Minicap FTC260
Technical Data
ComparePoint Level / Solids
| Measuring Principle | Capacitive Solid |
| 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) |
Commonly used model: FTC260-AA4D1
The Minicap FTC260 rod probe has a simple, economical design for point level detection of bulk solids, and is especially suitable for corrosive media or media with heavy buildup. The probe is designed for point level detection of light bulk solids, with typical applications such as grain, flour, milk powder, animal feed, cement, talc or gypsum.
Benefits:
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The measuring system consists of a probe and electronics:
——simple installation
——no calibration at startup -
Built-in buildup compensation:
——precise switching is maintained even with heavy buildup on the probe
——high operating safety -
Robust mechanical parts:
——no wearing parts
——long service life
——maintenance-free
Application areas:
The Minicap is designed for point level detection of light bulk solids with a maximum particle size of 30 mm and a dielectric constant of εr ≥ 1.6. Typical applications: grain, flour, milk powder, animal feed, cement, talc or gypsum.
Models:
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Minicap FTC260: with a 140 mm rod probe made of FDA-compliant material; for bulk solids and liquids
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Relay output with AC or DC power supply (spare auxiliary changeover power supply/SPDT)
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PNP output with 3-wire DC power supply
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Case Studies
Municipal Wastewater Treatment — Wastewater Treatment Plant · Capacitance Application Case
Project Background
Municipal Wastewater Treatment customers at the Wastewater Treatment Plant stage have long faced the challenge of insufficient accuracy in effluent quality monitoring and instruments prone to contamination causing data drift, affecting compliance discharge, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Capacitance.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Capacitance for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Municipal Wastewater Treatment conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Food & Beverage — Food Production Line · Capacitance Application Case
Project Background
Food & Beverage customers at the Food Production Line stage have long faced the challenge of high hygienic measurement requirements, with inline instruments needing to withstand CIP/SIP cleaning while maintaining stable accuracy, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Capacitance.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Capacitance for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Food & Beverage conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical — Reactors and Storage Tanks · Capacitance Application Case
Project Background
Chemical & Pharmaceutical customers at the Reactors and Storage Tanks stage have long faced the challenge of highly corrosive media and complex conditions, requiring corrosion-resistant and explosion-proof instruments, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Capacitance.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Capacitance for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Chemical & Pharmaceutical conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Power & Energy — Power Plant Boiler and Turbine · Capacitance Application Case
Project Background
Power & Energy customers at the Power Plant Boiler and Turbine stage have long faced the challenge of unstable measurement under high temperature and pressure, with high maintenance and downtime costs, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Capacitance.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Capacitance for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Power & Energy conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
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