Oil Level Control

OLC-D1, OLC-K1

Optical Level Monitoring Device

OLC-D1, OLC-K1

Level monitoring
The OLC series consists of a screw-in prism unit
and an optical level detection device. The prism is
installed in the compressor or the vessel and is not
included with the OLC. The level detection device
can be replaced without opening to the compressor
or the vessel. Detection of the level is via infrared
light. There is a built-in monitoring system for correct Red LED status light
installation. At startup, the OLC will flash shortly with the LED.
After approx. 3 seconds the relay will be activated.
Oil level monitoring in compressors
For OLC-D1 the level monitoring starts immediately,
The OLC series are used for contactless oil level
for the OLC-K1 monitoring starts when the D1 signal
monitoring in compressors in order to safeguard
is applied and after the 90 seconds delay time the
sufficient lubrication of the internal mechanics.
level is evaluated.
As the refrigerant can be absorbed by oil, fluctua-
If the oil level is too low or there is a failure, the relay
tion of the oil level in the compressor is common in
will be opened and the LED will signal the failure.
refrigeration systems and thereby oil levels need to
be monitored.
LED Off: Oil level good, no failures
OLC-K1 is for piston compressor use and opens
LED On: Oil level low
the relay after 90 seconds whereas the OLC-D1 is
LED flashing: OLC not correctly mounted, or
for screw compressors and opens the relay after 5
Supply voltage too low, or
seconds delay.
Internal failure
Level monitoring in vessels
Lock-out state
The OLC-D1 is meant for level monitoring in vessels
The OLC-D1 and OLC-K1 will lock-out in case of
and does not have the operation recognition input,
failure. The OLC-K1 will further lock-out in case of low
D1.
oil level.
The OLC-D1 releases the relay if the level is too low
and activates the relay if the level is valid. There is a Reset of lock-out state
5 seconds time delay between switching the relay. Interrupt power supply for 5 seconds.

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 Schematic Wiring Diagram
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

L1
L2
L3 F3 4A F12
N F1 1
4A
PE 0 Q1
01
S1
F2

S2 K1 K1 K2 K1 K1
K1
(Reset) S3 10 10 14 10 10
(Reset) 10
L 11 B1 B2
K1 K2 K1T K2
10 14 SE-B1 / SE-B2 11 14
B2 ϑ

2 1
N 12 14

Grey (yellow) Brown Violet (black)

F13 F14
D1
10 10

OLC-K1 / OLC-D1

Option

Option

Option
Red (pink) Orange Blue
F13
3
M1
F14
1W1 M3 2W1
1V1 2V1 5
1U1 2U1
F5 P>
R1-6

F6 P<
R7, option
K2T
18

B1 ϑ

H1 H2 R8
K1 K1T K2 Y1 Y2 Y3 K2T

max 0.5 sec 300 sec

Please see details regarding connection inside the terminal box 3/3/3/12/ 14 5/5/5/17
16/
18/19 15 10

Electronics and relay must be protected by a pre-fuse.

Technical specifications: Legend:

Supply OLC-D1-115V: AC 50-60Hz 115V±10 % B1 Control unit
OLC-D1-230V: AC 50-60Hz 230V±10 %
OLC-K1-115V: AC 50-60Hz 115V±10 % B2 Control unit of capacity regulation (option)
OLC-K1-230V: AC 50-60Hz 230V±10 %
All versions: 3VA F1 Main fuse

Relay 240VAC, 2.5A, C300 - resistive load F2 Compressor fuse

Permitted ambient Operation:  -30°C – +60°C F3 Control circuit fuse

temperature Storage:   -30°C – +80°C
F5 High pressure cut-out
Max temperature OLC-K1: +100°C
F6 Low pressure cut-out
of media OLC-D1: +120°C
Relative humidity Max. 95 % F12 Fuse of crank case heater

Wire OLC-D1: Length 2050 mm ±50 mm F13/F14 Thermal overload motor PW1 / PW2
OLC-K1: Length 950 mm ±50 mm H1 Signal light “Compressor over temperature fault”
Fuse required 4A, fast-blow
H2 Signal light “Oil supply fault”
Enclosure class Housing IP54; cable outlet pointing
downwards K1/K2 Motor contactors PW1 / PW2

Mounting of the Screw mounted, M24 K1T/K2T Time relays “part winding” / pause time
detection circuit Max. tightening torque: 10Nm by hand M1 Compressor
Ver. 6.0 - 26.09.2013 - Content is subject to change without notice.

only
Q1 Main switch
UL file number E348183
R1-R6 PTC sensors in motor windings
R7 PTC sensor in cylinder head/discharge gas tempera-
ture sensor (option)
R8 Crank case heater (option)
S1/S2/S3 Control switch
YI Solenoid valve “start unloading” (option)
Y2 Solenoid valve “liquid line”
Y3 Solenoid valve “capacity regulation” (option)

Lodam electronics a/s Tel. +45 73 42 37 37 [email protected]

Kærvej 77 Fax +45 73 42 37 30 www.lodam.com
6400 Sønderborg
Denmark