Floatless Level Controller 61F

Automatic Water Supply and Drainage

Control
Ideal for level control of any conductive liquid
Both general-purpose and panel-use models
available
Incorporates an arrester for surge and induced
lightning protection
Wide range of models: Long-distance, high- and
low-sensitivity, two-wire, etc.
LED indicator for quick operation check
Conforms to EMC/IEC standards
(61F-GP-N/-N8/-GPN-V50)
UL/CSA approved (61F-GP-N8/-GPN-V50)

Operating Principle
Unlike ordinary level switches that use a float for level detection, the A pump is usually connected to a contactor, which in turn is con-
61F Floatless Level Controller uses electrodes to electrically detect nected to the Controller contact outputs. The Level Controller would
the liquid level. The following figures illustrate this simple operating automatically operate the pump, to control the liquid level in the
principle. tank.
However, in practice, with only two electrodes, ripples on the sur-
face of the liquid cause the Controller to jump and start, shortening
8 VAC X
Relay pump (and other equipment) life. This problem can be solved by ad-
X ding another electrode to form a self-holding circuit. The additional
Relay contacts electrode, E2, is connected in parallel with E1, as shown below.
b a

c2
E1 X a2
b2
Magnetic contactor (To) E3
X
No current flows between E1 and E3. Relay contacts
b1 a1
c1
When electrode E1 is not in contact with the conductive liquid, the PUMP OFF
electrical circuit is open, and no current flows between electrodes E1
PUMP ON
E1 and E3. Magnetic contactor (To) E3 E2

Consequently, relay X does not operate. Relay X’s NC contacts

(normally closed, b in the figure) remain closed. However, when liq- As shown in the above figure, when the holding circuit relay is ener-
uid is supplied to the tank, so that the liquid contacts or immerses gized, contact a2, its NO contact, is closed. The electrical circuit
E1, the circuit closes. Relay X operates, and electrical devices con- made through the liquid and the electrodes is then retained by E2
nected to the NO (normally open, a in the figure) contacts of the and E3, even when the liquid level falls below E1, as long as contact
relay begin operation. a2 is closed.
When the liquid level falls below E2, the circuit made through the
electrode circuit opens, which de-energizes relay X, thus closing
8 VAC X
Relay the NC contact of X.
X Operating as simply as it does, possible applications of the Float-
Relay contacts less Level Controller are virtually endless. Not only liquid level con-
b a
trol is possible, but such applications as leakage detection, object
size discrimination, and many other problems may be solved by one
E1
of the reliable 61F Floatless Level Controllers.
Magnetic contactor (To) E3
Current flows between E1 and E3.

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Model Selection
Basic Configuration of 61F Conductive Level Controller
To use a 61F Conductive Level Controller, the 61F itself, Electrode Holders, and Electrodes are required.

Select from the capability, function, and size to suit the application.
61F
Refer to the following Controller selection guidelines.

Basic configuration
Select from the characteristics, application examples, and shape.
Electrode Holders
Refer to page 9--31 for cautions about the Electrode Holders.

Select according to operating conditions and shape.

Electrodes
Refer to pages 9--29 to 9--31 for cautions about the Electrodes.

Typical Application Example

LED Indicator
Convenient for maintenance and checking operations

61F Controller Relay Unit

Cermet wire is used in the transformer to Incorporates a transistor-based control circuit and output relay.
prevent accidents by short-circuiting. One to five Relay Units are used, depending on the application.

Electrode Holder/Electrodes
Many materials, sensitivities and mounting variations are available.

M: Electrical Motor
P: Fluid Pump

M P Water supply
source

Ordering Information
61F Controller Selection Guide by Installation Method
Plug-in Model
Standard Model Compact Plug-in Model

• When there is sufficient mounting space. • When using socket mounting.

• When monitoring operation through LEDs.

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61F Controller Selection Guide by Application

Item G G1
A t
Automatic
ti water
t supply
l and
d drainage
d i control
t l Automatic water Automatic water
supply (idling supply (abnormal
prevention) shortage alarm)
Function Automatic pump Water supply Water drainage Water supply Water tank Water supply Water tank
operation P
Pump
P P

(constant water Pump ON Pump Pump

OFF OFF OFF
level) Pump
Pump OFF Pump Pump
ON P
ON ON

Water level --- Water supply Water tank

source
indication
abnormal alarm

Pump OFF
(idling pre- Short-
vention) Short- B L age
age

B L

Appearance Compact Plug-in Model

Standard Model Standard Model Plug-in Model

61F-GP-N
(Pages 9--16 to
9--18, 9--25)

61F-G--AP* 61F-G1--AP* 61F-G1P

(Pages 9--6 to 9--15, (Pages 9--6 to 9--7, 9--9 to
9--24) 9--10, 9--24)
AP -- Asia Pacific Type AP -- Asia Pacific Type
61F-GP-N8

Item G2 G3
Automatic water supply and drainage control Automatic water supply and
(abnormal water increase alarm) drainage control (abnormal
filling/shortage alarm)
Function Automatic pump Water supply
Water drainage
Water supply Water drainage
operation P P

(constant water Pump Pump Pump Pump

level) OFF ON OFF ON

Pump Pump Pump Pump

ON OFF ON OFF
P
P

Water level B L B LH
indication Upper
Full
abnormal alarm limit

Short-
B LL age

Appearance Standard Model Plug-in Model Standard Model

61F-G2P
61F-G2 61F-G3
(Pages 9--6 to 9--7, (Pages 9--6 to 9--7,
9--11, 9--24) 9--12, 9--25)

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Item G4 I
Water source level indication, prevention Liquid level indication and alarm
of pump idling due to water shortage,
automatic water supply control, and
indication of water level in tank
Function Automatic pump Elevated water tank
Water
---
operation supply
Water supply souse
(constant water P

level) Pump
OFF
Pump
ON Pump
ON

Pump
OFF

Water level Elevated water tank

B LH
indication
Upper
B LH limit

abnormal alarm Full

Water supply souse
Middle

B LH LM

Upper
limit
Lower
B LL limit
Short-
B LL age

Lower
B LL
limit

Appearance Standard Model

Standard Model Plug-in Model

61F-G4
(Pages 9--6 to
9--7, 9--24) 61F-IP
61F-I

Related Products
Relay Unit for standard Surge Suppressor Unit (for 61F-WLA Water 61F-GPN-V50 Water
models (Page 9--7) protecting against induced Leakage Alarm Leakage Detector
voltage)

Accessories
Electrode Holders
Applications General Applications Liquid with low Applications Applications Applications Applications
applications where only a specific where high where high where high where
such as water small space is resistance mounting temperature/ corrosion distance to the
supply lines available strength is high pressure resistance is water surface
required conditions are required is long
severe
Models PS-3S/-4S/-5S PS-31 BF-1 BF-3/-4/-5 BS-1 BS-1T PH-1/-2
(Two-wire
models are
also
available.)
Appearance PH-2
SUS

Hastelloy PH-1
titanium

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Electrodes
Sets of Electrodes, connecting nuts, lock nuts, and spring washers are available. When ordering individual parts, refer to page 9--19.

Applications Purified city water, Purified city water, Sodium hydroxide, Sea water, ammonia Acetic acid, dilute
industrial water, industrial water, acetic acid, dilute water, nitric acid sulfuric acid,
sewage sewage, dilute sulfuric acid, dilute sea water
alkaline solution hydrochloric acid
Models F03-60-SUS201 F03-60-SUS316 F03-60 HAS B F03-60 HAS C F03-60 Titanium

Others
Item Model
Protective Cover F03-11
(for PS or BF electrode holders)

Spring Clamp F03-12

(for PS electrode holders)

Electrode Separators (for preventing long electrodes from F03-14 1P (for 1 pole)
contacting with each other) F03-14 3P (for 3 poles)
F03-14 5P (for 5 poles)

Note: For more complete range of products, please contact nearest OMRON office.

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Specifications
Standard Models
Specifications
Items General-purpose High-tempera- Long-distance Control- High-sensitivity Low-sensitivity
Controller ture Controller lers Controllers Controller
61F-j (TDL) 61F-jT 61F-jL 2KM (for 2 km) 61F-jH 61F-jD
(see note (see note 1) 61F-jL 4KM (for 4 km) (see note 1) (see note 1)
1 and 2) (see note 1)
Controlling materials For control of or- For control of ordi- For control of ordinary pu- For control of liq- For control of liq-
and operating dinary purified nary purified wa- rified water in cases where uids with high uids with low spe-
conditions water or sewage ter or sewage wa- the distance between sew- specific resistance cific resistance
water ter in cases where age pumps and water such as distilled such as salt wa-
the ambient tem- tanks or between receiver water ter, sewage water,
perature is high. tanks and supply tanks is acid chemicals,
long or where remote con- alkali chemicals
trol is required.
Supply voltage 100, 110, 120, 200, 220, 230 or 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz
Operating voltage 85% to 110% of rated voltage
range
Interelectrode 8 VAC 24 VAC 8 VAC
voltage
Interelectrode Approx. 1 mA AC max.
current
Power consumption Approx. 3.2 VA max. (One unit)
Interelectrode 0 to approx. 4 kΩ 0 to approx. 5 kΩ 0 to approx. 1.8 kΩ (for Approx. 15 kΩ to 0 to approx.
operate resistance 2 km) 70 kΩ 1.8 kΩ
0 to approx. 0.7 kΩ (for (see note 5)
4 km)
Interelectrode Approx. 15 k to Approx. 15 k to 4 k to 1 Ω (for 2 km) Approx. 300 k to Approx. 5 k to
release resistance 1Ω 1Ω 2.5 k to 1 Ω (for 4 km) 1Ω 1Ω
Cable length 1 km max. 600 m max. 2 km max. 50 m max. 1 km max.
(see note 3) 4 km max.
Control output 2 A, 220 VAC (Inductive load: cosφ = 0.4)
5 A, 220 VAC (Resistive load)
Ambient temperature Operating: --10°C to 55°C (--10°C to 70°C for 61F-jT)
Ambient humidity Operating: 45% to 85% RH
Insulation resistance 100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
(see note 4)
Dielectric strength 2000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min.
(see note 4)
Life expectancy Electrical: 500,000 operations min.
Mechanical:5,000,000 operations min.
Note: 1. The j in the model name represents G, G1, G2, G3, G4, and I.
2. The suffix “TDL” attached to the model name represents models designed for tropical regions (storage humidity of 45 to 90% RH).
3. The length when using completely-insulated, 600-V, 3-conductor (0.75 mm2) cabtire cables. Usable cable lengths will become
shorter as the cable diameter or number of conductors becomes larger.
4. The insulation resistance and dielectric strength indicate values between power terminals and Electrode terminals, between power
terminals and contact terminals, and between Electrode terminals and contact terminals.
5. Possible to use with 15 kΩ or less, however, this may cause reset failure≥

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Internal Circuit Diagrams

The schematic diagrams shown below typify the internal connections of the various 61F models. The designations Ta, Tb, and Tc (sometimes
referred to collectively as “U”) may occur more than once in a product, however, the “a” terminal is always an NO contact, a “b” terminal is an NC
contact, and the “c” terminal is the common terminal.

61F-G--AP 61F-GT 61F-GL

0V 0V 0V
61F-11 61F-11T 100, 110 61F-11L U
100, 110 24 V U 100, 110 U 24 V Relay Unit
Relay Unit 24 V Relay Unit or 120 V
or 120 V or 120 V
200, 220 200, 220 200, 220
8V 8V or 240 V 8V
or 240 V or 240 V

U U U

U U U

Ta Tc Tb E2 E1 Ta Tc Tb E2 E1 Ta Tc Tb E2 E1

S0 S1 S2 E3 S0 S1 S2 E3 S0 S1 S2 E3

61F-GH (See note.) 61F-GD

0V
0V 61F-11D U
61F-11H 100, 110 24 V
100, 110 U or 120 V Relay Unit
24 V Relay Unit
or 120 V 200, 220
200, 220 or 240 V 8V
or 240 V 24 V

U
U
U
U
Ta Tc Tb E2 E1
Ta Tc Tb E2 E1

S0 S1 S2 E3
S0 S1 S2 E3

61F-11 Relay Units

Item 61F-11 61F-11T 61F-11L 61F-11H 61F-11D
Interchangeable with --- Provided Provided Not provided Provided
general-purpose model (61F-11)
Color of band on name plate --- Red Yellow Blue Black

61F-11 61F-11T 61F-11L

E S S S E S S S E S S S

8 7 6 5 8 7 6 5 8 7 6 5 4
4 4
8V 24 V 24 V 8V 24 V 24 V 8V 24 V 24 V

Tr2 Tr2 Tr1 Tr2

Tr1 Tr1 X
X X

x x x x
x x

9 10 11 1 2 3 9 10 11 1 2 3 9 10 11 1 2 3

Tb2 Ta2 Tc2 Tc1 Ta1 Tb1 Tb2 Ta2 Tc2 Tc1 Ta1 Tb1 Tb2 Ta2 Tc2 Tc1 Ta1 Tb1

61F-11H Tr2 61F-11D

(see note)
E S S S E S S S
8 7 6 5 8 7 6 5
4 4 Note: The 61F-11H relay de-energizes
24 V 24 V 24 V 8V 24 V 24 V when there is water present across
the Electrodes, whereas the 61F
Tr1 Tr2 Tr1 Tr2 relay energizes when there is water
X X
present across the Electrodes.
Also, the terminal connections of
those Controllers provided with LED
indicators differ from those which
have no indicators.

x x x x

9 10 11 1 2 3 9 10 11 1 2 3

Ta2 Tb2 Tc2 Tc1 Tb1 Ta1 Tb2 Ta2 Tc2 Tc1 Ta1 Tb1

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Connections
61F-G--AP
Automatic Water Supply and Drainage Control

1. Water Supply 2. Drainage

Water supply Water drainage

P
(U indicator ON) (U indicator ON)
Pump OFF E1 E1
Pump ON

Pump ON (U indicator OFF) (U indicator OFF)

E2 E2 P

E3 E3 Pump OFF

• Connect electromagnetic switch coil terminal A to Tb. • Connect the electromagnetic switch coil terminal A to Ta.
• The pump stops (indicator ON) when the water level reaches E1 • The pump starts (indicator ON) when the water level reaches E1
and starts (indicator OFF) when the water level drops below E2. and stops (indicator OFF) when the water level drops below E2.

200-VAC power supply 61F-G--AP

R S T Transformer
0V
61F-11 U
100 V 24 V
Relay Unit
200 V U
MCCB 8V

Ta Tc Tb E2 E1

S0 S1 S2 E3

(See note 1)

Rated voltage:
*
S0--S1: 100 or 110 or 120 VAC
A S0--S2: 200 or 220 or 240 VAC

Electromagnetic switch
Water tank
PS-3S

Stop
THR E1
Start
E2
E3

P
M Water supply source

Note: 1. The diagram shows the connections for the water supply. When draining, change the connection from terminal Tb to terminal Ta.
2. Be sure to ground terminal E3.

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61F-G1--AP

Application 1: Automatic Water Supply Control with Pump Idling Prevention

Water tank
• The pump stops (U2 indicator ON) when the water level reaches
E1 and the pump starts (U2 indicator OFF) when the water level
in the tank drops below E2.
(U1 indicator ON) • When the level of the water supply source drops below E2’, the
E1’
(U1 indicator OFF) pump stops (U1 indicator OFF). Pump idling is prevented and the
E2’
Short- alarm sounds.
age E3’

B L
• Insert a pushbutton switch (NO contact) between E1’ and E3 as
shown by the dotted line. When starting the pump or after
Water supply recovering from a power failure, if the water supply source level
Water
source has not yet reached E1’, press the pushbutton switch to start the
supply pump by momentarily short-circuiting E1’ and E3. When the
P
pump stops during normal operation subsequent to an alarm
(U2 indicator ON) issued for a low water level (e.g., the water level does not reach
Pump OFF E1
E2’), do not press the pushbutton switch.

Pump ON (U2 indicator OFF)

E2
E3

61F-G1--AP
200-VAC power supply
0V Transformer
R S T U1
61F-11
24 V
Relay Unit
100 V
61F-11 U2
24 V
Relay Unit
200 V
MCCB 8V
U1

U2
U1
U2

S0 Tb1 Ta1 Tc2 Tb2

E1’
S1 S2 E3 E2 E1 (E4)
E2’

B Alarm Push-
Water supply source
button
switch
Rated voltage:
S0--S1: 100 or 110 or 120 VAC
S0--S2: 200 or 220 or 240 VAC

Electromagnetic
switch
*
PS-3S

THR E1
Water tank
E2
E3

E1’
P E2’ Water supply
M E3 source

Note: Be sure to ground terminal E3.

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61F-G1--AP

Application 2: Automatic Water Supply Control with Abnormal Water Shortage Alarm
Water supply
Water tank • The pump stops (U2 indicator ON) when the water level reaches
P
E1 and starts (U2 indicator OFF) when the water level drops
Pump OFF (U2 indicator ON) below E2.
E1
• If the water level drops below E4 for any reason, the pump stops
Pump ON (U2 indicator OFF) (U1 indicator OFF) and the alarm sounds.
E2

E4
(U1 indicator OFF) • Insert a pushbutton switch (NO contact) between E3 and E4.
B L
E3
When starting the pump or after recovering from a power failure,
Shortage if the water level has not yet reached E4, press the pushbutton
switch to start the pump by short-circuiting E3 and E4. If the
pump stops upon releasing the pushbutton switch, keep
pressing the pushbutton switch.
61F-G1
200-VAC power supply
0V Transformer
R S T U1
61F-11
24 V
Relay Unit
100 V
61F-11 U2
24 V
Relay Unit
200 V
8V
U1
MCCB
U2
U1
U2

S0 Tb1 Ta1 Tc2 Tb2

E1’
S1 S2 E3 E2 E1 E2’ (E4)

Alarm

* Pushbutton
Electromagnetic
switch
switch
Rated voltage:
S0--S1: 100 or 110 or 120 VAC
S0--S2: 200 or 220 or 240 VAC PS-4S

E1
Water tank E2
THR
E4
E3

P Water supply source

M

Note: Be sure to ground terminal E3.

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61F-G2

Automatic Drainage Control and Water Supply with Abnormal Water Increase Alarm
1. Drainage 2. Water Supply

Water drainage Water supply

B L L B
P
Upper
Upper
(U1 indicator ON) limit
limit
E4 (U1 indicator ON)
(U2 indicator ON) E4
E1 Pump OFF E1 (U2 indicator ON)
Pump ON
(U2 indicator OFF)
E2 Pump OFF Pump ON (U2 indicator OFF)
P E2
E3 E3

• Connect the electromagnetic switch terminal (T phase) to Ta1. • Connect the electromagnetic switch terminal (T phase) to Tb1.
• The pump starts (U2 indicator ON) when the water level reaches • The pump starts (U2 indicator OFF) when the water level
E1 and stops (U2 indicator OFF) when the water level drops reaches E2 and stops (U2 indicator ON) when the water level
below E2. rises to E1.
• If the water level reaches E4 for any reason, the alarm sounds • If the water level reaches E4 for any reason, the alarm sounds
(U1 indicator ON). (U1 indicator ON).

61F-G2 for drainage control

0V
Transformer
200-VAC power supply
R S T 61F-11 U1
24 V
Relay Unit
100 V
61F-11
24 V
Relay Unit U2
200 V

8V
U2
MCCB

U2 U1

S0
Ta1 Tc1 Tb1 Ta2 Tc2

S1 S2 E3 E2 E1 E4

(See note 1) B

Rated voltage:
S0--S1: 100 or 110 or 120 VAC
S0--S2: 200 or 220 or 240 VAC

Water supply *
source Electromagnetic
switch

THR

PS-4S
Reservoir

E1 E4
E2 Water supply
P E3 source
M

Note: 1. The diagram shows the connections for the water supply. When draining, change the connection from terminal Tb1 to terminal Ta1.
2. Be sure to ground terminal E3.

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61F-G3

Automatic Water Supply and Drainage Control with Abnormal Water Shortage Alarm and Water Tank Repletion

1. Water Supply 2. Drainage

Water supply B LH
LH B
P
Upper
Upper
Water drainage
limit
limit
(U1 indicator ON) (U1 indicator ON)
E1 E1
Pump OFF (U2 indicator ON)
E2 (U2 indicator ON)
E2
Pump ON
Pump ON (U2 indicator OFF)
E3 (U2 indicator OFF)
(U2 indicator OFF) (U3 indicator OFF) Pump OFF
E4 E4 P
LL B
B LL
E5 Lower limit E5
Lower limit

• Connect electromagnetic switch coil terminal A with Tb. • Connect the electromagnetic switch coil terminals A with Ta.
• The pump stops (U2 indicator ON) when the water level reaches • The pump starts (U2 indicator ON) when the water level reaches
E2 and starts (U2 indicator OFF) when the water level drops E2 and stops (U2 indicator OFF) when the water level drops
below E3. below E3.
• If the water level rises to E1 for any reason, the upper-limit • If the water level rises to E1 for any reason, the upper-limit
indicator turns ON and the alarm sounds (U1 indicator ON). indicator turns ON and the alarm sounds (U1 indicator ON).
• If the water level drops below E4 for any reason, the lower-limit • If the water level drops below E4 for any reason, the lower-limit
indicator turns ON and the alarm sounds (U3 indicator OFF). indicator turns ON and the alarm sounds (U3 indicator OFF).

61F-G3 for water supply

200-VAC power supply 0V Transformer
R S T 61F-11
24 V
Relay Unit U1
100 V
24 V
61F-11
Relay Unit U2

24 V
61F-11
Relay Unit U3
200 V

MCCB 8V

U2

U1 U3 U3
U1
U2
Ta Tc Tb B1 B2 Lc E1 E3 E5

S0 S1 S2 LH LL E2 E4

Alarm *
Upper Lower
B limit PL PL limit
(See note 1)
Power Power
source source

Rated voltage:
S0--S1: 100 or 110 or 120 VAC
Electromagnetic S0--S2: 200 or 220 or 240 VAC
switch
PS-5S
Water repletion
THR
E1
Water tank E2
E3
E4
E5 Water shortage

P
M Water supply source

Note: 1. The diagram shows the connections for the water supply. When draining, change the connection from terminal Tb to terminal Ta.
2. Be sure to ground terminal E5.

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61F-G4

Water Source Level Indication, Prevention of Pump Idling Due to Water Shortage, Automatic Water Supply Control, and Indica-
tion of Water Level in Tank
• Insert four Electrodes in the water supply source and five
Electrodes in the elevated water tank.
• The lower-limit indicator for the water supply source remains ON
while the water source level is below E3 (U2 indicator OFF).
• When the water level rises to E2, the lower-limit indicator turns
OFF (U2 indicator ON) and the pump is ready for operation.
• When the water level reaches E1, the upper-limit indicator turns
ON (U3 indicator ON).
• The water-shortage indicator for the elevated tank remains ON
while the water level in the elevated tank is below E7. The
indicator turns OFF (U1 indicator ON) when the water level rises
to E7.
• The pump stops (U5 indicator ON) when the water level reaches
E5 and starts (U5 indicator OFF) when the water level drops
below E6.
• If the water level reaches E4 for any reason, the tank repletion
indicator for the elevated tank turns ON (U4 indicator ON).
• Insert a pushbutton switch (NO contact) between E2 and E8 as
shown by the dotted line. When starting the pump and after
recovering from a power failure, if the water source level has not
yet reached E2 (U2 indicator OFF), press the pushbutton switch
to start the pump by momentarily short-circuiting E2 and E8.
When the pump stops during normal operation subsequent to an
alarm issued for low water level (i.e., the water level has not
reached E3), do not press the pushbutton switch.

61F-G4
0V 24 V 61F-11 Relay Unit U5

24 V 61F-11 Relay Unit U

100 V 1

200 V

0V
MK3P
U2
24 V 61F-11 Relay Unit U2
Relay

X
24 V 61F-11 Relay Unit U3
100 V

24 V 61F-11 Relay Unit U4

8V

200 V
X U4 U3 X U1 U5 X U4 U3 U2 U5
200-VAC power supply U1

RST

MCCB LL1 LL2 LH1 LH2 BL1 BL2 BH1 BH2 E4 E3 E2 E1

S0 S1 S2 Tc TC2 B TA E8 E7 E6 E5
Water supply source

Water supply source

Water supply source

Water supply source

Elevated tank water

water shortage

LL1 LL2 LH1 LH2 BL2 BH1 BH2

Elevated tank

Elevated tank

Elevated tank

BL1
lower limit

lower limit
upper limit

upper limit
shortage

repletion

repletion

Pushbutton
switch

Electromagnetic
switch *
Water tank PS-5S
Rated voltage:
S0--S1: 100 or 110 or 120 VAC
S0--S2: 200 or 220 or 240 VAC E4 Water repletion
THR
OFF
PS-4S E5
ON
E6
E7
E8
Water shortage

Upper limit
E1
ON
E2
OFF
P E8 E3 Lower limit
M

Note: 1. Be sure to ground terminal E8.

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Connection with Three-phase Four-line Circuit

When supplying power from N-phase to the Controller in three-phase four-line circuit, refer to the following diagrams.
Line voltage (R-S, S-T, or R-T): 380 or 415 VAC
Phase voltage (N-R, N-S, or N-T): 220 or 240 VAC
61F-Gj, 220 or 240 VAC
Water Supply
Power source
380 or 415 VAC
R S T N * Transformer
61F-11 U
24 V
Relay Unit

8V

Ta Tc Tb E2 E1

S0 S1 S2 S3

*
Rated voltage:
A S0--S2: 220 or 240 VAC

Electromagnetic switch
Water tank

Stop
E1
Start
E2
E3

P Water supply source

M

Note: Be sure to ground terminal E3.

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61F-I

Liquid Level Indication and Alarm

B LH Upper • When the water level drops below E2, the lower-limit indicator
limit (U1 indicator ON)
turns ON and the alarm sounds (U2 indicator OFF).
E1
(U1 indicator OFF)
LM
• When the water level reaches E2, the alarm turns OFF and the
Middle
intermediate indicator turns ON (U2 indicator ON).

Lower
(U2 indicator ON) • When the water level rises to E1, the upper-limit indicator turns
B LL limit
E2
(U2 indicator OFF) ON and the alarm sounds (U1 indicator ON).
E3

61F-I
Transformer
200-VAC power supply 0V
61F-11 U1
R S T 24 V
100 V
Relay Unit

61F-11
24 V
Relay Unit U2
200 V
MCCB 8V

U1
U2 U1 U2
L1
Tc B L3 L2

S0 S1 S2 E3 E2 E1

Intermediate

Alarm B PL PL PL *
Lower
Upper limit limit

Rated voltage:
S0--S1: 100 or 110 or 120 VAC
S0--S2: 200 or 220 or 240 VAC
PS-3S

Upper alarm
E1 Intermediate
Water tank
E2 Lower alarm
E3

P Water supply source

M

Note: Be sure to ground terminal E3.

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Compact Plug-in Models (11-pin Type)

Specifications
Item General- High-tempera- Long-distance Controllers High-sensitivity Low-sensitivity
purpose ture Controller Controller Controller
61F-GP-NL 2KM (for 2 km)
Controller
61F-GP-NT 61F-GP-NL 4KM (for 4 km) 61F-GP-NH 61F-GP-ND
61F-GP-N (see note 1)
Controlling materials For control of For control of ordi- For control of ordinary puri- For control of liq- For control of liq-
and operating ordinary puri- nary purified water fied water in cases where the uids with high uids with low spe-
conditions fied water or or sewage where distance between sewage specific resistance cific resistance
sewage water operating ambient pumps and water tanks or such as distilled such as salt wa-
temperature is between receiver tanks and water ter, sewage water,
high. supply tanks is long or where acid chemicals,
remote control is required. alkali chemicals
Supply voltage 24, 100, 110, 120, 200, 220, 230 or 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz
Operating voltage 85% to 110% of rated voltage
range
Interelectrode 8 VAC
voltage
Interelectrode Approx. 1 mA AC max. Approx. 0.12 mA Approx. 1 mA AC
current AC max. max.
Power consumption Approx. 3.2 VA max.
Interelectrode 0 to approx. 0 to approx. 4 kΩ 0 to approx. 1.3 kΩ (for 2 km) Approx. 10 kΩ to 0 to approx.
operate resistance 4 kΩ 0 to approx. 0.5 kΩ (for 4 km) approx. 40 kΩ 1.3 kΩ
(see note 4)
Interelectrode Approx. 15 k to Approx. 15 k to 4 k to Ω (for 2 km) Approx. 100 k to Approx. 4 k to
release resistance Ω Ω 0.5 k to Ω (for 4 km) Ω Ω
Response time Operate: 80 ms max.
Release: 160 ms max.
Cable length 1 km max. 600 m max. 2 km max. 50 m max. 1 km max.
(see note 2) 4 km max.
Control output 1 A, 250 VAC (Inductive load: cosφ = 0.4)
3 A, 250 VAC (Resistive load)
Ambient temperature Operating: --10°C to 55°C (--10°C to 70°C for high-temperature controller)
Ambient humidity Operating: 45% to 85% RH
Insulation resistance 100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
(see note 3)
Dielectric strength 2000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min.
(see note 3)
Life expectancy Electrical: 100,000 operations min.
Mechanical:5,000,000 operations min.
Note: 1. The relay in the 61F-GP-NH de-energizes when there is water present across the Electrodes, whereas the relay in the 61F-GP-
N8HY energizes when there is water present across the Electrodes.
2. The length when using completely-insulated, 600-V, 3-conductor (0.75 mm2) cabtire cables. Usable cable lengths will become
shorter as the cable diameter or number of conductors becomes larger.
3. The insulation resistance and dielectric strength indicate values between power terminals and Electrode terminals, between power
terminals and contact terminals, and between Electrode terminals and contact terminals.
4. Possible to use with 10 kΩ or less, however, this may cause reset failure.

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Internal Circuit Diagrams

61F-GP-N/-NT/-NL/-ND 61F-GP-NH

24 V Control circuit 24 V Control circuit

8V 8V

U U U U

3 9 4 5 11 10 1 7 6 8 3 9 4 5 11 10 1 7 6 8
S0 S1 E3 E1 Ta1 Tc1 Tb1 Ta2 Tc2 Tb2 S0 S1 E3 E1 Ta1 Tc1 Tb1 Ta2 Tc2 Tb2

Note: When applying a self-holding circuit, short between terminals 5 and 6 and use terminal 7 as E2.
Connections
61F-GP-N

Automatic Water Supply and Drainage Control

1. Water Supply 2. Drainage
Water supply Water drainage
P
Indicator ON Indicator ON
Pump OFF E1 E1
Pump ON

Pump ON Indicator OFF Indicator OFF

E2 E2 P
E3 E3 Pump OFF

• Connect electromagnetic switch coil terminal A to terminal 1. • Connect the electromagnetic switch coil terminal to terminal 11.
• The pump stops when the water level reaches E1 (indicator ON) • Pump starts when the water level reaches E1 (indicator ON) and
and starts when the water level drops below E2 (indicator OFF). stops when the water level drops below E2 (indicator OFF).

61F-GP-N
200-VAC power supply
R S T
8 7 6 5

MCCB
U 4
0V 24 V Control circuit
U

8V

200 V
U
3 9
10 11 1 2
(See note 1
below.)
(See note 2
Contactor below.)

THR PS-3S
Water tank

Stop
E1
Start
E2
E3

M P Water supply source

Note: 1. The diagram shows the connections for the water supply. When draining, change the connection from terminal 1 to terminal 11.
2. Be sure to ground terminal 4.

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Connection with Three-phase Four-line Circuit

When supplying power from N-phase to the Controller in three-phase four-line circuit, refer to the following diagrams.
Line voltage (R-S, S-T, or R-T): 380 or 415 VAC
Phase voltage (N-R, N-S, or N-T): 220 or 240 VAC
61F-GP-Nj 220 or 240 VAC

61F-GP-N

8 7 6 5
U 4
Power source
380 or 415 VAC 0V 24 V Control circuit
R S T N * U

8V
220 or
Source voltage: 240 V
between 3 and 9 U
3 9
10 11 1 2
A (See note 1)

Electromagnetic switch
*(See note 2 )
Stop
Water E1
tank Start
E2
E3

P Water supply source

M

Note: 1. The diagram shows the connections for the water supply. When draining, change the connection from terminal 1 to terminal 11.
2. Be sure to ground terminal 4.

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Accessories (Order Separately)

Electrode Holders
Applications For city water and other When mounting space is For low specific liquids. When secure installation
General-use Electrodes. limited. Special 3-pole Used for sewage, sea is required.
Easy-to-replace separate holder of small size and water, etc., having a low For sewage, city water
versions facilitate light weight. Ideal for soft specific resistance. In and other general use. 3-,
maintenance of drink vendors, etc., where sewage use, Electrode 4-, and 5-pole models are
Electrodes. only limited space is Holders must be installed available. In outdoor or
available. 10 to 20 cm apart from dusty locations, or
one another. For acids, locations subject to water
alkalis and sea water, splashes, adherence of
Electrode Holders may be water, dust, dirt, or other
as much as 1 meter apart foreign matter to the
to operate properly. Electrode insulator may
cause Controller
malfunctioning due to
leakage. Be sure to use
the Protective Cover.
Mounting style Flange Screw Flange
Insulator material Phenol resin Ceramics
Max. temperature 70°C max. 150°C max. (without water 150°C max.
drips or vapor on the
surface of the Electrode
Holder)
Appearance PS-3S(R) PS-31 BF-1 BF-3(R) Heat re-
PS-4S(R) BF-4(R) sisting
PS-5S(R) BF-5(R) temp.

No.
o of
o 1 ---
El t d
Electrodes 3 PS-3S(-3SR) (see note 1)
4 PS-4S(-4SR) (see note 1)
5 PS-5S(-5SR) (see note 1)
Note: 1. Those with the suffix R in their model name are for 2-wire circuits.
2. The Electrode material for PS-31 is SUS304. (Length: 300 mm)
Applications When resistance to high
pressure is required. Ideal
for use in tanks where
temperature or pressure
inside the tank is high,
e.g. 250°C, 1.96 MPa
{20 kg/cm2}
Mounting style Screw
Insulator material Teflon
Max. temperature 250°C max. (without water
drips or vapor on the
surface of the Electrode
Holder)
Appearance
Maximum tightening
torque at the terminal:
14 kgDcm (137.2 N)
Heat re-
sisting
temp.
(see note 2)
--- BF-1 ---
PS-31 --- BF-3(-3R) (see note 2)
--- --- BF-4(-4R) (see note 2)
--- --- BF-5(-5R) (see note 2)
When corrosion When Electrode positions When Electrode positions
resistance is required. are distant from water are distant from water
Since Teflon is used as surface. surface.
the main part, the For deep well, especially For deep well and
Electrode is free from rust sewage. Several underwater pump. 2 sets
and corrosion. Ideal for Electrodes are used in of special Electrodes
liquid level control in food combination. attached to cabtire cables
processing, level control Cable length: 100 m max. for upper- and lower-limit
of strong alkaline liquids, Single-core cord of control are to be
etc. 0.75 mm2 (30/0.18) suspended in water.
Withstand pressure: provided. Cable length: 100 m max.
981 kPa {10 kg/cm2} Two-core cord of
0.75 mm2 (30/0.18)
provided.
---
---
150°C max. With vinyl cord: --10°C to 60°C
With chloroprene cord: --30°C to 70°C (without frost
formation)
Heat re-
sisting
Hastelloy
temp.:
150 _C
SUS titanium

Material at tightening sec- Heat re-

tion: iron (standard), sisting
SUS304, SUS316 temp.:
250 _C

No.
o of
o 1 BS-1 BS-1T PH-1 ---
El t d
Electrodes 2 --- --- --- PH-2
Note: 1. The BS-1 and BS-1T are pressure-proof models. The rest of models are not pressure-proof.
2. The BS-1 that uses SUS304 for clamping sections and screws of PT1/2 specifications is called BS-1S1.
3. The BS-1 that uses SUS304 for clamping sections is called BS-1S and one that uses SUS316 is called BS-1S2.
4. When using the BS-1T in liquids with low specific resistance, provide a large clearance between Electrodes. This clearance must be
varied depending on the specific resistance, for example, approximately 1 m for acid or alkali liquids.

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Electrodes, Connecting Nuts, and Lock Nuts

Applicable
pp cab e Material
ae a Electrode
ec ode Models for individual Electrode assembly components
li id
liquids assembly
bl Electrode (1 m long) Connecting nut Lock nut Spring
washer
Model Model Indication Model Inscrip- Model Inscrip- Model
mark tion tion
Purified city Equivalent F03-60 F03-01 1 line F03-02 --- F03-03 --- F03-04
water, to SUS SUS201 SUS201 SUS201 SUS201 SUS201
industrial 304
water, (AISI-304)
sewage
Purified city SUS316 F03-60 F03-01 2 lines F03-02 6 F03-03 316 F03-04
water, (AISI-316) SUS316 SUS316 SUS316 SUS316 SUS316
industrial
water,
sewage,
dilute alkaline
solution
Sodium Hastelloy F03-60 F03-01 3 lines F03-02 B F03-03 B ---
hydroxide, B HASB HASB HASB HASB
acetic acid,
dilute sulfuric
acid, dilute
hydrochloric
acid
Sea water, Hastelloy F03-60 F03-01 4 lines F03-02 C F03-03 C ---
ammonia C HASC HASC HASC HASC
water, nitric
acid
Acetic acid, Titanium F03-60 F03-01 5 lines F03-02 T F03-03 T ---
dilute sulfuric CHITAN CHITAN CHITAN CHITAN
acid, sea
water
Note: 1. An Electrode assembly consists of the following parts:
One Electrode (1 m)
One connecting nut
Two lock nuts
Two spring washers
2. The material indication mark(s) are inscribed near the screw threads, and represent the material composition of the Electrode.
3. Standard Electrodes are made of stainless steel and usable in purified water, sea water, sewage, acid (except acetic acid, sulfuric
acid, etc.) and alkaline liquids. They may corrode depending upon the temperature and working conditions.
4. Corrosion-resisting Electrodes made of SUS316 (AISI-316) and acid-resisting Electrodes made of titanium or hastelloy are also
available.
Electrode

Material
indication
mark

5. When long Electrodes are required, connect them with connecting nuts and lock nuts (2 pieces) every 1 m.

Electrode Separators
No. of Electrodes
1 F03-14 1P
3 F03-14 3P
5 F03-14 5P
Model When the required length of Electrode is more than 1 m, use a Sepa-
rator at each joint of two Electrodes so as to prevent the Electrodes
from contacting one another.
Use a one-pole type for BF Electrodes. The five-pole type can be
used for PS-5S and PS-4S Electrodes.
Material: Ceramic

Electrode Holder
Separator

Connecting nut
Separator
Spring washer
Lock nut

Electrode

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61F 61F

Electrode Band
• The Electrode Band consists of polyvinyl-chloride-covered
F03-05 3P, 4P, and 5P (PVC) stainless-steel wires SUS304 (AISI-304) which are free
from mutual contact. As the Electrode Band can be cut,
mounted, and removed with ease, it is most suitable for deep
wells.
Sheath: Vinyl chloride
Core: 0.3 dia. x 21, straight wire, SUS304 • Applicable Electrode Holders:
Length: 50 m max. (When ordering, specify the length by meters.) PS-3S, PS-4S, PS-5S, BF-3, BF-4, BF-5

The Electrodes come in three types: 3P, 4P, and 5P. Each of them
• Ambient operating temperature: --10°C to 60°C (with no icing)
require the following accessories that are separately sold. • The Electrode Band cannot be used in flowing water, liquids over
60°C, or liquids which corrode PVC or stainless steel.
ccesso es
Accessories Weight
eg Electrode
(
(per 1) Application Example
3P 4P 5P
Connecting Approx. 3 4 5 Electrode Band connecting nut
nut 20 g
Weight Approx. 3 to 4 4 to 6 5 to 8
50 g
End cap Approx. 3 4 5
1g
Insulation Approx. 2 3 4
Cap 10 g
Weight
Adhesive Approx. 1 1 1
5g
Electrode Band
Electrode --- Approx. Approx. Approx.
Band weight 110 g 140 g 180 g End cap
(1m)

Other Accessories
F03-11 Protective Cover F03-12 Spring Clamp F03-13 Mounting Frame for installing in
concrete
Use this Cover for PS-series Electrode Used to clamp an Electrode Holder with Useful frame for burying in concrete. Cut
Holders with Mounting Frames (upper one ease, as shown in the illustrations, when as required based on the concrete depth.
in the following illustration), This Cover can the Electrode Holder is applied to a tank
also be used when installing the BF-series without a coupling. 115 dia.
Electrode Holders outdoors. Since this Squeeze the mounting frame into the 96
Cover is not water-proof, water or dust may Holder as shown below.
enter through the wire hole (lower one
Applicable Electrode Holders:
below). 80
PS-3S(R), PS-4S(R), PS-5S
100 60
Applicable Electrode Holders:
10 70
BF-3, BF-4, BF-5, PS-3S(R), PS-4S(R),
PS-5S(R)

96 72 dia.
Weight: Four, M5 x 25
112 dia. 82 dia.
mounting
60 approx. 65g screws
Operating
temp.: --10°C
to 70°C
120 dia.

Mounting Frame em-

bedded into concrete
Electrode

Two, M5 x 25 Commonly used with

mounting screws Mounting Frame
Electrode

Electrode

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61F 61F

Mounting
PS-3S Electrode Holders
1. Mounting Electrode Holder 2. Attaching Electrode(s) to Electrode 3. Inserting Electrode section into
section Electrode Holder
• Screw the Electrode Holder into the • Insert each Electrode into the connecting • Fit the Electrode section into the
coupling secured at the installation nut, secure the Electrode with the clamp Electrode Holder and secure it with the
location. screws, and then tighten the lock nut. two screws.
• Connect the leads, inserted through the • Check the Electrode section for proper
hole of the rubber bushing, into the wiring, fit the rubber bushing in position,
respective terminals. and then cover the Electrode Holder with
the drip-proof cover.
Electrode section Drip-proof
Twin Electrode housing cover
clockwise Holder

Electrode
section
Rubber housing
bushing

Electrode
Electrode
Lock nut
Holder

Coupling

Note: 1. OMRON does not sell couplings.

2. Screw in the Electrode until it reaches the bottom of the nut. Insufficient insertion will cause a faulty connection.

Electrode Holder and Electrodes

How to Mount Electrodes
Connecting Electrodes to Electrode Holders
Connecting nut
1. Spin a locknut and a spring
washer onto the Electrode.
Lock nut
Electrode
Connecting One Electrode to Another
When a long Electrode is required, use two or more Electrodes by
Electrode Holder jointing them with a connecting nut and two lock nuts at intervals of
1 m.
Clamp screw
Electrode
3. Tighten the Electrode with the
two clamp screws. (see note) Lock nut
2. Fit each Electrode into the
Spring washer connecting nut so that the
Spring washer (see note) ends of the two respective
Connecting nut Electrodes contact with one
another at the center of the
4. Secure the connecting nut by connecting nut.
tightening the lock nut and
spring washer. 3. Tighten the Electrodes with
Spring the two clamp screws.
washer
2. Fully fit the Electrode into the 4. Secure the connecting nut
connecting nut attached to with the two lock nuts and
the Electrode Holder. two spring washers. at both
ends of the connecting nut.

Note: Clamp screw and spring washer are not 1. Spin a locknut and a spring
provided for the BS-1T Electrode Holder washer onto each Electrode
(titanium, hastelloy B, or hastelloy C). end.

PH-1/PH-2 Electrodes
PH-1 PH-2
(See Notes 1 and 2) E2
(white)
E3 E1
(black) (white) Note: 1. When the distance between E1 and
E3 exceeds 1 m for supplying puri-
fied city water, for example, locate a
second E3 within 200 mm of E1.
2. Even when the distance is less than
Control range 1 m, the product may not operate
due to the water quality.

200 mm max. Control range

5 mm

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Electrode Bands
Connecting Electrode Holder and Electrode Band Mounting Weight(1)
Connect the connecting nut to the Electrode section as shown in the illustration below To mount an Electrode Band Weight on an
and secure the connecting nut with the clamp screw. Insert the Electrode Band into the Electrode Band, firmly tighten the two
lower hold of the connecting nut, and tighten the two clamp screws so that the screws A or B. The needle screws will
conductor in the Electrode Band will come into contact with the connecting nut. Then come into contact with the electrode wire
mount the Electrode Holder to the Electrode section and secure them with two (conductor) allowing the Electrode Band
mounting screws, which are provided with the model. Weight to become an electrode plate. (Be
sure to use screw holes A or B.). The
Electrode has guides for connecting
Drip-proof
cover screws as shown by the arrows below so
Electrode Connecting nut that connecting screws can be properly
section (SUS304) inserted into the conductor.
housing Securing A
screws
Connecting
Electrode Band
nut

Electrode
Band
Electrode
Holder Electrode
band

Guides

B F03-07 Weight (SIS304)

Mounting Weight (2) Mounting Insulation Cap Mounting End Cap

Install Electrode Band Weights in three
positions. The Electrode Band Weights
work as short, medium, and long
Electrodes, allowing the Electrode Band to
detect high, medium, and low levels of
liquid.
Cover each Electrode Band Weight with an
Insulation Cap so as to prevent false
detection due to contact between the
Electrode and tank. Deform the Insulation
Cap to an ellipsoid before installing it on
the Electrode Band Weight.
Cover the Electrode Band end and apply
the Adhesive sold separately to prevent
water from entering between the sheath
and the the End Cap.

F03-10
Adhesive

F03-09 End Cap (rubber)

F03-09 Insulation Cap (PVC)

In purified city water, if the distance between the long Electrode (E3) and short Electrode (E1) is more than 50 cm, install another
Electrode Band Weight as E3 in the vicinity of E1 at intervals of 15 to 20 cm, referring to Mounting Weight (2) above. An Insulation Cap
is not needed for the long Electrode.

Connect the Electrode

wire to the connecting nut.
Secure the Weight
with needle screws.

E1 (short)
Insulation Cap

E3 (long)
Control range

Add another E3 (long Electrode)

Weight if this distance is more than 50
E2 (medium) cm.

Insulation Cap

E3 (long)
End cap

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Mounting the Protective Cover on the Mounting the Protective Cover on the
PS-series Electrode Holder BF-series Electrode Holder (BF-3/4/5)
Attach the F03-12 Mounting Frame to the bottom of the PS-series Remove the two mounting screws (M5 x 25) of the BF-series Elec-
Electrode Holder as shown below. Next, place the F03-11 Protec- trode Holder and attach the two cap screws (M5 x 25) supplied with
tive Cover on top of the Electrode Holder and press on it until a click- the F03-11 Protective Cover.
ing sound is heard. For mounting purposes, the cap screw attached Next, put the Protective Cover over the top of the BF-series Elec-
to the Protective Cover is not required. trode Holder, and then tighten the supplied two screws (M3 x 20 with
washers). Refer to the following illustration.
Protective Cover
M3 x 20
Tighten here
PS-series Electrode Washer
Secure with the Holder
claw of the cover

Protective Cover

Cross-section of the tank

Cap screw M5 x 25

BF-series Electrode Holder

Dimensions
Note: All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.

Standard Models
61F-G--AP*
Mounting Holes
M3 screw

Four, 6-dia mounting holes

Four, 6-dia holes

61F-G1--AP* Mounting Holes

61F-G2 M3 screw
61F-I
Four, 6-dia mounting holes

Four, 6-dia holes

Note: AP: Asia Pacific Type

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61F-G3 M3 screw
Mounting Holes

Four, 6-dia mounting holes

Four, 6-dia holes

61F-G4
M3 screw Mounting Holes

Four, 6-dia mounting holes

Four, 6-dia holes

Plug-in Models
61F-GP-N

61F-
GP-N

PF113A-E

Electrode Holders
PS-3S/-4S/-5S
PS-3SR/-4SR/-5SR
Mounting Holes
(see note) PF2 parallel thread Used with
(effective dia.: 58.135) coupling
9-dia. rubber
bushing (inner) 34 dia.

With
Mounting
Bracket
65 dia.
hole

PS-3S (approx. 150 g) PS-4S (approx. 170 g) PS-5S (approx. 185 g)

PS-3SR (approx. 155 g) PS-4SR (approx. 175 g) PS-5SR (approx. 190 g)
Mounting Screw Holes

Note: The PS-3SR, PS-4SR, and PS-5SR have built-in resistor of 6.8 kΩ and used for the two-wire 61F models.

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PS-31 PF1/2 Parallel thread

11 dia.
Mounting Holes
Weight: approx. 325 g

Electrode Rubber
SUS304 3 packing
M3 29.5 dia.
F03-31 Dust-preventive rubber cap (optional)
Weight: approx. 20 g Note: Standard holder construction includes three integral
300-mm-long Electrodes. However, a model having
1,000-mm-long Electrodes is available on request.

BF-1 Mounting Holes

Two M5 x 25
Weight: approx. 125 g Terminal bolt Cast iron mounting screws
SUS201 (M6)
Nut (M6)

26-dia. hole

20 dia.

Two, 6-dia. holes

BF-3/-3R
BF-4/-4R BF-3
Weight: approx. 420 g
BF-5/-5R
BF-3R
Weight: approx. 425 g
Mounting Holes
Two, 6-dia. holes

64-dia. hole
Three, 26-dia.
holes

Two, 6-dia. holes

BF-4
Weight: approx. 520 g
BF-4R
Weight: approx. 525 g Mounting Holes

Two, M5 x 25
Cast iron mounting holes

Terminal bolt
Nut M6
SUS201
Four, 26-dia.
holes
Two, 6-dia. holes Two, 6-dia. holes

BF-5
Weight: approx. 710 g
BF-5R
Weight: approx. 715 g Mounting Holes
Two, 6-dia. holes
Five, 26-dia.
holes

110 dia.

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BS-1
Weight: approx. 70 g
Width across flats: 20
Terminal bolt Mounting Holes
SUS304 (M4) P=0.7 Two, M4

24 dia.

Nut (iron)

M18 P=1.5
(fine screw thread)

Terminal bolt
BS-1T SUS304
SUS316 Mounting Holes
Titanium
Hastelloy B
Hastelloy C M4 nut Width between
SUS304 flats: 20.5 Two, M4∗∗

24 dia. M18 P=1.5

Hastelloy (fine screw thread)
titanium
∗This nut is made of Teflon
∗∗A connecting nut made of Hastelloy B, Hastelloy
C, or titanium is not supplied with two M4 screws
and thus has no holes for such screws.

Material SUS304 SUS316 Titanium HAS B HAS C

Weight Approx. 55 g Approx. 55 g Approx. 45 g Approx. 65 g Approx. 60 g

PH-1 PH-2
(Approx. 140 g with a 1-m cord) (Approx. 235 g with a 1-m cord)

Two, 6-dia. holes PVC resin (black)

Resin
5 dia.
26 21.7
19 dia. dia dia.
. Two-core
Single-core cable
cable

Cable OD: Vinyl 5.0 dia., Chloroprene 6.5 dia. Cable OD: Vinyl, Hypalon 6.8 dia.

Note: Cable is supplied in lengths of 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40,

50, 60, 70, 80, 90, or 100 meters.

Electrode Separators
F03-14 1P for one pole F03-14 3P for three poles F03-14 5P for five poles
6.5 dia. Three, 7 dia. Five, 7 dia.

20 20

28 dia.
41 46
Weight: Approx. 15 g
Weight: Approx. 30 g Weight: Approx. 30 g

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Electrode Bands
F03-05 3P, 4P, 5P
Black printing
F03-06 Electrode Band Connecting Nut
Outer sheath: PVC
(1 mm wide) Core: SUS304, 0.3 dia. x 21 twisted (SUS304)
5.5 dia.

F03-07 U-shaped Electrode Band Weight

(SUS304)
M4

5 dia.

Four M4 needle screw

F03-08 End Cap (Neoprene Rubber)

10 dia. 4 dia. 8 dia.

Application Examples
• Level control in tanks, reservoirs, sewage plants, underground • Dispensing of liquids by volume.
wells, mixing plants etc.
• Indication of liquid buildup due to filter blockages.
• Level control for element protection in pipes, channels, and • Pollution/foul water detection for rivers, drains, etc.
irrigation systems.
• Flow detection in pipes, channels, and irrigation systems. • Alarm control warning of abnormal or dangerously high or low
levels.
• Ice bank control in cold drink dispensers, ice makers, water
chillers, bulk milk tanks, etc.

61F Selection Guidelines

• The limit of specific resistivity of a fluid controlled by the operation is not abnormal. (The relay in the 61F-jNH
general-purpose model at an immersion depth not exceeding energizes when there is water present across the Elec-
30 mm is 30 Ω-cm, using PS-3S Electrode Holders. Use the trodes.)
high-sensitivity models (H type) for liquids with higher resistivity ! Caution
(see note 1). Refer to the resistivity values listed for water and
other liquids in Table 1 and Table 3 when selecting the unit In case of the 61F-HSL ultra high-sensitivity variable model,
specification. The resistivity range detectable by the 61F is malfunction due to electric corrosion may occur in the DC elec-
shown in Table 2. Refer to the information on the units and the trode circuit. Be careful not to use the product in such a way
fluid to be controlled when selecting the appropriate model. where current constantly flows between electrodes.
Note: 1. The high-sensitivity models may suffer from resetting
problems when used with certain types of water. In Table 1 Water Resistivity Values
some cases it cannot substitute for the general-purpose (Japanese Reference Values)
models or low-sensitivity models. Be sure to select the
model appropriate for the application. Water type Resistivity
2. The circuit configuration of the 61F-jH high-sensitivity City water 5 to 10 kΩ S cm
model is designed so that the relay de-energizes when
Well water 2 to 5 kΩ S cm
there is water present across the Electrodes. When
power supply voltage is applied, the internal relay turns River water 5 to 15 kΩ S cm
to the NO contact and, when the electrode between E1 Rain water 15 to 25 kΩ S cm
and E3 becomes conductive, the relay is reset to the NC
contact. This contact operation is reverse for models Sea water 0.03 kΩ S cm
other than the high-sensitivity models. Although the in- Sewage 0.5 to 2 kΩ S cm
ternal relay operates (and operation indicator turns ON)
simply when the power supply voltage is applied, this Distilled water 250 to 300 kΩ S cm min.

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Table 2 Detectable Resistivity Ranges Table 1A Conductance Values of Water

Model Resistivity (recommended Water type Conductance
values) City water 100 to 200 µS/cm
Long-distance models (4 km) 5 kΩ S cm max. Well water 200 to 500 µS/cm
Long-distance models (2 km) 10 kΩ S cm max. River water 67 to 200 µS/cm
Low-sensitivity models 10 kΩ S cm max. Rain water 40 to 67 µS/cm
2-wire models 10 kΩ S cm max. Sea water 33,300 µS/cm
General-purpose models 10 to 30 kΩ S cm Sewage 500 to 2,000 µS/cm
High-temperature models 10 to 30 kΩ S cm Distilled water 3.3 to 4 µS/cm max.
High-sensitivity models 30 to 200 kΩ S cm
(compact plug-in models)
High-sensitivity models 30 to 300 kΩ S cm
(standard models)
Ultra High-sensitivity models 100 to 10 kΩ S cm
Note: The specific resistivity ranges of fluids to be controlled are
given for the PS-3S at an immersion depth not exceeding
30 mm.

Precautions
! WARNING
Never touch any of the terminals. Doing so may result in elec-
tric shock.
Never attempt to disassemble the 61F or touch the inside of
the 61F while the power is being supplied. Doing so may result
in electric shock.
Correct Use
Use a Power Supply with Minimal Voltage Fluc-
tuation
Avoid connection to a power supply with a voltage fluctuation great-
er than or equal to +10% or --15%.
Consider the Ambient Temperature
Do not install the 61F where it may be exposed to a temperature of
55°C or more and a humidity of 85% or more. In particular, install the
61F away from heat-generating equipment incorporating coils or
windings. Also avoid locations subject to high humidity or corrosive
gases.
Avoid Vibration and Shocks
Do not subject the 61F to vibration or shocks which can cause chat-
tering problems. Do not install the 61F near contactors that gener-
ate severe shocks while the contactors are in operation.
Do Not Test with a Megaohmmeter
During insulation resistance measurements, never apply the me-
gaohmmeter across the Electrode terminals.
Use Self-holding Electrodes
Use Self-holding (E2) Electrodes when contactor open/close con-
trol is carried out. If E1 Electrodes are used, ripples on the liquid sur-
face can cause incorrect contactor operation and damage to the
contacts.
Be sure to turn OFF the power supply before replacing the plug-in
models.
Short Wiring in Electrode Circuit
Keep the wires connecting the 61F to Electrode Holders as short as
possible. If long leads are used, the floating capacity of the leads,
and abnormal surges or noise in the Electrode circuit can cause
malfunctions.
The thicker the cables, the shorter the permitted wiring length. The
length of the cable connecting the 61F and Electrode described in
the 61F datasheet will be available if a 600-V VCT0.75-mm2, 3-core
cabtire cable is used. Test results indicate that the actual wiring
length using VCT 3.5-mm2, 3-core cable laid over the ground is 50%
of the indicated length for general-purpose applications and 80% of
the indicated length for long-distance applications. When selecting
the cable specification, remember that the wiring length is further
decreased for underground cables and larger diameter cables be-
cause of the increased floating capacity with the ground.
Keep Power Cables Separate from the Electrode
Circuit
Do not pass the leads for the Electrode circuit through the same
duct, or near to, high-tension cables or power cables. This can
cause noise which leads to malfunctions.
Ground Correctly
Ground the common Electrode terminal to reduce the effects of
noise.
Use a Surge Suppressor
Connect a 61F-03B(-04B) Surge Suppressor with the 61F Elec-
trode terminals to protect the circuit from surges. This is particularly
important in lightning-prone areas. To further improve protection,
install a commercial surge suppressor in the power supply to elimi-
nate surges in the power system.
Consider the Response Times
The 61F requires a response time not exceeding 80 ms for opera-
tion or 160 ms for reset. Take these response times into account in
cases where precise sequence control is required.
Consider the Liquids to Be Controlled
The 61F cannot be used for any liquid that has almost no conductiv-
ity such as sewage containing oil.
The 61F cannot be used for any flammable liquid such as gasoline,
kerosene, or heavy oil.
Do Not Share Electrodes
Do not connect a single Electrode to more than one 61F. If the
phases of the 8-VAC Electrode-circuit power supplies are opposite
to each other, as shown in Fig. 1, an internal close circuit (return cir-
cuit) is created (indicated by the arrows). The 61F may malfunction
regardless of the liquid level when the 61F power is turned ON. This
problem can be overcome by matching the power supply phases, as
shown in Fig. 2, but in this configuration the internal impedance of
the 61F calculated from the Electrode will be approximately half as
large as the internal impedance of a single 61F. The same phenom-
enon can occur if multiple (not shared) Electrodes, connected to
separate 61F units, are installed close together inside a single tank.
Maintain sufficient clearance between Electrodes connected to
separate 61F units so that they do not interfere with each other.
Common leads, however, can be connected to the ground Elec-
trode.

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Fig. 1 Internal Closed Circuit Consider the Operating Level

Due to the liquid type and fluctuations in the power supply voltage,
the operating level may fluctuate to a small degree from the level at
which the liquid surface makes contact with the Electrode tip.
Use Separators
If the Electrode length reaches 1 m min., insert Separators at the
joint positions to prevent the Electrodes touching each other in the
liquid.
8 VAC 8 VAC
Electrode Holder

Separator

Fig. 2 Match Phases Take Care When Taping the Electrodes

T S R When applying vinyl tape to the Electrodes to prevent them touching
each other in the liquid, leave at least 100 mm at the end of the rod
61F
untaped. Do not tape to the very tip.

So S2

61F Tape

So S2 100 mm

Mount Electrodes Vertically

Cautions on Electrodes
Be sure to disconnect the 61F before conducting a insulation test on
the Electrode circuit for inspection purposes.
When cutting an Electrode, be sure to chamfer cut surfaces of the
electrode.
Maintain a Clearance Between Electrodes
Maintain sufficient clearance (normally 1 m) between Electrodes in
sea water or contaminated water. Use the 61F-jD (or -jND) low-
sensitivity models if this clearance is difficult to maintain.
1m 1m
Install the Electrodes vertically to avoid the accumulation of slime
which can form an insulating layer on the Electrode surface.
Keep Electrodes Clean
Lift the Electrodes and remove the surface film with fine sandpaper
about 6 months after installation. Subsequently, repeat this cleaning
once or twice per year.
Cleaning is particularly important for Electrodes used in a liquid con-
taining large amounts of dirt or slime, which can build up into an in-
sulating film on the Electrode surface and cause malfunctions.
Clean the surface insulating film from Electrodes used in this envi-
ronment once every three months. Use a pipe, as shown in the dia-
gram below in situations where the water contains large amounts of
dirt.
Use a pipe as shown to keep dirt and oil films from the Electrode in
situations where the liquid is highly contaminated with dirt and oil,
such as sewage holding tanks.

PS-jS
Long Ground Electrode
The Electrodes are mounted in sets of three. Connect the shortest Approx. 10-dia. air vent hole
Electrode to E1, the medium Electrode to E2 and the longest Elec-
trode to E3. The longest Electrode, E3, must be at least 50 mm long-
er than the other Electrodes. 4 dia. min. pipe

E1

E2 50 mm min.
E3 Thickness of contaminants
Bottom of tank collected between cleanings

Use a pipe at least 4 inches in diameter.

Cut off the end of the pipe at an angle to clear the estimated amount
of contaminants accumulating at the bottom of the tank.

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Drill an approximately 10-dia. vent hole at the top of the pipe. E1 E2 E3

Using an Anti-ripple Pipe:
Use an anti-ripple pipe as shown below in cases where large ripples
are produced by a rapid fluid flow rate.
Tester
Ground
PS-jS

Approx. 10-dia. air vent hole

4-dia. min. pipe
E1 E2 E3

Drill at least four 6 to 10-dia. holes

as opposing pairs at the tip position
of each Electrode.

Tester
Ground

Measuring the Resistance Between

Use a pipe at least 4 inches in diameter.
Electrodes
To improve liquid circulation inside the pipe, drill at least four 6 to Measure the resistance between the Electrodes if the wiring is cor-
10-dia. holes as opposing pairs at the tip position of each Electrode. rect but the 61F does not operate. Measure with a voltmeter using
Drill an approximately 10-dia. vent hole at the top of the pipe. the voltage drop method, as shown below.
Follow the information above with regard to using Electrodes.
E1
Cautions on Electrode Holders E3 mA
Do not mount horizontally or a malfunction may occur.
BS and BF Electrode Holders V
When installing the Electrodes, first tighten the connection nut with
a wrench before tightening the Electrodes and lock nut. Tightening
the terminals or other parts can lead to damage of the insulating
parts due to tightening torque.
When mounting a BS-1 Electrode Holder to a boiler, wrap Teflon E1
tape 2 or 3 times around the mounting position and use the gasket E3
supplied.
Always apply the F03-11 Protective Cover if the BF-3 (-4 or -5) is
used outside or in a position subject to water splashes or where dust
or dirt can settle. Foreign matter on the Electrode insulation can mA An ammeter able to read approximately 1 mA
with as low an impedance as possible.
cause electrical leakage and malfunctions.
V A voltmeter able to read a value of several volts
Inspecting the Electrode Circuits with as high an impedance as possible.
In cases where the Electrodes cannot be withdrawn to test the Elec-
trode circuit, a tester can be used to measure the resistance be- The resistance between Electrodes (resistance of liquid between
tween the Electrode and ground, as shown in the diagram below. E1 and E3) is given by the following equation.
The measured resistance value indicates the length, contact condi-
R = V/I
tion, and mounting condition of the Electrode. For example, the se-
quence of Electrodes ordered from low measured resistance to high Where,
is E3 (long), E2 (medium), and E1 (short). R: resistance of liquid between Electrodes (Ω)
Follow the guidelines below to use this test method. V: voltmeter indicated voltage (V)
I: ammeter indicated current (mA)
1. Detach the leads from the 61F. Select the 61F model according to the R (resistance) value.
2. Measure the conducting status with the tank full. (The water
level must be at E1 minimum.) Inspecting the 61F-11N Relay Unit
3. Measure the insulating status with the tank empty. (The water Apply the specified power supply voltage with the Relay Units con-
level must be at E3 maximum.) nected to the 61F. Refer to the connection diagrams (internal wiring
diagrams) and short the 61F ground terminal to the operating termi-
nal of each Relay Unit. Check the operation of the relay output con-
tacts with a tester. With the 61F-11 models, the indicator will be lit
when the Relay Unit operates.

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