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1		XR Relais
2		TRM-100
3		ZDS-Serie
4		TK-101
5		T206
6		KS-17
7		T205 VA
8		EF2...5
9		T207
10		T204-0
11		LU-180 EX
12		ZT-V
13		T200.F
14		ELH 230 V
15		Smart Pressostat App
16		ES-20
17		EFV2 20…230V
18		LU-150
19		T204.F
20		TK-304
21		DSM2420
22		BK-380

TRM-100 configure

1 Material

2 Measuringrange

3 Connection

4 Flange

5 Sealing

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TK-101 configure

1 ATEX

Amount

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EF2...5 configure

1 Elektrodenanzahl

2 Verschraubungsmaterial

3 Stabmaterial

4 Stabdurchmesser

5 Elektrodenbeschichtung

6 Anschlussgewinde

7 Kabelbruchwiderstand

8 Auswerteelektronik

9 Stablänge

10 SIL2

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LU-180 EX configure

1 Typ

Amount

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ZT-V configure

1 Measuring range

2 Output signal

3 Connection

4 Process connection

Amount

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ELH 230 V configure

1 Stabmaterial

2 Anschluss

3 Kabellänge

4 Kabelbruchwiderstand

5 Sondenkörper-Durchmesser

6 Anschlussgewinde

7 Sondenkörper-Material

8 Kabelmaterial

9 Auswerteelektronik

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ES-20 configure

1 Measurand

2 Safety-Function-1

3 Safety-Function-2

4 Direction

5 Measuringrange

6 Channel-Expansion

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EFV2 20…230V configure

1 Verschraubungsmaterial

2 Stabmaterial

3 Anschluss

4 Anschlussgewinde

5 Elektronikteil

6 Standaufnehmerlänge

Amount

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LU-150 configure

1 Typ

Amount

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TK-304 configure

1 Gewinde

2 Schwimmerausführung

3 Anschluss

4 Rohrlänge

5 Auflösung

6 Zubehör

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BK-380 configure

1 Kontakt

2 Stecker

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XR Relais

Electrode relays and contact protection relays

The electrode relays are used for conductive level detection. levels. The possible applications extend areas where conductive, liquid media are to be detected, controlled to be detected, controlled or regulated. Hereby level detection (overflow / dry run) as well as minimum / maximum as well as minimum / maximum controls can be realised. The contact protection relays are universal measuring transducers, which input signals (resistance values) with "Namur" specification (DIN EN 60947). Namur" specification (DIN EN 60947) into switching signals of floating output contacts.

Protection class EN60529

clamp : IP20
Housing : IP40

Technical Data

Operating temperature : -20...+60 °C
Storage temperature : -30...+80 °C
Output contacts : potentialfrei
Switching voltage : min. 5 V | max. 250 V AC / 150 V DC
Switching current : min. 5 mA | max. 5 A AC / 5 A DC
Switching capacity : min. 300 mW | max. 100 VA / 50 W
Quiescent current : umschaltbar
Weight : ca. 250 g
CE marking : siehe Konformitätserklärung
Ex-protection/IECEx : siehe Prüfbescheinigung

TRM-100

Turbidimeter (0...1.000 FNU or 500...4.000 FAU)

The turbidimeter TRM-100 is a compact device for measuring turbidity in liquids. The "turbidity" is measured using the scattered light method (angle 90 degrees) for the turbidity range of < 1,000 FNU (Formazine Nephelometric Units) and the transmitted light method (angle 0 degrees) for the turbidity ranges > 1,000 FAU (Formazine Attenuation Units).

Properties

Operating pressure : max. 10 bar @ 20 °C | max. 2,5 bar @ 60 °C
Measuring range : 500...4.000 FNU / FAU
Measuring accuracy : +/-5 %
Mounting position : horizontal
Process connection : DN 20 | DN 40
Flange connection : >= DN 20
number of senders : 2
number of receivers : 1

Material

Seal : EPDM | optional FPM (Viton)
Process connection : PVC | PPH
Measuring tube : Borsilikatglas mit Nano Beschichtung

Input

Power supply : 18...30 V DC
Power consumption : < 2 W

Output

Output contact : 4...20 mA
Switching delay (adjustable) : 1...10 s
Protection class : IP 65
Switching voltage : max. 250 V AC | max. 115 V DC
Switching current : max. 3 A
Switching capacity : max. 500 VA, 60 Watt
Potential-free changeover contact : 1 @ 1...10 s

ZDS-Serie

Precision pressure switch in robust design and first-class technical features.

Can be used in oil, brake fluid, diesel, air and other gases. With very good stability and overpressure resistance.

Properties ZDS-N

Pressure range (stepped) : 0...500 mbar
supply : 12 - 24 V DC
Output : Relais 230 V/1A
overload : 2 x Messbereich
Med. connection : Schlauch
electrical connection : Schraubklemme
feature : Tasten, LCD-Anz.

Properties ZDS-H

Pressure range (stepped) : 0...2.000 bar
supply : 24 V DC
Output : Relais 60 V AC/1A
overload : 1,5 x Messbereich
Med. connection : G 1/4 Zoll
electrical connection : Schraubklemme
feature : Tasten, LCD-Anz.

TK-101

Measuring transducer (R/I-transducer)

The measuring transducer Tk101 and Tk101Ex are built directly into the connection boxes of our Liquid Level Measuring Instruments of type TK-30.

Properties

Operating temperature : -20...+60 °C
Storage temperature : -40...+80 °C
Ex-protection : siehe Zertifikat
CE marking : siehe Konformitätserklärung

Input

Resistance range in three-wire circuit : 4...10 kΩ
Measuring current : 0,8 mA @ RE = 4 kΩ
Measuring current : 0,33 mA bei RE = 10 kΩ
Measuring voltage : 3,3 V

Supply/Output

2-wire : 4...20 mA
Voltage(Um) : 11...28 V DC
Burden / load : 0...800 Ω |RBürde max = [(Um - Um min) / 0,02] Ω
Output signal in case of error : max. 24 mA

Fault influences

Max. Total error : ± 1 %
Temperature influence : -0,015 % / °C
Supply voltage influence : 0,025 % / V

Setting range

Full deflection : 60...105 %
Zero point adjustment : 0...25 %

T206

Magnetic immersion probes made of PP or stainless steel (1.4571)

Magnetic immersion probes for use with highly aggressive liquid media for detecting level limits in containers

Properties

Number of contacts : 1 x Schließer/Öffner durch 180°-Drehung des Schwimmers
Switching current : 1 A
Switching capacity : 50 W/VA

T206PP

Float type : max. 2 x Typ 12 (13)
max. 2x Type 12(13) : LiYY-Kabel 0,14 mm² | PVC-Litze 0,24 mm²
Operating temperature : 60 °C
Operating pressure : drucklos
media density : Typ 12: 0,93 g/cm³ | Typ 13: 0,68 g/cm³
min. contact distance with several floats : 50 mm

T206VA

Protection class EN60529 : IP 65
Float type : max. 2 x Typ 08
connection cable : PTFE-Litze 0,24 mm²
Sliding tube length : max. 1000 mm
Operating temperature : max. 100 °C
Operating pressure : max. 10 bar
media density : Typ 08: 0,78 g/cm³
min. contact distance with several floats : 42 mm

KS-17

digital climate transmitter

The digital climate sensor measures temperature and relative humidity in a combined sensor element.

Technical specifications

Housing : Plastik
Measured variable : Temperatur und relative Feuchte kapazitiv (alle Geräte)
Measurable temperature : -40…+120 °C
Measuring range humidity : 0…100 % rH
Sensor technology : Halbleiter
Power supply : 2,4…5,5 V
Output : digitales Protokoll
features : Gehäuse für Oberflächenmontage

T205 VA

Stainless steel magnetic immersion probes

Magnetic immersion probes for use with highly aggressive liquid media for detecting level limits in containers

Properties

Protection class : IP 65
Number of floats : max. 2x Typ 08
connection cable : Silikon Litze
Operating temperature : max. 100 °C
Operating pressure : max. 10 bar (Zylinder)
Number of contacts : max. 2 x Schließer/ Öffner wahlweise durch 180°-Drehung des Schwimmers bei 2 Schwimmern
Switching current : 1 A
Switching voltage : 250 V AC
Switching capacity : 50 W/VA
Sliding tube length : max. 1000 mm
media density : Typ 08: 0,78 g/cm³
float : Zylinder Edelstahl 1.4571 27 mm Ø
min. contact distance with several floats : 50 mm

EF2...5

Conductive Electrodes with general approval for constructions

Conductive electrodes type EF2...5 are approved by the “DIBt” (German Institute for Structural Engineering) as liquid level limit switches for the overfill protection of containers for storing water-endangering liquids

Properties

Protection class EN60529 : IP 65
connection thread : G1" | G1¼" | G1½"
Union nut : G2¾" | S 100x8
Operating temperature PE / PVC : atmospheric
Operating temperature PPH : 90°C
Operating temperature PTFE : 100°C
Operating pressure : atmospheric
Resistance value of line monitoring : 22 kΩ / 100 kΩ
Spacer form length > 1000 mm : 1 per 1000 mm
rod length : max. 6.000 mm
Rod diameter : 4mm | 6 mm

Material

Screw connection : PPH | PE | PVC | PTFE
Sensor rods : Edelstahl (1.4571), Hastelloy C, Titan, Tantal
Coating : PTFE
ltdata. :

T207

Magnetic immersion probes made of PPH

Magnetic immersion probes for use with highly aggressive liquid media for detecting level limits in containers

Properties

connection : Polyesterdose | Aluminiumdose
Protection class EN60529 : IP 65 Anschlussdose
Connector plug : 3- und 6-fach
connection thread : G 1/8" | G 3/8" | G 1/4" | G 1/2" | G 1" | G1 1/4" | G1 1/2" | G2" | G3"
connection cable : LiYY max. 80 °C | PTFE-Litze, 0,24 mm² | Silikon max. 150 °C
Sliding tube length : max. 1000 mm (Rohr Ø 8 mm) | 6000 mm
Operating pressure : max. 20 bar
Viscosity : < 100 cp
Protection class EN60529 : IP 68 Führungsrohr
Switching voltage : max. 250 V
Switching hysteresis : ca. 2...5 mm
Holding range : ca. 12 mm
Contact function : monostabil | bistabil

Operating temperature

ltdata. : max. +60...+150 °C
ltdata. : min. –20... –10 °C
ltdata. : höhere oder niedrigere Temperaturen auf Anfrage

Switching capacity

Changeover contact : 60 W/VA
normally open : 100 W/VA
Normally closed contact : 60 W/VA

Switching current

Changeover contact : max. 1 A
NO/NC contact : max. 2 A

Contacts

Changeover contact : 8
normally open : 10
Normally closed contact : 7

T204-0

Magnetic immersion probe made of stainless steel (1.4571) as a cable tail variant

For use with highly aggressive liquid media to detect level limit values in containers. Suitable for use in hazardous areas, zone 0 (category 1).

Properties

connection : Polyesterdose | Aluminiumdose
Protection class EN60529 : IP 65 Anschlussdose
Connector plug : 3- und 6-fach
connection thread : G 1/8" | G 3/8" | G 1/4" | G 1/2" | G 1" | G1 1/4" | G1 1/2" | G2" | G3"
connection cable : LiYY max. 80 °C | PTFE-Litze, 0,24 mm² | Silikon max. 150 °C
Sliding tube length : max. 1000 mm (Rohr Ø 8 mm) | 6000 mm
Operating pressure : max. 20 bar
Viscosity : < 100 cp
Protection class EN60529 : IP 68 Führungsrohr
Switching voltage : max. 250 V
Switching hysteresis : ca. 2...5 mm
Holding range : ca. 12 mm
Contact function : monostabil | bistabil

Operating temperature

ltdata. : max. +60...+150 °C
ltdata. : min. –20... –10 °C
ltdata. : höhere oder niedrigere Temperaturen auf Anfrage

Switching capacity

Changeover contact : 60 W/VA
normally open : 100 W/VA
Normally closed contact : 60 W/VA

Switching current

Changeover contact : max. 1 A
NO/NC contact : max. 2 A

Contacts

Changeover contact : 8
normally open : 10
Normally closed contact : 7

LU-180 EX

Compact Ultrasonic Level Sensor

The LU-150 is a short-range integrated ultrasonic level transmitter, intrinsically safe as Ex-version LU-180. This general purpose, 2 wire, 4 to 20 mA loop powered transmitter is ideal for liquids, slurries, and bulk materials in open or closed vessels to 5 m (16.4 ft).

Properties

Protection class EN60529 : IP 68
Power supply : 12...30 V DC / 0.1A Spitze
Power consumption : Max. 0,75 W (25 mA bei 24 V DC)
Output : 4...20 mA
Max. Load : 600 Ω bei 24 V DC
Measuring span : Proportional oder umgekehrt proportional
Measurable materials : Flüssigkeiten, Schlämme, Schuttgüter
operating temperature : –20...+60 °C
Opening angle : 12°
working pressure : Atmosphärisch
Display : 3-stelliges LCD
Process connection : Gewinde G 2" (BSPP) EN 10226 PVDF
Weight : 1,3 Kg
Cable entry : Kabelverschraubung M 20 x 1.5
Material housing electronics : Polybutylenterephthalat PBT
Material sensor / thread : PVDF-Copolymer

Input

Measuring range : 0,25...5,0 m
frequency : 54 kHz

Measuring Accuracy

Measurement deviation : ± 0,25 % vom Messbereich (in Luft)
Resolution : 3 mm
Temperature compensation : im Sensor integriert
Echo processing : „Sonic Intelligence“ von Siemens

ZT-V

Reliable pressure measurement and optimum process monitoring with the ZT series

From low to high pressure and suitable for liquid and gaseous media.

Connection

Signal output : 0...10 V, 3-Leiter | 0,5...4,5, ratiometrisch | 4...20 mA, 2-Leiter
Electrical connection : DIN EN 175301-803 A | DIN EN 175301-803 C | Binder M12x1 (Serie 713)
Process connection : G 1/4" ISO 1179-2 (Male Form E) | 1/4" NPT | 7/16" 20 UNF Male
measuring range (bar) : 0…0,6 | 0…600

Properties

Pressure type : Relativdruck | Absolutdruck
Housing : Edelstahl
Overpressure : 1,5* fach bis 400 bar, darüber 1,2* fach
Bursting pressure : 3* fach bis 600 bar, darüber 1,5* fach

Measurement parameters

response time : < 1 ms
Total error : ≤ 0,5 % FS
Non-linearity : ≤ 0,2 % FS
Non-repeatability : ≤ 0,10 % FS
Hysteresis : ≤ 0,15 % FS

ambient conditions

Temperature of the fluid : -40...+125 °C (0...+80 °C kompensierter Bereich)
Ambient temperature : -40...+105 °C
Storage temperature : -40°C...+125°C
Shock resistance : g 1000 gemäß IEC 60068-2-32
Vibration resistance : g 20 gemäß IEC 60068-2-6

T200.F

Overfill protection for containers

Level sensors type T-20_.F... are approved by the DIBt (German Institute for Structural Engineering) as liquid level limit switches for the overcharge protection of containers for storing water-dangerous liquids.

Connection

ltdata.Polyesterdose :
ltdata.Aluminiumdose :
ltdata.Polyethylenanschlusskopf :
Cable :
Plug :

Properties

Protection class EN60529 : IP 65
connection thread : G 1", G 1¼", G 1½", G2", G3”
Union nut : G 2¾", S 100x8
Guide tube length : max. 6 m
Operating pressure : Max. 20 bar
media density : ρ ≥ 0,6 g/cm³
Switching hysteresis : typ. 2 mm
Switching point tolerance : max. 2 mm
Operating temperature : atmosphärisch
ltdata.BetriebstemperaturPP : max. 90°C

Resistance value

Operational readiness : ca. 1 kΩ
overfill alarm : ca. 12 kΩ
Switching time : ca. 20 ms
ltdata. :

ELH 230 V

Hanging electrode as leakage probe 24...230 V AC/DC

The leakage probes of the type series ELH are approved by the "DIBt" for the monitoring of collecting chambers, collecting devices, inspection and filling shafts.

General data

Protection class : IP 68
Probe body material : PE, PVC, PPH, PVDF
Diameter probe body : 15 mm, 25 mm, 40 mm
Operating temperature : atmosphärisch
Operating pressure : atmosphärisch
Resistance value of line monitoring : 22 kΩ / 100 kΩ

Material

Screw connection : PVDF
Cable : TPK ( PVC Basis)
on request : FEP (Teflon), PVC - blau
cable length : auf Wunsch (Standard 3 m)
Material Sensor rods : Edelstahl (1.4571), Hastelloy B, Hastelloy C, Titan, Tantal, Glas-Kohlestifte

Smart Pressostat App

App for control of ES-2X devices over Bluetooth

Android app for Bluetooth communication between smartphone or tablet and electronic safety switching devices from Fluid.iO

Properties

platform : Android
Android Version : 12

ES-20

Pressure limiter | Pressure monitor | Safety pressure limiter | Pressure regulator | electronic safety switching device

TÜV-certified, type-tested electronic safety switching device (SIL2)

Properties

Operating voltage : 16...32 V DC (max. 5,9 W)
Dimensions : 150 x 60 x 42 mm (L x B x H)
Housing : Aluminium (eloxiert)
Protection class : IP65

Approvals

DGRL 2014/68/EU Kat:IV : Baumustergeprüft gemäß Druckgeräterichtlinie
DIN EN12263:1998 : Kälteanlagen und Wärmepumpen Sicherheitsschalteinrichtungen zur Druckbegrenzung -Anforderungen und Prüfungen; Kategorie IV
DIN EN378:2020 : Kälteanlagen und Wärmepumpen - Sicherheitstechnische und umweltrelevante Anforderungen
DIN EN61508:2011 : SIL2

Operating conditions

Pressure type : Relativdruck, Differenzdruck
Temperature of the fluid : -40…+125 °C
Ambient temperature : -20…+65 °C
Parts in contact with media : Edelstahl

Connections

Process connection Relative pressure : G 1/4 Innengewinde
Process connection differential pressure : G 1/8 Innengewinde
Analogue current output : 1 x 4...20 mA
Digital inputs/outputs : Konfigurierbar als 2 x Alarm oder 1 x Alarm und 1 x Fernentriegelung

Measuring range relative pressure

Nominal pressure : -1...500 bar variabel wählbar
Overload pressure : 2 x Nenndruck
Bursting pressure : 4 x Nenndruck
Setting accuracy : 0,1 % vom Nenndruck

Measuring range differential pressure

Nominal pressure : 0...1 mbar 0...10 mbar 0...50 mbar 0...100 mbar 0...250 mbar 0...1.000 mbar
Overload pressure : 10 x Nenndruck
Bursting pressure : 15 x Nenndruck
Setting accuracy : 0,1 % vom Nenndruck

EFV2 20…230V

Conductive electrodes with 24...230 V direct connection

The overfill protection EFV2 (24...230 V AC/DC) is approved by the "DIBt" as overfill protection for liquids hazardous to water.

Properties

connection : Polyesterdose (PO)
Protection class : IP 65
connection thread : G2"
Union nut : G2¾" | S 100x8
Material Screw connection : PE, PVC, PPH, PVDF
Material Sensor rods : Edelstahl (1.4571), Hastelloy B, Hastelloy C, Titan, Tantal, Kohlestifte
Operating pressure : atmosphärisch
Resistance value of line monitoring : 100 kΩ
Adjustable sensitivity range : 2..100 kΩ

Operating temperature

PE : atmosphärisch
PVC : atmosphärisch
PPH : 90 °C
PVDF : 100 °C

Power supply

nominal voltage : 24...230 V AC/DC
Power consumption : ≤ 2 W

Output

potential-free changeover contacts : 2
Switching voltage : max. 250 V AC / 30 V DC
Switching current : max. 5 A AC / 5 A DC
Switching capacity : max. 750 VA / 90 W
displays : Betriebs- LED grün Funktions-LED rot
Switching delay : ca. 0,5 s

LU-150

Compact Ultrasonic Level Sensor

Properties

Protection class EN60529 : IP 68
Power supply : 12...30 V DC / 0.1A Spitze
Power consumption : Max. 0,75 W (25 mA bei 24 V DC)
Output : 4...20 mA
Max. Load : 600 Ω bei 24 V DC
Measuring span : Proportional oder umgekehrt proportional
Measurable materials : Flüssigkeiten, Schlämme, Schuttgüter
operating temperature : –20...+60 °C
Opening angle : 12°
working pressure : Atmosphärisch
Display : 3-stelliges LCD
Process connection : Gewinde G 2" (BSPP) EN 10226 PVDF
Weight : 1,3 Kg
Cable entry : Kabelverschraubung M 20 x 1.5
Material housing electronics : Polybutylenterephthalat PBT
Material sensor / thread : PVDF-Copolymer

Input

Measuring range : 0,25...5,0 m
frequency : 54 kHz

Measuring Accuracy

Measurement deviation : ± 0,25 % vom Messbereich (in Luft)
Resolution : 3 mm
Temperature compensation : im Sensor integriert
Echo processing : „Sonic Intelligence“ von Siemens

T204.F

with general building authority approval Z-65.11-404

Properties

connection : Polyester Dose | Aluminium Dose
Protection class : IP 65 Dose
number of floats : max. 4x
Operating temperature : max. 135 °C
F-Contact : 1 / 12 kΩ
Number of additional contacts : max. 3x Wechsler | 5x Schließer | 3x Öffner
Switching current : 1 A, 2 A (nur mit Schirmung)
Switching voltage : 230 V AC

Float

Stainless steel ball 52mm Ø : max. 20 bar | 0,75 g/cm³
Stainless steel ball 61 mm Ø : max. 20 bar | 0,65 g/cm³
Stainless steel cylinder 44 mm Ø : max. 15 bar | 0,76 g/cm³
min. contact gap type 03 : 75 mm
min. contact gap type 04 : 85 mm
min. contact gap type 09 : 75 mm

Switching contacts and switching capacity

Changeover contact : max. 3x | 60W/VA
normally open : max. 5x | 100 W / VA
Normally closed contact : max. 3x | 60 W/VA

TK-304

Level transmitter for Ex-Zone 0 (Cat.1)

T30... continuous magnetic immersible probes are used for quasi-acquisition of the filling level in containers with liquid media.

Technical Data

connection : Dose
Protection class Socket : IP 65
Float type : 03, 04, 09
Sliding tube length : max. 6000 mm
Operating temperature : max. 135 °C
Operating pressure : max. 20 bar (Kugel) max. 15 bar (Zylinder)
Resolution : 7,5 mm | 10 mm
Accessories : R/I-Wandler TK-101

MaterialDensity

Type 03 : 0,75 g/cm³
Type 04 : 0,65 g/cm³
Type 09 : 0,76 g/cm³

DSM2420

Sensor for simultaneous measuring flow velocity and filling level

The DSM2420 sensor is a combined sensor for simultaneous measuring flow velocity and level in open or accessible closed channels of all types and shapes.

Properties

Dimensions : 180 x 48 x 36,5 mm ( L x B x H )
Weight : ca. 1,5 kg
Protection class : IP68
Cable length (standard) : 15 m
Bending radius : > 10 x D (Kabeldurchmesser 6,25mm) = > 62,5mm
Temperature range : 0°C ... 50°C
Mounting shoe material : V2A 1,5mm

Certificates

EX / ATEX : IBExU 04 ATEX 1256

Measuring principle

Flow velocity: Ultrasonic Doppler :
Filling level: Differential pressure :

Flow velocity

Measuring range : 0,01 - 4 m / s
Measuring accuracy : +/- 5 % vom Momentanwert im Kanal
Temperature drift : 0,1% / °C ( Meßspanne )
Temperature drift : 0,05% / °C ( Nullpunkt )
Output signal : 4 - 20 mA

Filling level

Measuring ranges : 0 –1 m ; 0 – 2 m ; 0 – 4 m
Measuring accuracy : < 0,2% v.E. Summe aus Nichtlinearität, Hysterese und Wiederholbarkeit
Temperature drift : 0,005% / °C v.E. Meßspanne
Temperature drift : 0,005% / °C v.E. Nullpunkt
Material : Al2O3 (96%) aktive Fläche
Output signal : 4 – 20 mA
Zero point : norm 4 mA ( +/- 3 % )

BK-380

Bistable change-over contact

Magnetically actuated changeover switch, which permanently changes its electrical switching state as a result of a magnetic system passing by, depending on the direction of movement.

Properties