Mode of operation | |
Measuring principle | Vibrating point level switch |
Input | |
Measured variable | High and low and demand (via mode switch) |
Output | |
Output options | - Relay output (DPDT), 2 floating
SPDTs - Contactless electronic switch
- 2-wire Namur signal output
- Transistor (NPN/PNP) 10 ... 55 V DC
- 8/16 mA
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Measuring accuracy | |
Repeatability | 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) |
Hysteresis | Approx. 2 mm (0.08 inch) with vertical installation |
Switching delay | - Standard, Extended: approx. 500 ms (on/off)
- High temperature: approx. 1 s
(optionally adjustable at factory)
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Frequency | - Standard, Extended:
Approx. 1 200 Hz - High temperature: 1400 Hz
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Rated operating conditions | |
Installation conditions | |
| Indoor/outdoor |
Ambient conditions | |
| ‑40 ... +70 °C (‑40 ... +158 °F) |
| ‑40 … +80 °C (‑40 … +176 °F) |
| III |
| 2 |
Medium conditions | |
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| -50 ... +150 °C (-58 ... +302 °F) |
- LVL200S High temperature option
| -50 ... +250 °C (-58 ... +482 °F) |
- LVL200E Standard: with 316L/
Alloy C22
| -50 ... +150 °C (-58 ... +302 °F) |
- LVL200E High temperature option
with 316L/Alloy C22
| -50 ... +250 °C (-58 ... +482 °F) |
| -196 … +450 °C (-321 … +842 °F) |
Pressure (vessel) | - Standard, Extended:
-1 ... 64 bar g (-14.5 ... 928 psi g) - High temperature:
instrument version up to 160 bar (2 320 psi g): -1 … 160 bar/-100 … 16 000 kPa (-14.5 … 2 320 psi g)
Note: The process pressure is dependent on configuration, including process fitting, e.g. flange |
Density | 0.7 ... 2.5 g/cm³ (0.025 ... 0.09 lb/in³); 0.5 ... 2.5 g/cm³ (0.018 ... 0.09 lb/in³) by switching over Density optionally starts at 0.47 cm3 (0.017 lb/in3) |
Design | |
Material | |
| - Aluminum die-cast AISi10Mg, powder-coated, basis: Polyester
- Stainless steel housing, electropolished 316L
- Stainless steel housing, precision casting 316L
- Plastic housing, plastic PBT (Polyester)
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| 316L (1.4404 or 1.4435), Alloy C22 |
- Extension tube [ø 21.3 mm (0.839 inch)]
| 316L (1.4404 or 1.4435), Alloy C22 |
- Process connection: threaded
| - Standard, Extended:
316L (1.4404 or 1.4435), Alloy C22 - High temperature: Inconel 718
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- Process connection: flange
| 316L (1.4404 or 1.4435), 316L with Alloy C22, ECTFE, or PFA coating |
| Klingersil C-4400 |
Process connection | |
- Pipe thread, cylindrical (ISO 228 T1)
| G ¾" A, G 1" A |
| ¾" NPT, 1" NPT, 1½" NPT |
| DIN from DN 25, ASME from 1" |
| Bolting DN 40 PN 40, 1, 1½, 2, 2½" Tri-Clamp PN 10, conus DN 25 PN 40, Tuchenhagen Varivent DN 50 PN 10, SMS |
Degree of protection | Type 4X/NEMA 4X/IP66/IP67 |
Conduit entry | - 1 x M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 ... 9 mm), 1 x blind stopper M20 x 1.5; attached 1 x M20 x 1.5 cable entry
- 1 x ½" NPT cable entry, 1 x blind stopper ½" NPT, 1 x ½" NPT cable entry
- 1x M12 x 1; 1 x blind stopper M20 x 1.5
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Weight | |
- Device weight
(dependent on process fitting)
| Approx. 0.8 ... 4 kg (0.18 ... 8.82 lb) |
- Tube extension
(extended version)
| Approx. 920 g/m (10 oz/ft) |
Power supply | |
Supply voltage | |
| 20 ... 253 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 20 ... 72 V DC |
| 20 ... 253 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 20 ... 253 V DC |
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Operating voltage (characteristics according to standard) for connection to an amplifier according to NAMUR | IEC 60947-5-6, approx. 8.2 V Off-load voltage Uo approx. 8.2 V Short-circuit current IU approx. 8.2 mA |
Operating voltage 8/16 mA (via the signal conditioning instrument) | |
| 12 … 36 V DC |
- Ex-d instrument (ATEX, FM, CSA)
| 12 … 36 V DC |
| 12 … 29 V DC |
- Ex-ia instrument (FM, CSA)
| 12 … 31 V DC |
Power consumption | - Standard, Extended: 1 ... 8 VA (AC), approx. 1.3 W (DC)
- High temperature: 3 VA (AC),
1 W (DC)
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| 1 ... 8 VA (AC), approx. 1.3 W (DC) |
| Domestic current requirement approx. 3 mA (via load circuit) |
| Load current - Min. 10 mA
- Max. 400 mA [with I > 300 mA the ambient temperature can be max. 60 °C (140 °F)]
- Max. 4 A up to 40 ms (not WHG specified)
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| Output signal - Empty (uncovered)
- Full (covered)
- Fault message
Possible signal conditioning instruments: SITRANS SCSC, SITRANS TCSC |
| Current consumption - Falling characteristics ≥ 2.6 mA uncovered/≤ 0.6 mA covered
- ≤ 0.6 mA uncovered/≥ 2.6 mA covered
- Failure message ≤ 0.6 mA
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- Transistor (NPN/PNP) 10 ... 55 V DC
| Output - Floating transistor output, permanently shortcircuit-proof
Load current Voltage loss Switching voltage Blocking current |
Certificates and approvals | - CE, CSA
- Overfill Protection WHG and VLAREM II
- FM (Non-Incendive) Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D
- FM (Explosion-Proof) Class I, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, D; (Dust Ignition-Proof) Class II, III, Div. 1,
Groups E, F, G1 - IECEx d IIC T6 ... T2 Ga/Gb EHEDG
- ATEX II 1/2G, 2G EEx d IIC T6
- ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6
- Shipping approvals
- BR-Ex d IIC T6 ... T2
- FDA, 3A, EHEDG
- SIL/IEC61508 Declaration of Conformity [SIL-2 (min/max detection)]
Please see configuration section below for full list of approvals. |