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krohne OPTISWITCH 3100 Vibration level switch

  • NG # 006632-HW-KROHNE-032

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Specification

General information

Product typeLevel switch
Product family nameOPTISWITCH
Product positioningFor solid applications
Product variantsOPTISWITCH 3100 C: Compact housing
Measurement variablesLevel
Measurement principleVibrating
Level measurement typePoint level detection
Contact to measured mediumYes
Interface measurementNo
RedundancyNo
Measured mediaSolids, Bulk solids, Granulates, Powders
Probe length220 mm / 8.7 in
Measuring pointSilo

Operating conditions

Process pressure-1…16 barg/
-14.5…232 psig
Process temperature-50…+250°C/
-58…+482°F

Materials

GasketsEthylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), Fluoroelastomer rubber (FKM/FPM), Kalrez® 6375, PFA
Wetted partsAustenitic stainless steel (1.4404/316L)

Process connections

Flange connectionsEN (1092-1): DN50…200
ASME (B 16.5): 2…4
Thread connectionsMale:
G1 ½
1 ½ NPT
Hygienic connectionsTri-Clamp®: 2

Approvals/Standards

Certificates/Approvals ExATEX, EAC Ex, FM, CSA
Certificates/Approvals SafetySIL 2
Ingress protectionIP66/67, NEMA4/4X/6

Communication

Discrete outputs2-wire (8/16 mA), Contactless, NAMUR, Relay, Transistor


 

Description

The OPTISWITCH 3100 is a compact vibration level switch suitable for solids. It can be used for applications with a low density (e.g. aerosol) or for solid detection (e.g. in the water of sedimentation tanks at hydro-electric power stations).