Hi,I have 2 optical sensors connected to level 2 via splitter.I have set sensor 2 and 3 to leakage detecion with a responce time of 1s.Ihave mounted these directly to the floor with the sensor facing downards.I had a mini flood on Monday with both sensors getting wet,but there was no alarm.If i take the same sensors and dip them into water in my sump the alarm sounds.Could it be that the sensors are not sensitive enough?????
optical sensor leakage detection
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Splitter is conected to level sensor port 1/2.As I stated,the sensors pick up water when I "dip" them into my sump.I think that a minor water leak +- 20 L does not form a good enough earth for the sensor to pick up water???On my second profilux conected to my R/O Auto top up system I tried running water over the sensor to stop the solenoid connected to the R/O and it did not work.However when I installed the sensors below my overflow,once the water reached the sensors the solenoid switches off.Its either a sensetivity issue or an earth issue?
Matthias Gross
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the sensors work optically therefore it can`t be a grounding problem
Do the check boxes (not delayed) show the correct state of each level sensor?
I guess there is something wrong with the settings
Do the check boxes (not delayed) show the correct state of each level sensor?
I guess there is something wrong with the settings
Matthias Gross
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what I meant is: do the check boxes change when you move the sensors up or down manually (touch water / don't touch water)?
Hi Matthias,
Had my laptop connected whilst running the profilux control program on the level sensor menu.I dipped each sensor connected to level 1/2 via splitter individually into the water in my sump and the check boxes changed and the alarm went off like it should have.I then added some water on the floor and dipped,rolled and splashed the sensors with water and the check boxes did not change and the alarm did not go off.No other changes were made to the program.
I then went to my salt water and r/o drum where I have a different pair of sensors connected to my second profilux connected via level 1 and level 3.I ran water over the sensors and there was no alarm.As soon as I dipped them into the water the alarm went off.I also took some r/o water and dipped them into a cup and there was no alarm.Please advise.
Had my laptop connected whilst running the profilux control program on the level sensor menu.I dipped each sensor connected to level 1/2 via splitter individually into the water in my sump and the check boxes changed and the alarm went off like it should have.I then added some water on the floor and dipped,rolled and splashed the sensors with water and the check boxes did not change and the alarm did not go off.No other changes were made to the program.
I then went to my salt water and r/o drum where I have a different pair of sensors connected to my second profilux connected via level 1 and level 3.I ran water over the sensors and there was no alarm.As soon as I dipped them into the water the alarm went off.I also took some r/o water and dipped them into a cup and there was no alarm.Please advise.
Matthias Gross
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So this means the sensors are working in principle and the settings are OK.
I guess there must be a minimum amount of water until the sensors recognize it, some water on the floor is too less for the optical reflection. Unfortunately I see no option to change there something.
Some of our customers use "leakage pan" (I hope the translation from German is correct) and have the sensor in there.
BUT: We are planning are dedicated leakage sensor which works with the electrical resistance of water. More to come soon.
I guess there must be a minimum amount of water until the sensors recognize it, some water on the floor is too less for the optical reflection. Unfortunately I see no option to change there something.
Some of our customers use "leakage pan" (I hope the translation from German is correct) and have the sensor in there.
BUT: We are planning are dedicated leakage sensor which works with the electrical resistance of water. More to come soon.
jamesdawson
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Dedicated leak sensor,
thanks for listening to your customers Matthias!
James
thanks for listening to your customers Matthias!
James
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