Levelapparatus TG e 6 2

Technical Explanation for Level Controllers
CSM_LevelApparatus_TG_E_6_2
Introduction
What Is a Level Controller?
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A Conductive Level Controller electrically detects the level of a liquid. Conductive Level Controllers (61F) are electronic liquid level
detectors used in a wide range of applications such as water and sewer services for office and apartment buildings, industrial
applications for iron and steel, food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor industries, and liquid level control for
agricultural water, water treatment plants, and wastewater plants. When the electrodes are in contact with liquid, the circuit is
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closed (the liquid completes the path for electricity to flow) and the electrical current that flows in this circuit is used to detect the
level of the liquid. A variety of conductive liquids can be controlled using this method. Detecting the resistance between the
electrodes and comparing it to see if it is larger or smaller than a reference resistance is used to detect the surface of the liquid.
Principles
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The operating principle is explained using a case where water is supplied from the water mains.
Office and apartment buildings normally have a ground tank Pump Control According to Water Level
and an elevated tank. Water is supplied from the water mains (Two-pole Method)
into the ground tank, pumped up to the elevated tank, then (1) When electrode E1 is not in contact with the conductive
distributed to each floor. liquid as shown in figure 2, the electrical circuit is open,
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When the water level in the elevated tank is low, water is and no current flows between electrodes E1 and E3.
pumped up from the ground tank to supplement it. When the Consequently relay X does not operate and the contact
water level reaches a certain level, the pump stops. (See remains at the b side.
figure 1.) (2) When electrode E1 is in contact with the conductive liquid
Elevated tanks are controlled in this manner to maintain the
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as shown in figure 3, the circuit closes due to the
water level within upper and lower limits as shown below. conductive fluid completing the circuit between E1 and E3.
Relay X operates and switches to the a side.
Figure 1. Water Supply Control
By connecting the relay contacts to a contactor, the pump
can be turned ON and OFF.
However in practice, with only two electrodes, ripples on
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Supply
water. the surface of the liquid cause the relay to switch rapidly.
This problem can be solved by forming a self-holding
circuit. (The configuration shown in figures 2 and 3 can be
used as water level alarms.)
Upper limit
Stop water Constant Figure 2. Low Water Level
supply. Lower limit
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Theory 61F Controller
0V 24 V
61F-11N U
8 VAC Relay Unit
Relay
200 V 8V
Energy Conservation Support /

X
Environment Measure Equipment

Relay Contacts Electrodes
b Elec-
a Relay Contacts
trodes
c b a
c
E1
To contactor E3 E1
To contactor E3
No current flows.
No current flows.
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Figure 3. High Water Level

0V 24 V
61F-11N U
Relay Unit
8 VAC
Relay
X 8V
Others
200 V
Transformer
Relay Contacts
b U
a b a
c c
E1 E1
To contactor To contactor
E3 E3
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Current flows. Current flows.
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Liquid Level Control with Self-Holding Circuit Configuration Example

(Three-pole Method)
Conductive Level Controllers are basically composed of three
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An extra electrode E2 is added, and E1 and E2 are connected
via contact a2 as shown in figure 4. When electrode E1 is in components: a Level Controller, Electrode Holder, and
contact with the conductive liquid (as in point 2 of previous Electrodes.
section), relay X operates and switches to the a side. Even if When you select a product, select each of these components
the liquid level falls below E1, the electrical circuit made for your application.
through the liquid and the electrodes is retained by E2 and E3,
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as long as contact a2 is closed.
This kind of circuit made from electrode E2 and a contact is
called a self-holding circuit.
Electrode Holder
When the liquid level falls below E2, the circuit made through 61F
the electrode circuit opens, which de-energizes relay X, thus
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Conductive
Level
closing the NC contact of X. This enables control of relay X to
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be switched ON and OFF between E1 and E2. Electrodes
Figure 5 shows the timing chart of this mechanism.
Operating as simply as it does, possible applications of the
Conductive Level Controller other than liquid level control
include applications as leakage detection, and object size PW
Motor
Power
discrimination. P M
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K7L-AT50
LIQUID LEAKAGE supply
SENSOR
Pump
Figure 4. Self-holding Circuit
OUT ADJUST Contactor
F03-15
Sensing K7L-AT50
Band Liquid Leakage Sensor Amplifier
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0V 24 V
8 VAC 61F-11N U
Relay Unit U
Relay c2 X c2 Liquid level control is performed by combining the 61F
X a2 b2
200 V 8V a2 b2 Level Controller, Electrode Holder, and Electrodes.
Transformer
X U 61F Level Controller
b1 a1 ON b1 a1 Select the Level Controller according to the control
(Water
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c1 supplied.) c1 method, mounting method, liquid to detect, and
length of wiring.
E1 E1
To contact E2 To contactor E2
E3 E3
OFF
Figure 5. Timing Chart
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Self-holding period
Controlled water level range
E1
E2

Electrode Holder Electrodes
Select the Electrode Holder Select the Electrodes
according to the environment according to the environment
in the water tank and the in the water tank and the
Ta
installation environment of the control range.
Relay output
water tank.
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Note: Non-conductive liquids, such as oil, cannot be controlled

using this method. Electrode Holder
Note: The 61F Level Controller, Electrode Holder, and Electrodes are
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Explanation of Terms
Types of Water
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Purified Water Pumped Water
Water that has been purified for drinking, tap water available Water that is pumped to another location. Most tap water is
in an average household. pumped through the water mains.
Water in septic tanks is treated wastewater and should not be
mixed. Stored Water
Water that is stored for a purpose. Most of the time its
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sensitivity is same as tap water. The use of water as fire-
fighting water takes priority.
er
wat
red
Sto
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Wastewater
Liquid waste that goes into the sewer, such as flushed water
from toilets.
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Note: Domestic and industrial wastewater contain solids and Ion-exchanged Water
suspended matter and has a low electrical resistance. Be very Water that has had its ions removed. The ions are not
careful when installing the electrodes. removed by distillation, and thus electrical resistance is high.
Purified Water Note: Generally a device with an operate resistance of 200 kΩ is
used. The 61F-GP-NH3 can be used in some cases; however,
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Similar meaning to purified water; however, at water treatment the water resistance can be higher depending on the method
plants it may refer to water at a stage before it is purified so it used to remove the ions (pure water).
has a broader meaning than purified water.
Sewage (Sewer)
Better described as a wastewater drainage system than a
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type of water, which eliminates the need for septic tanks, and
wastewater tanks can be drained directly into the sewers. In
most cases there are pipes that are connected directly to the 61F-GN-NH3
Ion-exchanged water
sewer so that wastewater can be dumped directly into the

sewers without wastewater tanks.
Distilled Water
Water that has been distilled by boiling and re-condensing the
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vapors. Electrical resistance is not as high as pure water.
Note: High-sensitivity models can be used.

Distilled water
61F-G@NH
Rainwater Return Water

Rain collected by rainwater pits. Electrical resistance is
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Water that circulates in a boiler as steam. It is the condensed

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slightly higher than purified water.

water recovered from inside the pipes.
Spring Water
Water that flows from spring wells. Similar to rainwater, the
electrical resistance is slightly higher.
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Pure Water Condensate

Water that is free of impurities. Cooling water from steam turbines and boilers.
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It may have a resistance anywhere from 200 kΩ·cm up to
18 MΩ·cm, requiring a super high-sensitivity 61F. Feed Water
Note: Titanium electrodes are used to preserve the purity level of the Water that is injected into the boiler to keep the purity level
water. constant.
It has relatively low resistance.
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61F-UHS
Pure water 61F-HSL
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Water Tanks and Ponds
Ground Tank Elevated Tank
High-rise buildings and apartments that have elevated Water tanks that are installed on rooftops of high-rise
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storage tanks on the rooftop temporarily store water in a buildings and apartments. They use the height of the tank
ground tank before pumping it up to the elevated tank. The (i.e., gravity) to supply water.
ground tank is often installed underground or on the ground Note: Water is automatically pumped from the ground tank using the
floor. 61F-G4N or 61F-G1N. With the recent introduction of
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pressurized water systems, some buildings do not have
Note: In this brochure, the generic term “water supply sources” is
elevated water tanks. However, their role as storage tanks in
used instead of the term “ground tank.” Take into consideration
the event of blackouts and disasters is being reconsidered.
the fact that ground tanks often double as fire hydrants when
determining the length of electrodes. The water level of the Elevated tank
ground tank will be controlled by a different 61F Level
Controller or a float valve. (The 61F Level Controller for the
elevated tank may be used and its electrodes will be in the
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ground tank together with the other electrodes.) Roof drain
The 61F-G4N is used for relatively larger buildings and
apartments but due to recent Japanese government
regulations that require the lower limit to be displayed, the 61F-
+
GP-N may be added.
Rainwater pipe
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+
Waste
water
pipe

BF
Sewage pipe
Suction pipe
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Ground tank Drain tank Wastewater tank
Distribution Reservoirs
Water from the main water supply is distributed and
temporarily stored in a reservoir for residential housing.
These are used for separate small water supplies.
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Wastewater Tank Supply Reservoir

In cities where there are good sewage systems, the septic The main water supply reservoir for residents created by
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tank has been replaced with a temporary storage tank for waterworks.
wastewater from toilets and kitchens. Water is delivered to this reservoir from various water
Note: In normal apartments, the wastewater will be drained directly sources, passed through a purification plant, and supplied to
into the sewer through the wastewater pipes; however, the residents.
buildings with underground levels must use pumps to draw the
Note: Supply reservoirs must be maintained above a certain water
wastewater up to the sewers. For this reason, a temporary
level at all times. The 61F Level Controllers are often used for
storage tank for wastewater is required.
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this purpose, and the wiring distance between the relay and the
These types of tanks contain grease and other solids, so each
electrodes are also often very long. There are some private as
electrode must be mounted with enough separation to prevent
well as public supply reservoirs.
short-circuiting.
Septic Tank
Temporarily stores wastewater from toilets. The wastewater is
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treated to get rid of any solids before it discharges the fluid
elsewhere.
Note: Electrodes used in septic tanks are weak alkaline types, so be
careful with the insulation. In cities where the sewage system
is well established, septic tanks are no longer necessary in
buildings and any wastewater goes directly to the wastewater
tank.
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Specifications
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Two-wire Method (Type R) Operate Resistance
The self-holding circuit is removed to reduce the number of The amount of resistance between the electrodes required for
lines between the 61F Level Controller and the electrodes. a 61F Level Controller to operate. The resistance of the liquid
However, the self-holding electrode is still required, so make or solid between the electrodes must be below this value for
sure that all components (Level Controller, relay unit, the Level Controller to operate.
electrode holder, etc.) are type R with 1 W, 6.8 kΩ resistance. Note: The higher the operate resistance, higher the sensitivity, and
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liquid with low conductivity can be detected
61F Level Controller Inter-electrode resistance
Similar to the operate resistance. The operate resistance
includes the resistance of the lead wires for the electrodes. If
the lead wires are very long, these values are not exactly the
same, but generally they can be regarded as the same.
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Two wires 61F
Electrode Holder
Three electrodes

E1 E3
Reference
Number of Number of Water
tank
(Inter-electrode)
lines between lines between operate resistance
Model electrodes and Model electrodes and E1
the 61F Level the 61F Level Conductive liquid
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E3 Inter-electrode resistance
61F-GN/-G 3 61F-GNR/-GR 2
6 (See note 1.) 4 (See note 1.)
61F-G1N/-G1
4 (See note 2.)
61F-G1NR/-G1R
3 (See note 2.) Conductivity (Siemens: S)
61F-G2N/-G2 4 61F-G2NR/-G2R 3
Unit of electrical conductance for liquids. It is commonly
expressed in micro-siemens (μS) although it used to be
61F-G3N/-G3 5 61F-G3NR/-G3R 4
expressed in ohms (Ω). It is the inverse value of electrical
61F-G4N/-G4 9 61F-G4NR/-G4R 7
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resistance, so the smaller it is, the higher the resistance,

Note: 1. Indicates automatic water supply control with pump idling requiring a Level Controller with higher sensitivity.
prevention.
2. Indicates automatic water supply control with abnormal 1 μS/cm → 1 MΩ·cm
water shortage alarm. 2 μS/cm → 500 kΩ·cm
10 μS/cm → 100 kΩ·cm
Three-wire Method
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Called three-wire as opposed to the two-wire method. It is the

standard operation method for 61F Level Controllers.
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Self-holding Circuit Type of Contacts

When the relay is triggered, the value is retained by a self- Types of contact structure.
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holding circuit. Note
For the 61F-GN, electrode E2 is the self-holding circuit. A self-
Normally Open Contact
holding circuit enables a control range to be set and also
prevents the relay from switching rapidly due to ripples on the
liquid surface. Normally Closed Contact
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P P
Changeover Contact
E1 E1 Self-holding
E2 E2
Load
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E3 E3
Loads can be categorized into the following three types.
Contact Capacity (Output) (1) Resistive loads
Maximum switching capacity of the relay contact. When voltage is applied to appliances such as heaters, it
has a constant current flow. These types of loads are
Reset Resistance called resistive loads.
The amount of resistance between the electrodes required for (2) Inductive loads
the 61F Level Controller to reset. The resistance must be Loads that have inductive components such as motors
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higher than this value for the device to reset. and solenoids.
Note: If there is no liquid, the resistance should be infinite; however, (3) Reactive loads
if there is liquid residue on self-holding electrode and
Loads that have reactance such as condensers.
separators, it won't be infinite immediately.
This value is important for 61F Level Controllers because it Note
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affects the leakage current of the wire's float capacitance. The
low-sensitivity and long distance Level Controllers are used for Types of DC Load and Inrush Current
Current
this purpose. Light bulb

(Approx. 6 to
Specific Resistance 11 times)
The liquid's resistance to current flow expressed in kΩ•cm.

It has an inverse relationship with conductance. (It is different
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to the operate resistance.) Motor
(Approx. 5 to
10 times)
61F
Electrode terminal Resistive

load
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Relay
Operate resistance solenoid
Electrode Holder
0
Time t
Electrode
Water Types of AC Load and Inrush Current

tank
Inrush
Current/
Type of load Waveform
Rated
Conductive liquid Current
Solenoid
Electricity flows between the electrodes along infinite routes Approx.
60 times
through the liquid.
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Incandescent
flow along these paths. Specific resistance varies with the light bulb Approx.
Inrush current
installation conditions of the electrodes and the submersion 10 to 15

depth, so the actual operation depends on the distance between times
the electrodes and the surface area of the fluid (submersion 1
depth). It is difficult to find the resistance between the electrodes, Motor
so the specific resistance is used as a reference value. Approx.
5 to 10
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Operating Voltage times
The power supply voltage required for the 61F Level Relay
Controller to operate. For the 61F Level Controllers, it is at Approx.
least 85% of rated voltage. Therefore the power supply 2 to 3
times
voltage must not fall below 85% of rated voltage.
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Minimum Applicable Load Resistive load

--- ---
An estimate of the smallest load for which switching is
possible in electronic circuits.
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Inrush Current
The instantaneous current flow when the contact is closed or
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the transitive current is higher than the steady-state current.
Current
Inrush current
Steady-state current
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ON Time
Switching Frequency
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The number of times a relay switches in one time unit. The
time unit is a discrete unit, such as per hour.
Operation
Idling Prevention Initial Operation Method
In high-rise buildings and apartments, water is pumped up The internal relay operates when power is applied to the 61F
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from ground tanks to elevated tanks. If the ground tanks run and resets when current flows between the electrodes.
out of water and the pump is still operating, the pumps starts However, the operation after resetting and the wiring are the
pumping air and overheats the motors, potentially causing a same as for models with sequential operation.
burnout. To prevent this from happening, the pumps are
stopped once the water drops below a certain level. Sequential Operation Method
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The 61F-G1N/-G1 and 61F-G4N/-G4 have this function. The internal relay switches when current flows between
electrodes.
Alternate Operation Note: All models except high-sensitivity models use this method. The
In larger applications where water is pumped using a motor, 61F-G@NH also uses this method.
there will be a spare motor. If the spare motor is not used, it
may get rusty and deteriorate. If it is used continuously, it will
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also deteriorate due to generation of heat.
By alternating control of the two motors, the effective life of the
motors is extended and when one of them breaks down, it can
maintain operation with the other one. (An external switch is
required.) The 61F-AN/-APN2 support this function.
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Further Information
Level Controller Selection Criteria
Categories (Reference Information)
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Categorized by Fluid Types
Applicable liquids Electrode Electrode Holders Relay Unit
Low-sensitivity 61F-@@ND Level
Select electrodes based on Electrodes in BS-IT are outlined in
Controller (61F-11ND or equivalent,
corrosion resistance Table 4 on Table 4 on page 11.
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Acid/alkaline solutions however depending on the cable
page 11. Separate each electrode with
length, the long-distance 61F-11NL
(Separators are not used.) insulation.
Level Controller may be required.)
SUS316 (The materials used BS-1
Boiler Standard 61F-@@ Level Controller
make the water alkaline.) (Subject to high temperature and pressure.)
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Standard 61F-@@ Level Controller, but
Tap water SUS304, SUS316 PS, BF. No other specific requirements. when it is over a long distance, use a
long-distance 61F-@@L Level Controller.
May require a high-sensitivity Level
Controller depending on conductivity
Pure water Titanium
BS-1T Titanium 61F- @@NH (61F-11NH)
(Ion-exchanged water) (Maintains the purity level of water.)
Ultra-high-sensitivity 61F-UHS Level
Controller
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SUS304, SUS316, Titanium High-sensitivity 61F-GP-NH Level
Bubbles (Detection) PS, BF
(Separators are not used.) Controller or equivalent
As above Low-sensitivity 61F-@@ND Level
Bubbles (No detection) As above
(Separators are not used.) Controller
SUS304 (Low salinity) BF-1 is used with each electrodes Low-sensitivity 61F-@@ND Level
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Wastewater
(Separators are not used.) separated. Controller
Oil mixed in water SUS304 PS, BF use pipes to guard against the oil. Standard 61F-@@ Level Controller
PS-1, BF-1
Steam SUS316 If there is enough pressure to be able to Standard 61F-@@ Level Controller
separate the electrodes, use the BS-1.
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Categorized by Installation Conditions of Electrodes
Installation Condition Electrode Electrode Holder
Confined space PH underwater electrodes ---
Protect against rainwater SUS304, SUS316 PS + F03-11 Protective Cover + F03-12 Frame
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Objects from wastewater (i.e., clothing) get The BF-1; separates the distance between
SUS304
tangled electrode holders
Wastewater, contaminated water, or areas with
SUS304 or SUS316 As above
clusters of grease
Elevated tank SUS304 or SUS316 PS

SUS304 or SUS316, F03-05 Electrode
Ground tank PS
Band, PH underwater electrodes
PS (Place the electrodes in a pipe in areas that
Sewer, drains (manhole) SUS304, SUS316
accumulate grease, e.g., underground, factory pits)
Septic tank (Flushed matter) SUS304 BF-1
Measurements at a depth like water wells PH underwater electrodes ---
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Temperatures under 50°C, BS-1S2

High temperature (hot water tank) SUS316 No model is suitable for temperatures above 250°C
(Must be made by the user.)
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Selection Criteria for 61F Level Controllers

Specific Resistance and Model Selection Criteria Conductance
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The limit for specific resistance of liquid that can be controlled Conductance is a scale describing how easily current can
with a generic Level Controller is 30 kΩ·cm when using a PS- flow. The relationship of conductance and resistance is
3S Electrode Holder within a submersion depth of 30 mm. For defined by the following equation.
any fluid with specific resistance higher than this value, use a
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high-sensitivity Level Controller (H type). (See note.) Conductance = (siemens: S)
Resistance (Ω)
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Table 1 and Table 2 shown on the right and Table 3 on the
next page show specific resistances for typical liquids. Use Table 1 can be modified to contain the corresponding
these when selecting a model. conductance as shown in Table 1A.
Note: 1. The high-sensitivity Level Controllers may suffer from
resetting problems when used with certain types of water. In
Table 1A: Specific Conductance of Water (Guideline)
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some cases it cannot substitute for the standard Level
Controllers or Low-sensitivity Level Controllers. Be sure to
select the model appropriate for the application. Type of water Specific Conductance
2. The circuit configuration of the High-sensitivity 61F-@H Tap water 100 to 200 μS/cm
Level Controller is designed so that the relay is reset when
there is water present between the electrodes. When power Well water 200 to 500 μS/cm
supply voltage is applied, the internal relay switches to the River water 67 to 200 μS/cm
NO contact and, when there is conductivity between
electrodes E1 and E3, the relay is reset to the NC contact. Rainwater 40 to 67 μS/cm
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This contact operation is reversed for models other than the Seawater 33,300 μS/cm
high-sensitivity models. Although the internal relay operates
(and operation indicator turns ON) simply when the power Sewage 500 to 2,000 μS/cm
supply voltage is applied, this operation is normal. (The Distilled water 3.3 to 4 μS/cm max.
relay in the 61F-@NH energizes when there is water present
between the electrodes.)
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Note: For the ultra high-sensitivity variable 61F-HSL Level
Controller, malfunction due to electric corrosion may occur in
the DC electrode circuit. Be careful not to use the product
where current constantly flows between electrodes.
Table 1: Specific Resistance of Water (General Guideline)
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Type of water Specific resistance
Tap water 5 to 10 kΩ·cm
Well water 2 to 5 kΩ·cm
River water 5 to 15 kΩ·cm
Rainwater 15 to 25 kΩ·cm
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Seawater 0.03 kΩ·cm
Sewage 0.5 to 2 kΩ·cm
Distilled water 250 to 300 kΩ·cm min.

Table 2: Detectable Specific Resistance (Guideline)
Specific resistance
Type of use
(recommended value)
Long distance (4 km) 5 kΩ·cm max.
Long distance (2 km) 10 kΩ·cm max.
Low sensitivity 10 kΩ·cm max.
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Two-wire 10 kΩ·cm max.

General-purpose 10 to 30 kΩ·cm
High-temperature 10 to 30 kΩ·cm
High-sensitivity
30 to 200 kΩ·cm
(COMPACT plug-in type)
High-sensitivity (base type) 30 to 300 kΩ·cm
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Ultra high-sensitivity 100 kΩ to 10 MΩ·cm

Note: The specific resistance of liquids are those that can be
controlled using the PS-3S when the submersion depth is
30 mm or less.
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Table 3: Specific Resistance of Various Liquids

Specific Specific
Temperature Concentration Temperature Concentration
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Type of liquid resistance Type of liquid resistance
(°C) (%) (°C) (%)
(Ω·cm) (Ω·cm)
Beer (Company A) 12 --- 830.0 2.5 92.6
Copper sulfate CuSO4 18
Port wine (Company K) 12 --- 966.0 17.5 21.8
Whisky (Company T) 12 --- 14,608.0
0.5 65.0
Sake (Company K First 12 --- 1,743.0 Ferrous sulfate FeSO4 18
3.0 21.7
grade quality)
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5.0 5.2
5.0 39.5 Hydrogen bromide HBr 15
Silver nitrate AgNO3 18 15.0 2.0
60.0 4.8
5.0 2.5
Barium hydroxide Ba 1.25 40.0
18 Hydrochloric acid HCl 15 20.0 1.3
(OH)2 2.5 20.9
40.0 1.9
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5.0 15.6
0.004 4,000.0
Calcium chloride CaCl2 18 20.0 5.8
0.015 2,000.0
35.0 7.3 Hydrogen fluoride HF 18
0.242 275.0
1.0 181.0 29.8 2.9
Cadmium chloride
18 20.0 33.5
CdCl2 0.229 22,727.0
50.0 73.0 Mercuric chloride HgCl2 18
5.08 2,375.0
1.0 240.0
Cadmium sulfate Hydrogen iodide HI 15 5.0 7.5
18 5.0 68.5
CdSO4
35.0 23.8 Potassium sulfate 5.0 21.8
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18
K2SO4 10.0 11.6
18 5.0 3.9
Nitric acid HNO3 15 31.0 1.3 5.0 14.9
Sodium chloride NaCl 18
15 62.0 2.0 25.0 5.6
10.0 17.7 Sodium carbonate 5.0 22.2
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18
Phosphoric acid H3PO4 15 60.0 5.5 Na2CO3 15.0 12.0
87.0 14.1
5.0 33.6
Sodium iodide NaI 18
5.0 4.8 40.0 4.7
30.0 1.4
Sulphuric acid H2SO4 18 5.0 22.9
97.0 12.5 Sodium nitrate NaNO3 18
30.0 6.2
99.4 117.6
2.5 9.2
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5.0 14.5 Sodium hydroxide
Potassium bromide KBr 15 15 20.0 2.9
36.0 2.9 NaOH
42.0 8.4
5.0 14.5
Potassium chloride KCI 18 5.0 24.4
21.0 3.6 Sodium sulfate Na2SO4 18
15.0 11.3
Potassium chlorate
15 5.0 27.2 0.1 3,984.0
KClO3
Ammonia NH3 15 4.01 913.0
Potassium cyanide 3.25 19.0 3.05 5,181.0
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15
KCN 6.5 9.8
Ammonium chloride 5.0 50.5
18
5.0 17.8 NH4Cl 25.0 2.5
Potassium carbonate
15 30.0 4.5
K2CO3 Ammonium nitrate 5.0 16.9
50.0 6.8 15
NH4NO3 50.0 2.7
5.0 15.3
Potassium fluoride KF 18 Ammonium sulfate 5.0 18.1

40.0 4.0 15
(NH4)2SO4 31.0 4.3
5.0 31.4
Potassium iodide KI 18 2.5 36.2
55.0 2.4
Zinc chloride ZnCl2 15 30.0 10.8
5.0 22.1 60.0 27.1
Potassium nitrate KNO3 18
22.0 6.2
5.0 52.4
Zinc sulfate ZNSO4 18
4.2 6.8 30.0 22.5
Potassium hydroxide
15 33.6 1.9
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KOH
42.0 2.4
In Addition
3.18 11.8
Potassium monosulfide
18 29.97 2.2
K 2S
47.26 3.9
Others
Common
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Selecting Electrode Material According to Resistance against Corrosion

To get the most out of the electrodes, refer to Table 4 to select the best material.
Sensors
Table 4: Resistance to Corrosion of Electrode Material
Aqueous Solution Electrode material Aqueous Solution Electrode material
Concen- Tempera- SUS SUS Tita- Concen- Tempera- SUS SUS Tita-
Type HAS B HAS C Type HAS B HAS C
tration (%) ture (°C) 304 316 nium tration (%) ture (°C) 304 316 nium
Sulphurous acid 5 to 50 RT A A A A A
6 30 E C A B B Acetic acid
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H2SO3 100 RT A A A A A
CH3COOH
1 30 A A A A A 100 BP C B A A A
1 BP E D E B C Formic acid
All BP D D D A A
3 30 B A A A A H·COOH
3 BP E E E C C Acetone
All RT B B A A A
5 30 D B D B A CH3·CO·CH3
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5 BP E E E D D Alum All RT E E D B B
10 30 E C E A A Aluminum
50 BP D C B C A
sulfate
10 BP E E D C E
Ammonium
20 30 E E C C B 5 BP D D A B B
chloride NH4Cl
20 BP E E D D E
Ammonium
40 30 E E D B B All BP A A A B B
Sulphuric acid nitrate NH4NO3
H2SO4 40 BP E E D E E Ammonium sulfate 5 RT E D B B C
60 30 E E D B C (NH4)2SO4 10 BP E E B B C
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60 BP E E D C D 100 100 C C A B B
70 30 E E D B B Ammonia NH3 10 BP C B B B C
70 BP E E D C D 28 60 C B A B B
80 30 E E D B B Potassium
25 BP B A C B C
80 BP E E D D D hydroxide KOH
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90 30 E E D B B Sodium hydroxide 30 60 A A B A B
90 BP E E D D D NaOH 50 65 B A C A C
95 30 E D D B B Sodium carbonate
25 BP B B B B B
95 BP E E D D D Na2CO3
1 30 E D B B A Potassium
20 BP B B B B B
carbonate K2CO3
1 BP E E E D C
Zinc chloride
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3 30 E E B B A 50 150 D C B B C
ZnCl2
3 BP E E E D C Calcium
5 30 E E C C A 25 BP C C A A A
chloride CaCl2
5 BP E E E E D Sodium chloride
25 BP C B A B B
Hydrochloric 10 30 E E E C C NaCl
acid HCl 10 BP E E E E E Ferric chloride 30 RT E E A E B
15 30 E E E C C Copper chloride 30 RT E E A E B
Sea water RT C C A B A
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15 BP E E E E E
20 30 E E E C D Hydrogen
10 RT B B B B B
20 BP E E E E E peroxide H2O2
37 30 E E E C E Sodium sulfite 10 RT B B A B B
37 BP E E E E E Citric acid All RT B A C A A
10 BP D C A B C Oxalic acid
All RT B A D B B
Chromium oxide CO2H·CO2H

20 30 C B A B B
CrO3 Sodium
36.5 90 E E C C C 10 RT E D A C C
hypochlorite
10 30 B A A D A
Potassium
10 BP B B B D C 10 BP C B A B C
dichromate
20 290 B B C D D Magnesium
30 RT C B A A A
Nitric acid HNO3 65 175 C C B E E chloride
68 30 C C A D D Magnesium
10 RT B B A A A
sulfate
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68 BP D D B E E
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90 80 E E A E E Note: 1. RT: Room temperature

Hydrogen 5 30 E E D D C BP: Boiling point
fluoride HF 100 30 E D C C C 2. A: Adequate resistance to corrosion
Phosphoric acid B: Resistive to corrosion, erosion rate is less than
10 to 85 RT B B C B C 0.8 mm/year
H3PO4
C: Low resistance to corrosion, erosion rate is less than
1.8 mm/year
D: Highly corrosive, not usable
Others
E: No resistance to corrosion, not usable

3. The table above is used for reference when selecting the
electrodes. Even if the material has adequate corrosion
resistance, it doesn't mean that it is not subject to corrosion.
Check regularly once a month to see if corrosion is
occurring. If it is, replace the electrodes.
Reference
Common
When selecting an Electrode Holder, make sure that you

consider the corrosion resistance of the material of electrode
holders as it may be exposed to the liquid inside the water tank.
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Level Controller Installation

Attaching Electrodes to the Electrode Holder
Sensors
Appearance
Case mounting
set screws
M3 × 14 SUS 430
Drip-proof cover Wiring terminals
Switches
Set screw holes (Four)
M4 × 8.5 SUS430
Rubber bushing
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Electrode Holder
Electrode section housing
1. Removing the cover (3) Attach the electrode section to the Electrode Holder.
(1) Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver into the groove on either 1 Insert
side of the rubber bushing and lever it off alternately. (The
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2 Screw
cover may break if you lever it too much on one side.)
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(Secure with the two case mounting screws. Tightening torque
0.7 N·m)
Flat-blade
screwdriver
(4) The rubber bushing can be cut with a utility knife if the
(2) Undo the two set screws and lift off the electrode section. hole size requires adjustment to fit the cables.
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Electrode section 1 Unscrew
housing Utility knife
2 Lift
Rubber bushing
(5) Connect the leads to the respective terminals.

(Fit the rubber bushing in position as shown in the
diagram below.)
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2. Mounting Rubber bushing
(1) Screw the Electrode Holder into the coupling (54 dia.)
secured at the installation location.
Turn clockwise Electrode Holder

(6) Put the claw at the back of the cover into the hole at the
Coupling (54 dia.)
back of the electrode section housing and push it close
until you hear a click.
(2) Screw in the electrodes until it cannot be turned any

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further, tighten the lock nut, and then secure them with
the clamp screws (M3.5).
M3.5 × 8 screw SUS 304

Spring washer
Others
Tightening torque 1.18 N·m
Lock nut
Electrode
Common
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Installing an Electrode Holder on a Tank

Note: Electrode Holders should always be installed from above the tank.
Sensors
Method 1 Method 5
Fabricate screw threads of the same size as PF2 in the tank. Use F03-12 and F03-13 Frames (both sold separately)
PS-@S
together and embed them in the concrete.
PS-@S
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F03-12
F03-13
Electrode
Water tank
Method 2
Safety Components
Use a commercially available coupling (PF2 parallel thread
(effective dia.: 58.135) JIS B0202.)
Concrete tank Electrode
Mounting holes
PF-2
PF2 coupling
Welding (commercially available type)
Electrode
Mounting the F03-11 Protective Cover
Relays
(Sold Separately)
Metallic tank The protective cover can only be used for methods 4 and 5
Method 3 described in the previous section.
Drill a hole (65 dia.) in the tank and insert the Electrode
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Holder. Use an F03-12 Frame (sold separately) as a nut from PS-@S(R) Series
below and secure in place. Attach the F03-12 Frame to the bottom of the PS-series
Electrode Holder. (See diagram below.)
PS-@S
Next, place the F03-11 Protective Cover on top of the
Water tank Electrode Holder and press on it until it clicks into place.
Note: The cap screw attached to the protective cover is not required
Automation Systems
for mounting.
F03-12 Protective Cover
Electrode
Method 4 Secure with the claw

of the cover
PS-series Electrode Holder
Use the F03-12 Frame (sold separately) as a flange. Frame
PS-@S
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Cross-section of the tank
F03-12
Electrode
Water tank BF-series Electrode Holder (Applicable to BF-3(R), -5(R))
Remove the two mounting screws (M5 × 25) of the BF-series

(1) Drill a hole in the tank. Electrode Holder and attach the two cap screws (M5 × 25)
(2) Attach the Frame over the hole. provided with the F03-11 Protective Cover.
(Tighten the four F03-12 mounting screws.) Next, put the Protective Cover over the top of the BF-series
Electrode Holder, and then tighten the two enclosed screws
Frame M5 × 25
(M3 × 20 with washers). See diagram below.
M3 × 20
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hole
dia. 96 Cross-section of the tank
Four, M5 or 65-
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Washer
6-dia. holes Tighten here
Washer Not necessary if
Spring washer the mounting
hole is M5. Protective Cover
96 Nut
Mounting screw holes
Cap screw
Others
M5 × 25
BF-series
Electrode Holder
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Note: The Protective Cover cannot be mounted on the BF-1.
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Mounting Electrodes Spring washer

Connecting Electrodes to Electrode Holders
PH-1 PH-2
Sensors
(1) Place a lock nut onto the electrode.
(2) Fully fit the electrode into the connecting nut attached to Single-pole
Single-conductor cable
0.75 mm2 (30/0.18)
Two-pole
Two-conductor cable
0.75 mm2 (30/0.18)
electrode
the Electrode Holder. electrode
(3) Tighten the lock nut.

E1
(4) Tighten the electrode with the two clamp screws. E3 (White)
(Black)
E3
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E1 (Black) E2
Applicable units
(White)
E3
Control range
Electrode Holder E2
E3
BF Series Clamp screw
BS Series 20 cm max.
(Not provided on the Control range
BS-1T Electrode Holder 5 mm
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Connecting nut (titanium, hastelloy B or When the distance between E1
hastelloy C).)
Spring washer
and E3 exceeds 1 m due to water
(Not provided for BS-1T quality, add a second E3 within
Electrode Holder
(titanium, hastelloy B or
20 cm of E1. (See note.)
hastelloy C).)
Note: Even when the distance is less than 1 m, the product may not
Lock nut
operate due to the water quality.
Electrode Example
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Connecting One Electrode to Another Cable fixture (commercially available)
(1) Put a lock nut onto each electrode at its end.

(2) Fit each electrode into the connecting nut so that the ends
meet at the center.
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(3) Tighten the lock nuts.
(4) Tighten the electrodes with the two clamp screws. Cross-section of tank
Electrode
Lock nut PH-@

Spring washer
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Connecting nut
M4 clamp screw
Tightening torque: 2.19 N•m
Spring
washer
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Others
Common
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Electrode Band Mounting

Connecting Electrode Holder and Electrode Band Mounting Insulation Caps
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Screw the Electrode Band Connecting Nut into the Electrode Cover each Electrode Band Weight with an Insulation Cap to
Nut inside the Electrode Section Housing, and then secure it prevent false detection due to contact between the Electrode
with the clamp screws. Next, insert the Electrode Band into and water tank. Deform the Insulation Cap to an ellipsoid
the Electrode Band Connecting Nut and tighten the two before installing it on the Electrode Band Weight.
screws so that the core wire in the Electrode Band will come
into contact with the Connecting Nut. Then, secure the
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Electrode Holder to the Electrode Section Housing with the
two screws and put the Drip-proof Cover on top.
Drip-proof
cover F03-06
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Electrode Band Connecting Nut
Electrode (SUS304) F03-09 Insulation Cap (PVC)
section
housing
Mounting End Caps
Electrode
Band Electrode Cover the ends of the Electrode Band with the End Caps and
Connecting Nut mounting
screws glue them with F03-10 Electrode Band Adhesive (sold
Electrode separately) to prevent water from entering between the
Band
sheaths and the End Caps.
Relays
Electrode Five end caps can be glued with one Adhesive.
Electrode Band
Holder
F03-10 Adhesive
Mounting Electrode Band Weights
Control Components
Mounting Weight 1 Common
Insert the Electrode Band inside the Electrode Band Weight Electrode
and firmly tighten the two screws at either A or B . The screws F03-08 End Cap (Rubber)
will come into contact with the core in the Electrode Band,
Completed Mounting Band
allowing the Electrode Band Weight to become an electrode
plate.
Automation Systems
Connect the
(Be sure to use the screw holes at either A or B .) The E3 E2 E1 Electrode wire to
Electrode Band has guides as shown by the arrow below for Secure the the Connecting
Electrode Band Nut.
the connecting screws so that connecting screws can be Weight with
correctly inserted into the center of the core wire. needle screws. E1
(short)
Electrode Band Insulation
Cap
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E3
(long)
Control range Add another E3 (long
Guides Electrode) if this distance
is more than 50 cm.
E2

(medium)
F03-07 Electrode Band Weight (SUS304)
Insulation
Cap E3
Mounting Weight 2 (long)
Electrode Band Weights can be attached at positions E1, E2,
and E3 by changing the heights. These will be the contact
surface between the liquid and the conductors, thus creating End cap
short, medium, and long electrodes.
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For purified water, if the distance between long electrode E3

In Addition
E1
and short electrode E1 is 50 cm or longer, add an Electrode
E2 Band Weight as an additional E3 near E1 at a distance of 15 to
E3 20 cm.
Refer to Mounting Weight 2 in Mounting Electrode Band
E1 Weights. Long Electrode E3 does not require an End Cap.
E2
Others
E3
Common
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Number of Parts Required During Installation (Electrodes)

Automatic Water Supply and Drainage Control
Sensors
Switches
PS-3S Electrode Holder 61F-GN
Conductive Level Controller
F03-01 (SUS-304) Electrode
F03-03 (SUS304) Lock Nut

(includes spring washer) Number of Parts
F03-02 (SUS304) Connecting Nut Required for E1 = 1 m,
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E1 E2 = 2 m, E3 = 3 m
E2
E3
61F-GN ..............................1
PS-3S ................................1
F03-01(SUS304)................6
F03-02(SUS304)................3
F03-03(SUS304)................9
F03-14 3P ..........................1
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F03-14 3P F03-14 1P F03-14 1P ..........................1
Separator Separator
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Number of Parts Required During Installation (Electrode Bands)
Automatic Water Supply and Drainage Control
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PS-3S Electrode Holder 61F-GN
F03-06 Electrode Band Connecting Nut Conductive Level Controller
F03-05 Electrode Band 3P, 3m
F03-08 Electrode Band End Cap
F03-07 Electrode
F03-10 Electrode Band Adhesive E1
Band Weight
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E2
A A
A A
B B
B B
E1 E3
E3 E3 Number of Parts

E2

Required for a 3-m
50 cm max. 50 cm max. Electrode Band:
F03-09 Electrode
Insulation Cap 61F-GN ............................. 1
PS-3S................................ 1
F03-06............................... 3
F03-05 3P ......................... 3
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F03-07............................... 4
F03-08............................... 2
F03-09............................... 2
F03-10............................... 1
Others
Common
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Summary of Element Symbols Used in Connection Diagrams
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Symbol
Element Details
Denotation in product catalogs Denotation by JIS
NO contact or Normally open contact. Contact is open when the relay is inactive.
Normally closed (NC) contact. Contact is closed when relay is

NC contact or
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inactive.
Changeover contacts control two circuits, one normally open
Changeover
1 2 contact and one normally closed contact with a common terminal.
contact
Symbols A and B are equivalent.
Relay Magnetic relay.
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X X
Relays
Control Components
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Others
Common
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FAQs
Sensors
Electrodes and Electrode Holders
Can the electrodes be cut off?
Are there longer ones? What is an electrode assembly?
An electrode assembly consists of an electrode,

Electrodes are sold in 1-m increments.
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a connecting nut, two lock nuts, and two spring
washers. Hastelloy B, hastelloy C, and titanium
Electrode (F03-01) electrodes do not come in assemblies.
M6 5.23 dia. Electrode Assembly Models
Safety Components
:1 m
Standard Model Material
F03-60: SUS304 SUS304
• There are threads at both ends so it can be cut in half and F03-60: SUS316 SUS316
used as two electrodes. The threads (M6) have been
created by rolling but you cannot roll a new thread. Electrode Assembly (F03-60)
• When the required length of electrode is more than 1 m,
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connect two electrodes with connecting nuts and lock nuts
(2 pieces) or a spring washer for SUS.
• If the electrodes are too long, it may cause problems with the
signal intensity and handling becomes cumbersome.
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A cable type electrode (PH) or an Electrode Band is more suitable.
Distance to the water Distance to the water
surface is long (one-pole) surface is long (two-pole)
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Application
PH-1 PH-2
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Model

For a deep-well pump or Use in application where the
anywhere there is distance to the water
accumulation of dirt and surface is long, such as a
Features
lime deposits, use a few deep-well pump or a
and
electrodes together. submerged pump. Suspend
application
Maximum cable length is a few pairs to mark the
examples
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100 m. upper and lower limits.

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Maximum cable length is

100 m.
Operating Vinyl cable: −10 to 60°C Vinyl cable: −10 to 60°C
temperature Hypalon cable: −30 to 70°C Hypalon cable: −30 to 70°C
Note: Hypalon is a registered trademark of Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
Always use a lock nut so that the electrode

Others
Note
doesn't become loose.
Water inside the water tank may appear still

Comment
even when it is actually flowing. This can
cause considerable pressure on the
electrodes, so make sure that they are secured
Common
properly. Also, sometimes the rods may bend

from the force of the water. For applications
involving tap water, use a separator.
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Is it OK to short circuit the electrodes? Can electrodes be shared?
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There are no problems with short-circuiting the
Electrodes cannot be shared.
electrodes deliberately as part of a test or even during
actual operation.
Do not connect a single electrode to more than one 61F. If the
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The impedance between the electrodes is phases of the 8-VAC electrode-circuit power supplies are
Comment
equivalent to the internal impedance of the opposite to each other, as shown in Figure 1, an internal close
relay unit, so even if a short circuit was created circuit (return circuit) is created (indicated by the arrows). The
across the electrodes, the current flow would 61F may malfunction regardless of the liquid level when the
be less than 61F power is turned ON. This problem can be overcome by
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2 mA (for a standard Level Controller.) matching the power supply phases, as shown in Figure 2, but
For a high-sensitivity or ultra high-sensitivity in this configuration the internal impedance of the 61F
Level Controller, the current would be in the calculated from the electrode will be approximately half as
order of μA. large as the internal impedance of a single 61F. The same
When creating a short circuit across the phenomenon can occur if multiple (not shared) electrodes,
Note
electrodes using a switch, a low resistance connected to separate 61F Level Controllers, are installed
switch must be used. close together inside a single tank. Maintain sufficient
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clearance between electrodes connected to separate 61F
Level Controllers so that they do not interfere with each other.
Common leads, however, can be connected to the ground
electrode.
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Figure 1. Internal Closed Circuit
X X
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8 VAC 8 VAC
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Figure 2. Match Phases
R S T

61F
S0 S2
61F
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S0 S2
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How long can the sensing band be for a water leak detector? How can you join the bands together?
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1. The following table gives the lengths of sensing bands that are produced.
Model Individually orderable length Maximum order length
F03-15 ●100 max. in increments of 1 m Same as at left
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F03-16PE ● 50 max. in increments of 1 m *100 m/reel
F03-16PT * 20 max. in increments of 1 m Same as at left
●: Standard production, *: Produced upon order
The possible lengths of sensor cable for a Water Leak Detector (61F-GPN-V50, 61F-WLA) for different lengths of
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Sensing Bands (F03-15, -16PE, -16PT) are shown below, where the reset current is set at a minimum of 0.15 mA.
When the leakage current of the sensing band set to more than 0.15 mA, the water leak detector cannot reset. When
the leakage current of the Sensing Band is less than 0.15 mA, the corresponding cable length is okay.
Possible Length of Sensor Cable (Sensing Band + IV Cable) (Unit: mA)

Sensing Band
0m 10 m 50 m 100 m 150 m 200 m 250 m 300 m 350 m 400 m
IV cable
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❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
0m
0.0075 0.0375 0.075 0.1125 0.15 0.1875 0.225 0.262 0.3
❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
10 m
0.00247 0.00997 0.03997 0.07747 0.11497 0.15247 0.18997 0.22747 0.2644 0.30247
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❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
50 m
0.01235 0.01985 0.04985 0.08735 0.12485 0.16235 0.19985 0.23735 0.27435 0.3123
❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
100 m
0.0247 0.0322 0.0622 0.0997 0.1372 0.1747 0.2122 0.249 0.2867 0.3247
❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
150 m
0.037 0.0445 0.0745 0.112 0.1495 0.187 0.2245 0.262 0.299 0.337
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❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
200 m
0.0494 0.00569 0.0869 0.1244 0.1691 0.1994 0.2369 0.2744 0.3484 0.3494
❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
250 m
0.06175 0.06925 0.09925 0.1367 0.17425 0.21175 0.24925 0.28675 0.32375 0.36175
❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
300 m
0.0741 0.0816 0.1116 0.1491 0.1866 0.2241 0.2616 0.2991 0.3361 0.3741
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❍ ❍ ❍
350 m
0.0864 0.0939 0.1239 0.1614 0.1989 0.2264 0.2739 0.3114 0.3484 0.3864
❍ ❍ ❍
400 m
0.0988 0.1063 0.1363 0.1738 0.2105 0.2488 0.2863 0.3238 0.3608 0.3988

Usable range← ❍: Cable lengths that can be used
Note: IV cable (2 mm2), Sensing Band (F03-15, F03-16PE)
61F-
GPN-V50
Connection point
150 m 150 m max.
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IV cable Water leak detector

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Total: 300 m
Possible cable length
2.The sensing bands can be joined together with the following steps.
Connecting Water Leak Detector Sensing Bands
• F03-15 Sensing Band
Others
(1) Connecting the Sensing Band Directly to the Water Leak Detector
Strip away about 8 to 10 mm of the sheath from the end of the sensing band.
Figure 1
Common
8 to 11 mm
30 to 50 mm
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(2) Connecting the Sensing Bands Together

Connect the sensing bands using an insulated crimp sleeve or a closed end connector. Install a pull box (e.g.,
Sensors
plastic) and keep the connected section inside it to keep it well insulated. If a pulling box cannot be installed, wrap
some insulation tape around the connected section to keep it well insulated. When using a closed end connector,
select cables that are similar in size and stiffness to the sensing cable. If a dissimilar cable must be connected,
twist the more flexible cable around the stiff cable and use the closed end connector as a standoff connector.
If required, remove any electrodes that are attached in close proximity to the connected section.
Figure 2
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Wrap with plenty of tape
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After putting the closed end connector over the joined section, pull the cable and wrap insulation tape around it.
Note Use AMP Closed end connector, product number 35653 or equivalent.
• F03-16PE Sensing Band

A standard F03-16PE sensing band is made from 0.3 × 1.5 rectangular lines.
Relays
(1) Connecting the Sensing Band Directly to the Water Leak Detector
Strip away about 8 to 10 mm of the sheath from the end of the sensing band and then connect it.
Figure 3
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8 to 11 mm
30 to 50 mm
(2) (Connecting the Sensing Bands Together (Using Crimp Sleeve P-1.25 or B-1.25)
Note:P-1.25 and B-1.25 are JIS titles for general electrical wiring.
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(a) Cut a slit in the center of the sensing band with a utility knife. Leave the insulation intact on the inside.
(b) Strip back the insulation so that the enough wire is exposed to fit into the sleeve in the configuration shown in Figure 7.
(c) Pull the sleeve over the wires and crimp in the directions shown in Figure 5 and Figure 8. Pull on the wire to
check whether the crimping is effective.
(d) Wrap each connection with insulation tape, then bend the connected sections in opposite directions as shown
in Figure 6. Wrap the whole section with insulation tape for protection (see Figure 6).
Motion / Drives
Insulation tape
Crimp P1.25

Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6
(3) The sensing bands can also be connected by inserting them from opposite ends of sleeve.
As shown in Figure 9, the sensing bands can be inserted from opposite ends of the crimp sleeve to meet in the
middle. Either P-1.25 or B-1.25 crimp sleeves can be used but make sure that the crimped section is big enough
to fit three folds of the cable conductors.
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Crimp in the directions as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 8.

Wrap each connection with insulation tape, then wrap the whole section with insulation tape again for protection.
(4) Connecting the Sensing Band and Lead Wires
Connect the sensing band and lead wires using the method described in the previous item (3). Use a B-1.25 crimp
sleeve. (Refer to Figure 9.)
Others
Sleeve
Crimp
Common
Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9
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Wiring
Sensors
The diagrams in the product catalogs always I want to use an iron tank without using a
show the long electrode (common electrode) con- ground electrode.
nected to ground. What is the reason for that?
If the ground electrode line is connected to the tank,
There are two reasons for connecting to ground. then there is no problem. In some cases, however,
1.To prevent false detection. the tank has insulation coating on its internal walls, so
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2.To provide protection from surges. make sure that you check in advance that the system
The 61F Level Controllers operate on very small operates correctly.
currents (2 mA or less for short circuits at 8 VAC) so if
the ground is left floating it is susceptible to induction, E2
E1 61F
hence false operation. (Refer to Page 26.)
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E3
When using the 61F-03B/-04B, if the circuit is not
grounded properly, it will not be effective in
suppressing surges.
FRP water tanks are becoming more common in
recent times, so it is often connected to the ground Conductive tank
terminal of 61F Level Controller.
1. If you measure the potential difference
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Comment
between the electrodes when the Level
Controller is disconnected, you may find
that there is a few volts difference, even
though theoretically there should be no
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difference. For example, if the potential
difference was measured to be 3 V, when
the common line is connected to ground,
this voltage will drop down to as low as
0.5 V, getting rid of any false readings.
2. Depending on the installation, the ground
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source may be floating and induce noise from
other devices through the ground. If this
unlikely situation occurs, establish a proper
ground or try floating the 61F ground.
Relay Unit
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1. The Ultra-high-sensitivity 61F-HSL Level
I want to control the level of purified water. Note
Controller uses DC current in the
electrodes. This causes electrolytic
corrosion, making this Level Controller not
Consider the conductance and specific resistance

appropriate in applications where the
when selecting the appropriate Level Controller electrodes are constantly submerged in
model. To be accurate, measure the inter-electrode water. Its usage is limited to abnormal water
resistance. If the measured value is within the level indication and water leak detection
specified range of operate resistance for a particular (e.g., upper-limit indication alarm, tank over
Level Controller model, it means that the Level flow detection).
Controller can be used. The measurable resistance 2. For purified water higher than 1 MW (some
Power Supplies /
range of multi-meters is for DC voltage applications, are as high as 18 MW), use the K7L.
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so the inter-electrode resistance cannot be measured

What precautions are required when
accurately. Make sure that AC voltage is used when
controlling hot water?
making measurements. (Refer to page 31)
The conductance can be used as a guide for selecting
Hot water generates steam and water condensation
Level Controller models as shown below.
on the connections between Electrode Holders and
Others
Operate electrodes. If the water condensation causes a short

resistance
circuit between electrodes, the Level Controller may
0.5 to 2 μS → 61F-UHS 0 to 1 MΩ
experience a reset error regardless of the water level.
2 to 5 μS → 61F-GP-NH3 0 to 200 kΩ
To prevent this situation, use single-pole Electrode
5 to 10 μS → 61F-GH 0 to 70 kΩ
Holders (BF-1, BS-1, BS-1T) to separate the distance
61F-GP-NH 0 to 40 kΩ
between the electrodes or use a low-sensitivity Level
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61F-GPN-V50 0 to 50 kΩ
Controller. Make sure that it is operating without any
15 to 25 μS → Standard Level
errors before securing the Electrode Holders.
Controller
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Which is the best Level Controller model as How does the two-wire 61F-@R Level Controller
input to PLCs? work?
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Is it better if it has single output?
The self-holding circuit is removed to eliminate one
The 61F-GP-N is recommended. One input has SPDT line between the 61F Level Controller and the
output. electrodes.
Output contact capacity (minimum applicable load):
1 mA at 5 VDC (reference value) 1. Even though it is called a two-wire Level
Switches
Note
Controller, there can be more than two lines
Minimum Applicable Load for Different Types of Units as for the 61F-G3N (5 lines) and the 61F-
Standard model .............................................. 1 mA at 5 VDC G3NR (4 lines).
Compact model............................................... 1 mA at 5 VDC 2. Electrode Holders also have R types.
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(Manufactured in August 1999 or later)
Plug-in model.................................................. 1 mA at 5 VDC The 6.8 kΩ of the electrode and 3.9 kΩ of the
Comment
Compact plug-in model................................... 1 mA at 5 VDC 61F are in series.
High-sensitivity 61F-UHS................................ 1 mA at 5 VDC If water level rises so that E2 is submerged,
Variable High-sensitivity 61F-HSL ................. 1 mA at 5 VDC there is still 6.8 kΩ + 3.9 kΩ = 10.7 kΩ
Note: These values may change when designs are revised. Contact resistance, so the Level Controller will not
your OMRON representative for details. operate.
Relays
When the water level reaches E1, the
Some pump control panels at the waterworks resistance drops to 3.9 kΩ. The Level
Note
are equipped with many 61F-GP-N Level Controller will trigger the internal relay
Controllers. contacts. If the water level now drops below
E1, E2 sees only 6.8 kΩ to the 61F contact, so it
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The 61F-GP-N has a SPDT output, so any can hold the value.
Comment
unused contact can be used in parallel, The function of the third electrode is thus
increasing the efficiency and reliability. maintained.
Also, if a self-holding circuit is not required,
two outputs can be used individually.
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61F Level
Controller
The shaded area is part of

Controller the Level Controller.
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Internal contact/resistance
3.9 kΩ
6.8 kΩ
PS-3SR
E3 E2 E1

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When operating two pumps alternately using the 61F-G4N and 61F-AN together, what should I do to make the
two pumps run simultaneously when the water level falls below E7 and stops when it reaches E5?
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One suggestion is to add a 61F-GN for operating the pumps simultaneously. See the diagram below.
Point 1: Match power supply phases of all the 61F devices.
Point 2: Only the grounded electrode can be shared.
Point 3: Cut electrode E1 of 61F-GN to the same length as E5 of 61F-G4N.
Point 4: Cut electrode E2 of 61F-GN to the same length as E7 of 61F-G4N.
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Point 5: Connect the relay output contacts (Tc), (Tb) of 61F-GN to the corresponding terminals (Ta1), (Tb1) of 61F-AN.
Note: The following wiring diagram may not achieve the desired function. Make sure that you check in advance that it operates
correctly.
200-VAC power supply
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R S T
The relay operation can be monitored if indicators
are connected as shown by the dotted line.
61F-AN
MCCB
Power supply
control circuit
Output circuit
Tb1 Tb2 Tb2
operation
Alternate
S0
circuit
Tc1 Tc2
S2 61F-GN
Ta1 Ta2 Ta2
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X S2 S1 S0
To power
supply T
Tb Tc Ta
U
61F-G4N
U2 Transformer
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S0 0V 200 V 100 V 0 V
X 24 V
To 61F-11N Trans-
S1 MY3 Relay 100 V Relay Unit
former
24 V 8V 24 V
(100 VAC)
S2
X 200 V 61F-11N
8V
Tc Relay Unit
E1 U
Tc2
U5 E2
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TA U2 U
E3
E3 E2 E1
E8
B
U4 E4
BH1 BH1 61F-11N U3
Elevated
tank full U1 Relay Unit
E5
BL1 Elevated BL1
tank water
U3 61F-11N U2 E6
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BH2 Water supply BH1 Relay Unit
source upper
limit X 61F-11N U4
E7
BL2 Water supply BL2 Relay Unit
source lower
limit U4 E8
LH1 LH1 61F-11N U5
Elevated Relay Unit U5
tank full U1
LL1 Elevated LL1 61F-11N U1
tank water
U3 Relay Unit

shortage
LH2 Water supply LH2
source upper
limit X
LL2 Water supply
LL2
source lower
limit
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Contactor 1 Contactor 2
PS-5S PS-3S
E4
Motor E5 E1
Water
protection E6
tank
relay E7 E2
Motor E8
protection
relay
M1 P1 M2 P2
Others
PS-4S
Water supply source E1

E2
E3
E8
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Note: Be sure to ground terminal E8.
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Are there any points to look out for when

How can I connect a float switch to a 61F-GP-N
changing over from the discontinued 61F-GP to
Level Controller.
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the replacement 61F-GP-N8?
The 61F-GP-N8 and 61F-GP differ in outer

Connect the float switch contacts to terminals 4 and 5
dimensions so the compatible socket and the
of the Level Controller. The 61F Level Controllers
mounting method will be different. The terminal
operate with 8 VAC and only 1 mA flowing between
arrangement will be reversed so the wiring will have to
the electrodes, so it is better to use a low-resistance
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be changed as well.
float switch.
61F-GP
61F-GP-N
4 5
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Float switch contacts
92 72
7
3.5
30 58 8.5
Relays
64
Terminal Arrangement
6 5 4 3 Mounting Holes
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Two, M4 or 4.5-dia. holes
61F-GP
77
40±0.2
8PFA1
7 8 1 2
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61F-GP-N8
49.4
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38 70
84
Terminal Arrangement
2 1 8 7 Mounting Holes

Two, M4 or 4.5-dia. holes

61F
-GP-N8 91
33±0.2
3 4 5 6
PF083A
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Problems
I am using 800 m of 2 mm2 three-conductor
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There is a small amount of oil mixed in with the
cable for the 61F-G and sometimes the water
water and sometimes the pump doesn't stop. Is
supply motor doesn't work properly. The cata-
this because the electrodes are dirty? Would a
log indicates that a 0.75 mm2 cable enables
high-sensitivity model be better?
operation for lengths up to 1,000 m so I would
have thought that using a 2 mm2 cable would
Oil floats to the surface of the water and it can cling to
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be ok since it reduces the voltage drop.
the electrodes. When this happens, the electrodes
must be cleaned. (Maintenance is required.)
Are there any other lines together with the
1. Fundamentally oil does not conduct electricity, so a Check
lines for the 61F?
61F Level Controller that relies on the conductivity
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of water will not operate properly and should not be
The leakage current to ground will increase when
used.
changing from a 0.75 mm2 cable to a 2 mm2 cable. The
Even if it works well at the beginning, when the oil
problem is not the voltage drop but the effect of induction
starts to cling to the electrodes, the Level Controller
through ground. The motor is not working properly due to
will malfunction.
a reset fault. There may be induced voltage causing a
2. Example Application
problem. Use 61F-11L 2KM Relay Unit.
Relays
15-cm dia. min. pipe Many people think that voltage drop is the
Comment
Requires an air vent hole problem; however, the 61F uses very small
currents so voltage induction is a bigger
Oil
concern. Unlike a voltage drop, induction
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Contaminated
Water combines the effect from all the connected
lines. If 30 conductors are connected and even
if not all of the lines are used, all of them
contribute to the effect. If any of these lines are
Cut off the end of the pipe at an angle to keep the
100 VAC or 200 VAC lines, then even more so.
oil from the electrodes.
Make sure that they are wired separately.
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(Using shielded cables for the electrode lines
can also be effective.)
The bigger the diameter of the cable, the bigger

its capacitance to ground, and bigger the leakage
current. This leakage current can cause reset
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faults and the Level Controller may malfunction
even when the electrodes are not conducting any
current. Leakage current varies significantly
depending on the cable length.

Large Small
Cable diameter
Leakage
current
Ground
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Maintenance
It seems that the sensitivity has dropped
because the electrodes are dirty. How should I
clean them?
Others
If there is any rust on the electrodes, it will not conduct

properly. Use sand paper to remove it. Use a cloth to
wipe off any lime deposits.
The electrodes are stainless, so commercial
chemicals can be used for cleaning but make sure
Common
that they don't affect the liquid inside the tank.

If the electrodes are in a very bad condition, replace
them with new ones.
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Troubleshooting
Basic Concepts
Sensors
Any problems with the 61F can be categorized into one of
three areas. (See diagram on right.)
To find out which area is causing the problem, simulate a
change in water level by using a clip or a piece of wire to
Fault in 61F
create a short circuit between the electrodes. By closing and
opening the circuit you can compare it with normal operating
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behavior. (Do not short circuit the power supply terminals.)
For example, for the 61F-GN, check that the electrodes are E3 E2 E1
not submerged in water, then see what happens when
terminals E1 to E3 are short circuited. Check that it resets Fault in Wiring
when the short circuit is removed. If there are no problems,
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then conduct the same test at the terminals of the Electrode
Holder, thereby finding the problematic section by process of
Fault in Electrodes
elimination.
Flowcharts
Relays
Water supply control Pump does not start. page 28 Situation 1
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Pump does not stop. page 28 Situation 2
Rattles when stopping. page 28 Situation 3
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Water supply control Pump does not start. page 29 Situation 1
(with idling prevention)
Idling prevention function isn't page 29 Situation 2

working.
Motion / Drives
Drainage control Pump does not start. page 30 Situation 1
page 30

Pump does not stop. Situation 2
Rattles when starting. page 30 Situation 3

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Full tank and water shortage Full tank alarm sounds when page 31 1
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Situation
alarms it is not full.
There is a shortage of water but page 31 Situation 2

the alarm does not sound.
The tank is full but the alarm page 31

Others
Situation 3
does not sound.
Water shortage alarm sounds page 31 Situation 4

when there is no shortage.
Common
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Water Supply Control Troubleshooting
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Situation Items to check Cause and Solution
1. Is power applied to the contact and power supply terminals?
1 2. Is the power supply (same phase) connected to one end of the magnetic contact
Pump does not switch coil and S0 terminal of 61F?
start. 3. Are the contact and power supply terminals screwed on properly? 1. Check the fuse and no-fuse breakers.
4. Is the motor protection relay activated? 2. Check that the wiring of the output relay
5. Are the electrodes in the table below touching each other, in contact with the and the magnetic contact coil is correct.
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tank or tangled with any objects? 3. If it is loose, tighten it.
4. If it has operated, remove the cause and
61F-GN(G), 61F-G1N(G1) 61F-G3N(G3) 61F-G4N(G4) reset.
5. Install it correctly and if there is
E1 to E3 or E2 to E3 E2 to E5 or E3 to E5 E5 to E8 or E6 to E8
something tangled on it, remove it.
6. Are there insulation problems with wiring of any of the following electrode 6. If there is a fault, replace the wires.
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circuits? 7. If long wires are needed, use a long-
distance Level Controller
61F-GN(G), 61F-G1N(G1) 61F-G3N(G3) 61F-G4N(G4) (61F-@NL (-@L) 2 km or 4 km). If the
E1, E2 circuits E2, E3 circuits E5, E6 circuits interference is due to inductance, use
shielded wires or change the wiring.
7. With a long lead wire to the electrodes (between electrode holder and 61F), is
there any interference from electrostatic capacitance or electromagnetic
inductance?
If the Level Controller stops when terminals of the following are short circuited, the 1. Put it in properly and tighten if loose.
Relays
2 2. Replace if faulty. Tighten terminal
Pump does not problem could be any from 1 to 6. screws.
stop. 3. If there are lime deposits or grease, it
61F-GN(G), 61F-G1N(G1) 61F-G3N(G3) 61F-G4N(G4)
will not conduct well, so remove it and
E1 to E3 terminals E2 to E5 terminals E5 to E8 terminals clean.
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E 1* E 2* E 5* 4. If the electrodes are too far apart, the
inter-electrode resistance becomes too
1. Have any of the electrodes marked with * fallen Off or becoming loose? high and 61F will not operate properly.
2. Are any of the electrode lead wires marked with * disconnected or have loose 5. If the specific resistance is high, replace
terminal screws? with a high-sensitivity Level Controller
3. Are there any lime deposits or grease on the electrodes? (61F-@NH (-@H).)
4. Is the distance between the electrodes appropriate? 6. If tape is wrapped around for protection,
5. Is the specific resistance of the liquid (water) too high? leave at least 10 cm of the end
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6. Is tape wrapped around the electrodes right to the end? uncovered.
1. Have any of the electrodes marked with the * fallen off or becoming loose?
3 2. Are any of the electrode circuits lead wires marked with * disconnected or have
Rattles when loose terminal screws?
stopping.
61F-GN(G), 61F-G1N(G1) 61F-G3N(G3) 61F-G4N(G4) If electrodes marked with * are not working
properly, it becomes a single point control
E 2* E 3* E 6*
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and switches the device ON, OFF with just
3. Is there a mistake with the wiring of the electrodes shown in the following table? a small amount of variation in water level.
61F-GN(G), 61F-G1N(G1) 61F-G3N(G3) 61F-G4N(G4)

E1 to E3 E1 to E5 E4 to E8

Note: 1. For devices with idling prevention function, check the items listed in page 29 as well.
2. For devices with full tank and water shortage alarm, refer to page 31.
3. When using a Level Controller for water supply control and it has a water shortage alarm, if the buzzer sounds but the pump doesn't start
when the Level Controller is turned ON, check the water level.
If the water level is not reaching electrode E4, this phenomenon is the correct outcome for a water shortage alarm.
To start the pump in this state, create a short circuit between the electrode circuits E4 and E3 until the water level reaches electrode E4.
Re-check the alarm water level and the length of electrode E4.
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Type of Electrodes
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61F-GN(G) 61F-G1N(G1) 61F-G3N(G3) 61F-G4N(G4)

Situation 1 Situation 2
Automatic water supply with Automatic water
pump idling prevention supply with water
shortage alarm
Others
E1 E1' E1 E1 E1 E1 E4
E2 E2 E2 E5
E3 E6
E2 E2' E2 E4 E3
Common
E4 E7
E3 E3 E3 E3 E8
E5 E8
Water supply source Water supply source
For connection details, refer to the datasheets of 61F-G@N, 61F-G@, 61-GP-N@, 61F-G@P, and 61F-UHS/-HSL.
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Water Supply Control (with Idling Prevention) Troubleshooting

For devices with idling prevention 61F-G1N (G1)/-G4N (G4), conduct the following checks as well.
Sensors
• Unless it is conductive between E2 (E1' when
1 using 61F-G1N/G1) and E8 (E3) when the Level
• Is the idling prevention circuit activated? Make sure that electrodes
Pump does not Controller is turned ON, and between E3 (E2')
E1, E2 and E3 are not too short. (Check E1' and E2' When using 61F-
start. and E8 (E3) after it has been turned ON, the idling
G1N (G1).)
prevention function operates and the motor will
1. Check the water level of the water supply source. Does the water
Switches
not move.
level reach E2 (E1')?
1. If the water level is not reaching electrode E2
2. Are either of the electrode E2, E3 (E1', E2') lead wires broken? Are
(E1') when the Level Controller is turned ON,
any of the screws of E2, E3 (E3', E2') loose?
create a short circuit between E2 and E8 (E1' and
E3) momentarily to start the motor.
1. Are any of the electrodes E2 and E8 or E3 and E8 (E1' and E3 or E2' 1. Install it properly and if there is something
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2 and E3) touching, in contact with the tank, or tangled with any tangled on it, remove it.
Idling prevention objects? 2. If the wires are faulty, replace them.
function is not 2. Are there any insulation problems with the lead wires of electrodes 3. If long wires are needed, use a long-distance
working. E2 or E3 (E1' or E2')? Level Controller. If the interference is due to
3. Is the Level Controller malfunctioning because of the long lead inductance, use shielded wires or change the
wires? wiring.
Note: Items in the parentheses are for the 61F-G1N (G1).
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Type of Electrodes
61F-G1N(G1) 61F-G4N(G4)
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E1' E1 E1 E4
E2 E5
E6
E2' E2 E3
E7
E8
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E3 E3
E8
Water supply source Water supply source
For connection details, refer to the datasheets of 61F-G@N, 61F-G@, and 61F-G@P.
Motion / Drives
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Drainage Control Troubleshooting

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1. Is power applied to the contact and power supply terminals? 1. Check the fuse and no-fuse breakers.
2. Is the power supply (same phase) connected to one end of the 2. Check that the wiring of the output relay and
magnetic contact switch coil and S0 terminal of 61F? the magnetic contact coil is correct.
3. Are the contact and power supply terminals screwed on properly?
3. If it is loose, tighten it.
4. Is the motor protection relay activated? 4. If it is active, remove the cause and reset.
• If the device starts when terminals shown in the following table are
5. Install it correctly and if there is something
short circuited, the problem could be any one from 5 to 10. tangled on it, remove it.
Switches
1 6. Replace if faulty. Tighten terminal screws.
61F-GN(G), 61F-G2N(G2) 61F-G3N(G3) 7. If there is lime deposits or grease, it will not
Pump does not conduct well, so remove it and clean.
Between electrodes E1 and E3 Between electrodes E2 and E5
start. 8. If the electrodes are too far apart, the inter-
E 1* E*2
electrode resistance becomes too high and
5. Are any of the electrode circuits lead wires marked with * in the above 61F will not operate properly.
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table disconnected or have loose terminal screws? 9. If the specific resistance is high, replace with a
7. Are there any lime deposits or grease on the electrodes? high-sensitivity Level Controller
8. Is the distance between the electrodes appropriate? (61F-@NH (-@H).)
9. Is the specific resistance of the liquid (water) too high? 10.If tape is wrapped around for protection, leave
10.Is tape wrapped around the electrodes right to the end? at least 10 cm of the end uncovered.
1. Are the electrodes in the table below touching each other, in contact 1. Install it correctly and if there is something
with the tank or tangled with any objects? tangled on it, remove it.
Relays
61F-GN(G), 61F-G2N(G2) 61F-G3N(G3)
Between E1 and E3 or E2 and E3 Between E2 and E5 or E3 and E5
2 2. Are there any insulation problems with the lead wires of any of the 2. If there is a fault, replace the wires.
Pump does not following electrodes?
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stop.
61F-GN(G), 61F-G2N(G2) 61F-G3N(G3)
E1, E2 circuits E2, E3 circuits
3. If long wires are needed, use a long-distance
3. With a long lead wire to the electrodes (between electrode holder and Level Controller (61F-@NL (-@L) 2 km or 4
61F), is there any interference from electrostatic capacitance or km). If the interference is due to inductance,
electromagnetic inductance? use shielded wires or change the wiring.
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61F-GN(G), 61F-G2N(G2) 61F-G3N(G3)
3 E 2* E 3*
If electrodes marked with * are not working
1. Are any of the electrodes marked with * fallen off or coming loose? properly, it becomes a single point control and
Rattles when 2. Are any of the electrode circuits lead wires marked with * in the above switches the device ON, OFF with just a small
starting. table disconnected or have loose terminal screws? amount of variation in water level.
3. Are the contactor or 61F terminals screws coming loose?
4. Is there a mistake with the wiring of the electrodes shown in the
Motion / Drives
following table?
Note: For devices with full tank and water shortage alarm, refer to page 31.
Type of Electrodes

61F-GN(G) 61F-G2N(G2) 61F-G3N(G3)
E1
E1 E4
E2
E1
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E3
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E2 E2
E4
E3 E3
E5
For connection details, refer to the datasheets of 61F-G@N, 61F-G@, 61-GP-N@, 61F-G@P, and 61F-UHS/-HSL.
Others
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Troubleshooting for Full Tank and Water Shortage Alarms

The following table provides specific check points for each model for various problems and check items.
Sensors
Problem Check items 61F-G1N(G1) 61F-G2N(G2) 61F-G3N(G3) 64F-G1N(G4)
--- Elevated tank
1 1. E4 and other
Full tank alarm 1. Are the electrodes touching electrodes
sounds when the each other, in contact with the 1. E4 and other 1. E1 and other (See note.)
tank is not full. tank, or tangled with any electrodes electrodes 2. E4
(See note.) (See note.)
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objects? Water supply source
2. Are there insulation problems 2. E4 2. E1 1. E1 and other
with the wiring of any of the electrodes
following electrode circuits? (See note.)
• With long leads to the 2. E1
electrodes (between electrode --- Elevated tank
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2 holders and the 61F), is there 1. E7 and E8
There is a any interference from 2. E7
electrostatic capacitance or 1. E4 and E3 1. E4 and E5
shortage of
electromagnetic inductance? 2. E4 2. E4 Water supply source
water but the
alarm does not 1. E3 and E8
sound. 2. E3
--- Elevated tank
3 • If shorting the terminals listed 1. E4 and E8
2. E4
Relays
The tank is full under 1 for each 61F model
but the alarm restored normal operation, then 1. E4 and E3 1. E1 and E5 3. E4
does not sound. the problem is one the 2. E4 2. E1 4. E1, E8
following. 3. E4 3. E1 Water supply source
2. Are any of the electrodes that 4. E 4, E 3 4. E1, E5 1. E1 and E8
have fallen off or come loose? 2. E1
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3. Are any of the electrode leads 3. E1
disconnected or have any of 4. E1, E8
the terminals listed under 4 for
each 61F model come loose? Elevated tank
4 1. E7 and E8
• Are there any lime deposits or
Water shortage grease on the electrodes? 2. E7
alarm sounds • Are the electrodes too far 1. E1' (E4) and E3 1. E4 and E5 3. E7
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when there is no apart? 2. E4 2. E4 4. E7, E8
shortage. ---
• Is the specific resistance of the 3. E4 3. E4 Water supply source
liquid (water) too high? 4. E1' (E4), E3 4. E4, E5 1. E3 and E8
• Is tape wrapped around the 2. E3
electrodes right to the end? 3. E3
4. E3, E8
Note: Even if the alarm electrode has no contact with the common electrode, it becomes conductive when it can come into contact with any other
electrodes when the water level rises.
Motion / Drives
Inspecting the Electrode Circuits Measuring the Resistance between Electrodes
If the electrodes cannot be E3 E2 E1
Measure the resistance between the electrodes if the wiring is
withdrawn to test the correct but the 61F does not operate. Measure with a voltmeter using
electrode circuit, a tester the voltage drop method, as shown on the right.

can be used to measure E1 The resistance between
the resistance between the Tester E3
mA
electrodes (resistance of liquid
electrode and ground, as Ground V
between E1 and E3) is given by the
shown in the diagram on following equation.
the right. The measured V
E3 E2 E1
R=⎯
resistance value indicates I
Power Supplies /
the length, contact R: Resistance of liquid between

In Addition
condition, and mounting electrodes (kΩ)

condition of the electrode. Tester
E1 V: Voltmeter indicated voltage (V)
For example, the
Ground
E3
I: Ammeter indicated current (mA)
sequence of electrodes ordered from low measured mA An ammeter able to read approximately
1 mA with as low an impedance as possible.
Select the 61F model according to
resistance to high is E3 (long), E2 (medium), and E1 (short).
the R (resistance) value.
A voltmeter able to read a value of several
V
volts with as high an impedance as possible.
Follow the guidelines below to use this test method.
Others
(1) Detach the leads from the 61F.

Inspecting the 61F-11N Relay Unit
(2) Measure the conducting status with the tank full.
Apply the specified power supply voltage with the Relay Units
(The water level must be at E1 or higher.)
connected to the 61F. Refer to the connection diagrams
(3) Measure the insulating status with the tank empty.
(internal wiring diagrams) and short the 61F ground terminal
(The water level must be at E2 or lower.)
to the operating terminal of each Relay Unit. Check the
Common
operation of the relay output contacts with a tester. With the

61F-11, the indicator will be lit when the Relay Unit operates.
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Technical Explanation for Level Controllers

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Environment Measure Equipment

Figure 3. High Water Level

Current flows. Current flows.

Liquid Level Control with Self-Holding Circuit Configuration Example

Figure 5. Timing Chart

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Note: Non-conductive liquids, such as oil, cannot be controlled

sewer so that wastewater can be dumped directly into the

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Rainwater Return Water

Water that circulates in a boiler as steam. It is the condensed

slightly higher than purified water.

Pure Water Condensate

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Ground tank Drain tank Wastewater tank

Wastewater Tank Supply Reservoir

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resistance, so the smaller it is, the higher the resistance,

Called three-wire as opposed to the two-wire method. It is the

Self-holding Circuit Type of Contacts

this purpose. Light bulb

The liquid's resistance to current flow expressed in kΩ•cm.

Electrode terminal Resistive

Water Types of AC Load and Inrush Current

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Specific resistance is a measure of how difficult it is for current to

installation conditions of the electrodes and the submersion 10 to 15

Operating Voltage times

Minimum Applicable Load Resistive load

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Areas where ice forms PH underwater electrodes ---

Temperatures under 50°C, BS-1S2

Selection Criteria for 61F Level Controllers

Table 1: Specific Resistance of Water (General Guideline)

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Two-wire 10 kΩ·cm max.

Ultra high-sensitivity 100 kΩ to 10 MΩ·cm

Table 3: Specific Resistance of Various Liquids

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Selecting Electrode Material According to Resistance against Corrosion

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90 80 E E A E E Note: 1. RT: Room temperature

E: No resistance to corrosion, not usable

When selecting an Electrode Holder, make sure that you

Level Controller Installation

(5) Connect the leads to the respective terminals.

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(2) Screw in the electrodes until it cannot be turned any

M3.5 × 8 screw SUS 304

Tightening torque 1.18 N·m

Installing an Electrode Holder on a Tank

Method 4 Secure with the claw

Use the F03-12 Frame (sold separately) as a flange. Frame

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Note: The Protective Cover cannot be mounted on the BF-1.

Mounting Electrodes Spring washer

(3) Tighten the lock nut.