Level, Spill, Leak, Moisture Detectors By JOLA GmbH (for Hazardous Areas):

LEVEL MONITORING:

JOLA Floating Switches and Immersion Probes:
Mercury-free floating switches and immersion probes Controlling devices
with ball-operated micro-switch, for signalling or control of liquid levels

JOLA Float Switches SM Ex:
SM… float switches Control units with rod operated micro switch
for liquid level indication or control of liquid levels for electrical systems
and for pneumatic systems

JOLA Immersion Probes TSR Ex:
For signalling or control of liquid levels. For use in low viscosity, nonadhesive liquids that are free of solids and do not attack the component
materials

JOLA Magnetic Switches and level indication with TAPS:
Magnetic switches, level indicators with taps and level controllers with builtin magnetic switches for level control in tanks

JOLA Continuous Level Measurement (Float Method):
Continuous liquid level measurement with TSQ 4-20/… and TSK 4-20/…
liquid level indicators for remote transmission of liquid levels using
the float method
JOLA Continuous Level Measurement (Bubbler method):
PKG 4-20 Liquid Level Transmitter for continuous level measurement
for remote transmission of liquid levels using the air bubbler method
Due to the force of gravity and as a function of the specific gravity of the
liquid, the pressure at the bottom of a tank is proportional to the liquid level
in the tank. The pressure corresponding to the liquid level is measured by
means of an immersion bell mounted just above the bottom of the tank or
an immersion tube which is open at the end and suspended slightly above
the bottom of the tank. An air pump integrated in the liquid level
Transmitter pumps air into the bell or tube via a hose for 10 seconds every
50 seconds. The air pressure at the bottom edge of the immersion bell or at
the end of the immersion tube following the injection of air is equal to the
pressure generated by the liquid. The air pressure in the immersion bell or
immersion tube is measured by a pressure sensor integrated in the liquid
level transmitter and converted into a load-independent current signal of
between 4 and 20 mA via an integrated current loop transmitter.

JOLA Conductive controlling devices (water, acids etc):
For automatic control, regulation and signalling of liquid levels Electrode
controls are used for the automatic control of pumps or electromagnetic
valves as well as overflow or run-dry protection in wells or tanks with
conductive liquids. The liquid levels are monitored by electrodes which give
switching commands to the electronic relay if they come into contact with
the liquid.
JOLA Capacitive Level Controllers (water, acids, oils, solvents):
For automatic control, regulation and signalling of levels of conductive and
non-conductive liquids or pourable bulk goods The function of the proximity sensors is based on the change in capacity of the electrode located in the active surface of the proximity sensor. This change in capacity is generated by proximity or contact of the liquid/pourable bulk good
to/with the active surface of the proximity sensor.

JOLA Protection and Alarm Relays:
Protection relays: for connection of binary sensors (e.g. Jola floating
switches or Jola immersion probes) or for connection of Namur-sensors
(e.g. inductive or capacitive proximity sensors)
Alarm relays: for connection of several relays to one alarm relay or
for connection of binary sensors (e.g. Jola floating switches or Jola
immersion probes)
JOLA Liquid Leaks or Spills:

JOLA Leakage Detector Leckstar (Conductive e.g water, acids):
For use in conductive liquids like water, acids. Utilises plate electrodes,
rod electrodes, suspension electrodes with cable breakage monitoring. As
soon as a trace of a conductive liquid creates a conductive path between
the two electrode plates, a control current flows from the corresponding
electrode relay. The latter is then energized and a contact is made via the JOLA Leckstar 101 Relay.

JOLA Leakage Detectors Leckmaster (Capacitive e.g for oils, solvents,
fuels):
For conductive and non-conductive liquids; can basically be used for the
detection of all low-viscosity liquids for such tasks as signalling the
presence of fuel oil on the floor of a tank room or in a collection tub
located underneath a fuel oil burner. The COW/L and OWE 2/C sensors
are designed for connection to the Leckmaster 101relay.

JOLA Leakage Detectors Leckwatcher (Conductive e.g water, acids):

JOLA Types of detectors:
Point sensors: leakage detectors which can detect leakage at a specific point: plate electrodes, wall-mounted electrodes, rod electrodes, suspension electrodes
Line sensors: leakage detectors which can detect a leakage over the entire length of their electrode leads having cable electrodes or tape electrodes
Surface sensors: leakage detectors which can detect a leakage over the entire surface area of a network of interconnected electrode leads:
– sleeve electrodes

JOLA Leakage Detectors Leckwatcher (Capacitive e.g oils, solvents, fuels):
JOLA Types of Detectors:
JOLA Capacitive suspension sensors with stainless steel housing
JOLA Capacitive suspension sensors with plastic housing
JOLA Capacitive plate sensors with plastic housing
JOLA Leakage Detectors Liqui-Switch (Conductive e.g water, acids)
Designed to signal the presence of a conductive liquid caused, for example, by burst pipes. Plate electrodes should only be used in normally dry environments. They must be installed on the floor in such a way that the sensor side faces downwards and the label side upwards.
JOLA Leakage Detectors Liqui-Switch (Capacitive) for oils, fuels, solvents:
For signalling the presence of a non-conductive or conductive liquid. Can in principle be used for all low-viscosity media – e.g. for signalling the presence of heating oil on the floor of a tank room or in a collection tub located underneath a heating oil burner. Capacitive suspension sensors should only be used in normally dry environments.
JOLA Leakage Detector L-Pointer (Conductive):
The conductive leakage detectors can only be used for the detection of leakage of conductive liquids like water, caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, ferric chloride, and similar liquids.

JOLA Leakage Detector L-Pointer (Capacitive):
For oils, fuels, solvents for extra low voltage SELV or PELV, for connection to NAMUR isolation amplifier or NAMUR fieldbus terminal. The capacitive leakage detectors are primarily designed for the detection of leakage of nonconductive liquids but can also be used for the detection of conductive liquids.
JOLA Floating Electrodes for Oil in Water:
For detection of a thin layer of non-conductive liquids with a lower specific gravity on top of conductive liquids with a higher specific gravity. Floating electrodes are designed for use only in pits, reservoirs, and pump shafts, separator plants for light liquids or similar areas.

 

OTHERS:
JOLA Moisture or Condensation Detector (cooling ceilings):
FTS/KO-1 film sensor for cooling ceiling controller. The FTS/KO-1 film
sensor is a PCB film which can be stuck to a copper pipe or an even
metal surface. The back of the film sensor is coated with an adhesive
agent and a protective film. The film sensor is equipped with parallelrouted
printed conductors (sensitive surface) which are gold-plated for
improved surface protection. The sensor acts as a conductivity measuring
cell. The conductivity is measured using alternating current in order to
prevent corrosion and polarisation effects. The sensor is available with
connected 3-metre long thin white wire. Other connecting line
lengths are available on request
The film sensor should be installed at the point in the cooling ceiling
system where moisture is most probably expected to occur.
JOLA Limit Switches with ball operated micro-switch(RK, RAT-Ex):
The limit switches RAT/./E/Ex-1G are recommended for use wherever the
use of conventional flameproof encapsulated limit switches is difficult due
to demanding ambient conditions. Such conditions include, for example,
wet or soiled environments. The specific limit switch RAT/./E/Ex-1G is
mounted via a continuous borehole in the head section of the unit.
The limit switches RAT/./E/Ex-1G are fitted with a micro-switch
(changeover contact) as electrical switching element, and this element is
activated by an internal metal ball. Switchover takes place when the limit
switch is positioned approx. 17° +/- 8° above or approx. 3° +/- 3° below
the horizontal plane. The model RK is external mountable limit switch.
The limit switches are not suitable for use on rotating shafts.
Limit switches RAT/./E/Ex-1G II 2 G Ex d IIB T6 or T4

JOLA Magnetic Switches MBK Ex:
in protection class “intrinsically safety”
EEx ia IIC T6, T4 or T3 for use in intrinsically safe circuits in
potentially explosive atmospheres in categories zone 0, 1 or 2; EC type
examination certificate INERIS 04ATEX0096
Needs Jola protection relay KR 5/Ex I (M1) / II (1) GD [EEx ia] I / IIC

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Level controllers for rainwater utilisation systems

ALVI Automation (India) Pvt Ltd in association with ALVI Technologies brings to you the state of the art German Technology based Level controllers for rainwater utilization systems by JOLA GmbH.

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Level controllers for rainwater utilization systems, FNR range

Operating principle
The components of the FNR range are an FNR fresh water refill controller and one or more suspension electrodes. The FNR 5 and FNR 7 fresh water refill controllers operate according to the conductive measuring principle.
In combination with an LWZ suspension electrode, the FNR 5 is used for purposes such as the controlled refilling of fresh water into a rainwater tank. If the level in the rainwater tank falls below the minimum fill level, a relay output activates refilling of fresh water (e.g. via a solenoid valve). Once the minimum fill level has been reached again, the switching status of the relay output is maintained for the duration of the delay time of approx. 10 seconds (standard) and the refill function is then switched off again. This time delay serves to suppress multiple switching actions in the event of wave motion and results in a level hysteresis whose magnitude depends on the tank dimensions and the strength of liquid inflow.
If, during the refilling cycle, the minimum fill level is not reached again within the monitoring time of approx. 30 seconds (standard), the relay output for refilling is switched off, and a second relay output is activated to issue an alarm due to timeout. This feature is designed to prevent uncontrolled refilling in the event of tank rupture or inflow defects, as well as in the case of electrode cable break, if ther is ice on the electrode or if the electrode has been removed. The various switching statuses are indicated by LEDs. In addition to the features described above, the version FNR 7 is also equipped with 4 LEDs to indicate the tank fill level, and these LEDs are individually controlled via 4 EH or EHK suspension electrode.

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Non-Conductive Liquid Leak Detection

Non-Conductive Liquid Leak Detection for fluids such as petrol, diesel, kerosene etc. is often required in many industrial and environmental applications. Being non-conductive in nature, to sense and detect the presence of leak is a special challenge. ALVI proudly presents Jola OWE2/C that can be used in variety of Non-Conductive Liquid Leak Detection applications and at the same time can minimize health, safety and environmental risks.

Jola OWE2/C is designed to signal the presence of non-conductive medium, caused for example, by burst pipes.

Most of the storage facilities in process industries, where spills are common, use bund as a part of spill containment system. Bund is a constructed retaining wall around storage providing a barrier to an unintended escape of material until remedial action is taken. For an effective and early detection, selecting a right sensor and positioning it at a right measurement point is quite important.  Jola OWE2/C detectors are placed under the tanks or pipes or on the bund floor. It can sense and detect the layer of about 2 to 3 ml!! An alarm activation is required to trigger further corrective action. Jola OWE2/C must be used with Jola Leckmaster 101 switching relay module. The varios operating status on the switching module are shown by coloured LEDs. Thus an early detection of the spill/leakage can trigger timely countermeasures avoiding any further damage

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Continuous level measurement for use in Liquids

ALVI AUTOMATION (India) Pvt Ltd also trading as GasAlarm Systems a div  of ALVI Technologies Pty Ltd introduces all New Continuous level measurement for use in low-viscosity liquids or liquids with only low solid content in open or closed tanks by JOLA Germany

Level Indicator Consisting of
• sensor:
Switchable resistances activated by float via reed contacts
• transmitter:
A 2-wire module in the terminal box of the level indicator converts the resistance values
into a load-independent current signal 4 … 20 mA.

Working principle :

A float with built-in permanent magnet moves up and down with the liquid level on the probe tube of the TSQ 4-20/… level indicator.

Inside the probe tube, there is a chain made up of reed contacts and series connected resistors. The magnet in the float switches the reed contact(s) which are at the same position as the float. This results in a quasi-continuous height-proportional resistance measurement.

The change in resistance resulting from the upward and downward motion of the float is recorded via a current loop transmitter in the terminal box of the TSQ 4-20/… level indicator and is converted into a load-independent current 4 … 20 mA.

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Area of application :

The TSQ 4-20/… level indicator is designed for use in low-viscosity liquids or liquids with only low solid content in open or closed tanks. It is not suitable for use in liquids that are prone to deposit formation, adhesion or crystallisation which might hinder the movement of the float on the probe tube. It is also not suitable for use in liquids with permanently moving surface and/or on vibrating machines.

Application Example :

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JOLA-Fuel Leakage Detectors

JOLA- Capacitive leakage detectors of the Leckmaster range(for installation in normally dry rooms)

Description : 

For conductive and non-conductive liquids; can basically be used for the detection of all low-viscosity liquids for such tasks as signalling the presence of fuel oil on the floor of a tank room or in a collection tub located underneath a fuel oil burner.

The Leckmaster leakage detectors consist of 2 components:
– a COW/L or OWE 2/C sensor
– a Leckmaster 101 relay.

Example of JOLA Fuel leakage detectors

 
The COW/L and OWE 2/C sensors are designed for connection to the Leckmaster 101 relay. They work on a capacitive basis. If several sensors are used, a separate Leckmaster 101 relay is required for each sensor.

The COW/L and OWE 2/C sensors can be mounted either

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– upright on the floor (using the stand offered by Jola as an option)
or
– freely suspended by their cable above the floor.

The COW/L and OWE 2/C sensors should only be used in normally dry surroundings
– e.g. in collection rooms or collection tubs.
The Leckmaster 101 relay is designed for U-bar mounting or surface mounting. The various operating statuses are shown by coloured LEDs.

Areas of application:

  • All organic and inorganic liquids with specific dielectric constants between 1.8 and 109.
  • Prerequisite is that these liquids, dependent on the ambient temperature, are present influid form, and that the sensors to be used will be sufficiently wetted. Response height is approx. 12 mm.
Technical Features :

· Housing : PP and cast resin

· Connecting cable : with 5 metres of black TPK connecting cable

· Functional principle : capacitive sensor with gold-plated capacitor plates on epoxy resin backing material

· Self-capacitance : Ceq = 80 nF + 0.2 nF per metre of connecting cable

· Self-inductance : Leq = 0 + 1 μH per metre of connecting cable

· Protection class for the electronics sealed in the housing : IP 65

· Temperature range : – 20°C to + 60°C

· Response height from bottom edge of housing : ≥ 12 mm (depending on the dielectric constant of the liquid)

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JOLA Float Switch Model no : SSP 3/K/PVC

ALVI AUTOMATION INDIA PVT LTD (www.alviautomation.com) a Div of ALVI TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD(www.alvi.com.au) also trading as       GasAlarm Systems(www.gasalarm.com.au) presents New cutting edge German Technology , JOLA Float Switch Model no : SSP 3/K/PVC

These floating switches are designed for mounting from the side or from the top. To ensure a correct switching the cable must be fixed at the required height using a stuffing gland, for example, in the case of mounting from the side or using a fixing weight, for example, in case of mounting from the top.

The floating switch SSP 1/K/… or SSP/S1/K/… is equipped with a gold-plated crosspoint contact. One of the characteristic properties of gold-plated contacts is that they can reliably switch the smallest voltages and smallest currents, even after extremely long standstill times. These gold-plated contacts have the following unfavourable properties:

  • The gold layer may become burnt off even after just one-off overload. If this happens, the contact loses its ability to reliably switch the smallest voltages and smallest currents.
  • Extremely frequent switching actions can also impair or destroy the gold layer, leading to the same effects as outlined above.

If you need to choose between an SSP 1/K/… or SSP/S1/K/… with gold-plated contact and an SSP 3/K/… or SSP/S3/K/… with AgNi contact for an AC/DC 24 V application, your choice should be based on the following criteria:

  • Floating switch is seldom in operation but should continue to work reliably even after years: SSP 1/K/… or SSP/S1/K/…
  • Floating switch is frequently in operation, is permanently in action: SSP 3/K/… or SSP/S3/K/…

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Detecting floating oil on top of a water tank

We ALVI – India/Australia takes pride to introduce Our Jola range of electrodes, it is a great device for installation in wastewater holding tanks for detecting floating oil on top of a water tank . The unit can be used for detecting floating oil on top of a water tank at a minimum level of 3-4mm!

As most oils have a specific gravity of less than water, the oil rises to the surface. This oily layer floating on top is detected by the sensor and an alarm is generated past the 3-4mm level.

The four floats help the unit sit on the surface & bob up & down with the tank level automatically. The sensor doesn’t need to be fixed at a certain level, like some devices. A thin layer of the non-conductive liquid – oil – is sufficient to lift the electrode rod tips of the rod electrode from the conductive water layer into the nonconductive oil layer. This interrupts the current flowing from the electrode relay via the rod electrode, and in turn activates an alarm.

A special “ILS” version is also available for tanks which might be completely dry from time to time. Normally, a dry tank will activate the alarm. Various float materials are available including PP & stainless steel.

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Floating Switches :- For Regulation and Signalling of Liquid Levels

ALVI India  in association with ALVI Australia and Jola Germany takes pride to introduce Floating Switch of different model for detecting the Liquid levels in a tank.

These floating switches are designed for mounting from the side or from the top.
To ensure a correct switching the cable must be fixed at the required height using a stuffing
gland, for example, in the case of mounting from the side or using a fixing weight, for example, in
case of mounting from the top.
These units are not suitable for use in turbulent liquids (e.g. in stirrer tanks).

Please note the following:
The floating switch SSP 1/K/… or SSP/S1/K/… is equipped with a gold-plated crosspoint contact.
One of the characteristic properties of gold-plated contacts is that they can reliably switch the
smallest voltages and smallest currents, even after extremely long standstill times.
These gold-plated contacts have the following unfavourable properties:

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