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FTE20

Level Switch · Automation & Control

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Measuring range75 to 300 mm (2.95 to 11.81 in) or the rope extension up to max. 2 000 mm (6.56🔖
Switching timeFrom paddle standstill until output of the switch signal: 20°, corresponds to 3.🔖
Switching capacityAccording to EN 61058: 250 V AC 5E4, 6(2) A🔖
Power consumptionMax. 3.5 VA🔖
Permitted cable cross-sectionsRigid: 0.2 to 2.5 mm² (24 to 14 AWG)🔖
Ambient temperature range–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F)🔖
Storage temperature–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F)🔖
Operating pressure (abs.)0.5 to 2.5 bar (7.25 to 36.3 psi)🔖
Housing can be rotated360 °🔖
Degree of protectionIP66🔖
Shock resistanceas per EN 60068-2-27: 30g🔖
Vibration resistanceas per EN 60068-2-64: 0,01g²/Hz🔖
Altitude< 2 000 m (6 560 ft) over MSL🔖
Medium temperature range–20 to 80 °C (–4 to 176 °F)🔖
Process pressure range≤ 1.5 bar (21.8 psi) overpressure (e.g. when silo is filled)🔖
Solids weight≥ 80 g/l (4.99 lb/ft³)🔖
Grain size≤ 50 mm (1.97 in)🔖
Length of shaft75 to 300 mm (2.95 to 11.81 in)🔖
Weight800 g (1.76 lb)🔖
Switching threshold80 g/l (4.99 lb/ft³)🔖
Response timeFrom standstill of the paddle until output of the switching signal: 20°, correpo🔖
Supply voltage20 to 28 V DC, 24 V AC 50/60 Hz, 115 V AC 50/60 Hz, 230 V AC 50/60 Hz🔖
Permitted cable cross-sections Rigid0.2 to 2.5 mm² (24 to 14 AWG)🔖
Permitted cable cross-sections Flexible0.2 to 2.5 mm² (24 to 14 AWG)🔖
Permitted cable cross-sections Flexible with wire end ferrule without plastic ferrule0.5 to 2.5 mm² (22 to 14 AWG)🔖
Permitted cable cross-sections Flexible with wire end ferrule with plastic ferrule0.5 to 1.5 mm² (22 to 16 AWG)🔖
Use supply wiressuitable for 10 °C (18 °F) above surrounding.🔖
Climate classEN60654-1, Class C2🔖
Interference immunityas per IEC 61326-1, industrial environment🔖
Interference emissionas per IEC 61326-1, Class B🔖
Electrical safetyAs per IEC 61010-1🔖
Shaft length75 to 300 mm (2.95 to 11.81 in)🔖
Weight (approx.)800 g (1.76 lb)🔖
Process Medium temperature range–20 to 80 °C (–4 to 176 °F)🔖
Rope extension755 g (1.66 lb)🔖
Electromagnetic compatibilityInterference immunity: as per IEC 61326-1, industrial environment Interference e🔖
Weight with shaft 100 mm (3.94 in), plastic process connection800 g (1.76 lb)🔖
Weight with shaft 100 mm (3.94 in), metal process connection1 600 g (3.53 lb)🔖
Weight Hinged paddle110 g (0.24 lb)🔖
Weight Rope extension755 g (1.66 lb)🔖
Messbereich75 … 300 mm (2,95 … 11,81 in) bzw. Seilverlängerung bis max. 2 000 mm (6,56 ft)🔖
Schaltzeit20°, entspricht 3,5 s🔖
SchaltvermögenNach EN 61058: 250 V AC 5E4, 6(2) A🔖
KlimaklasseEN60654-1, Klasse C2🔖
SchutzartIP66🔖
Stoßfestigkeitnach EN 60068-2-27: 30g🔖
Schwingungsfestigkeitnach EN 60068-2-64: 0,01g²/Hz🔖
Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeitgemäß allen relevanten Anforderungen der EN 61326- Serie🔖
StörfestigkeitNach IEC 61326-1 Industrieumgebung🔖
StöraussendungNach IEC 61326-1 Klasse B🔖
Einsatzhöhe< 2 000 m (6 560 ft) über NN🔖
Messstofftemperaturbereich–20 … 80 °C🔖
Prozessdruckbereich≤ 1,5 bar (21,8 psi)🔖
Schüttgewicht≥ 80 g/l🔖
Korngröße≤ 50 mm🔖
Rp10 k🔖
Versorgungsspannung24 V DC ±15%🔖
Leistungsaufnahme3,5 VA🔖
zulässige LeitungsquerschnitteStarr 0,2 … 2,5 mm² (24 … 14 AWG)🔖
Shaft1.4305 / 303🔖
Rotary paddle (standard / hinged)1.4301 / 304🔖
Process connectionsIn stainless steel 1.4305 / 303 or PBT🔖
Permitted cable diameter5 to 9 mm (0.2 to 0.35 in)🔖
Switching capacity EN 61058250 V AC 5E4, 6(2) A🔖
Switching capacity UL 1054125 to 250 V AC, 5 A🔖
Switching capacity DC30 V DC, 8 A🔖
Min. switching load300 mW (5 V/5 mA)🔖
Operation24 V DC🔖
Power supply24 V DC🔖
Use supply wires suitable for10 °C (18 °F) above surrounding.🔖
SensitivityCan be adjusted using an operating element accessible from the top →  29.🔖
Minimum:80 g/l (4.99 lb/ft³)🔖
Mechanical operating life500 000 switching operations🔖
Switching capacity (according to EN 61058)250 V AC 5E4, 6(2) A🔖
Switching capacity (according to UL 1054)125 to 250 V AC, 5 A🔖
Switching capacity (DC)24 V DC, 3 A🔖
Switching capacity according to EN 61058:250 V AC 5E4, 6(2) A🔖
Switching capacity according to UL 1054:125 to 250 V AC, 5 A🔖
Min. switching load:300 mW (5 V/5 mA)🔖
Power supply:24 V DC ±15%🔖
Power consumption:Max. 3.5 VA🔖
Permitted cable cross-sections Rigid:0.2 to 2.5 mm² (24 to 14 AWG)🔖
Permitted cable cross-sections Flexible:0.2 to 2.5 mm² (24 to 14 AWG)🔖
Permitted cable cross-sections Flexible with wire end ferrule without plastic ferrule:0.5 to 2.5 mm² (22 to 14 AWG)🔖
Permitted cable cross-sections Flexible with wire end ferrule with plastic ferrule:0.5 to 1.5 mm² (22 to 16 AWG)🔖
Use supply wires suitable for:10 °C (18 °F) above surrounding.🔖
Umgebungstemperaturbereich–20 … 60 °C🔖
Dichtring60x48x3 mm (2,36x1,89x0,12 in)🔖
Hülsenlänge≤ 40 mm (1,57 in)🔖
Fault signal24 V DC🔖
Schaltschwelle80 g/l (4,99 lb/ft³)🔖
Länge der Welle75 … 600 mm (2,95 … 23,62 in) mm (in)🔖
Länge der Welle bei verstärkter Welle300 … 600 mm (11,81 … 23,62 in) mm (in)🔖
Gewicht800 g (1,76 lb)🔖
Schaltzeit vom Stillstand des Drehflügels bis zur Ausgabe des Schaltsignals20° (entspricht 3,5 s)🔖
Schaltvermögen nach EN 61058250 V AC 5E4, 6(2) A🔖
Schaltvermögen nach UL 1054125 … 250 V AC, 5 A🔖
Schaltvermögen DC24 V DC, 3 A🔖
Min. Schaltlast300 mW (5 V/5 mA)🔖
Max. Switch load300 mW (5 V/5 A)🔖
Ambient temperature–20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +60 °C🔖
Process temperature–20 °C ≤ Tp ≤ +60 °C🔖
Maximum surface temperature electronic enclosureT110 °C🔖
Maximum surface temperature processT110 °C🔖
Supply voltage Ub20 to 28 VDC🔖
Max.125 to 250 VAC 5 A🔖
Min. Switch load300 mW(5 V/5 A)🔖
Max. Switching output ratings125 to 250 VAC 5 A🔖
Longitud del sensorentre 75 mm (3") y 300 mm (12")🔖
Manufacturer documentation

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The Soliswitch FTE20 is a point level switch used to detect full or refill status in silos containing solids.

Applications

  • cereals
  • sugar
  • cacao
  • animal feeds
  • washing powders
  • chalk

Features

  • detects full or refill status
  • mounted from below or at an angled position
  • fitted in the roof of the silo
  • reduction gear and synchronous motor
  • slip clutch
  • optional automatic rotation monitoring

Options

  • shortenable rope extension
  • automatic rotation monitoring

Standards

  • EN 61058
  • UL 1054
Source: Endress+Hauser FTE20 datasheet, p. 3
Endress+Hauser FTE20 – Photo (5e371cf8cde1_S1-9 S. 1)
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Endress+Hauser FTE20 – Photo (3e32fd9f3990_S1-6 S. 5)
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Endress+Hauser FTE20 – Drawing (5e371cf8cde1_S1-9 S. 1)
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Endress+Hauser FTE20 – Drawing (5e371cf8cde1_S1-9 S. 2)
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Source: Endress+Hauser FTE20 datasheet, p. 2
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