Thursday, January 31, 2013

Carlo Gavazzi PD30 Photo Electric Switch

Anderson-Bolds provides Carlo Gavazzi PD30 Photo Electric Devices

CARLO GAVAZZI is proud to announce the expansion of the popular range of PD30 miniature photoelectric sensors. The PD30 Basic Series features improved accuracy and a simplified set-up via potentiometer. It also adds a background suppression version for diffuse sensing applications.

The background suppression version uses a brand new Active Pixel Sensor 64x1 CMOS array which improves the accuracy of the detection of different colors by measuring the angle of the returned light, rather than the strength. This allow for a tighter gap between the sensing target and the background. These sensors are designed for applications where high precision detection in a compact area is required, thus allowing users to obtain an excellent size to performance ratio.

The PD30 Basic Series fits seamlessly into most material handling, packaging, pharmaceutical and parts detection applications, providing a high quality, economical solution. The PD30 Basic Series shares many of the same great features of the PD30 ‘Teach-in” Series, including:

Industry standard 10x20x30 mm housing
Excellent sensing distance in a small housing, with ranges up to 15 meters
PNP/NPN & normally open/normally closed outputs
Robust IP67 rating
Dual LEDs for power and signal indication
Simplified set-up via potentiometer





The PD Basic Series come in a variety of different sensing principles and maximum sensing ranges:
Diffuse1 meter
Diffuse Background Suppression200 mm
Diffuse Infrared200 mm
Retroreflective6 meters
Polarized Retroreflective6 meters
Through Beam15 meters



The Carlo Gavazzi Retro-Reflective PD30CNR06 sensor family comes in a compact 10 x 30 x 20 mm reinforced PMMA/ABS housing. The sensors are useful in applications where high accuracy detection as well as small size is required. Compact housing and high power LED for excellent performance-size ratio. The Potentiometer function for adjustment of the sensitivity makes the sensors highly flexible. The output type is preset (NPN or PNP), and the output switching function is NO and NC output.

PD 30 CNR 06 NASA  - NPN with 2meter cable and 6 meter range
PD 30 CNR 06 NAM5SA - NPN with M8, 4 pin plug and 6 meter range

PD 30 CNR 06 PASA  - PNP with 2meter cable and 6 meter range
PD 30 CNR 06 PAM5SA - PNP with M8, 4 pin plug and 6 meter range

The Carlo Gavazzi Retro-Reflective (polarized) PD30CNP06 sensor family comes in a compact 10 x 30 x 20 mm reinforced PMMA/ABS housing. The sensors are useful in applications where high accuracy detection as well as small size is required. Compact housing and high power LED for excellent performance-size ratio. The Potentiometer function for adjustment of the sensitivity makes the sensors highly flexible. The output type is preset (NPN or PNP), and the output switching function is NO and NC output.

PD 30 CNP 06 NASA  - NPN with 2meter cable and 6 meter range
PD 30 CNP 06 NAM5SA - NPN with M8, 4 pin plug and 6 meter range

PD 30 CNP 06 PASA  - PNP with 2meter cable and 6 meter range
PD 30 CNP 06 PAM5SA - PNP with M8, 4 pin plug and 6 meter range

The Carlo Gavazzi DIFFUSE Reflective (infrared - IR) PD30CNB20 .. IS sensor family with background suppression comes in a compact 10 x 30 x 20 mm reinforced PMMA/ABS housing. The sensors are useful in applications where high accuracy detection as well as small size is required. Compact housing and high power LED for excellent performance-size ratio. The Potentiometer function for adjustment of the sensitivity makes the sensors highly flexible. The output type is preset (NPN or PNP), and the output switching function is NO and NC output. 
Modulated infrared light 850 nm




PD 30 CNB 20 NAIS  - NPN with 2meter cable and 200 millimeter range
PD 30 CNB 20 NAM5IS - NPN with M8, 4 pin plug and 200 millimeter range

PD 30 CNB 20 PAIS  - PNP with 2meter cable and 200 millimeter range
PD 30 CNB 20 PAM5IS - PNP with M8, 4 pin plug and 200 millimeter range

The Carlo Gavazzi DIFFUSE Reflective PD30CNB20 sensor family with background suppression comes in a compact 10 x 30 x 20 mm reinforced PMMA/ABS housing. The sensors are useful in applications where high accuracy detection as well as small size is required. Compact housing and high power LED for excellent performance-size ratio. The Potentiometer function for adjustment of the sensitivity makes the sensors highly flexible. The output type is preset (NPN or PNP), and the output switching function is NO and NC output. RED MODULATED LIGHT.

PD 30 CNB 20 NASA  - NPN with 2meter cable and 200 millimeter range
PD 30 CNB 20 NAM5SA - NPN with M8, 4 pin plug and 200 millimeter range

PD 30 CNB 20 PASA  - PNP with 2meter cable and 200 millimeter range
PD 30 CNB 20 PAM5SA - PNP with M8, 4 pin plug and 200 millimeter range


The Carlo Gavazzi DIFFUSE Reflective PD30CND10 sensor family comes in a compact 10 x 30 x 20 mm reinforced PMMA/ABS housing. The sensors are useful in applications where high accuracy detection as well as small size is required. Compact housing and high power LED for excellent performance-size ratio. The Potentiometer function for adjustment of the sensitivity makes the sensors highly flexible. The output type is preset (NPN or PNP), and the output switching function is NO and NC output. MODULATED RED LIGHT, 625 nm.

PD 30 CND 10 NASA  - NPN with 2meter cable and 1000 millimeter (1 METER)  range
PD 30 CND 10 NAM5SA - NPN with M8, 4 pin plug and 1000 millimeter (1 METER)  range

PD 30 CND 10 PASA  - PNP with 2meter cable and 1000 millimeter (1 METER) range
PD 30 CND 10 PAM5SA - PNP with M8, 4 pin plug and 1000 millimeter (1 METER)  range

The Carlo Gavazzi THRU BEAM PD30CNT15 sensor family comes in a compact 10 x 30 x 20 mm reinforced PMMA/ABS housing. The sensors are useful in applications where high accuracy detection as well as small size is required. Compact housing and high power LED for excellent performance-size ratio. The Potentiometer function for adjustment of the sensitivity makes the sensors highly flexible. The output type is preset (NPN or PNP), and the output switching function is NO and NC output. MODULATED RED LIGHT, 625 nm.

PD 30 CNT 15 NASA  - NPN with 2meter cable and 15 METER  range
PD 30 CNT 15 NAM5SA - NPN with M8, 4 pin plug and 15 METER  range

PD 30 CNT 15 PASA  - PNP with 2meter cable and 1000 15 METER range
PD 30 CNT 15 PAM5SA - PNP with M8, 4 pin plug and 15 METER  range


Call Anderson-Bolds for more information or a quote, 216-360-9800

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Nematron e-PCs for Industrial Use

The ePC "Fanless" Series from Nematron and Anderson-Bolds

With the Nematron ePC Fanless Series, performance no longer needs to be sacrificed. With an Intel® Atom N270 processor (1.6 GHz) and a high performance SATA Solid State drive, this series provides the performance of most conventional industrial PCs. This Series is the perfect solution for most high-end operator interface or SCADA applications where proprietary solutions do not supply the “open” connectivity desired in most of today’s automation applications. The ePC Fanless Series offers all the I/O and features of the standard ePC-Series without the use of fans or rotating media.



40GB SATA Solid State Drive Now Standard. 

Standard Features:

  • 12.1" SVGA to 19" SXGA Color TFT LCD Display
  • 5-wire Analog Resistive Touchscreen
    - Optional clear Lexan window
  • Ultra-Thin panel mounting depth, less than 3.2"
  • High Performance / Very Low Power Fanless Processor
    • Intel® ATOM N270 (1.6 GHz, 512 K cache, 533 MHz bus)
  • 2 GB DRAM
  • Intel 40 GB Easily Removable SATA Solid State Drive
    • Optional larger sizes and Rotating Hard Drive
  • Integral 100-240 VAC power supply
    • 24 VDC optional
  • NEMA 4/4x/12 front panel
    • Machined 304 Stainless Steel optional
  • Powder Coated Aluminum Front Panel (optional Stainless Steel
  • Extensive I/O Connectivity
    • Dual Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet ports
    • 4 USB 2.0 ports
    • 1 RS-485/422 serial port (jumper selectable)
    • 2 RS-232 serial ports
    • PS/2 port
    • Additional video port (supports dual video)
    • Rear accessible CompactFlash™ Type I/II socket
  • UL and cUL Ordinary Locations Listed
  • UL and cUL Hazardous Locations Listed
    - Class I Division 2, Groups A, B, C, & D; Class II Division 2, Groups F & G; Class III when mounted in a NEMA enclosure
  • FCC & European CE compliant
  • RoHS compliant
  • 2-year Warranty
  • Windows® XP Professional pre-installed (Windows 7 Professional 32-bit optional)
ePC1200 - 12.1"
- 12.1" color TFT LCD display
- SVGA, 800 x 600 Native Resolution
- 262K Colors
- 50,000 hrs Backlight Life
- Integral 100-240 VAC power supply
- Thin design - Only 3.165" behind bezel
- 30W Input Power (ATOM N270)

ePC1500 - 15"
- 15" color TFT LCD display
- XGA, 1024 x 768 Native Resolution
- 16 Million Colors
- 50,000 hrs Backlight Life
- Integral 100-240 VAC power supply
- Thin design - Only 2.7" behind bezel
- 30W Input Power (ATOM N270)

ePC1700 - 17"
- 17" color TFT LCD display
- SXGA, 1280 x 1024 Native Resolution
- 16 Million Colors
- 50,000 hrs Backlight Life
- Integral 100-240 VAC power supply
- Thin design - Only 2.85" behind bezel
- 40W Input Power (ATOM N270)

ePC1900 - 19"
- 19" color TFT LCD display
- SXGA, 1280 x 1024 Native Resolution
- 16 Million Colors
- 50,000 hrs Backlight Life
- Integral 100-240 VAC power supply
- Thin design - Only 3.00" behind bezel
- 50W Input Power (ATOM N270)

Hazardous Ratings and UL listings
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D; Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G, Class III.
Industrial flat panel monitor, Model M followed by 12, 15, 17, 19 or 22, followed by 0, followed by 0 or 2, may be followed by T, may be followed by W or WT or Blank, may be followed by SS, may be followed by 24, may be followed by 12, may be followed by NL or RM, may be followed by additional alphanumeric characters.
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D Hazardous Locations
Industrial node computers, Models nPC100nPC200nPC300 may be followed by additional alphanumeric characters.
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D; Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G; Class III. Hazardous Locations.
Industrial computers, Models ePC1 and iPC1 followed by 2, 5, 7 or 9, followed by 00, may be followed by T, may be followed by additional alphanumeric characters, may be followed by DC, may be followed by SS, NL or RM.
Model ePC1 followed by 2, 5, 7, or 9, followed by 50, may be followed by T, may be followed by additional alphanumeric characters, may be followed by DC, may be followed by SS or NL or RM.

Please call Anderson-Bolds at 216-360-9800 for more information and pricing, ask for Guy.

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Thank you.



Monday, January 7, 2013

Chromalox MTI Incoloy Immersion Heaters

Incoloy Immersion Heaters by Chromalox, style  MTI

2-1/2 Inch Screw Plug Immersion Heaters with Incoloy sheath and a Nema 1 enclosure for indoor applications.  Incoloy, an International Nickel Corporation (INCO) Alloy can withstand sheath temperatures up 1600 degrees F.  It is also resistant to corrosive and caustic solutions. Available is wattages from 3kw to 18kw and 240 or 480 volts 3 phase.  Click For Nema 4 or NEMA 7 enclosures.




Chromalox MTI-330A, Immersion Heater, 3 kw, 240 volts/3 phase

Chromalox MTI-330A, Immersion Heater, 3 kw, 480 volts/3 phase

Chromalox MTI-345A, Immersion Heater, 4.5 kw, 240 volts/3 phase

Chromalox MTI-345A, Immersion Heater, 4.5 kw, 480 volts/3 phase

Chromalox MTI-360A, Immersion Heater, 6 kw, 240 volts/3 phase

Chromalox MTI-360A, Immersion Heater, 6 kw, 480 volts/3 phase

Chromalox MTI-375A, Immersion Heater, 7.5 kw, 240 volts/3 phase

Chromalox MTI-375A, Immersion Heater, 7.5 kw, 480 volts/3 phase

Chromalox MTI-390A, Immersion Heater, 9 kw, 240 volts/3 phase

Chromalox MTI-390A, Immersion Heater, 9 kw, 480 volts/3 phase

Chromalox MTI-3120A, Immersion Heater, 12 kw, 240 volts/3 phase


Chromalox MTI-3120A, Immersion Heater, 12 kw, 480 volts/3 phase

Chromalox MTI-3150A, Immersion Heater, 15 kw, 240 volts/3 phase

Chromalox MTI-3150A, Immersion Heater, 15 kw, 480 volts/3 phase

Chromalox MTI-3180A, Immersion Heater, 18 kw, 240 volts/3 phase

Chromalox MTI-3180A, Immersion Heater, 18 kw, 480 volts/3 phase


216-360-9800

Go to our immersion heater application data form to help pick and size an immersion heater.

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Copper Sheath Immersion Heaters

Screw Plug Immersion Heaters with Copper Sheath for Heating Water.

Anderson-Bolds has been providing electric heating elements for heating water since 1934.  The first choice in heaters for industrial accounts to heat water tanks are screw plug electric immersion heaters.  The Screw Plug is easily installed via an NPT fitting in the tank wall.  The heater should be located near the bottom of the tank as when the heater is on it creates a convection within the tank.  The heater heats by conduction, or contact with the media.  But as water is heated or warmed by the immersed elements the warm water rises to the top of the tank.  The water below the heating element in a tank will not be heated.  Copper is the preferred sheath material for heating water.  Copper has the best heat transfer capability but also the lowest max temperature of about 750 degrees F.  Level control and temperature control can be critical to keeping the elements from burning out.  If the tank drains to expose the heaters and they are energized, they will fail quickly.  Air is a poor heat conductor and thus the elements will quickly heat up to over 350 degrees.  An element on an electric range is made of Incoloy, when the element turns red, the temperature is about 1250 degrees F.

Screw plug immersion heaters consist of tubular elements in a threaded hex plug. Some models are provided with a thermowell for the temperature control sensor and a variety of electrical enclosures for electrical connections. They screw directly through threaded openings in tank walls to heat liquids, viscous fluids, forced air, and gases by direct contact.



Chromalox MT and ARMT series Screw Plug Immersion heaters ( 2-1/2 inch plugs) with copper sheath are available in the below types or styles.

Screw Plug Immersion Heaters can have NEMA 1 housing or general purpose housing for in plant use.
Screw Plug Immersion Heaters can have Moisture resistant housing for wet locations, indoors or outdoors.
Screw Plug Immersion Heaters can have Explosion Resistant housing for hazardous rated areas.

Screw Plug Immersion heaters can also have Thermostats built into the enclosure.  the Thermostats can handle up to 22 AMPS.  If three phase or above 22 amps, a three pole contactor will be required to switch on the heating elements.

Screw Plug heaters with integral thermostat, 0-100 degrees F adjustability.
Screw Plug heaters with integral thermostat, 60-250 degrees F adjustability.

For level control, please go to our level control page here.

For contactors, please go to our contactor page here.

Please visit our immersion heater application data form here and Anderson-Bolds can help pick an immersion heating system for you.

email us at info@anderson-bolds.com

or call us at 216-360-9800



Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Penberthy Magnetic Liquid Level Gages (Pentair)










Penberthy MULTIVIEW™ Magnetic Liquid Level Gages utilize a communicating chamber constructed of 2-1/2" pipe which is connected to the process tank with either side or end connections. A float with a self-enclosed magnet is custom sized and weighted to float at the surface of the process liquid to be monitored. The float is then installed in the communicating chamber.
The industry-unique concentric magnet in Penberthy MULTIVIEW™ gages provides a more consistent magnetic field than conventional magnet designs.
Penberthy offers a wide range of materials, including:
  • 304/304L STS
  • 316/316L STS
  • Alloy-20
  • Monel
  • Titanium
  • Hastelloy-C
  • PVC
  • CPVC
  • PVDF
  • Tefzel® Lined
  • Halar® Lined

Typical Process Applications are:

  • Jet Fuel
  • Molten Sulfur
  • Sour Oil
  • Diesel Fuel
  • Deionized Water
  • Sumps
  • Freon
  • Liquid Ethylene
  • Water
  • Underground Storage
  • Benzene
  • Asphalt Settler
  • Acetic Acid
  • Liquids & Slurries
  • Sodium Hypochlorite
  • Boiler Feedwater Tank
  • Hydrochloric Acid
  • Stop Oil
  • LPG
  • Interface
  • Dowtherm®
  • Sulfuric Acid
  • Hydrogen Sulfide
  • Oil/Water Separator
  • Sodium Hydroxide
  • Liquid Nitrogen
  • Flare Drums
  • Phosgene
  • Ammonia
  • Butane
  • Seal Oil Pots
  • Black Liquor
  • Drip Pot
  • Boiler Steam Drums
  • Glycol
  • Propane
  • Hydraulic Oil
  • Feedwater Heaters
  • Extreme Flashing
  • Hydrazine
  • Caustic Chemicals
  • Fuel Oil
  • Hydrofluoric Acid
Follower Style Indicator by Penberthy

In MG Follower-Type models, the unit consists of a hermetically-sealed tube in a protective view housing. Within this tube is a gold anodized aluminum follower which will mirror level changes in the process tank. This entire assembly is attached to the communicating chamber where the follower is magnetically coupled with the float. Because the follower and float are magnetically linked, liquid level changes in the process tank will cause both float and follower to rise and fall in unison. The result is a precise indication of the liquid level within the vessel.

Flag Style Indicator by Penberthy

MG Flag-Type monitors provide a more secure link between the indicator and float. The view housing is sealed and consists of a single column assembly of aluminum flags within an extruded aluminum channel. These flags are anodized with black on one side and gold on the other. Each flag houses a small magnet and is assembled on a single, individual axle. As the float in the communicating chamber rises and falls, the magnetic interaction between float and flag magnets cause the flags to rotate 180°. These changes are shown through contrasting colors – black above and gold below the liquid level.  To insure trouble-free operation, Penberthy's flags are magnetically interlocked and utilize mechanical stops. This prevents over-rotation. Penberthy's redundant axle system prevents binding, with each flag allowed to rotate on the axle and each axle free to rotate in the channel. This method of indication is always accurate, regardless of the speed of process level change or vibration.




THE FOLLOWING MAGNETIC LEVEL INDICATOR FEATURES PROVIDE APPLICATION VERSATILITY THAT OTHER PRODUCTS CAN NOT MATCH:
PRESSURES: FULL VACUUM TO 2250 PSIG (900# ANSI) 
TEMPERATURES: -328°F TO 750° F SPECIFIC GRAVITY: AS LOW AS 0.37 
PROCESS CONNECTIONS: THREADED, FLANGED OR SOCKETWELD 
CONTINUOUS CHAMBER LENGTHS TO 20 FT. STANDARD; LONGER AVAIL. 
NO MECHANICAL PIVOT POINTS OR MOVEMENTS TO WEAR OUT OR
             STICK; NO REPLACEMENTS OF GLASS, CUSHIONS, O-RINGS, ETC. 
TOTAL LEVEL AND INTERFACE LEVEL MEASUREMENTS POSSIBLE WITH
             THE SAME UNIT (USING TWO FLOATS) 
CUSTOM BUILT TO THE CUSTOMER’S APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
“FLAG” STYLE INDICATOR CAN EASILY BE SEEN FROM UP TO 100 YDS!

STANDARD FEATURES:

RUGGED 316SS DESIGN WITH MININUM TO NO MAINTENANCE
SAFE FOR CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC FLUIDS
ONLY MATERIALS IN CONTACT WITH THE PROCESS ARE THE VESSEL CONNECTIONS, VERTICAL FLOAT CHAMBER AND THE 
         FLOAT
HIGH VISIBILITY SCALE IN ENGINEERING UNITS (FT, IN, MM, CUSTOM) 
POSITIVE LOCAL INDICATION WITH NO POWER REQUIRED 
UNIQUE “CONCENTRIC” MAGNET IN FLOATS FOR BETTER OPERATION

OPTIONAL FEATURES:

ANSI RATED CHAMBERS IN: PVC, CPVC, MONEL, HASTELLOY-C, ALLOY 20, HALAR LINED SS, TEFZEL LINED SS, & OTHERS INSULATION FOR HOT OR COLD TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS
MULTIPLE POINT SWITCHES FOR ALARMS & PUMP UP/ PUMP DOWN USE
2 TRANSMITTER TYPES: DIGITAL GEOMETRIC OR ANALOG MAGNETOSTRICTIVE; ACCURATE TO 1/32”

The Penberthy MULTIVIEWTM unit consists of three major sections:

Communicating Chamber
The standard chamber consists of 2 1⁄2" Schedule 10 or Schedule 40 pipe constructed of 304/304L STS, 316/316L STS, Alloy 20®, Monel®, Hastelloy C®, PVC, CPVC, PVDF or Halar® lined. Other chamber materials such as Inconel® 625 and Titanium may also be used.

Float
The float is constructed of 316L STS, Titanium, Alloy 20®, Monel®, Hastelloy C®, PVC, CPVC, PVDF or Halar® coated. It is specifically weighted for the specific gravity of the process media.

Indicator
You have three indicator options available. The type you receive was determined at the time of purchase.

A. Follower style with stainless steel housing. This indicator consists of a hermetically sealed borosilicate tube contained in stainless steel housing. A gold colored follower is located inside the tube.
The scale assembly is an integral part of the stainless steel housing. The scale can be specified to indicate any unit of measure.
B. Follower style with extruded aluminum housing
This indicator consists of a hermetically sealed borosilicate tube contained in extruded aluminum housing. A gold colored follower is located inside the tube.
The scale assembly is a separate aluminum extrusion attached to the indicator. It is possible to receive an indicator with no scale attached. If a scale is specified, it can indicate any unit of measure and be mounted on either side of the indicator.

C. Flag style
This indicator consists of a series of magnetically interlocked flags. The flags are black on one side and gold colored on the other. As the float rises the flags rotate, turning from black to gold. The flag assembly is sealed within extruded aluminum housing.
The scale assembly is a separate aluminum extrusion attached to the indicator. It is possible to receive an indicator with no scale attached. If a scale is specified, it can indicate any unit of measure and be mounted on either side of the indicator.








Basic Mag Gage Installation Instructions

2.1 General Length:  







Minimum is 20 7/16th inches and maximum is 258 inches overall, centers are 4.25 min and 236 max.


3.1 Unpacking
Upon receipt of your Penberthy MULTIVIEWTM unit, check all components carefully for damage incurred in shipping. If damage is evident or suspected, do not attempt installation. Notify the carrier immediately and request a damage inspection. Check each item against the packing list.
The float is not in the communicating chamber when shipped. Make sure that you do not throw the float away with the packing materials. The float should not be installed until the communicating chamber has been mounted to the process vessel.
To install the float, remove the bottom flange from the communicating chamber. Insert the float top first. That end of the float has been identified with a piece of removable orange tape and the word "top" etched into the float. Place the gasket over the spring on the bottom flange and reinstall.

3.2 Mounting
1. To operate properly, the magnetic liquid level meter must be vertical.
2. Check the vessel connections with a plumb line to verify alignment. The vessel must be free from dirt and debris to avoid malfunction of the level indicator.
3. A minimum distance of 8" (203 mm) should be maintained from the centerline of the communicating chamber to the nearest source of ferromagnetic material.
4. Special handling and installation precautions must be used with long magnetic level gages. This applies to any magnetic gage 10 feet (3 meters) or more in length. Do not attempt to handle or move with single point suspension or by both end suspension (such as two people picking up a gage by the ends). The standpipe must be supported along its entire length.

"Whipping" is highly probable unless the standpipe is supported along its entire length during handling/installation. Raising a long standpipe from the horizontal (shipping) to vertical (installation) plane will cause elastic bending unless additional support is provided.




Typical damages to the visual indicators caused by mishandling
Follower style The glass tube can be stressed beyond its tensional limits and break or shatter if the standpipe is allowed to whip or bend.
Flag style The component parts of this indicator have close tolerances. If the standpipe is allowed to whip or bend during handling and/or installation, there is an extremely high probability that certain flags will 'hang up' (not rotate properly) thereby providing incorrect indication.

5. PVC, CPVC & PVDF magnetic liquid level meters are shipped without the indicator attached. This is done to prevent damage to the indicator. DO NOT attempt to install the communicating chamber with the indicator attached.

6. It is strongly recommended that shutoff devices (gagecocks, sliders, cocks) be installed between the vessel and the communicating chamber to allow the magnetic gage to be isolated for cleaning.
7. Before start-up verify that the communicating chamber is free of any particles.

3.3 Indicator Alignment
To change the direction the indicator is facing, loosen the clamps holding the indicating to the communicating chamber, rotate the indicator to the position desired, and tighten the clamps. To align the indicator use the following procedure:
Follower Style
1. Loosen the clamps holding the indicator to the communicating chamber. Move the indicator down as far as it will go.
2. Lower the liquid level in the communicating chamber until: a. Side Connection
the liquid is at the bottom feed level. b. End Connection
the indicator stops moving. Then add liquid to the chamber until the float just becomes buoyant (the indicator will start to move upward).
3. Move the indicator so that the centerline on the magnetic follower is aligned with "zero" on the calibrated scale. If you do not have a scale the bottom of the follower should just touch the cushion in the bottom of the hermetically sealed tube.
4. Tighten the clamps.
Flag Style
1. Loosen the clamps holding the indicator to the communicating chamber. Move the indicator down as far as it will go.
2. Lower the liquid level in the communicating chamber until: a. Side Connection
the liquid is at the bottom feed level. b. End Connection
the indicator stops moving. Then add liquid to the chamber until the float just becomes buoyant (the indicator will start to move upward).
3. Move the indicator until the last visible gold flag has rotated to black. This will be the third flag from the bottom. (two flags are hidden behind the nameplate) Be careful not to raise the indicator too far.
4. Tighten the clamps.

4.0 Start-Up


1. Check the connections between the communicating chamber and the vessel to insure proper mating.
2. Close the drain plug (or drain cock if applicable).
3. Open the shut off valve at the top connection.
4. Slowly open the shutoff valve at the bottom connection to allow for a gradual equalization of level in the communicating chamber.
5. Check for any leaks at the connections. If none are observed, the unit is ready for use.






5.0 Periodic Maintenance
Your Penberthy Magnetic Level Meter is designed to give you years of reliable service. However, equipment failure can occur. Sound maintenance practices require periodic inspection of the gage to ensure it is in good working order.
The end user must determine the appropriate maintenance schedule based upon his or her experience for the specific application. Realistic maintenance schedules can only be determined with full knowledge of the services and applications involved.

Do not proceed with any maintenance if the magnetic gage is still at operating pressure or temperature. Relieve the unit of pressure or vacuum, allow it to reach ambient temperature, and purge or drain it of all fluids. Failure to follow instructions could result in severe personal injury or property damage.

If the process liquid is dirty or contains deposits, it is recommended to flush the instrument periodically.
To flush the communicating chamber, close the shutoff valves, open the drain plug (or drain cock), and flush. If the float requires cleaning, the bottom flange must be removed after the shutoff devices are closed.

Anderson-Bolds is an Authorized Distributor for Penberthy, now know as Pentair Penberthy and formally know as Tyco Flow Control

216-360-9800