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OPTISWITCH 5000 C Series Vibration Level Switch

Brand: Krohne

OPTISWITCH 5000 C series is a level sensor that uses a vibrating fork for detecting level. It is designed for use in all liquids.

It is not affected by foam and external vibration. It is also unaffected by variations of product properties such as εr, viscosity etc.
Features
  • Output options: relay, transistor, NAMUR, contactless electronic switch and 2-wire 
  • 5000 series: plastic, Aluminum or stainless steel housings 
  • LED signal lamp for indicating the switching condition (with plastic housing only) 
  • 5000 series: large choice of materials for wetted parts. This includes 316L, Hastelloy® C4, enamel, ECTFE and PFA 
  • 5000 series: probe length: 53 to 6,000 mm / 2" to 236" 
  • Repeatability: ±2 mm 
  • Thread connections G/NPT 3/4"; flange sizes from DN25 PN40; triclamp 1" or 2" and other hygienic fittings

Specifications

Brand

Ambient Temperature Range

  • Housing: -40° to 70° C (-40° to 158° F)

Applications

  • Chemical Industry
  • Dry-Run & Overfill Protection
  • Food & Beverage
  • Hygienic & Sanitary Applications
  • Oil & Gas Applications
  • Process & Storage Tanks for Liquids
  • Reactors
  • Water & Wastewater

Approvals & Certifications

  • ATEX II 1/2 G, 2 G EEx d IIC T6, ATEX II 1/2 D IP66 T6, ATEX II 1/2 G, 2 G EEx d IIC T6, ATEX II 1/2 D IP6X T
  • CE
  • CSA (IS, NI, XP): Class I/II/III, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G
  • EMC (89/336/EEC): Emission EN 61326, A1: 1998 (Class B), Susceptibility EN 61326: 1997, A1: 1998
  • FM (IS, NI): Class I/II/III, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G
  • LVD (73/23/EEC): EN 61010-1: 1993
  • Ship Approval: GL
  • Ship Approval: LRS

Approvals & Certifications

  • Functional Safety According to IEC 61508

BSP Connection

  • G 1” Male
  • G 3/4” Male

Cable Entry

  • 1 x 1/2” NPT, 1 x Blind Stopper 1/2” NPT
  • 1 x M20x1.5 (Cable: Ø 5 to 9 mm), 1 x Blind Stopper M20x1.5

Consumption

  • Contactless Electronic Switch: Approximately 3 mA (Via Load Circuit)
  • Falling Characteristics, Max.
  • Relay Output: 1.3 W (DC)
  • Relay Output: 1-8 VA (AC)
  • Rising Characteristics (Min.): ≤ 1 mA (Fault Signal) Uncovered / ≥ 2.2 mA Covered (NAMUR Output)
  • Transistor Output: 0.5 W, Max.

Current

  • 2-Wire Output (Fault Signal): < 2 mA
  • 2-Wire Output (Vibrating Element Covered & Uncovered): 16 mA ± 1 mA
  • 2-Wire Output (Vibrating Element Covered & Uncovered): 8 mA ± 1 mA
  • NAMUR Output (Shortcircuit Current): Approximately 8.2 mA
  • Transistor Output (Blocking Current): < 10 µA
  • Transistor Output (Load Current): Max.

Delay Time

  • When Immersed: Approximately 0.5 second
  • When Uncovered: Approximately 1 second

Density Range

  • 0.5 to 2.5 g/cm² (0.018 to 0.09 lbs/in²) by Switching Over
  • 0.7 to 2.5 g/cm² (0.025 to 0.09 lbs/in²) by Switching Over

Electrical Connectors

  • Plug Connection: 1 x Plug DIN 43650
  • Plug Connection: 1 x Plug M12 x 1
  • Screwed Terminals: for Wire Cross-Section up to 1.5 mm²

Electrical Contacts

  • Gold (Au)-Plated
  • Silver (AgCdO)-Plated

Electrical Rating

  • Maximum
  • Minimum 10 µA at 10 mV to 253 Vac/dc, Max.

Enclosure Finish

  • ECTFE: Approximately 0.5 to 0.8 mm (0.02” to 0.03”)
  • Electro-Polished 316L Stainless Steel for Sanitary Typical
  • Enamel: Approximately 0.8 mm (0.03”)
  • PFA: Approximately 0.3 to 0.5 mm (0.02” to 0.02”)

Enclosure, Body Material

  • 316L Stainless Steel
  • Aluminum-Die Casting Powder-Coated
  • Plastic PBT (Polyester)

Environmental Protection

  • IP66
  • IP67

Flange Size - 1” (DN 25)

  • 1” (DN 25) - PN 40

Flange Type

  • Raised Face (RF)
  • RTJ - Ring Typical Joint

Frequency

  • Approximately 1,200 Hz

Function

  • Level Detection of Liquids

Gasket Material

  • Gasket Ring between Aluminum/Plastic Housing & Housing Cover: Silicone
  • Gasket Ring between Stainless Steel Housing & Housing Cover: NBR
  • Klingersil C-4400

Hysteresis

  • Approximately 2 mm (0.08”) with Vertical Installation

Indication

  • Control Lamp: LED Signal Lamp for Indicating the Switching (Plastic Housing Only)

Materials of Construction

  • Gastight Leadthrough: Glass
  • Ground Terminal, Temperature Adapter & Gastight Leadthrough: Glass
  • Peephole in Housing Cover: PMMA (Makrolon)

Measuring Time

  • Integration Time: Approximately 500 milliseconds

Metric Connection

  • M12 x 1

NPT Connection

  • 1” NPT Male
  • 3/4” NPT Male

Output

  • NAMUR Output (Open-Circuit Voltage): Approximately 8.2 V
  • Transistor Output (Turn-On): Max.
  • Transistor Output (Voltage Loss): 1 V, Max.

Output Format

  • 2-Wire Output
  • Contactless Electronic Switch
  • NAMUR Output
  • Relay Output
  • Transistor Output

Process Connection Material

  • Process Fitting (Thread & Flange): 316L Stainless Steel with Different Coatings
  • Process Fitting (Thread): 2.4602 (Hastelloy C-4)

Process Temperature

  • 316L Stainless Steel Slteel Housing with Coatings: -50° to 250° C (-58° to 482° F)

Repeatability

  • ± 2 mm

Sensor Protection

  • Transistor Output: Overload & Permanently Shortcircuit Proof

Sensor, Probe Length

  • 2” to 236” (53 to 6,000 mm)

Sensor, Probe Style

  • Tuning Fork

Sensor, Probe Type

  • NAMUR Processing System According to IEC 60947-5-6 (EN 50227 / DIN 19234)

Storage Temperature

  • -40° to 80° C (-40° to 176° F)

Supply Voltage

  • 2-Wire Output: 10-36 Vdc (Via the Signal Conditioning Instrument)
  • Relay Output & Contactless Electronic Switch: 20-253 Vac/dc, 50/60 Hz
  • Relay Output: 20-72 Vdc (At U > 60 Vdc, the Ambient Temperature Can Be, Max.
  • Transistor Output: 10-55 Vdc

Switch Type

  • 2 Floating SPDT
  • Floating Transistor (NPN, PNP)
  • Relay Output: DPDT

System Pressure

  • psi: -14.5 to 928 (kPa: -100 to 6,400, bar: -1 to 64)

Tri-Clamp Connection

  • 1” Tri-Clamp
  • 1-1/2” Tri-Clamp
  • 2” Tri-Clamp

Viscosity

  • 0.1 to 10.000 MPa S (Requirement: with SG=1)

Wetted Materials

  • Tuning Fork, Extension Tube Ø 21.3 mm (0.84”): 2.4610 (Hastelloy C-4)
  • Vibrating Element: 316L Stainless Steel
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