OLC-D1, OLC-K1
Lodam Optical Level Controlling Devices
Datasheet
Version 9.0
Product description
Level monitoring Red LED status light
The OLC series consists of a screw-in prism unit and an optical At startup, the OLC will flash shortly with the LED. After approx. 3
level detection device. The prism is installed in the compressor or seconds the relay will be activated. For OLC-D1 the level monitor-
the vessel and is not included with the OLC. The level detection ing starts immediately, for the OLC-K1 monitoring starts when the
device can be replaced without opening to the compressor or D1 signal is applied and after the 90 seconds delay time the level
the vessel. Detection of the level is via infrared light. There is a is evaluated.
built-in monitoring system for correct installation. If the oil level is too low or there is a failure, the relay will be
opened and the LED will signal the failure.
Oil level monitoring in compressors
The OLC series are used for contactless oil level monitoring in LED Off: Oil level good, no failures
compressors in order to safeguard sufficient lubrication of the LED On: Oil level low
internal mechanics. LED flashing: OLC not correctly mounted, or
As the refrigerant can be absorbed by oil, fluctuation of the oil Supply voltage too low, or
level in the compressor is common in refrigeration systems and Internal failure
thereby oil levels need to be monitored.
OLC-K1 is for piston compressor use and opens the relay after Lock-out state
90 seconds whereas the OLC-D1 is for screw compressors and The OLC-D1 and OLC-K1 will lock-out in case of failure. The
opens the relay after 5 seconds delay. OLC-K1 will further lock-out in case of low oil level.
Level monitoring in vessels Reset of lock-out state
The OLC-D1 is meant for level monitoring in vessels and does not Interrupt power supply for 5 seconds.
have the operation recognition input, D1.
The OLC-D1 releases the relay if the level is too low and activates
the relay if the level is valid. There is a 5 seconds time delay
between switching the relay.
Technical data
Description OLC-D1 OLC-K1
Supply voltage 115 VAC; ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 3VA / 115 VAC; ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 3VA /
230 VAC; ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 3VA / 230 VAC; ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 3VA
24 VAC/VDC, ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 3VA
Max media temperature +120°C +100°C
Lock-out Failure Failure
Low oil level
Wires in cable 5 6
Compressor-start signal input No Yes; violet wire
Permitted ambient temperature Operation: -30°C – +60°C
Storage: -30°C – +80°C
Relative humidity Max. 95%RH non-condensing. Circuit board
is coated
Relay Switch voltage 240 VAC, min 24 VAC
Continuous current max 2.5A, min 20mA
Switching capacity 300 VA,
C300 (pilot type use according to UL508)
Fuse required Max 4A, fast-blow
Enclosure class Housing IP54; cable outlet pointing downwards
Mounting of the detection circuit Screw mounted, M24
Max. tightening torque: 10 Nm by hand only
Reset of lock-out state Interrupt supply power for min. 5 seconds
Cable length 2050 ±50 mm 950 ±50 mm
Weight 252 g 152 g
Dimensions 55.5 mm (w) x 87.0 mm (d) x 57.5 mm (h)
UL file number E348183
Lodam Optical Level Controlling Devices
Schematic Wiring Diagram - Part-winding
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
L1
L2
L3 F3 4A F12
N F1 1
4A
PE 0 Q1
01
S1
F2
S2 K1 K1 K2 K1 K1
K1
(Reset) S3 10 10 14 10 10
(Reset) 10
L 11 B1 B2
OLC-K1
Only
K1 K2 1 SE-B1 / SE-B2 / K1T K2
B2 ϑ
10 14 14
SE-B3 / SE-B4 11
2
N 12 14
Grey Brown Violet
F13 F14 C L D1
10 10
F4 OLC-D1 / OLC-K1
Option
Option
Option
NC NO N
Pink F13 Orange Blue
3
M1
F14
1W1 M3 2W1
1V1 2V1 5
1U1 2U1
F5 P>
R1..6
F6 P<
R7, option
K2T
18
B1 ϑ
H1 H2 R8
K1 K1T K2 Y1 Y2 Y3 K2T
max 0.5 sec 300 sec
Please see details regarding connection inside the terminal box 3/3/3/12/ 14 5/5/5/17
15/16/
18/19 15 10
Legend View colour Function
B1 Control unit Brown L; Phase
B2 Control unit of capacity regulation (option) Blue N; Neutral
F1 Main fuse Grey C; Common signal
F2 Compressor fuse Orange NO; Normal open
F3 Control circuit fuse Pink NC; Normal closed
F4 Oil level switch Violet (only OLC-K1) D1; Compressor running
F5 High pressure cut-out
F6 Low pressure cut-out
F12 Fuse of crank case heater
F13/F14 Thermal overload motor PW1 / PW2
H1 Signal light “Compressor over temperature fault”
H2 Signal light “Oil supply fault”
K1/K2 Motor contactors PW1 / PW2
K1T/K2T Time relays “part winding” / pause time
M1 Compressor
Q1 Main switch
R1..3/R1.. PTC sensors in motor windings
R6
R7 PTC sensor in cylinder head/discharge gas temperature sensor (option)
R8 Crank case heater (option)
S1/S2/S3 Control switch
Y1 Solenoid valve “start unloading” (option)
Y2 Solenoid valve “liquid line”
Y3 Solenoid valve “capacity regulation” (option)
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