Capacitance level switch Minicap FTC260/262

Brand: Endress+Hauser

Capacitance level switch Minicap FTC260/262

Brand: Endress+Hauser

Rust Automation & Controls, Endress+Hauser's exclusive USA representative in:
 CA CO HI MT   Parts of ID ND NV   UT WY

Fundamental Fundamental

Specs at a Glance

Process pressure / max. overpressure limit:
-1 ... 25 bar
(-14.5 ... 360 psi)
Process temperature:
-40°C ...+120°C
(-40°F ...+248°F)

Field of application

The Minicap FTC260 is a rod probe for point level detection in bulk solids such as grain products, milk powder or cement. The device can be used without calibration and is particularly suited for applications involving aggressive media and heavy build-up.

Features

  • Suited to applications involving aggressive media and heavy build-up
  • Mechanically rugged: no wearing parts, long operating life, no maintenance

Specifications

Product Family

  • Minicap

Point Level / Solids

Characteristic / Application

  • Compact rod probe with build-up compensation
  • easy start up

Specialities

  • FDA-listed material

Supply / Communication

  • 10,8 ... 45V DC, DC-PNP 3-wire
  • 20 ... 253V AC, or
  • 20 ... 55V DC, Relay output

Ambient temperature

  • -40°C...+70°C
  • (-40°F...+158°F)

Process temperature

  • -40°C ...+120°C
  • (-40°F ...+248°F)

Process pressure / max. overpressure limit

  • -1 ... 25 bar
  • (-14.5 ... 360 psi)

Main wetted parts

  • PPS = Polyphenylene sulphide
  • (glass fibre content approx. 40%)

Process connection

  • R1"
  • NPT1"

Sensor length

  • 140 mm (5.51")

Communication

  • PNP transistor output
  • Relay output (potential-free
  • change-over contact / SPDT)

Certificates / Approvals

  • ATEX , IEC Ex, FM, CSA, NEPSI, UK Ex

Options

  • Aluminium Housing

Application limits

  • Solids, grain size max. 30 mm (1.2"),
  • DK min 1,6
  • Flexural strength 1400 N (at probe tip)
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