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 Read and understand this manual for safely usage.

・This manual describes the product of standard specification. Read the other manual for
the product of explosion-proof specification.
・This manual describes the handling, inspection and adjustment of the product which
model is mentioned on cover page. Read and understand this manual before handling.
・Follow the additional document and/or direction, submitted by NOHKEN INC. and our
distributor or agent, even if the terms are mentioned in this manual.
・Save this manual in proper place being available to refer immediately.
・The specification of product mentioned in this manual may not be satisfied by the
condition of environment and usage. Check and consider carefully before using.
・Contact to sales office at NOHKEN INC. for any question or comment about this manual
and product.

The followings are the description of the terms in this manual.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not pay
 WARNING attention, could result in death, serious injury or serious
disaster.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not pay attention,

 CAUTION may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to device.

Indicates prohibited matter. The explanation with this mark

shall be followed

Indicates instructed matter. The explanation with this mark

shall be followed.

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  WARNING
This product is not explosion-proof construction. Do not install
this product to the place where the flammable gas or vapor is
occurred.
If installed, the flammable gas or vapor may be ignited, and
serious disaster may be occurred. Use the product of
explosion-proof construction in this case.
Do not modify or disassemble the product. Otherwise, the
product and connected device may be malfunctioned, damaged,
fired, or miner injury and electric shock may be occurred.
(Follow the additional document and/or direction, submitted by
NOHKEN INC. and our distributor or agent.)
Turn off the power, before wiring and inspection. Otherwise,
electric leakage, fire caused by short circuit, and electric shock
may be occurred.
Ensure the wire is properly connected. The product and
connected device may be malfunctioned, damaged, fired, or
miner injury and electric shock may be occurred by improper
wiring.
Turn off the power immediately, if the smoke, strange smell and
sound are occurred.
Do not use it until the problem is solved.

 CAUTION
Avoid shock and rough handling to this product. The product
may be damaged by shock as dropping, falling, throwing,
knocking, lugging, and etc.

Follow the specification of operating temperature, operating

pressure, switch rating, and etc. Otherwise, the product and
connected device may be malfunctioned, damaged, fired, or
miner injury and electric shock may be occurred. Check the
manual or specification sheet.
Operation test shall be done before practical usage. If the
serious accident is expected to occur by malfunction of product,
the other operating principle of product shall be installed in
parallel.

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  CAUTION
Check and deeply consider the chemical compatibility
for material of product in advance.

Hold the stem very close to mounting point, when carrying,

installing, and removing. If hold the terminal box, it may be taken
off from the flange or plug, and the product may be damaged by
dropping.

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INTRODUCTION
A) This manual specifies the specification of general product. If you order special product,
some details of specification may be different with the manual.
B) We are glad to suggest and advice for Model selection and chemical resistant of
material, but final decision has to be made by the customer.
C) This manual has prepared with close attention. Ask sales office at NOHKEN INC. for
any question or comment about the contents of this manual.
D) For replacement parts
The quality of product has frequently improved, so same spare part may not be
supplied. In this case, replacement part or product may be supplied. Ask sales office at
NOHKEN INC. for details.
E) The contents of this manual are subject to change any time without notice due to the
improvement of product.

WARRANTY & DISCLAIMER

A) NOHKEN INC. warrants this product against defect in design, material and
workmanship for a period of 1(one) year from the date of original factory shipment.
B) The warranty only covers the damage of products. The secondary and third kind
disasters are not covered by NOHKEN INC.
C) NOHKEN INC. shall not be liable for the following.
C-a) Do not follow the description and direction in this manual.
C-b) Damage due to improper installation, wiring, usage, maintenance, inspection,
storing, and etc.
C-c) Repair and modification are done by the person who is not employee of NOHKEN
INC. and our distributor or agent.
C-d) Improper parts are used and replaced.
C-e) The damage is occurred by the device or machine except our products.
C-f) Improper usage. (See "Proper of usage" in chapter 1 in this manual)
C-g) Force Majeure including, but not limited to, fire, earthquake, tsunami, lightning, riots,
revolution, war, radioactive pollution, acts of God, acts of government or
governmental authorities, compliance with law, regulation, and order.

THE TERMS OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER SHALL IN NO WAY LIMIT YOUR

REGAL LIGHT.

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Page No. Page No.

1. PURPOSE OF USE ・・・・・ 1 5.4 Installation of Sensor ・・・・・ 8
5.5 Installation of Relay Unit ・・・・・ 9
2. SPECIFICATIONS ・・・・・ 1
2.1 Model and Suffix Code ・・・・・ 1 6. WIRING ・・・・・ 9
2.2 Specifications ・・・・・ 2 6.1 Cable inlet ・・・・・ 9
2.3 Dimensions ・・・・・ 3 6.2 Sensor Wiring ・・・・・10
6.3 Wiring Diagram ・・・・・10
3．PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ・・・・・ 4
7. TECHNICAL NOTE ・・・・・13
4．COMPONENTS NAMES ・・・・・ 5
4.1 Component Names of Sensor ・・・・・ 5 8. INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE ・・・・・13
4.2 Component Names
in Terminal Box ・・・・・ 5 9．TROUBLESHOOTING ・・・・・14
4.3 Component Names
of Relay Unit ・・・・・ 5

5. INSTALLATION ・・・・・ 6
5.1 Unpacking ・・・・・ 6
5.2 Sensor Assembly ・・・・・ 6
5.3 Installation location ・・・・・ 8
１． ＰＵＲＰＯＳＥ ＯＦ ＵＳＥ
This Cable Type Electrode Level Sensor is designed to measure for conductive liquid
level, and prevent erroneous operation due to shot-circuit between electrodes
compared with Electrode Type Level Sensor. Because of PVC body(outer insulation),
it is difficult for short-circuiting to occur. This sensor will be used for
conductive liquid where freezing can occur or for deep well use. Cable can be cut
required length. This system consists of the sensor (model CE series) and the
plug-in relay unit(model RE7□ 00 series). This system will controls the liquid
level in tank.

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2.1 Model and Suffix Code
(1) Detector (Exclude mounting parts)

ＣＥ－□

Code Electrode Material

5 316 Stainless Steel
6 NW0001/NW0665 (Hastelloy B or equivalent)
7 NW0276 (Hastelloy C or equivalent)
8 Titanium

(2) Sensor(Include mounting parts)

ＣＥ□□－□

Number of detecting points

1 to 6
Select number of detecting points required.

Code Electrode Material

55 316 Stainless Steel
66 NW0001/NW0665 (Hastelloy B or equivalent)
77 NW0276 (Hastelloy C or equivalent)
88 Titanium

(3) Relay unit

ＲＥ７□００

Code Sensitivity
0 Standard
1 High sensitivity
5 Two points

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 2.2 Specifications
(1) Detector
Model CE-5 CE-6 CE-7 CE-8
Measuring object Conductive Liquid
Allowable temperature -20 to +50 ℃
Material Body PVC
316 NW0001/NW0665 NW0276
Electrode Stainless (Hastelloy B (Hastelloy C * 1 Titanium
*1

Steel or equivalent) or equivalent )

Cable PVC Sheath (VCTF 0.5 mm 2 × 2 cores)
Mass Body Approx. 0.6 kg (Include cable 6 m)
Cable 65 g/m

(2) Sensor
Model CE-55 CE-66 CE-77 CE-88
Measuring object Conductive liquid
Allowable temperature -20 to +50 ℃
Construction IP 45
Electrode withstand pressure 200 kPa Max.
Flange size JIS10K100A or equivalent (Proviso 4 holes)
Material Terminal box ABS
Flange PVC
Body PVC
316 NW0001/NW0665 NW0276
Electrode Stainless (Hastelloy B * 1 (Hastelloy C * 1 Titanium
Steel or equivalent) or equivalent )
Cable PVC Sheath (VCTF 0.5 mm 2 × 2 cores)
Anchor weight PVC (Built-in Steel Structure)
Rope PE
Clip PVC
Mass Mounting part Approx. 1.6 kg (Include terminal box, Flange)
Body Approx. 0.3 kg (Include cable 1 m)
Cable 65 g/m
Anchor weight Approx. 3 kg
Cable inlet G 3/4 or equivalent

Note *1 : Registered trademark of Mitsubishi Metal Corporation.

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(4) Relay Unit
Model RE7000 RE7100 RE7500
Standard High
Allowable temperature 0 to +50 ℃ -10 to +55 ℃
Allowable humidity 85% RH Max. (Get rid of dew)
Operating display(Output) LED(Red) LED(Red)
LED(Green)
Operating resistance 4 kΩ or 50 kΩ or 3 kΩ or 30 kΩ or
less less less less
Reset resistance 15 kΩ or 100 kΩ or 11 kΩ or 220 kΩ or
more more more more
Power source to sensor 8 V, 5 mA AC Max. 12 V, 5 mA AC Max.
Power supply 90 to 132 / 180 to 264 V AC , 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 1.5 VA Max. 2 VA Max.
Output signal Relay contact (S.P.D.T.) Relay contact
Contact rating 240 V 5 A AC, 30 V 5 A DC 250 V 3 A AC, 30 V 3 A DC
(With resistive load) (With resistive load)
Wiring distance between
1 km Max. 100m Max. 1 km Max. 100m Max.
sensor and relay unit
Dimension W50mm×H84mm×D109mm
Installation method Plug-in
Socket Option
(Manufacturer: OMRON, Model:11PFA or equivalent)
Mass Approx.280g

2.3 Dimensions
(1) Dimension of detector and sensor
Dimension of detector Dimension of sensor

Fig. 1

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 (2) Dimension of relay unit
Dimension of relay unit

Fig. 2

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Low AC voltage applied between electrodes, his
system used to control functions such as
latching for pump control or alarm setpoints.
AC voltage is utilized to prevent electrical
corrosion.

Fig. 3

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4.1 Component Names of Sensor

Fig. 4

4.2 Component Names of Terminal box

Fig. 5

4.3 Component Names of Relay Unit

Front panel

① Power lamp
② Relay operating lamp
③ Select switch
④ Sensitivity setting switch

Fig. 6
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５． ＩＮＳＴＡＬＬＡＴＩＯＮ
5.1 Unpacking
This unit has been thoroughly inspected and carefully packed at the factory to
prevent from damage during shipment. When unpacking, care must be taken not to
damage the instrument with mechanical shock. After unpacking, visually check the
instrument exterior for damage.
Ｎ Ｏ Ｔ Ｅ the following points:
(1) During unpacking, care must be taken not to damage cables with sharp object.
(2) Cable must be kept from vending forcefully during unpacking or carrying.
(3) Be sure that the parts such as clip, rope and anchor weight are attached
correctly.

5.2 Sensor Assembly

Usually, the cable type electrode level sensor is set specified length before
shipment. When not specified, each parts are packed separately. When that case,
assemble this sensor to required measuring length.
5.2.1 Assembly procedure
Proceed as follows:
(1) Tie one end of rope to the eyebolt on flange, and another end of rope to the
anchor weight in accordance with tank depth.
(2) Remove the terminal box cover.
(3) Pass the cables into terminal box through the boss located on flange.
(4) Put the fixing gasket and the bushing into the cable. (Refer to Fig. 7)

Fig. 7

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(5) Set the detector with the clip in accordance with required measuring length.
(Refer Fig. 8 and Fig. 9)
(6) Bundle the cable and rope with band.(Refer to Fig. 9)

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

Ｎ Ｏ Ｔ Ｅ : Setting length must be kept following Fig. 10.

Fig. 10
(7) Tighten the bushing securely.
(8) Cut the useless part of cables.
(9) Install solderless lugs fitted M3.5 screw to end of lead wire.
Ｎ Ｏ Ｔ Ｅ : The outline of diameter of solderless lugs must be used 7 mm or less.
(10) Connect each lead wires to the terminals.(Refer to Fig. 11)
(11) Reinstall the terminal box cover.

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 Fig. 11

5.3 Installation Location

This level sensor should be installed in an area where the following conditions:
(1) Provide ample space for maintenance/inspection.
(2) Low relative humidity and no exposure to moisture.
(3) No corrosive gases. (Such as NH ３ , SO ２ , Cl ２ etc)
(4) No excessive vibration.

5.4 Installation of Sensor

This Level sensor installation method depend on flange type. (See Fig. 12)

Fig. 12
Ｎ Ｏ Ｔ Ｅ the following points:
(1) This sensor should be installed in an area where the ambient temperature range
is -20 to 50 ℃.

 CAUTION

Install a sun shield over the terminal box if temperature is high.

Provide appropriate means to guard against moisture if temperature
is low. Otherwise, the sensor may be damage.

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 (2) Keep this sensor out of the direct flow of liquid. Failure to do this may cause
the sensor to break. If necessary, install a baffle in order to divert the
liquids.
(3) Locate the sensor keep away from inlets or outlets, where excessive turbulence
may exist. If necessary, install a stilling tube in order to divert the liquids.

 CAUTION

During installation, care must be taken not to damage cables with sharp
object.

5.5 Installation of Relay Unit

This relay unit installation method depend on plug-in type. The socket
(Manufacturer: OMRON, Model:11PFA or equivalent) must be prepared to install the
relay unit. The socket for relay unit is option.

5.5.1 Installation of Socket

(1) Wall installation

(2) Rail installation

Use the DIN rail (35mm).

６． ＷＩＲＩＮＧ
6 . 1 Cable inlet
The size of the cable inlet is G 3/4.
There are two ways for connecting the sensor cable. One is fixing the cable with
a cable gland. The other is connecting a conduit to the housing. In either case,
an adequate sealing should be provided to prevent water or dust ingress into the
housing through the sensor cable.
Secure the cable using sealing material for the conduit connection, or a proper
tool when the gland is used, to protect the housing inside from dust or water.
When water or moisture comes into the housing from the conduit, use putty to fill
the inside of the conduit.

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6.2 Sensor Wiring
Proceed as follows:
(1) Remove the terminal box cover.
(2) Bring the cable into the terminal box.
(3) Connect the cable to the terminals as shown
Fig. 13.
(4) Make sure that there are no miswiring.
(5) Reinstall the terminal box cover.
(6) The cable inlet must be protected the sensor
from rain splashing water and so on.

Fig. 13
6.3 Wiring Diagram
6.3.1 Wiring diagram for high or low level alarm (see Fig. 14).
(1) High level alarm (SELECT. SW.: H. ON side)
(a) When the liquid level reaches detecting
point, relay energize.
(b) When the liquid level falls below detecting
point, relay de-energize.

(2) Low level alarm (SELECT. SW.: L. ON side)

(a) When the liquid level falls below detecting
point, relay energize.
(b) When the liquid level reaches detecting
point, relay de-energize.

Fig. 14

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6.3.2 Wiring diagram for latching (inflow or outflow control) (See Fig.15)
(1) Outflow control (SELECT. SW. :H.ON side)
(a) When the liquid level reaches upper
detecting point, relay energize.
(b) When the liquid level falls below upper
detecting point, relay energize.
(c) When the liquid level falls below lower
detecting point, relay de-energize.
(d) When the liquid level reaches lower
detecting point, relay de-energize.

Fig. 15
(2) Inflow control (SELECT. SW. :L. ON)
(a) When the liquid level falls below lower detecting point, relay energize.
(b) When the liquid level reaches lower detecting point, relay energize.
(c) When the liquid level reaches upper detecting point, relay de-energize.
(d) When the liquid level falls below upper detecting point, relay energize.

 WARNING

Earth terminal ④ shall be grounded. If it is not grounded, you will

get an electric shock.

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6.3.4 Model RE relay unit
We recommend the use of our relay unit model RE. It is single level (alarm) and /
or dual level (empty/fill control) relay.
The latching (holding relay) feature allows pumps, valves and other devices to be
turned on at one level and off at another. It also contribute to safety since it
allows lower voltage and smaller currents to be used with sensor.

Fig. 16
For the relay unit Model RE, refer to Instruction Manual.
ＮＯＴＥ the following points:
(1) Do not connect the plural relay unit to identical switch. Otherwise,
the relay unit may be malfunction.

Fig. 17

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 (2) Power supply must be connected in phase.

Fig. 18
(3) To avoid malfunction, the wiring distance should be used within
specifications. If the wring distance exceed specifications, the relay
unit may be malfunction by stray capacitance between cables or noise.

７． ＴＥＣＨＮＩＣＡＬ ＮＯＴＥ
(1) This relay unit can not detect the level of non-conductive liquids, such as
oil, gasoline, and distilled water.
(2) Inside of level sensor and relay unit shall be kept free from rain, splashing
water, liquid, dust, dirt, metallic substances, and any other foreign matter.
(3) This products must be stored in a dry, warm place where condensation of humidity
will not occur.

８． ＩＮＳＰＥＣＴＩＯＮ／ＭＡＩＮＴＥＮＡＮＣＥ
The following annual servicing tasks should be carried out on the sensor and relay
unit.
(1) Remove the sensor from tank carefully.
(2) Ensure there is no damage.
(3) If sediment or other foreign matters are stained between electrodes, clean the
electrode in detector.
(4) Make contact between electrodes, and check the relay unit operation.
(5) Spare parts should be ordered from NOHKEN Inc. whose address appears on the
title page.

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９． ＴＲＯＵＢＬＥＳＨＯＯＴＩＮＧ
Use the following chart to troubleshoot a malfunctioning.
Problems Possible causes Remedies
Relay unit Setting for improper length of Adjust the proper measuring
de-energize detectors length
Miswiring between sensor and relay Ensure the wiring correctly
unit
Short-circuit between electrodes Clean electrodes in detector
Insulation failure Check the insulation
Affection by stray capacitance Re-wire as short as possible
Loosing terminal screws Tighten terminal screws
Affection by deposit or oil film Clean electrodes in detector
Install in improper stilling tube Drill vent holes in the
stilling tube
Set for improper select switch Change the select switch
(SELECT. SW.) mode of relay unit mode(H ON/L ON).
Relay chatter Loosing terminal screws Tighten terminal screws
Miswiring between sensor and relay Ensure the wiring correctly
unit
If above remedies are unsuccessful, ask NOHKEN Inc. to repair and replace.

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