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Construction and Description

General ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3

Type description
Roth electrical end position switch ES ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  4
Roth electrical switching device SV ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
Roth electrical switching device SV-M ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  6
Roth electrical switching device SV-G _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Roth electrical switching device SV-GB ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  8
Roth electrical switching device SV-GM  _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  9
Roth Ultrasonic position sensor UPS _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Roth piston accumulator measuring system KME _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________  11
Roth Triplex sensor system _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  12

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Construction and Description

◻◻ General
Bolenz & Schäfer has been a leader in accumulator technolo-
gy for more than 60 years. As a specialist in hydraulic accumulator
applications, it is our foremost objective to develop innovative,
efficient solutions to serve market needs. We are proud to continue
our activities as Roth Hydraulics in our newly styled parent com-
pany, Roth Industries – Bolenz & Schäfer has been an established
member of this company for more than 25 years.

Various versions of Roth piston position monitoring displays are

available as supplementary options for Roth storage system con-
struction, depending on application and monitoring requirement.

Roth piston position displays will allow monitoring of piston

positions. Piston position display allows control of stroke paths,
pressures, switching cycles, emergency switch-off etc. in piston
accumulator systems.
Piston position monitoring displays may be visual, analog or
digital.

The fields of application of Roth piston position display are mani-

fold and may sometimes depend on the type and location of the
installation. Combining different piston monitoring displays will
also open up a wide range of applications.
Our many years of experience in the customised configuration of
piston accumulator systems, qualify us as your competent partner
in the selection of optimal piston position display.
We will gladly assist you in your selection.

Piston accumulator system with piston position display based on ultrasonic sensors.

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Type description

◻◻ Roth electrical limit switching device ES

Description NC

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The electrical limit switching device consists of an anti-magnetic
enclosure, a switching rod with a set of permanent magnets and NO
a normally closed and/or a normally open switch. The electrical
limit switching device is fitted on the outside of the accumulator
and will be structurally sealed. The enclosure is pressurised.

Function
The switch rod extends into the Roth piston accumulator. As the
piston accumulator is filled with a liquid, the piston will push the
switch rod against the resistance of the spring. The limit switch
will display the top piston position. This signal will, for instance,
allow the control of pumps or monitoring of potential loss of gas.
The spring will move the switch rod back as the piston accumula-
tor level drops. The limit switch may also, for instance, switch on
a pump.

G Note: Since the magnet cannot travel past the lower limit Type with bypass pipe
switch (NO), the “switch on pump” signal will always exist
when the plant is switched off or depressurised, including
when the plant is switched on.

Switching capacity
Voltage: max. 250 V AC/DC
Current: max. 3 A
Power: max. 120 VA/W

A
3,0

2,5

2,0

1,5

1,0
Overview
0,5

Overview of Roth limit switching device ES

24 80 120 150 220 250 V
Stroke 75 mm each with one NC and NO contact

Product key Overall length L = 250 mm

Installation position Arbitrary by spring reset
ES-_____ -_____ -_____ Design pressure 375 bar
- = Switches without Ex protection
Ex = Switches with Ex protection Operating temperature -25°C to +75°C
Ö = NC Piston speed "Charge accumulator" should not exceed
S = NO 0.5 m/s
Cable length 5 000 mm, other on request
Number of switches
Delivery option Ex version
Stroke in mm
Flange/special connections possible
Special design Oil side with additional bypass pipe for
pressure balance,
Overall length on request.

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Type description

◻◻ Roth electrical switching device SV

Description
The electrical switching device consists of an anti-magnetic enclo-
sure, a switch rod with a set of permanent magnets and an arbi-

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trary number of bistable switches (grid). The electrical switching
device is mounted on the outside of the Roth piston accumulator
and is structurally sealed. The enclosure is pressurised.

Advantage: The monitored stroke range is selectable up to

1 500 mm, irrespective of the piston stroke length.
Monitoring 50% of the stroke will normally suffice.

Function
In starting position, the switch rod with its set of permanent
magnets will be at the bottom. As the Roth piston accumulator is
filled, the piston will push the switch rod upwards. Several switch-
es may be installed, switching in sequence. The switch rod moves
down under its own weight as the piston accumulator discharges.
The switching functions are now reversed. Depending on stroke
direction, the switches operate as NC or NO contacts.

Switching capacity
Voltage: max. 250 V AC/DC
Current: max. 3 A
Power: max. 120 VA/W

A
3,0

2,5

2,0

1,5

1,0

0,5
Overview
24 80 120 150 220 250 V
Overview of Roth electrical switching device SV

Product key Stroke Arbitrary up to 1 500 mm

Overall lengths > 1 500 mm as special design
generally only for full piston stroke
SV-_____ -_____ -_____ Overall length L = Stroke +132 mm
- = Switch without Ex protection Installation position Vertical, gas side on top
EX = Switches with Ex protection
R = Grid (bistable) Design pressure 350 bar
Operating temperature -25°C to +75°C
Number of switches Piston speed "Charge accumulator" should not exceed
Stroke in mm 0.5 m/s
Cable length 5 000 mm, other on request
Delivery option Ex version
Visual display (Type SV-M) available

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◻◻ Roth electrical switching device SV-M

Description
The electrical switching device consists of an anti-magnetic enclo-
sure, a switch rod with a set of permanent magnets and an arbi-
trary number of bistable switches (grid). The electrical switching

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device is mounted on the outside of the Roth piston accumulator
and is structurally sealed. The enclosure is pressurised.

Advantage: The monitored stroke range is selectable up to

1 500 mm, irrespective of the full piston stroke. Monitoring
50% of the stroke will normally suffice. The stroke may be
read visually.

The SV-M switching device has a magnetic vane display.

The passing magnet will change the display from white to red.
The stroke movement in the Roth piston accumulator and the
filling level will thus show. No switching functions are included. In
addition to the visual display, the proximity switches may also be
installed.

Function
In starting position, the switch rod with its set of permanent
magnets will be at the bottom. As the Roth piston accumulator
fills, the piston will push the switch rod upwards. Several switches
may be installed, switching in sequence. The switch rod moves Overview
down under its own weight as the piston accumulator discharges.
Overview of Roth electrical switching device SV-M
The switching functions are now reversed. Depending on stroke
direction, the switches operate as NC or NO contacts. Stroke Arbitrary up to 1 500 mm
Overall lengths > 1 500 mm as special design,
generally only for full piston stroke
Switching capacity
Voltage: max. 250 V AC/DC Overall length L = Stroke +132 mm
Current: max. 3 A Installation position Vertical, gas side on top
Power: max. 120 VA/W Design pressure 350 bar
Operating temperature -25°C to +75°C
Piston speed "Charge accumulator" should not exceed
A 0.5 m/s
3,0
Cable length 5 000 mm, other on request
2,5 Delivery option Ex version

2,0 Types: SV, SV-G, SV-GB or SV-GM

(some with visual display) available
1,5

1,0 Product key

0,5
SV-M -_____ -_____ -_____
24 80 120 150 220 250 V - = Switches without Ex protection
EX = Switches with Ex protection
R = Grid (bistable)

Number of switches
Stroke in mm

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Type description

◻◻ Roth electrical switching device SV-G

300 mm
Description

max.
The electrical switching device consists of an anti-magnetic enclo-
sure mounted on the accumulator and connected to the piston via
a rope, with a set of permanent magnets in a bent measuring pipe
and an arbitrary number of bistable switches (grid). The electrical
switching device is mounted on the outside of the Roth piston
accumulator, fastened with a 180° bent pipe on the gas side and
structurally sealed. The enclosure is pressurised.

Advantage: The entire piston stroke can be monitored,

requiring little space.

Function
In starting position, the set of permanent magnets will be in top
position. As the Roth piston accumulator fills, the set of magnets
will drop by its own weight. It is possible to install several switch-
es on the measuring pipe, switching sequentially. The piston will
pull the magnets upwards as the piston accumulator discharges.
The switching functions are now reversed. Depending on stroke
direction, the switches operate as NC or NO contacts.

G Note: Only suited for slow, smooth piston movement

Switching capacity
Voltage: max. 250 V AC/DC
Current: max. 3 A Overview
Power: max. 120 VA/W
Overview of Roth electrical switching device SV-G
Stroke Suitable only for full piston stroke.
A Monitors complete piston stroke
3,0 Installation position Vertical, gas side on top
Design pressure Up to max. 350 bar
2,5
Operating temperature -25°C to +75°C
2,0
Piston speed "Charge accumulator" should not exceed
1,5 0.5 m/s
Cable length 5 000 mm, other on request
1,0
Delivery option Ex version
0,5 Types: SV, SV-M, SV-GB or SV-GM
(some with visual display) available
24 80 120 150 220 250 V
Product key

SV-G -____ -_____ -_____

- = Switches without Ex protection
EX = Switches with Ex protection
Ö = NC
S = NO
R = Grid (bistable)
Number of switches
Stroke in mm

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◻◻ Roth electrical switching device SV-GB

Description

300 mm
max.
The electrical switching device consists of an anti-magnetic enclo-
sure mounted on the accumulator and connected to the piston via
a rope, with a set of permanent magnets in a bent measuring pipe
and an arbitrary number of bistable switches (grid). The electrical
switching device is mounted on the outside of the Roth piston
accumulator, fastened with a 180° bent pipe on the gas side and
structurally sealed. The enclosure is pressurised.
An electronic length measuring system allows switching device moni-
tored piston strokes to be transmitted as an analog signal. This may
be read by the machine controller.

Advantage: The entire piston stroke can be monitored,

requiring only limited space. The measuring system signals
can be read by the machine controller.

Function
In starting position, the set of permanent magnets will be in top
position. As the Roth piston accumulator fills, the set of magnets
will drop by its own weight. It is possible to install several switch-
es on the measuring pipe, switching sequentially. The piston will
pull the magnets upwards as the piston accumulator discharges.
The switching functions are now reversed. Depending on stroke
direction, the switches operate as NC or NO contacts.

G Note: Only suited for slow, smooth piston movement.

May also be combined with length measuring systems with Overview
magnetic vane indicators and bistable switches.
Overview of Roth electrical switching device SV-GB

Switching capacity Stroke Suitable only for full piston stroke.

Monitors complete piston stroke
Voltage: max. 250 V AC/DC
Installation position Vertical, gas side on top
Current: max. 3 A
Design pressure Max. 350 bar
Power: max. 120 VA/W
Operating temperature -25°C to +75°C
Piston speed "Charge accumulator" should not exceed 0.5 m/s
A Cable length 5 000 mm, other on request
3,0 Delivery option Ex version
2,5 Types: SV, SV-M, SV-G or SV-GM
(some with visual display) available
2,0

1,5
Product key
1,0

0,5
SV-GB-_____ -_____ -_____
- = Switches without Ex protection
24 80 120 150 220 250 V EX = Switches with Ex protection
R = Grid (bistable)

Number of switches
Stroke in mm

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Type description

◻◻ Roth electrical switching device SV-GM

Description

300 mm
max.
The electrical switching device consists of an anti-magnetic en-
closure mounted on the accumulator, connected to the piston by
a rope in a bent measuring pipe, with a set of permanent magnets
and an arbitrary number of bistable switches (grid). The electrical
switching device is mounted on the outside of the Roth piston
accumulator, fastened with a 180° bent pipe on the gas side and
structurally sealed. The enclosure is pressurised.
An additional magnetic length measuring system allows the switch-
ing device monitored piston stroke to also be visually tracked. The
passing magnet will change the display from white to red. The stroke
in the piston accumulator and the fill level can now be shown. No
switching functions are included. In addition to the visual display,
the proximity switches may also be installed.

Advantage: The full piston stroke may be monitored and

visually indicated, requiring little space.

Function
In starting position, the set of permanent magnets will be in top
position. As the Roth piston accumulator fills, the set of magnets
will drop by its own weight. It is possible to install several switch-
es on the measuring pipe, switching sequentially. The piston will
pull the magnets upwards as the piston accumulator discharges.
The switching functions are now reversed. Depending on stroke
direction, the switches operate as NC or NO contacts.
Overview
G Note: Only suited for slow, smooth piston movement Overview of Roth electrical switching device SV-GM

Switching capacity Stroke Suitable only for full piston stroke.

Monitors complete piston stroke
Voltage: max. 250 V AC/DC
Installation position Vertical, gas side on top
Current: max. 3 A
Design pressure Max. 350 bar
Power: max. 120 VA/W
Operating temperature -25°C to +75°C

A Piston speed "Charge accumulator" should not exceed 0.5 m/s

3,0 Cable length 5 000 mm, other on request

2,5 Delivery option Ex version

Types: SV, SV-M, SV-G or SV-GB
2,0 (some with visual display) available
1,5

1,0 Product key

0,5
SV-GM -_____ -_____ -_____
24 80 120 150 220 250 V - = Switches without Ex protection
EX = Switches with Ex protection
R = Grid (bistable)

Number of switches
Stroke in mm

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◻◻ Roth Ultrasonic position sensor UPS

Description
The ultrasonic position sensor is mounted on the piston accu-
mulator cylinder using a clamp. The sensor monitors the specific
desired position. The electrical connection is via an angled con-
nector to the UPS. A green LED in the angled connector on the UPS
indicates the monitored operating voltage. The ultrasonic position
sensor optionally also has an NPN or PNP switched output. This
will, for instance, allow switching a relay.
It is possible to use two synchronously
operating sensors.

Advantage: Freely selectable sensor positioning.

Two simultaneously operating synchronised sensors are
possible. The sensor may be retrofitted with no technical
changes to the piston accumulator.

Function
The UPS is a compact sensor allowing ultrasonic piston position
sensing in a piston accumulator. The sensor principle is based on
the ultrasonic impulse echo method. Ultrasonic position sensors de-
tect the interruption of the acoustic path (e.g. by the piston or drop
in fluid level) and signal this via a switched output (indicated by the
yellow LED in the angled plug).
Overview
Measuring principle
Overview of the UPS Roth ultrasonic position sensor
Type Compact sensor unit comprising a sensor element and
evaluation electronics
Monitoring range Complete piston stroke – 60 mm possible
Cap on gas side (see measuring principle diagram)
Measuring principle Ultrasonic impulse echo method
Cylinder
Measuring rate, Measur- Max. 155 Hz
Piston ing accuracy static ± 1 mm, measured from the centre of the sensor
Installation position Arbitrary
Operating temperature -20°C to +80°C (observe viscosity)
B > 10 mm
Temperature -20°C ... +60°C
Piston speed Affects “B” (see Measuring principle diagram)
Supply voltage 18 to 30 VDC
Serial interface Single cable interface for configuration and synchroni-
Sensor sation (with PC and adapter for programming)
Switched output NPN or PNP (max. 60 mA at max. 30 VDC)
Connections Sensor plug connector M12
Cable, 4-pole without screen
A > 50 mm Brown: positive supply voltage 18 … 30 VDC
Blue: negative supply voltage (GND)
Black: Switched output
Cap on oil side White: Synchronisation, serial programming for
configuration
Cable length 2 000 – 5 000 mm with angled plug
Switching point display LED integrated in angled plug (green, yellow)
Protection class IP 67, oil-proof
Hydraulic fluid Mineral oil (HL, HLP), HFA, (HFB), HFC, HFD, water;
Purity 20 μm

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Type description

◻◻ Roth piston accumulator measuring system KME

Description and function
The accumulator piston is connected to an automatic winder
via a rope on the gas side. The automatic winder (winding and A) Electronic cable pull
unwinding) drives a 10 turn potentiometer. The electrical connec- Position sensor
tion is via a pressure-tight feed-through from piston accumulator
to measuring transducer. The measuring transducer converts the
resistance to a 4 to 20 mA analog signal. The PLC may use the 4 to
20 mA signal for control purposes. The connection between trans-
ducer and potentiometer must be via screened cable, e. g. LiYCY
3 x .1.5 mm. If significant external interference is possible, the
cable should be laid in a metal conduit or tube. For cable lengths
in excess of 100 m between sensor and display device, the display
must be readjusted on site.
The transducer may optionally be connected to a display unit (C).
The piston stroke may be shown as a percentage, as litres or as
mm.

Advantage: The piston monitoring system is protected inside

the piston accumulator and protected from external
mechanical impact. It requires no additional space near
the plant.

Overview

Overview of Roth piston accumulator measuring system KME

A) Electronic cable pull position sensor
Stroke Up to 6 000 mm
Installation position Piston accumulator vertical, gas side top, horizontal
installation possible for short measuring lengths
B) Measurement transducer
Design pressure 375 bar
Operating temperature -20°C to +85°C
Temperature -20°C ... +60°C
Piston speed max. 1 m/s
Piston acceleration max. 5 g
B) Measurement transducer
Supply voltage 24 VDC
Output signal 4 to 20 mA
C) Display unit
Supply voltage 10 - 30 VDC
Output signal Analog output: 0/4-20 mA, 0-10 VDC, 16 bit
Switched output: 2 relay outputs (changeover)
250 V/5 A AC, 30 V/5 A DC
C) Display unit

Delivery option

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◻◻ Roth Triplex sensor system

Description
The Roth Triplex sensor simultaneously measures piston posi-
tion, pressure and temperature. Piston position is determined
ultrasonically using two independent measurements. In addition
to the direct determination of the piston position, the integrated
evaluation system also calculates the position using gas volume
and hydraulic pressure. The piston position will be constantly and
reliably available by analysis of the two parameters.
Loss of pressure/gas will be diagnosed by comparison of historic
and current measurements. The temperature sensor constantly
measures the temperature conditions in the accumulator tank.

Advantage: The piston position will be constantly and

reliably available. The function is correctly, reliably and
securely monitored through comprehensive condition
monitoring.

Function
The sensor transmits measuring data pertaining to piston posi-
tion, hydraulic pressure and tank temperature directly. A CAN bus
interface may be used to directly connect the sensor to higher
level controllers.
The accumulator charging condition is determined and displayed
as a percentage. The sensor may alternatively be connected to
the system controller via an interface module. The piston position
limits may be set via switching points and associated hysteresis.
Alarms or controls will be triggered if set switching points are
exceeded.

Overview

Overview of Roth Triplex Sensor

Measuring range Measuring lengths up to 7 000 mm, pressures 1 to
400 bar
Accuracy of the measured distance 0.5%
Installation position Arbitrary
Operating overpressure 350 bar
Operating temperature -20 to +85°C
Operating voltage DC 10 to 32 V
Degree of protection IP 67
Material On media side VA, high-strength epoxy resin
Connection Cable with plug (straight)
Cable length 5 000 mm, other on request

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Interface module

The Triplex Sensor interface module for DIN top hat rail instal-
lation will connect sensor piston monitoring to higher level con-
trollers. Digital and analog signal lines are provided. The Triplex
sensor is directly connected here.
System parameters may be entered via 4 keys and 2-digit display.
Piston position and pressure may be displayed via a 4 to 20 mA
interface.

Overview

Overview of Roth Interface Module

Dimensions Length 101.6 mm, width 71.6 mm, depth 28.3 mm
DIN top hat rail installation
Operating voltage 24 V ± 10%
Power input 50 mA without output current + 50 mA sensor +
max. 150 mA for each switched output
Relay outputs AC/DC 350 V, 0.13 A
Working temper- -20 to +85°C
ature
Configuration Supply connections, display connection, control LEDs,
adjusting keys, micro SD card, mini USB, Ethernet
10/100 Mbit

Operating modes

Stationary mode Charging Discharging

• Isotherme: PV=const. • Isotherme: PV=const.

• Adiabate: PV5/3=const. • Adiabate: PV5/3=const.

P P

p · V = const · T
V

V V

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