Minicap FTC262
Point level detection for light bulk solids
SKU: FTC262
Highlights
- Capacitive point level sensor
- Level detection in silos with bulk good
- Output: Relay output (SPDT) or PNP output
- Relative dielectric constant εr ≥1.6
- Explosion protection certificates
Fields of application
- Point level detection of light bulk solids, with a grain size up to max 30mm and a dielectric constant εr ≥ 1.6
- Typical applications: Grain products, flour, milk powder, animal feed, cement, chalk or gypsum
Details
Minicap FTC262 from Endress+Hauser is a simple rope probe for point level detection in bulk solids, particularly suited to applications involving aggressive media and heavy build-up. It is designed for point level detection of light bulk solids, e.g. grain products, flour, milk powder, animal feed, cement, chalk or gypsum.
General Information
| Measuring principle | Capacitive |
|---|---|
| Medium type | Bulk solids |
| Measurement level range | εr ≥ 1.5 |
| Probe length | 1.5; 2.5 and 6 m (4.9; 8.2 and 19.69 ft) |
| Minimum dielectric constant | εr ≥ 1.6 |
| Minimum density of medium | Food and beverage > 250 g/l Plastic or mineral materials > 600 g/l |
| Minimum fluid conductivity | < 1 μS |
| Maximum tensile strength | 3000 N |
| Maximum allowable pressure | 1.8 bar |
| Process temperature range | -20 to 80 °C -4 to 170 °F |
| Process pressure range | –1 to 6 bar –14.5 to 87 psi |
| Display type | Green LED: stand-by Red LED: switch status |
Input/Output
| Output | DC-PNP AC/DC-SPDT |
|---|
Mechanical Data
| Installation type | Vessel, Silo, storage or buffer container |
|---|---|
| Installation position | On top |
| Process connection | R 1½, ISO 7/1 (DIN2999), BSPT 1½ NPT, ANSI B 1.20.1 |
| Wetted material | Probe: PPS GF40; FDA: FCN No. 000040 Probe rope: PE-HD Probe rope seal: VMQ; FDA: 21 CFR 177.2600 |
| Housing material | Polyester PBT-FR Aluminum |
| Degree of protection | IP 66 |
Electrical Data
| Voltage Type | AC/DC |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 10.8 to 45 V DC short pulse up to 55 V DC 20 to 253 V AC or 20 to 55 V DC |
| Current consumption | Max. 30 mA Max. 130 mA |
| Cable entry | Coupling M20 Thread NPT 1/2 Thread G 1/2 |
| Switch on Delay | 0.8 s |
Certification/Approvals
| Hazardous approvals | ATEX |
|---|---|
| Other Approvals/ Certification | FM, CSA, NEPSI, EAC |
Additional Information
| Ambient temperature range | –40 to 80 °C (–40 to 176°F) (to 60 °C/140 °F Dust Ex) |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | –40 to 80 °C –40 to 176 °F |
| Vibration resistance | EN 60068-2-64 (IEC 68-2-64), a(RMS) = 50 m/s²; ASD = 1.25 (m/s²)²/Hz; f = 5 to 2000 Hz, t = 3x2 h |
| Short-circuit protection | Yes |
| Reverse polarity protection | Yes |
| Overvoltage protection | Yes |
| Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) | EN 61326/ NE 21 |
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