849 Level Control

Manual
8.849.8001EN / 2019-09-30
Metrohm AG
CH-9100 Herisau
Switzerland
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849 Level Control

Manual

8.849.8001EN / 2019-09-30
Technical Communication
Metrohm AG
CH-9100 Herisau
[email protected]

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Table of contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Instrument description ......................................................... 1
1.2 Model versions ...................................................................... 1
1.3 Intended use ......................................................................... 2
1.4 About the documentation ................................................... 2
1.4.1 Symbols and conventions ........................................................ 2
1.5 Safety instructions ................................................................ 3
1.5.1 General notes on safety ........................................................... 3
1.5.2 Electrical safety ........................................................................ 3
1.5.3 Flammable solvents and chemicals ........................................... 4
1.5.4 Recycling and disposal ............................................................. 4

2 Overview of the instrument 5

2.1 Sensors .................................................................................. 6
2.1.1 6.1113.000 sensor for aqueous media ..................................... 6
2.1.2 6.1113.100 sensor for non-aqueous media and aqueous
media ...................................................................................... 6
2.1.3 6.1113.110 sensor for ultra pure water ................................... 7

3 Installation 8
3.1 Configuration ........................................................................ 8
3.1.1 Basic setting ............................................................................ 8
3.1.2 Overall status ........................................................................... 9
3.1.3 Selective operating mode ........................................................ 9
3.2 Connecting the sensor ....................................................... 10
3.3 Connecting the remote cable ............................................ 11

4 Handling and maintenance 13

4.1 Sensor monitoring via remote interface ........................... 13
4.1.1 Input lines ............................................................................. 13
4.1.2 SCAN command .................................................................... 13
4.2 Maintenance ....................................................................... 14

5 Technical specifications 15
5.1 Measuring inputs ................................................................ 15
5.2 Remote socket .................................................................... 15
5.3 Supply .................................................................................. 16
5.4 Ambient temperature ......................................................... 16

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5.5 Dimensions and material ................................................... 16

6 Accessories 17
Index 18

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Table of figures
Figure 1 Front 849 Level Control ..................................................................... 5
Figure 2 Rear 849 Level Control ...................................................................... 5
Figure 3 6.1113.000 sensor ............................................................................ 6
Figure 4 6.1113.100 sensor ............................................................................ 6
Figure 5 6.1113.110 sensor ............................................................................ 7
Figure 6 Printed circuit board .......................................................................... 8
Figure 7 DIP switch strip ................................................................................. 8
Figure 8 Wiring the sensor ............................................................................ 10
Figure 9 Bottle adapter ................................................................................. 10
Figure 10 Remote connection 849 Level Control - Sample Processor with remote
interface .......................................................................................... 11
Figure 11 Remote connection 849 Level Control - Metrohm instrument with
remote box ..................................................................................... 12

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1 Introduction

1.1 Instrument description

The 849 Level Control is used for monitoring liquid levels in canisters and
bottles. It can detect both high liquid levels (e.g. warning of overflow of a
waste container) as well as low liquid levels (e.g. a supply container run-
ning empty). Due to conductivity measurement the level sensors can be
used in various media.
The sensor signal is detected by the 849 Level Control and is forwarded as
signal level to a remote connection of a Metrohm automation system.
Therefore, the 849 Level Control can be used with all Metrohm systems in
which the scanning of remote lines is possible (SCAN command).

1.2 Model versions

The 849 Level Control is available as three model versions:

2.849.0010
849 Level Control with sensor, comprised of three steel rods (stainless
steel, non-acid-resistant, 35 cm long).
For aqueous media.

2.849.0020
849 Level Control with sensor, comprised of three metal-free rods (mate-
rial: carbon fiber compound, 35 cm long, unbreakable)
For eluents in chromatography. Can be used in 6.1621.000 20 L canisters.
Also integrated into the screw cap are two FEP tubes for aspirating or fill-
ing the container.

2.849.0030
849 Level Control with sensor, comprised of three metal-free rods (mate-
rial: high-purity graphite).
For eluents and ultra pure water in chromatography.
Standard length 25 cm for 2 L bottles. The sensor rods can be shortened
to the required lengths suitable for 1 L or 0.25 L bottles (predetermined
breaking points).
Also integrated into the screw cap are two FEP tubes for aspirating or fill-
ing the container.

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1.3 Intended use

The 849 Level Control is designed for usage in an automation system in
analytical laboratories. It is not suitable for usage in biochemical, biologi-
cal or medical environments in its basic equipment version.
The instrument described here can be used in chemicals and flammable
solvents. The usage of the 849 Level Control therefore requires that the
user has basic knowledge and experience in the handling of toxic and
caustic substances. Knowledge with respect to the application of the fire
prevention measures prescribed for laboratories or production plants is
also mandatory.

1.4 About the documentation

CAUTION

Please read through this documentation carefully before putting the

instrument into operation. The documentation contains information
and warnings which have to be followed by the user in order to ensure
safe operation of the instrument.

1.4.1 Symbols and conventions

The following symbols and styles are used in this documentation:

Cross-reference to figure legend

The first number refers to the figure number, the sec-
ond to the instrument part in the figure.
Instruction step
Carry out these steps in the sequence shown.
Method Dialog text, parameter in the software
File ▶ New Menu or menu item
[Next] Button or key
Warning
This symbol draws attention to a possible life hazard
or risk of injury.

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Warning
This symbol draws attention to a possible hazard due
to electrical current.
Warning
This symbol draws attention to a possible hazard due
to heat or hot instrument parts.
Warning
This symbol draws attention to a possible biological
hazard.
Caution
This symbol draws attention to a possible damage of
instruments or instrument parts.
Note
This symbol marks additional information and tips.

1.5 Safety instructions

1.5.1 General notes on safety

WARNING

Operate this instrument only according to the information contained in

this documentation.

This instrument left the factory in a flawless state in terms of technical

safety. To maintain this state and ensure non-hazardous operation of the
instrument, the following instructions must be observed carefully.

1.5.2 Electrical safety

The electrical safety when working with the instrument is ensured as part
of the international standard IEC 61010.

WARNING

Only personnel qualified by Metrohm are authorized to carry out service

work on electronic components.

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Protection against electrostatic charges

WARNING

Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic charges and can be

destroyed by discharges.
Do not fail to pull the power cord out of the power socket before you
set up or disconnect electrical plug connections at the rear of the
instrument.

1.5.3 Flammable solvents and chemicals

WARNING

All relevant safety measures are to be observed when working with

flammable solvents and chemicals.
￭ Set up the instrument in a well-ventilated location.
￭ Keep all sources of flame far from the workplace.
￭ Clean up spilled fluids and solids immediately.
￭ Follow the safety instructions of the chemical manufacturer.

1.5.4 Recycling and disposal

This product is covered by European Directive 2012/19/EU, WEEE – Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
The correct disposal of your old instrument will help to prevent negative
effects on the environment and public health.
More details about the disposal of your old instrument can be obtained
from your local authorities, from waste disposal companies or from your
local dealer.

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2 Overview of the instrument

1 2 3 4
Figure 1 Front 849 Level Control

1 Sensor connector 1 for overflow moni- 2 Sensor connector 2 for overflow moni-
toring (Level Full) toring (Level Full)
Signal at contact Signal at contact

3 Sensor connector 1 for empty level 4 Sensor connector 2 for empty level
monitoring (Level Empty) monitoring (Level Empty)
Signal at contact loss Signal at contact loss

The connectors for the sensor cables (6.2151.060) are located on the
front of the 849 Level Control.

1
Figure 2 Rear 849 Level Control

1 Remote connector
For the 6.2125.090 cable

The 6.2125.090 connection cable providing power supply for the conduc-
tivity measurement is connected on the rear. It is connected to the remote
socket of a suitable Metrohm instrument in order to transmit the activat-
ing signals of the sensors

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2.1 Sensors
2.1.1 6.1113.000 sensor for aqueous media
The 6.1113.000 sensor can be used for monitoring fluid levels in rinse or
waste containers (e.g. 20 L canisters). It is suitable exclusively for conduc-
tivity measurements in aqueous media.

R
E F

Figure 3 6.1113.000 sensor

The sensor rods are comprised of stainless steel (AISI 304) and therefore
have only limited resistance to strong acids.
Dimensions:
￭ Overall length 37.4 cm
￭ Rod length 36.1/4.4 cm
￭ Diameter 4.0 mm

2.1.2 6.1113.100 sensor for non-aqueous media and aqueous media

The 6.1113.100 sensor can be used for monitoring fluid levels in storage
or waste containers (e.g. in chromatography). It is suitable for conductivity
measurements in non-aqueous and aqueous media.

E F

Figure 4 6.1113.100 sensor

The sensor rods are comprised of carbon fiber compound and are resistant
against the most common solvents.
Two pre-mounted tubes with M6 connector enable the aspiration and fill-
ing of the container.
Dimensions:
￭ Overall length 38.6 cm
￭ Rod length 36.1/4.4 cm
￭ Diameter 4.8 mm

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2.1.3 6.1113.110 sensor for ultra pure water

The 6.1113.110 sensor can be used for monitoring fluid levels in storage
or waste containers (e.g. in chromatography). It is specially suitable for
conductivity measurements in aqueous media with low conductivity.

E F

Figure 5 6.1113.110 sensor

The sensor rods are comprised of high-purity graphite and are resistant
against the most common solvents. Predefined breaking points enable
easy shortening of the rods to the lengths suitable for various container
sizes.
Two pre-mounted tubes with M6 connector enable the aspiration and fill-
ing of the container.
Dimensions:
￭ Overall length 26.7 cm
￭ Rod length 25.2/7.9 cm
￭ Diameter 8.0 mm

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3 Installation

3.1 Configuration
3.1.1 Basic setting
The logic of the 849 Level Control must be configured before it is used for
the first time. The operating mode can be set with DIP switches.
Remove the two fastening screws on the rear side of the housing and
then carefully pull the electronic print located there out of the housing to
the rear.

Figure 6 Printed circuit board

You will see a DIP switch strip on the electronic print. The switch settings
can be changed with the sharp end of a pencil.

ON

OFF

Figure 7 DIP switch strip

DIP switches 2 and 4 to 7 are used for switching on and off the remote
lines which can be activated according to the sensor signals.
Basic setting for monitoring all sensors:

DIP switch Sensor connec-

tion
2 Overall status
4 Level Full 1
5 Level Full 2
6 Level Empty 1

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7 Level Empty 2

3.1.2 Overall status

Should general monitoring of all sensor signals via a single remote line
("OR-gate") be desired, remote line 2 can be switched on for monitoring
the overall status. Switch on DIP switch 2 for this purpose. This causes
remote line 2 to be activated as soon as a Level Full or Level Empty
status is reached.

Remote line 2 is activated whenever a random sensor signal reacts to

overflow or empty running.

3.1.3 Selective operating mode

The individual remote lines can be switched off selectively if they are not
required for monitoring purposes, i.e. when not all sensor connections are
assigned.

Example: Example:
Monitoring overflow and empty level (incl. Monitoring overflow in two containers (incl.
overall status) overall status)

Level Empty 1 Level Full 2

Level Full 1 Level Full 1
Overall status Overall status

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3.2 Connecting the sensor

The sensor is comprised of three rods in one screw cap adapter which can
be mounted on a plastic canister or on a glass bottle. Two connections for
one to two sensor cables are located in the screw cap adapter.

F R

Figure 8 Wiring the sensor

R Reference E Empty level

Sensor rod for the reference potential Sensor rod for detecting the minimum fill
level

F Full level
Sensor rod for detecting the maximum fill
level

One sensor cable has two lines and two narrow test plugs at one end.
Always connect the red plug to the connector R (= Reference, see
below). The reference connection is always linked with a long sensor rod.

R E F
E F

6.1113.000 6.1113.100/6.1113.110
Figure 9 Bottle adapter

R Reference connector E Empty level connector

Connector for the reference line (for the red Connector for detecting the minimum fill
plug) level (for the black plug)

F Full level connector

Connector for detecting the maximum fill
level (for the black plug)

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NOTICE

The extra opening in the bottle adapter is used for ventilating the con-
tainer. This opening may not be sealed. The pressure equilibrium in the
container must always be ensured.

A 6.1619.000 adsorber tube can be attached with the bottle adapter

for the 6.1113.100 and 6.1113.110 sensors. This adsorber tube (with M6
thread) can be filled with a suitable material which protects the contents
of the container, e.g. against CO2 or humidity.

Overflow monitoring
In the case of overflow monitoring, connect the black plug of the sensor
cable to the connector F (Level Full). The Full level connector must be
linked with a short sensor rod (activation upon contact).

Empty level monitoring

In the case of empty level monitoring, connect the black plug of the sen-
sor cable to the connector E (Level Empty). The Empty level connector
must be linked with a long sensor rod (activation when contact is lost).
A second sensor cable will be required in the event that Level full and
Level empty monitoring are to be performed simultaneously. It is sufficient
to plug the black plug of the second cable into the corresponding connec-
tor E or F. No second reference connection is required.

3.3 Connecting the remote cable

849 — Sample Processor with remote interface
Sample Processor

Ext. Ext.
Pump 1 Pump 2

Swing
Head

849 Level control

WARNING - Fire Hazard - S: 115 VA U: 100 - 240 V f: 50 - 60 Hz
For continued protection replace only
MSB1
with the same type and rating of fuse

Made by Metrohm
Herisau Switzerland
Remote
1.838.0010
01107
Type:
Nr.:

Power Keyboard MSB2 MSB3 RS 232

6.2125.09
0
Figure 10 Remote connection 849 Level Control - Sample Processor
with remote interface

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If the remote lines are to continue to be available for the purpose of con-
trolling a different device, then a 6.2125.000 stackable plug and an addi-
tional 6.2125.090 connecting cable are to be used.

849 — Metrohm instrument with 6.2148.010 remote box

Metrohm devices which are controlled through a USB connection (e.g.
Professional ICs, Titrandos, USB Sample Processors), can be supplemented
with a 6.2148.010 remote box. This adapter box is connected to an MSB
connection of the device and provides a full-range 25-pin remote inter-
face.
6.2148.010
MSB 849 Level Control

6.2125.09
0
Figure 11 Remote connection 849 Level Control - Metrohm instrument
with remote box
The 6.2148.010 remote box is also equipped with a fully functioning MSB
connector, which means that the complete number of MSB connectors
continues to be available for use.

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4 Handling and maintenance

4.1 Sensor monitoring via remote interface

The 849 Level Control is connected to the remote interface of a suitable
Metrohm device. Metrohm Sample Processors, ProfIC and Titrando sys-
tems can scan the input lines of the remote interface in a method run and
thus check the status of a Level Control sensor.
A total of 8 lines (Input 0…7) are available. The 849 Level Control uses the
remote lines Input 4, 5, 6, and 7. Input 2 can, depending on the configu-
ration of the Level Control, be used as a bus.

4.1.1 Input lines

The 8 input lines of the remote socket can be scanned in a method run
with the SCAN command. The method run will thereby be stopped until
the prescribed bit pattern matches the actual status of the input lines (e.g.
the entire status of the Level Control=Input 2). An 8-digit bit pattern must
be set for this purpose in which each bit is assigned to one input line. In
the event of a match, the method run will be resumed with the next com-
mand.

Input 76543210
Bit 76543210
(The bits are always numbered from right to left)

Example:
*****0** expects an inactive input line 2 (0=not activated). This
line is set by the 849 Level Control, in the event that a
sensor signal has been set.

Input lines that are of no interest or for which no defined condition can be
predicted should also be masked with an asterisk (*).

4.1.2 SCAN command

Sensor Binary pattern Function Canister
Overall status ok *****0** No sensor signal active
Overall status "active" *****1** At least one sensor signal active
Full level 1 ok ***0**** Overflow monitoring 1: every-
thing ok

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Sensor Binary pattern Function Canister

Full level 1 "active" ***1**** Overflow warning at sensor 1 full
***1*1** Overflow warning at sensor 1 full
Full level 2 ok **0***** Overflow monitoring 2: every-
thing ok
Full level 2 "active" **1***** Overflow warning at sensor 2 full
**1**1** Overflow warning at sensor 2 full
Empty level 1 ok *0****** Empty level monitoring 1: every-
thing ok
Empty level 1 "active" *1****** Empty level warning at sensor 1 empty
*1***1** Empty level warning at sensor 1 empty
Empty level 2 ok 0******* Empty level monitoring 2: every-
thing ok
Empty level 2 "active" 1******* Empty level warning at sensor 2 empty
1****1** Empty level warning at sensor 2 empty

4.2 Maintenance
The 849 Level Control is maintenance-free to a large extent.
If one of the stainless steel sensors exhibits traces of corrosion, then the
sensor rod can be rubbed clean with a cloth and a conventional cleaning
agent.

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5 Technical specifications

5.1 Measuring inputs

4 sensor connec- 8-pin Mini DIN sockets
tors
Switching thresh- 1 µS
old
Measurement fre- ca. 1.7 kHz
quency

5.2 Remote socket

Max. switching 20 mA
current
Max. collector 40 V
voltage

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5.3 Supply
Voltage 5.0 V
Power consump- ＜ 15 mA
tion

5.4 Ambient temperature

Nominal function +5…+45 °C
range
Storage –20 ...+60 °C
Transport –40 ...+60 °C

5.5 Dimensions and material

Height 32 mm
Width 106 mm
Depth 61 mm
Weight 148 g (without accessories)
Materials
Housing Aluminum coated (Al Mg 1½ h)

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6 Accessories
Up-to-date information on the scope of delivery and optional accessories
for your product can be found on the Internet. You can download this
information using the article number as follows:

Downloading the accessories list

1 Enter https://www.metrohm.com/ into your Internet browser.

2 Enter the article number (e.g. Variable Produktnummer) into the

search field.
The search result is displayed.

3 Click on the product.

Detailed information regarding the product is shown on various tabs.

4 On the Included parts tab, click on Download the PDF.

The PDF file with the accessories data is created.

NOTICE

Once you have received your new product, we recommend download-

ing the accessories list from the Internet, printing it out and keeping it
together with the manual for reference purposes.

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Index
A G Remote cable ........................... 11
Aqueous media .......................... 6 Graphite ..................................... 7 Remote connector ...................... 5
Remote interface ...................... 13
B I Remote socket ......................... 15
Basic setting ............................... 8 Input line .................................. 13
Bit sample ................................ 13 S
M Safety instructions ...................... 3
C Measuring inputs ...................... 15 Sample Processor ............... 11, 12
Carbon fiber compound ............. 6 Model versions ........................... 1 SCAN command ....................... 13
Conductivity measurement ......... 6 Monitoring ................................. 8 Screw cap adapter .................... 10
Configuration ............................. 8 MSB connector ......................... 12 Selective operating mode ........... 9
Corrosion ................................. 14 Sensor ........................................ 6
N Sensor connection ...................... 8
D Non-aqueous media ................... 6 Sensor connector ....................... 5
Dimensions ................................ 6 Sensor rod ................................ 10
DIP switches ............................... 8 O Service ....................................... 3
Overall status .............................. 9 Stackable plug .......................... 12
E Overflow .................................... 9 Stainless steel ............................. 6
Electronic print ........................... 8 Overflow monitoring ................ 11 Supply ...................................... 16
Electrostatic charge .................... 4
Empty level ............................... 10 P T
Empty level monitoring ............. 11 Professional IC .......................... 12 Test plugs ................................. 10
Titrando ................................... 12
F R
Fill level .................................... 10 Reference ................................. 10 U
Full level connector ................... 10 Remote box .............................. 12 Ultra pure water ......................... 7

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