Technical Data
ComparePoint Level / Solids
| Measuring Principle | Vibration Solids |
| Characteristic / Application | Compact point level switch for fine grained solids Grain size <= 25 mm (<= 0.98 in) Single rod No calibration required Not affected by build-up or external vibration Robust Switch value visible from outside |
| Supply / Communication | 10 - 45V DC 19 - 253 VAC relay DC PNP 10 - 45 V |
| Ambient temperature | -40°C ... 70°C (-40 °F ... 160 °F) |
| Process temperature | -40°C ... 150°C (-40°F ... 300°F) |
| Process pressure / max. overpressure limit | Vacuum ... 25 bar (Vacuum ... 360 psi) |
| Min. density of medium | 200 g/l |
| Main wetted parts | 316L |
| Process connection | Thread R 1" R 1 1/2" 1 1/4" NPT 1 1/2" NPT |
| Sensor length | 225 mm (9") |
| Communication | DPDT relay DC PNP max 350mA |
| Certificates / Approvals | ATEX, FM, CSA, CSA C/US, IEC Ex, NEPSI, INMETRO, EAC |
The Soliphant FTM20 vibronic point level switch is suitable for non-flowing fine and coarse bulk solids. Its versatile design is widely applicable and approved for dust explosion protection applications.
Benefits
No calibration required: simple commissioning (plug and play)
Buildup-resistant and maintenance-free
No mechanical moving parts, no maintenance, no wear and a long service life.
Sensor made of 316L: virtually no damage even when rubbing against building materials
F16 plastic housing with a window in the cover to view the switching status from outside; F18 aluminum housing available
Unaffected by external vibration and flow noise
ATEX II 1/3 D explosion protection with FM or CSA certification
Application areas
Compact point level switch with stainless steel housing
Process connection: thread
Temperature: -40 ~ +150 °C (-40 ~ +302 °F)
Pressure: -1 ~ +40 bar (-14.5 ~ +580 psi)
International explosion protection approval, WHG overflow protection, marine approval
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Case Studies
Municipal Wastewater Treatment — Wastewater Treatment Plant · Tuning Fork 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 Tuning Fork.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Tuning Fork 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 · Tuning Fork 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 Tuning Fork.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Tuning Fork 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 · Tuning Fork 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 Tuning Fork.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Tuning Fork 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 · Tuning Fork 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 Tuning Fork.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Tuning Fork 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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