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1		T209-0.F
2		ZT-S
3		HD-110 \| HD-112 \| HD-114
4		Smart Pressostat App
5		ZS-2
6		MKL
7		LU-150
8		TK-309-0
9		T207
10		T205-0.F
11		GSB-390
12		T204-0
13		ER-107
14		T200.F-24V
15		T205 VA
16		TK-309
17		TK-101 EX
18		QFS-55
19		T200 Ex
20		ESE
21		CSC-20 YUGO
22		TK-302
23		ER-Serie
24		ZMF-200e-IR

ZT-S configure

1 Measuring End Range

2 Output signal

3 Connection

4 Process connection

Amount

additional infomation

HD-110 | HD-112 | HD-114 configure

1 Gehäuse

2 Anschlussgewinde

3 Messbereich

4 Ausgangssignal

5 Steckverbindung

6 Abdichtung

7 Sondermesszelle

Amount

additional infomation

ZS-2 configure

1 Signalausgang

2 Druckmessbereich

3 Prozessanschluss

Amount

additional infomation

MKL configure

1 Material

2 Anschlussflansch

3 Prozessanschluss

4 Schwimmer

5 Ablassschraube

6 Anzeige

7 Mittenentfernung

Amount

additional infomation

LU-150 configure

1 Typ

Amount

additional infomation

TK-309-0 configure

1 Gewinde

2 Schwimmerausführung

3 Anschluss

4 Rohrlänge

5 Auflösung

6 Explosionsschutz

7 Zubehör

Amount

additional infomation

GSB-390 configure

1 Mediumsdichte

Amount

additional infomation

T200.F-24V configure

1 Führungsrohr

2 Sicherheitsfunktion

3 Rohrmaterial

4 Anschlussgewinde

5 Ausführung

6 Schwimmermaterial

7 Anschluss-Elektronikteil

Amount

additional infomation

TK-309 configure

1 Rohr-Verschraubungs-Material

2 Gewinde

3 Ausführung

4 Schwimmerausführung

5 Anschluss

6 Rohrlänge

7 Auflösung

8 Zubehör

Amount

additional infomation

TK-101 EX configure

1 ATEX

Amount

additional infomation

QFS-55 configure

1 Ausführung

2 Kontakt

3 Schaltkontakt

4 Kabelmaterial

5 Kabellänge

6 Ex-Option

Amount

additional infomation

ESE configure

1 Measurend

2 Safetyfunction

3 Direction

4 measuring-range

Amount

additional infomation

TK-302 configure

1 Rohr-Verschraubungs-Material

2 Gewinde

3 Ausführung

4 Schwimmerausführungen

5 Anschluss

6 Rohrlänge

7 Auflösung

8 Zubehör

Amount

additional infomation

ZMF-200e-IR configure

1 Typ

2 Temperaturbereich

3 Messmethode

4 Signalausgang

5 Messbereich

6 Ex-Zulassung

Amount

additional infomation

T209-0.F

Magnetic immersion probe overfill protection for Ex zone 0 (Cat. 1)

The magnetic immersion probes T20... are used to detect fill level limit values in containers for liquid media, where an explosive atmosphere of zone 0 (cat. 1) is present in the gas space above the liquid and Ex zone 1 (cat. 2) is present outside the container, in the area of the junction box.

Properties

connection : Polyesterdose, Aluminiumdose
Protection class : IP 65 Dose
Float type : Kugel Edelstahl 105 mm Ø
Sliding tube length : max. 6000 mm
Operating temperature : max. 135°C
Operating pressure : max. 20 bar
media density : 0,54 g/cm³
F-Contact : 1 / 12 kΩ
Number of additional contacts : 6x Wechsler, 9x Schließer, 6x Öffner
Switching current : 1A, 2A ( nur mit Schirmung)
Switching capacity : Wechsler: 60 W/VA, Schließer: 100 W/VA Öffner: 60 W/VA
min. contact distance with several floats : 125 mm

ZT-S

Functionally safe pressure transmitter for ES series

Reliable pressure measurement and optimal process monitoring thanks to the ZT series. Developed for high demands and safety-critical applications

Properties

Operating voltage : 12...32 V DC (max. 0,2 W)
Dimensions : Ø 22 x 59 (D x H), SW22
Housing : Edelstahl
ltdata.MessbereichNenndruck : -1…500 bar
Overpressure : 2 x Nenndruck
Bursting pressure : 4 x Nenndruck
Protection class : IP65
Output signal : ZILA-DIO

Operating conditions

Pressure type : Relativdruck
Temperature of the fluid : -40 …+125 °C
ltdata.Medientemperatur(optional) : -20 …+125 °C
Ambient temperature : -40 …+105 °C

electrical connection

ltdata.Standard : Binder M12 x 1

HD-110 | HD-112 | HD-114

Hydrostatic screw-in probes (4...20mA | 0.8...10mWS)

Continuous and precise level measurement in unpressurised, open basins and tanks as well as underground applications such as shafts, wells and boreholes.

Properties

Protection class EN60529 : IP 65
Operating temperature : -10...70 °C
Storage temperature : -25...70 °C
Power supply : 15...30 V DC
power : max. 25 mA
Output : 2-Leiter-Technik | 4...20 mA
Measuring range : 0,8...10 mWs (Standard)
Overpressure : ca. 20 %
Deviation from characteristic curve : Nichtlinearität,
Insulation resistance : > 100 kΩ
Short-circuit resistance : permanent
Reverse polarity protection : keine Schädigung o. Funktion bei vertauschten Anschlüssen

Materials

Housing : Edelstahl 1.4571, PVC, PVDF
Measuring cell : Edelstahl 1.4404, Keramik AI2o3 96%, Keramik AI2o3 99,9%
Seals : FKM (Viton ®), EPDM, FFKM (Kalrez ®)
connection thread : G ¾“ | G 1 ½“
Plug : Steckverbindung DIN 43650

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

ZS-2

Differential pressure sensor for low pressure

Compact and robust differential pressure transmitter for measurement on air and other non-aggressive media

Properties

Pressure type : Differenzdruck
Housing : Aluminium
medium : Luft und nicht aggressive Gase

Measurement parameters

response time : < 2,5 s
Hysteresis : 0,1 %
Overload capacity : 4* fach bis 500 mbar, darüber 2* fach
Signal output selection : 0...10 V | 4...20 mA, 2-Leiter

Operating conditions

Operating voltage : 24 VDC/AC ±10 % (0...10 V) | 15...30 VDC (4...20 mA)
Operating temperature : -20...+50 °C

Connections

Electrical connection : Schraubklemme im Gehäuse
Process connection : Schlauchanschluss 4 mm oder 6 mm
Cable gland : PG 7

Pressure measuring range

0...2,5mbar :
0...5mbar :
0...10mbar :
0...25mbar :
0...50mbar :
0...100mbar :
0...250mbar :
0...500mbar :
0...1.000mbar :

MKL

Magnetic Flap Indicator

The MKL level indicator is connected by its two connections to the container to be monitored (see connection example). According to the law of interconnected containers the level in the float chamber corresponds exactly to the level in the container

Properties

connection : Flansch ab DN 15
Material : rostfreier Edelstahl, PVC, PPH, PVDF
Material flange : Edelstahl 1.4571, C22.8
Material Float : Edelstahl, Titan, PVC, PPH, PVDF
Number of contacts : beliebig
Contact load : max 10 VA, max 230 V AC
Display length : max. 6m

Operating temperature

PTFE seal : max. 150 °C
Stainless steel: Klingerit seal : max. 200 °C
PVC : max. 60 °C
PPH : max. 90 °C
PVDF : max. 130 °C

Stainless steel float

Weight : ~ 300 g
Dimensions : Ø 52 x 270
Operating pressure : 16 bar
media density : ρ ≥ 0,70 g/cm³

Stainless steel float

Weight : ~ 320 g
Dimensions : Ø 52 x 270
Operating pressure : 40 bar
media density : ρ ≥ 0,75 g/cm³

Titanium float

Weight : ~ 180 g
Dimensions : Ø 52 x 150
Operating pressure : 16 / 40 bar
media density : ρ ≥ 0,73 g/cm³

PVC float

Weight : ~ 331 g
Dimensions : Ø 52 x 250
Operating pressure : 6 bar
media density : ρ ≥ 0,8 g/cm³

PPH float

Weight : ~ 283 g
Dimensions : Ø 52 x 250
Operating pressure : 6 bar
media density : ρ ≥ 0,69 g/cm³

PVDF float

Weight : ~ 352 g
Dimensions : Ø 52 x 250
Operating pressure : 6 bar
media density : ρ ≥ 0,85 g/cm³

LU-150

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

TK-309-0

Stainless steel level sensor 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

Protection class Socket : IP65
Float type : Typ 07
Sliding tube length : max. 6000 mm
Operating temperature : max. 135 °C
Operating pressure : max. 20 bar
media density : Typ 07: 0,54 g/cm³
Resolution : 7,5 mm | 10mm |15 mm | 20 mm
Accessories : R/I-Wandler TK-101

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

T205-0.F

Ex area zone 0 (category 1)

Properties

Protection class EN60529 cable : IP 68
connection cable : max. 10 Meter PUR
Sliding tube length : Max. 6000 mm
Operating temperature : max. 120 °C
F-Contact : 1 / 12 kΩ

Float

Stainless steel ball 44 mm Ø : max. 15 bar | 0,60 g/cm³
Stainless steel cylinder 27 mm Ø : max. 10 bar | 0,78 g/cm³

GSB-390

Glass float with magnet insert

for actuating monostable and bistable contacts

Variants

150 : AußenØ 26,5 x 150 mm (2 Magnete für monostabile Kontakte) Gewicht ca. 50 g
190 : AußenØ 26,5 x 190 mm (2 Magnete für monostabile Kontakte) Gewicht ca. 61 g
205 : AußenØ 26,5 x 205 mm (3 Magnete auch für bistabile Kontakte) Gewicht ca. 69 g

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

ER-107

Electrode Relays with general approval for constructions Z-65.13-405, Z-65.40-191

Electrode relays for conductive level detection with approved design as part of an overfill cut-out device (Z-65.13-405) / leakage protection (Z-65.40-191)

Properties

details : folgen

T200.F-24V

Overfill protection with 24V direct connection

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 : PO/ET-520
ltdata.Polyethylenanschlusskopf : PE/ET-521

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 temperature : max. 80 °C
Operating pressure : atmosphärisch
media density : ρ ≥ 0,6 g/cm³ (je nach Schwimmertyp)
Switching hysteresis : typ. 2 mm
Switching point tolerance : max. 2 mm

Power supply

nominal voltage : 24 V DC (24…300V DC)
Power consumption : ≤ 1 W

Output

Output contact : 1 potentialfreier Wechselkontakt
Switching voltage : max. 250 V AC / 30 V DC
Switching current : max. 3 A AC / 3 A DC
Switching capacity : max. 750 VA / 90 W

Optocoupler

Switching voltage : max. 30 V
Switching current : max. 100 mA
displays : Betriebs-LED grün, Funktions-LED rot
Switching delay : ca. 0,5 s Anzug/Abfall

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

TK-309

Stainless steel level sensor

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 / plug : IP 65
Protection class EN60529 cable : IP 55
Float type : 07
connection cable : 1000 mm Silikon 0,5 mm²
Sliding tube length : max. 6000 mm
Operating temperature : max. 130 °C
Operating pressure : max. 20 bar
media density : Typ 07: 0,54 g/cm³
Resolution : 7,5 mm | 10 mm | 15 mm | 20 mm | 1% | 2% | 5%
Accessories : R/I-Wandler TK-101

TK-101 EX

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 %

QFS-55

Teflon float switch in rod design

The float switch combination is built with float switches of the QFS-50 and QFS-60 series. This makes it possible to control a level in a simple way.

Technical Data

Material : PTFE (Teflon)
connection cable : Silikon, Teflon
Material rod : VA-Rohr, PTFE beschichtet
Operating temperature : max. +150 °C
media density : ρ ≥ 0,75 g/cm³
Switching system : Reed-Schalter
Contact : Wechsler, NO, NC
Inductive/capacitive loads : Unbedingt Kontaktschutz vorsehen
Ex-protection optional : Elektrische Daten siehe EG-Prüfbescheinigung IBExU10ATEX 1089

Reed contact

Switching current : 1 mA ... 1 A
Switching voltage : 24 ... 250 V AC/DC
Switching capacity : Max. 1A, 60 VA / 60 W
Switching hysteresis : ca. 100 mm
Switching angle : ca. +20°...–20°

Namur circuit (1kΩ/12kQ)

Switching current / switching voltage : nur zum Anschluss an KR-163... oder andere „Namur”-Relais
Switching hysteresis : ca. 100 mm
Switching angle : ca. +20°...–20°

T200 Ex

Magnetic immersion probes with TÜV 02 ATEX 1795X approval for Ex zone 0

Magnetic immersion probes for detecting fill level limit values in containers for liquid media, where an explosive atmosphere of zone 0 (category 1) is present in the gas space above the liquid and zone 1 (category 2) outside the container in the area of the junction box

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

ESE

Switching channel extension for ES series

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

Measuring ranges

Measuring range relative pressure (nominal pressure) : -1…500 bar
Measuring range differential pressure (nominal pressure) : 0…1 mbar - 0…1.000 mbar
Setting accuracy (from nominal pressure) : 0,1 %

Operating conditions

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

process connection

Version relative pressure : G ¼“ Innengewinde
Version differential pressure : G ⅛“ Innengewinde
Adapter for process connection : 6mm; 8mm oder 10mm

electrical connection

Analogue current output : 1x 4…20 mA
Digital inputs/outputs : 2x Alarm oder 1x Alarm & 1x Fernentriegelung

Load capacity of the switching contacts DC (24V)

DC1 : 16 A
DC13 : 1,5A

Load capacity of the switching contacts AC (230V)

AC1 : 16 A
AC3 : 10 A
AC15 : 7 A

CSC-20 YUGO

Decentralised control unit, equipped with a CO2 sensor for needs-based ventilation

Decentralised CO2 monitoring with direct control of various supply and exhaust air elements such as fans and dampers (0..10.000 ppm)

Properties

Power supply : 230 V AC
measuring range (CO2) : 0..10.000 ppm
Measuring accuracy CO2 : ± 50ppm +3 % vom Messwert
Operating conditions : 0…50°C / 0…85 %rH
Storage conditions : -30…70°C / 0…85 %rH
Protection class : IP 31
EMV/ESD : EN 50082-1, EN 50082-2
Signal output : I²C

TK-302

Level transducer made of brass and stainless steel

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 / plug : IP 65
Protection class EN60529 cable : IP 55
Float type : 03 (04)
connection cable : 1000 mm Silikon 0,5 mm²
Sliding tube length : max. 6000 mm
Operating temperature : max. 130 °C
Operating pressure : max. 20 bar
Resolution : 10 mm | 15 mm | 1 % | 2 % | 5 %
Accessories : R/I-Wandler TK-101

MaterialDensity

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

ER-Serie

Electrode Relays

Electrode relays for conductive level detection for all areas in which conductive, liquid media are to be detected, controlled or monitored

Properties

details : folgen

ZMF-200e-IR

Robust gas sensor for industrial applications with extended operating temperature range and wide-ranging approvals

The ZMF-20X series includes sensors & transmitters for measuring gas concentrations of various gases such as CO2, methane, propane and SF-6. This makes the sensors suitable for many applications. The ZMF-20X gas sensors are designed to be extremely rugged & suitable for use in harsh environments.

Properties