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FTL51B Tuning fork level switch

FTL51B Tuning fork level switch
Tuning fork level switch
Configurable Models 20 models
The Liquiphant FTL51B is specialized for the process industry and already developed according to IEC 61508 to be used directly in SIL2 and SIL3 applications without big efforts. You conduct periodic proof tests according to SIL or WHG simply mobile with an intuitive wizard. At the end you receive an automated documentation.
Liquiphant measures reliably and is not affected by changing media properties, flow, turbulences, gas bubbles, foam, vibrations or build-up.
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Density

Measuring Principle Vibration Density
Product Headline Vibronic point level switch with optional extension tube for liquid applications in hazardous areas .
Reliable density measurement values not affected by: changing media properties, gas bubbles, foam, build-up, flow or turbulences.
Characteristic / Application Compact vibronic device with an optional pipe extension up to 6 m (19.7 ft),
Modular housing concept,
Wide range of certificates
Ambient temperature -60 °C...+70 °C
(-51 °F...+158 °F)
Process temperature -50 °C...+150 °C
(-58 °F...+302 °F)
Process pressure Vacuum...100 bar
Vacuum...1450 psi
Wetted parts 316L
Alloy
Sensor length Up to 6 m (19.7 ft)
Certificates / Approvals ATEX, IEC Ex, CSA, NEPSI, KC, JPN Ex, INMETRO
Specialities Heartbeat Technology,
Bluetooth® Operation and maintenance SmartBlue App,
LED Module,
RFID TAG for easy identification,
Second line of defense,
Ambient temperature down to -50°C (-60°C optional),
Temperature spacer for high process temperature,
Plug and play functionalities
Components Density Computer FML621
Measuring range Density range: 0.3 to 2 g/cm³
Other approvals and certificates Overfill protection WHG
SIL2/ SIL 3 according to IEC 61508

Point Level / Liquids

Measuring Principle Vibration Liquids
Characteristic / Application Compact vibronic device with an optional pipe extension up to 6 m (19.7 ft);
Modular housing concept;
Wide range of certificates
Specialities Heartbeat Technology,
Bluetooth® Operation and maintenance SmartBlue App,
LED Module,
RFID TAG for easy identification,
Second line of defense,
Ambient temperature down to -50°C (-60°C optional),
Temperature spacer for high process temperature,
Plug and play functionalities
Supply / Communication 19...253V AC / 2-wire,
10...55V / DC-PNP 3-wire,
9...20V DC with relay DPDT,
19...253V AC or 19...55V DC with relay DPDT,
2-wire NAMUR,
2-wire PFM,
4-20mA HART
Ambient temperature -60 °C...+70 °C
(-51 °F...+158 °F)
Process temperature -50 °C...+150 °C
(-58 °F...+302 °F)
Process pressure / max. overpressure limit Vacuum...100 bar
Vacuum...1450 psi
Min. density of medium 0.5 g/cm³
(0.4 g/cm³ optional)
Main wetted parts 316L
Alloy
Process connection Threads:
G3/4A, G1A, R3/4", R1, NPT3/4, NPT1
Flanges:
DN25...DN100
ASME 1"...4"
JIS 25A...100A
Process connection hygienic Tri-Clamp ISO2852
Sensor length Up to 6 m (19.7 ft)
Communication 2-wire direct load
HART
DC-PNP 3-wire
Relays
NAMUR
PFM
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Certificates / Approvals ATEX, IEC Ex, CSA, NEPSI, KC, JPN Ex, INMETRO, UK Ex
Safety approvals Overfill protection WHG
SIL2/ SIL 3 according to IEC 61508
Design approvals EN 10204-3.1
NACE MR0175, MR0103
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
AD2000
CRN
AD 2000
Marine approval ABS/ LR/ BV/ DNV
Options Heavy duty stainless steel housing
Components FTL325P Interface PFM
FTL325N Interface NAMUR

The new-generation Liquiphant FTL51 is a limit switch dedicated to industrial process applications, designed in accordance with IEC 61508 and easily meeting SIL2 and SIL3 application requirements. An intuitive setup wizard helps users regularly perform SIL or WHG self-tests and automatically generates verification documentation.
Liquiphant measures reliably and is unaffected by changes in medium properties, turbulence, bubbles, foam or buildup.

Advantages
Diagnostics: permanent diagnostic functions increase plant safety. Connect the device via the SmartBlue App for easy online diagnostics
Verification: verify the device without interrupting the process. Query device status via the smart device.
Monitoring: online monitoring of the fork vibration frequency and real-time acquisition of sensor parameters for predictive maintenance and process optimization
Heartbeat Technology identifies signs of corrosion directly and at an early stage
Quick and easy periodic self-test at the push of a button using the setup wizard
No calibration required. Plug-and-play
Designed in accordance with IEC 61508, fully meeting the requirements of SIL2 and SIL3 applications

Application
Limit switch with extension tube, suitable for limit detection of all kinds of liquids.
Process connections: threaded, flanged and hygienic connections (Tri-Clamp)
Temperature range: -50...+150°C (-58...+302°F)
Pressure range: -1...+100 bar (-14.5...+1450 psi)
Sensor material: 316L, alloy
International explosion protection, WHG overfill protection, SIL and marine approvals

 

Spare Parts & Accessories 105

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Order codeDescription
XPF0040-Liquiphant 2-wire platform housingUsage: FTL41, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64.Enquire
71487198Blind plug, M20, 316L, O-ring EPDMConsists of: blind plug, O-ring PTFE coated 17.0x2.0. Usage: FHX50B, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64, FMG50, FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, FMR67B, NMT81, PMC51B, PMC71B, PMD50, PMD55B, PMD75B, PMD78B, PMP50, PMP51B, PMP71B.Details
71487199Plug: M20, aluminum, EPDM sealing ringConsists of: blind plug, O-ring PTFE coated 17.0x2.0. Usage: FHX50B, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64, FMG50, FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, FMR67B, NMT81, PMC51B, PMC71B, PMD50, PMD55B, PMD75B, PMD78B, PMP50, PMP51B, PMP71B.Details
71487203Blind plug, NPT1/2, 316LConsists of: blind plug, PTFE coated. Usage: FHX50B, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64, FMG50, FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, FMR67B, NMT81, PMC51B, PMC71B, PMD50, PMD55B, PMD75B, PMD78B, PMP50, PMP51B, PMP71B.Details
71487201Blind plug, NPT1/2, aluminumConsists of: blind plug, PTFE coated. Usage: FHX50B, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64, FMG50, FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, FMR67B, NMT81, PMC51B, PMC71B, PMD50, PMD55B, PMD75B, PMD78B, PMP50, PMP51B, PMP71B.Details
71435135Cable gland M20, plastic, suitable for models: FTL41, FTL51B, PMC51B, PConsists of: Cable gland, O-ring 17.0 x 2.0 PTFE coated. Usage: FHX50B, FMB70, FMG50, FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, FMR67B, FTL41, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64, PMC51B, PMC71B, PMD50, PMD55B, PMD63B, PMD75B, PMD78B, PMP50, PMP51B, PMP63B, PMP71B.Details
71701449Cable gland, blue, M20, plasticConsists of: Cable gland blue M20x1.5, PA, O-ring 17.0 x 2.0 PTFE coated. Usage: FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, FMR67B, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL64, PMC51B, PMC71B, PMD55B, PMD75B, PMD78B, PMP51B, PMP71B.Details
71435136Cable gland M20, nickel-plated brass, suitable for: FMG50, FTL41, FTL51B, PConsists of: Cable gland, O-ring 17.0 x 2.0 PTFE coated. Usage: FHX50B, FMG50, FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, FMR67B, FTL41, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64, PMC51B, PMC71B, PMD55B, PMD75B, PMD78B, PMP51B, PMP71B.Details
71435137Cable gland M20, 316L, suitable for models: FMG50, FTL51B, PMC51BConsists of: Cable gland, O-ring 17.0 x 2.0 PTFE coated. Usage: FHX50B, FMG50, FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, FMR67B, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64, PMC51B, PMC71B, PMD55B, PMD75B, PMD78B, PMP51B, PMP71B.Details
71440660M20x1.5-G1/2 adapter, aluminumConsists of: Adapter set, O-ring, 17.0 x 2.0 PTFE coated. Usage: FMG50, FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, FMR67B, FTL41, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64, PMC51B, PMC71B, PMD50, PMD55B, PMD75B, PMD78B, PMP50, PMP51B, PMP71B.Details
71440667M20x1.5-G1/2 adapter, 316LConsists of: Adapter, O-Ring 17.0 x 2.0 PTFE coated. Usage: FMG50, FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, FMR67B, FTL41, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL64, PMC51B, PMC71B, PMD50, PMD55B, PMD75B, PMD78B, PMP50, PMP51B, PMP71B.Details
71462833M20x1.5-G1/2 adapter, plasticUsage: FTL41, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64.Details
71462835M20x1.5 to 1/2" NPT adapter, plasticUsage: FTL41, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64.Details
71435138Plug connector M20, nickel-plated brass, suitable for: screw-in thread, FMG50Usage: M12 screw-in thread, FMG50, FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, FMR67B, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL64, PMC51B, PMC71B, PMD55B, PMD75B, PMD78B, PMP51B, PMP71B.Details
71435139M12 plug, 316L, APL, housing sideUsage: M12 screw-in thread. Usage: FMG50, FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, FMR67B, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64, FTM50, FTM51, FTM52, PMC51B, PMC71B, PMD55B, PMD75B, PMD78B, PMP51B, PMP71B.Details
71474251Enclosure grounding terminal L+PConsists of: spring washer, screw, earth handle, clamp. Usage Liquiphant: Only for digital communication. Usage: FHX50B, FMG50, PMD50, PMD55B, PMD63B, PMD75B, PMD78B, PMC51B, PMC71B, PMP50, PMP51B, PMP63B, PMP71B, FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, FMR67B, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64.Details
71589844Ground terminal LiquiphantConsists of: spring washer, screw, Earth handle, clamp. Usage: Only for switch electronics. Usage: FTL41, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64.Details
71589861Ground terminal plastic housing L+PConsists of: spring, washer, clamp. Usage Liquiphant: For digital communication only Usage: FHX50B, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64, FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, FMR67B.Details
71647970Ground terminal, plastic housing, Liquiphant ESConsists of: spring washer, screw, grounding bracket. Usage: Only for switch electronics. Usage: FTL41, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64.Details
71647972Ground terminal, hygienic housing, Liquiph. ESConsists of: spring washer, screw, clamp strap. Usage: Only for switch electronics. Usage: FTL41, FTL51B, FTL62, FTL63, FTL64.Details

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Municipal Wastewater Treatment

Municipal Wastewater Treatment · tuning fork — Application Case

Site Conditions

This is a Municipal Wastewater Treatment customer whose plant is at the inlet, biological and outlet stages of a municipal plant. The main task was vibrating-fork point level detection and high/low alarms.

The Problem

The difficulty lies in high solids and corrosive fractions, with large diurnal flow swings; at the same time effluent parameters drift and probes foul with sludge and biofilm. Specification therefore means choosing fork length and surface finish by density and stickiness.

What We Did

We took a level range approach — level solution matched to the actual tank and silo geometry. Delivery was built around choosing fork length and surface finish by density and stickiness, with point-by-point checks on: stable compliance with Grade 1A discharge limits and online data reporting.

Operating Outcome

In service the system performs as intended — no calibration needed, with dependable switching, with routine maintenance falling noticeably.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage · tuning fork — Application Case

Application Context

dosing, pasteurising, filling and CIP stages is a typical Food & Beverage duty. The project started from tuning fork, focusing on vibrating-fork point level detection and high/low alarms.

Process Constraints

frequent cleaning demands instruments that withstand hot CIP/SIP caustic cycles, and syrups, dairy and beverages that scale easily, under strict hygienic requirements only amplify it. The tuning fork specification must therefore cover choosing fork length and surface finish by density and stickiness.

Delivery Approach

Delivery was handled as the level range — level solution matched to the actual tank and silo geometry. Execution centred on choosing fork length and surface finish by density and stickiness, together with food-safety and hygienic design per 3-A / EHEDG.

Field Results

Operation shows the benefit clearly — no calibration needed, with dependable switching, with confidence in this measuring point improving markedly.

Chemical & Pharmaceutical

Chemical & Pharmaceutical · tuning fork — Application Case

Customer Profile

The typical setting in Chemical & Pharmaceutical is reactors, metering vessels and finished-product tanks. The measuring point is tuning fork; the focus is vibrating-fork point level detection and high/low alarms.

Key Difficulties

Conditions are highly corrosive media with solvents and crystallisation, partly in explosive atmospheres and, on top of that, corrosion plus Ex protection shortens instrument life and makes downtime costly, which a standard configuration cannot handle for long. The design therefore starts with choosing fork length and surface finish by density and stickiness.

Implementation

The scope ran through the level range: level solution matched to the actual tank and silo geometry. Technically it hinges on choosing fork length and surface finish by density and stickiness, and on these requirements: Ex certification and GMP traceability of records.

Customer Benefit

In practice this means no calibration needed, with dependable switching, which cut the workload on the site maintenance team.

Power & Energy

Power & Energy · tuning fork — Application Case

Project Background

The project covers boiler feedwater, turbine condensate and FGD/DeNOx systems. The work centres on tuning fork and the core task is vibrating-fork point level detection and high/low alarms.

Operating Challenges

The medium and duty are characterised by high temperature and pressure with both steam and saline water, and drift under high temperature and pressure, with very costly unplanned outages. So tuning fork cannot be specified generically — it calls for choosing fork length and surface finish by density and stickiness.

Solution

The Ainstru engineering team worked through the level range: level solution matched to the actual tank and silo geometry. The configuration involves choosing fork length and surface finish by density and stickiness, with these requirements in view: compliance with power-industry codes and unit availability targets.

Results

Since start-up the system has run steadily; the practical result is no calibration needed, with dependable switching.