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Solicap FTI55 Capacitance Point Level Detection

Specifications

  • Measuring Principle:
    Capacitive Solid
  • Process Temperature:
    -50°C to +180°C (-58°F to +356°F)
  • Process Pressure:
    Vacuum to 25 bar (Vacuum to 362 psi)
  • Ambient Temperature:
    -50°C to +70°C (-58°F to +158°F)
  • Measurement Range:
    200 mm to 4,000 mm (4 in to 157 in)
  • Max Lateral Load:
    Up to 300 Nm
  • Main Wetted Parts:
    PE, PPS, 316L, Steel

Applications

Field of Application
The Solicap FTI55 is designed for point level detection in:-

-Fine-grained to coarse-grained bulk solids.
-It is particularly effective in applications with high lateral loads, providing accurate measurements even in challenging conditions.
-The probe features active build-up compensation, enhancing reliability and is supported by numerous international certificates and approvals, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Benefits

  • Robust Design:
    Built to withstand demanding process conditions and high lateral loads.
  • Cost Efficiency:
    Fast and straightforward commissioning, with calibration achievable at the press of a button.
  • Versatile Applications:
    Suitable for various applications, bolstered by extensive certification and approval.
  • Protection Against Static Discharges:
    Two-stage overvoltage protection helps safeguard against static discharges from silos.
  • Automatic Monitoring:
    Permanent automatic monitoring of electronics increases safety.
  • Flexible Design:
    Easy-to-shorten rod model for partial insulation; also available in a rope model for both partial and full insulation.
  • Design and Installation:
    Process Connections: Available with threads (R1 1/2, NPT1 1/2) and flanges (from DN50, ASME 2 in, JIS).
    Sensor Length Options: Sensor length ranges from 0.2 m to 4 m (8 in to 157 in), with inactive lengths of 0.1 m to 1 m (2 in to 39 in).
  • Communication and Power Supply:
    Power Supply Options:
    19 to 253V AC
    10 to 55V DC-PNP
  • Communication Protocols:
    2-wire, Relay DPDT, PFM, 3-wire, 8/16 mA, 11 to 36V DC.

Approvals and Certificates

  • Explosion Protection:
    ATEX, FM, CSA, IEC Ex, JPN Ex, NEPSI.
  • Safety Approvals:
    SIL (Safety Integrity Level).
  • Design Approvals:
    EN 10204-3.1.
  • Application Limits:
    Users should ensure a minimum dielectric constant (DK) of 2 for effective operation.
    The Solicap FTI55 is an ideal solution for point level detection in bulk solids, offering robustness, reliability, and versatility for various industrial applications.