Function and purpose
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Notice on 6th June 2019: The product has been altered. RJ9 4P2C connected is now used instead of 2P Power Terminal. |
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"WLC / Water leak cable" is ordered separately! When water is in contact with the detection cable sensor indicates the emergence of moisture. The whole area can be effectively monitored by placing the cable near or along with possible flood sources.
Dimensions
Usage examples
Technical specifications
VT591 / Water leak sensor specifications | |
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| Dimensions | 60×18×18 mm |
| Weight | 60 g |
| Input | 2 wire (WDC cable) |
| Output | RJ11 / RJ12 (6p4c) |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +80 °C |
| Operating humidity | 5% to 95% (Non-Condensing) |
| Mounting | Mounting bracket included. |
| Power consumption | 60mW |
| Max. distance m | 100 m |
| HS Code | 9025 80 400 |
| Components | Manufactured in E.U. |
| Special features | Response time: 15 sec., Recovery time: Depends on how fast the sensor dries out |
WLC / Water leak cable specifications | |
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| Description | WLC can work in high humidity, pollution, and hazardous waste |
| Detectable liquids | Clean, polluted & distilled water; acids; alkalis; alcohols, and other electrically conductive liquid |
| Diameter | 5.5 mm in diameter |
| Lengths | Order options include 10m, 15m, 25m, 50m, or custom length. |
| Weight | 26 g/m |
| Operating humidity | 0° - 95 % |
| Max. cable length | 225 m |
| Inputs | x2 wires |
Package content
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Connecting WLC / Water leak cable
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The cable can not touch itself. It needs to be straightened. |
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- Connect the "VT591 / Water leak sensor" to the monitoring unit. The connection is plug-an-play.
- Connect the "VTC / Terminal cable" to the VT591 sensor.
- Connect "WLC / Water detection cable" to "VTC / Terminal cable".
- Connect any additional "WLC / Water detection cables" to each other as shown in the picture above to make a chain connection.
- Wire the WLC rope around or under potentially leaking objects around the perimeter or under the raised floors.
- Put a protective cap on the connector of the last WLC cable in a chain.
- The sensor is ready to use.
Analog sensor connection
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Installation examples
Please find installation examples in our articles "Water leakage detection using cable sensor and spot sensor" and "Leak detection under raised floors in data centers".
Cable pinouts
The sensor uses a standard Vutlan analog sensor cable(RJ11/RJ12 to RJ11/RJ12) for connecting to the monitoring unit. You can find further instructions at: Analog sensors connection
Technical support
The device does not contain any user-serviceable parts. If the power meter requires service, contact your local sales representative. Do not open the device. Opening the device voids the warranty.
Schematics
You can change the R10 resistor using the following schemes.
Troubleshooting
The following table describes potential problems and their possible causes. It also describes checks you can perform or possible solutions for each. After referring to this table, if you cannot resolve the problem, contact your local Vutlan sales representative for assistance.
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