DB GB NC56

NC56 Capacitive Level Sensor
The Model NC56 Capacitive Level Sen-

sor can be used for level measurement
of
• Clean water
• Waste water and sewage
• Diesel fuel
• Fire suppression foam
The NC56 can be applied to plastic or

metal tanks, and configured for measu-
ring level in ranges from 400 to 2000
mm.
Principles of Operation
Two parallel metal rods with a fixed di-
stance between them form a capacitor
when charged with an A.C. voltage.
When these rods are immersed in a li-
quid medium, the capacitance value is a
function of the immersed length. With
the probes fixed vertically downward, Features
the immersed length is proportional to • Rugged design and construction, IP67
the liquid level. The capacitance of the
• Built-in electronic signal conversion
probes is therefore a function of the le-
• Very easy level setting
vel. An electronic circuit module in NC56
Level Sensor converts the capacitance • EC type approval
value to a level measurement and trans-
Applications
mits as a linear standard electrical si-
gnal: 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-10 V DC, The Model NC56 Capacitive Level Sensor can be
0-5 V DC, 1-5 V DC or 2-10 V DC. used in a variety of applications areas, for example:
DB_GB_NC56.fm
Schematic Diagram • Manufacturing industries

• Process industries
• Environmental systems
• Vehicular applications
24.1.08
• Marine applications
Specifications
General Connection Diagram
Sensing technique Capacitance sensing
Level measuring range 400 - 2000 mm (other ranges available against special order)
Operating pressure 10 bar, max.
Temperature Max. 80°C (ambient and media)
Number of electrodes 2 (3 for diesel applications)
Process connection Threaded G1¼" (M). With protective tube: G 2" (M)
Degree of protection IP67
Electrical
Operating voltage 9 - 32 V DC 9 - 32 V DC 12 - 32 V DC 12 - 32 V DC 12 - 32 V DC
Supply current (without approx. 30 mA approx. 30 mA approx. 30 mA approx. 30 mA approx. 30 mA
signal)
Output signal 0 - 20 mA 4 - 20 mA 0 - 10 V DC 0/1 - 5 V DC 2 - 10 V DC
Output load impedance (UB - 9 V) / 20mA (UB - 9 V) / 20mA > 5 k Ω >5kΩ >5kΩ
UB = Operating voltage
Electrical Connection Male M12 type round shell connector
Materials
Housing Plastic
Media: contact Stainless steel 1.4404, ECTFE, shrinking plastic tube (polyolefine)
Approval EC type-approval acc. to 72/245/EEC, 95/54/EC
Type-approval No. e13*72/245*95/54*2182*00
Installation
The NC56 Capacitive Level Sensor is installed vertically downward at the top of the
vessel in which liquid level is to be measured. It is fitted into a G1¼-F threaded socket,
located as close as possible to the center of the tank. The lower ends of the rods must
be at least 10 mm above the tank bottom to avoid contact with any sludge that may be
present. The electrode rods can be cut at site to a shorter length, if required, but must
be of equal length.
Commissioning and Level Setting

The NC56 Capacitive Level Sensor can be put into operation after it is installed.
Detailed information regarding this is available in the Instruction Manual.
Level setting is done in two steps. First, the liquid in the tank is brought to the lowest
operating level. The minimum level is set simply by pressing the "Min" button on the
infrared remote control unit. The LED lamp on the top of the instrument starts blinking
faster, then stays steadily on, indicating that the zero level is registered. The button is
then released. The tank is then filled up to its highest operating level. The "Max" button
on the infrared remote control unit is pressed as before, until the instrument's LED is
continuously lit. The NC56 registers the maximum level and the level setting procedure
is complete. The minimum or maximum limit level settings can be altered at any time,
whenever the need arises, using the same procedure. If only one of limit setting needs
to be changed, only one of two level setting buttons is used, after the liquid level in the
tank is adjusted accordingly. 1. Infrared remote control
2. Button “Min“
For a downward characteristic (empty tank = high signal and filled tank = low
3. Button “Max“
signal) register the value for MAX with empty tank and the value for MIN with
4. LED lamp
filled tank.
5. Infrared receiver
Accessories
Infrared remote control unit model EU04.
Dimensions (all units in mm unless otherwise stated)
Electrodes Configuration for Water / Electrodes Configuration for Furnace Oil, Diesel
Waste Water
M12 connection M12 connection
every 500 mm
every 500 mm
Electrodes Configuration for Firefighting Protection Tube

Foam / Sewage Octagon head
cap screw SW77
M12 connection
adjusted to electrode length
every 500 mm
(4,8)
Ordering Code
Capacitive Level Sensor NC56 # # # #
Function
Water / waste water
(1 electrode coated with shrinking plastic tube /
1 uncoated electrode, stainless steel 1.4404)..................... > 2
Diesel
(3 uncoated electrodes, stainless steel 1.4404)................... > 3
Sewage
(1 electrode ECTFE coated /
Firefighting foam
(1 electrode ECTFE coated /
Material Housing / Connection

Plastic housing with G 1¼ " (M) for outside use ......................... > O
Plastic housing and protective tube with G 2" (M)
for outside use ............................................................................ > P
Plastic housing and protective tube with G 2“ (M)
and boreholes for suction trucks, for outside use
only with function 4 (sewage).................................................. > G
Electrode Length (from housing bottom)
400 - 2000 mm (in 50 mm steps) ........................................................ > 0 4 0 0

............................................................................................................ >
............................................................................................................ >
............................................................................................................ >
............................................................................................................ > 2 0 0 0
Signal Output
0 - 20 mA linear, 3-wire (STANDARD) ........................................................................> A

0 - 10 V DC linear, 3-wire (STANDARD) ........................................................................> C
4 - 20 mA linear, 3-wire (STANDARD) ........................................................................> P
0 - 5 V DC linear, 3-wire ...............................................................................................> U
1 - 5 V DC linear, 3-wire ...............................................................................................> D
2 - 10 V DC linear, 3-wire ...............................................................................................> Z
Supply Voltage
9 - 32 VDC (only for current output).........................................................................................> E

12 - 32 VDC (only for voltage output) ........................................................................................> F
Technische Änderungen vorbehalten • Subject to change without notice • Changements techniques sous réserve
Fischer Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH • Bielefelder Str. 37a • D-32107 Bad Salzuflen • Tel. +49 5222 9740 • Fax +49 5222 7170 • eMail: [email protected] • www.fischermesstechnik.de

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NC56 Capacitive Level Sensor

The Model NC56 Capacitive Level Sen-

The NC56 can be applied to plastic or

Schematic Diagram • Manufacturing industries

Commissioning and Level Setting

M12 connection M12 connection

Electrodes Configuration for Firefighting Protection Tube

Capacitive Level Sensor NC56 # # # #

Material Housing / Connection

Electrode Length (from housing bottom)

400 - 2000 mm (in 50 mm steps) ........................................................ > 0 4 0 0

0 - 20 mA linear, 3-wire (STANDARD) ........................................................................> A

9 - 32 VDC (only for current output).........................................................................................> E

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