alcohol (> 40 %) Ethylene, glycol, paraffin, varnish and paints
RM4LA32
Features RM4LG01
RM4LA32
Width 0.89 in (22.5 mm)
Width 0.89 in (22.5 mm)
R U
2 3
R U
1 2 3 4
Fine adjustment of time delay (as % of maximum value of setting range).
Fine adjustment of response sensitivity (as % of maximum value of setting range).
Function selector switch:
empty or fill .
Switch combining:
selection of the response sensitivity range
selection of time delay on energization or on de-energization of the relay. R Yellow LED: Indicates relay state (Off for de-energized relay, On for energized relay). U
Green LED: Indicates that supply to the RM4 is present.
Details for Switch 3
Switch Position
Time Delay
Sensitivity
500
On-Delay
High = 500 k range
500
Off-Delay
High = 500 k range
50
On-Delay
Medium = 50 k range
50
Off-Delay
Medium = 50 k range
On-Delay
Low = 5 k range
Off-Delay
Low = 5 k range
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Liquid Level Relays OPERATING PRINCIPLE The operating principle is based on a change in the resistance measured between immersed or non immersed electrodes. Low resistance between electrodes: liquid present. High resistance between electrodes: no liquid present. The electrodes may be replaced by other sensors or probes which transmit values representing variations in resistance. The ac measuring voltage, which is < 30 V and galvanically insulated from the supply and contact circuits, ensures safe use and the absence of any electrolysis phenomena. RM4L relays may be used: For detection of a liquid level, operating with 2 electrodes, one reference electrode and one high level electrode, or an LA9RM201 probe. Example: Prevention of tank overflow. For regulating a liquid level between a minimum and a maximum level, operating with 3 electrodes, or an LA9RM201 probe. Example: Water tower. The state of the output relay can be configured: Empty function : The output relay is energized when high level electrode B2 is immersed and is de-energized when low level electrode B3 is dry . Fill function : The output relay is energized when the low level electrode is dry and is deenergized when the high level electrode is immersed . On model RM4LA32, a time delay can be set on energization or de-energization of the output relay in order to raise the maximum level (function ) or to lower the minimum level (function ). This function also makes it possible to avoid pulsing of the output relay (wave effect) when operating with 2 electrodes. Empty Function, Maximum Level Detection (2 Electrodes or 1 Probe LA9RM201) B1
Type RM4
Function Switch 3
LG01
Time Delay Switch 4
B2
B1
B2
B1
B2
U Supply A1/A2 15/18 15/16
t LA32
15/18 25/28 15/16 25/26
LA32
15/18 25/28 15/16 25/26
Empty Function, Regulation between a Maximum and a Minimum Level (3 Electrodes or 2 Probes LA9RM201) B1 B3 B2 Type RM4
Function Switch 3
LG01
Time Delay Switch 4
B1 B3 B2
B1 B3 B2
B1 B3 B2
U Supply A1/A2 15/18 15/16
t LA32
15/18 25/28 15/16 25/26
LA32
15/18 25/28 15/16 25/26
Fill Function, Maximum Level Detection (2 Electrodes or 1 Probe LA9RM201)
B1 Type RM4
Function Switch 3
LG01
Time Delay Switch 4
B2
B1
B2
B1
B2
U Supply A1/A2 15/18 15/16
t LA32
15/18 25/28 15/16 25/26
LA32
15/18 25/28 15/16 25/26
Empty Function, Regulation between a Maximum and a Minimum Level (3 Electrodes or 2 Probes LA9RM201) B1 B3 B2 Type RM4
Function Switch 3
B1 B3 B2
B1 B3 B2
B1 B3 B2
Time Delay Switch 4 U Supply A1/A2
LG01
15/18 15/16
t LA32
15/18 25/28 15/16 25/26
LA32
15/18 25/28 15/16 25/26
B1: Reference electrode
B2: High level electrode B3: Low level electrode When operating with 2 electrodes, the high level electrode performs both high and low level functions.
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Liquid Level Relays Power Supply Circuit Specifications Type of Relay 50/60 Hz
Ordering Information Liquid Level Control Relays RM4LG01
Time Delay
Sensitivity Scale
Width in (mm)
1 C/O None
5-100 k
Catalog Number
Weight lb (kg)
24 Vac
RM4LG01B
0.36 lb (0.165 kg)
110-130 Vac
RM4LG01F
0.36 lb (0.165 kg)
220-240 Vac
RM4LG01M
0.36 lb (0.165 kg)
380-415 Vac
RM4LG01Q
0.36 lb (0.165 kg)
24-240 Vac or Vdc
RM4LA32MW
0.36 lb (0.165 kg)
24 Vac
RM4LA32B
0.36 lb (0.165 kg)
110-130 Vac
RM4LA32F
0.36 lb (0.165 kg)
220-240 Vac
RM4LA32M
0.36 lb (0.165 kg)
380-415 Vac
RM4LA32Q
0.36 lb (0.165 kg)
0.87 in (22.5 mm)
SPDT
2 C/O Adjustable 0.1-10 s
Voltage 50/60 Hz
Output Relay
0.25 -5 k 2.5 -50 k 25 -500 k
0.87 in (22.5 mm)
DPDT
RM4LA32
Liquid Level Control Probe
Type of Installation
Maximum Operating Temperature
Catalog Number
Weight
Suspended by cable
212 F (100 C)
LA9RM201
0.22 lb (0.100 kg)
The electrodes may also be incorporated in the probes. The probes are normally designed for fixing to a tank by means of a bracket with a seal (closed tanks) or suspended by their own electrical connecting cable (boreholes, etc.). See page 27 Setting-up Probe LA9RM201.
LA9RM201
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Liquid Level Relays DIMENSIONS Rail Mounting
Direct Mounting
3.15 80
0.89 22.5
3.52 89.5
0.24 6
3.07 78
3.07 78
0.24 6
RM4LG01
3.23 82
0.16 4 Dual Dimensions =
in mm
0.63 16
Probe LA9RM201
5.91 150
Wiring Connections
18
A1-A2
Supply Voltage
B1, B2, B3
Electrodes (see table below)
15-18 15-16
1st C/O contact
of the output relay
25-28 25-26
2nd C/O contact
of the output relay
25 28
15 26
16 28 18
A2
25 B3
A2
A1
16
15 B2
B3
B2
B1
15 16
A2
A1
A1 B1
B3
18
B2
15 B2
B3
B1
A1 B1
RM4LA32
18
RM4LG01
26 16
A2
Electrode and Level Controlled
B1
Reference or tank ground electrode
B2
High Level
B3
Low Level
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Liquid Level Relays Setting-Up Select the empty
/fill
function according to the sequence to be performed.
If necessary, set potentiometer 1 to minimum (time delay).
2 3
R U
With all the electrodes immersed, turn the sensitivity potentiometer towards maximum until the relay is energized ( function) or de-energized ( function), then exceed the threshold by about 10 % to compensate for variation in the supply voltage. If the relay is not able to energize, a higher sensitivity scale must be used (selector 4 on RM4LA32) or relay RM4LG must be replaced by an RM4LA32 relay and the adjustment procedure must be started again.
RM4LG01
R U
Set potentiometer 2 to minimum; on RM4LA select the lowest sensitivity range using potentiometer 4 (5 or 5 ).
1 2 3 4
Then check that the relay de-energizes (
function) or energizes ( function) as soon as electrodes B3 and B2 are out of the liquid. If the relay does not de-energize, select a lower sensitivity scale. The electrode connection point must be protected against corrosion. In areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, measures must also be taken to protect the electrode lines. NOTE: The high level can be raised by means of the adjustable time delay from 0.1 to 10 seconds with function .The low level can be lowered by means of this same time delay with function .
RM4LA32
2-conductor cable in cylindrical sheath (max. 0.25 in ) 0.63 mm Level Electrode
Reference Electrode (skirt)
Probe LA9RM201 This probe is of the suspended type. It is coaxial, i.e. in addition to the normal (central) electrode, the stainless steel skirt can also act as ground (reference) electrode, which means that there is no need to install a separate reference probe. In this way, for controlling one level, only one probe is required instead of 2; for controlling 2 levels, only 2 probes are required instead of 3. The connecting cable must be of the 2-conductor type, with common cylindrical PVC sheath, having a maximum diameter of 0.25 in (6.3 mm). The skirt also acts as a calming chamber, so avoiding inaccuracy due to an agitated surface of the liquid (waves). Maximum operating temperature: 212 F (100 C). Probe LA9RM201 can also be fixed on various containers (cisterns, tanks,...) by means of a bracket or other suitable fixing device. Connection Examples Control by Electrodes
