Datasheet
Optical Level Controlling device
OLC-D1, OLC-K1
Level monitoring The OLC-D1 opens the relay if the level is too low and closes
The OLC series consists of a screw-in prism unit and an op- the relay if the level is valid. There is always a minimum 5
tical level detection device. The prism is installed in the com- seconds delay.
pressor or the vessel and is not included with the OLC. The
level detection device can be replaced without opening to the Red LED status light
compressor or the vessel. Detection of the level is via infrared When the oil level is too low, the LED will turn on and after
light. There is a built-in monitoring system for correct approx. 5 seconds the relay will open to signal failure.
installation. When the oil level is reached (only OLC-D1), the LED will turn
off. After approx. 5 seconds, the LED will turn on for 1 second
Oil level monitoring in compressors and then the relay is closed.
The OLC series are used for contactless oil level monitoring
in compressors in order to safeguard sufficient lubrication of LED Off: Oil level good, no failures
the internal mechanics. LED On: Oil level low
Fluctuation of the oil level in the compressor is common in LED flashing: OLC not correctly mounted, or
refrigeration systems for different reasons and therefore oil Supply voltage too low, or
levels need to be monitored. Internal failure
The OLC-K1 starts oil monitoring 90 seconds after compres
sor start is applied to the violet wire and opens the relay in Lock-out state
case of low oil level. The OLC-K1 will lock-out in
The OLC-D1 relay opens in case of low oil level and closes case of failure.
when the oil level is reached. There is always a minimum 5 The OLC-D1 will automati-
seconds delay. cally reset and not lock-out.
Level monitoring in vessels Reset of lock-out state
The OLC-D1 is meant for level monitoring in vessels and Interrupt power supply for 5
does not have the operation recognition input, D1. seconds.
3. Definitions
Definitions M01 Compressor motor
B01 Compressor protection device M05 SV for liquid injection with LI, RI or CIC injection valve
B02 Discharge gas / oil temperature sensor M06 SV for economiser (ECO)
B03 .. 08 Temperature sensors in motor windings M11 SV for capacity regulator 1, CR1, CR+, CRII-2 or start
unloading
B10 High pressure switch
M12 SV for capacity regulator 2, CR2, CR- or CRII-1
B11 Low pressure switch
M13 SV for capacity regulator 3, CR3 or CRII-3
B25 LI control thermostat
M14 SV for capacity regulator CR4
B26 Control thermostat for additonal oil injection, CSV.:
for oil cooling M20 SV for liquid line
B30 Oil level switch M42 SV for additional oil injection
B53 ECO switch-on M43 SV for oil cooler line
B60 Overload protective device P04 Light: oil supply fault
B61 Overload protective device for second part winding P05 Light: compressor fault
E01 Oil heater Q01 Main switch
E02 Terminal box cover heater Q02 Contactor for first part winding (PW) or main contactor
(Y/Δ) or compressor contactor (DOL)
F01 Main fuse
Q03 Contactor for second part winding (PW) or delta
F02 Compressor fuse contactor (Y/Δ)
F03 Control circuit fuse Q04 Star contactor (Y/Δ)
F05 Fuse of oil heater Q05 Control transformer fuse
F07 Fuse of terminal box cover heater R06 Interference suppressor
(if required, e. g. from Murr Elektronik)
K01 Superior controller
S01 Control switch (on-off)
K01T Time relay for part winding start or for star- delta start
S02 Reset of compressor safety chain
K02T Time relay for minimum shut-off period of compressor
S04 Reset of oil monitoring
K04 Auxiliary relay for oil monitoring
T01 Control transformer (example for 230 V, required
K04T Time relay for oil level switch according to EN60204-1)
K05T Time relay for oil supply monitoring
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Datasheet
Optical Level Controlling device
OLC-D1, OLC-K1
4. Technical specifications
Technical specifications View Colour Function
OLC-D1 115 VAC; ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 3VA Brown L; Phase
OLC-D1 230 VAC; ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 3VA
Supply OLC-D1 24 VAC/VDC, ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 3VA Blue N; Neutral
OLC-K1 115 VAC; ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 3VA
OLC-K1 230 VAC; ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 3VA Grey C; Common signal
240VAC, 2.5A, C300 - resistive load Orange NO; Normal open
Relay
>24VAC/DC, >20mA
Pink NC; Normal closed
Permitted ambient Operation: -30°C .. +60°C
temperature Storage: -30°C .. +80°C Violet (only OLC-K1) D1; Compressor running
Max temperature of OLC-K1: +100°C
media OLC-D1: +120°C
Relative humidity Max. 95% RH non-condensing
OLC-D1: 950 / 2050 mm ±50 mm
Wire length
OLC-K1: 950 mm / 1100 mm ±50 mm
Europe: 250 VAC, max 4 A fast-acting
Fuse required
UL: 250 VAC, max 4 A fast-acting, Type JDDZ
Enclosure class Housing IP54; cable outlet pointing
downwards
Mounting of the Screw mounted, M24
detection circuit Max. tightening torque: 10Nm by hand
only
UL file number E348183
5. Schematic wiring diagram - part winding
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