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krohne OPTISWITCH 5250 Vibration level switch

  • NG # 006640-HW-KROHNE-040

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The OPTISWITCH 5250 is a vibration level switch with a polished probe extension and tuning fork for liquid hygienic applications. It is a universal and reliable device for level detection in vessels. It detects low or high level and is mostly used for overfill, dry-run or pump protection. Installations in pipelines are also possible.

Specification

General information

Product typeLevel switch
Product family nameOPTISWITCH
Product positioningWith rigid extension for hygienic applications
Product variantsOPTISWITCH 5250 C: Compact housing
Measurement variablesLevel
Measurement principleVibrating
Level measurement typePoint level detection
Contact to measured mediumYes
Interface measurementNo
RedundancyNo
Measured mediaLiquids
Probe length80…6000 mm/
3…236 in
Measuring pointPressurised tank, Open tank, Open channel, Basin

Operating conditions

Process pressure-1…64 barg/
-14.5…925 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

Thread connectionsMale:
G¾, G1
¾ NPT, 1 NPT
Hygienic connectionsCollar ferrule with nut (DIN 11851): DN25, DN40
Tri-Clamp®: 1", 1 ½"
Collar ferrule with nut (SMS 1147): 38 mm
 

Approvals/Standards

Certificates/Approvals OthersWHG
Certificates/Approvals ExATEX, IECEx, FM, CSA
Certificates/Approvals HygienicFDA, 3A, EC 1935/2004
Certificates/Approvals MarineGL, LR
Certificates/Approvals SafetySIL 2
Ingress protectionIP66/67, NEMA4/4X/6

Communication

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

Description

Vibration level switch with rigid extension for hygienic applications
Point level detection of liquids in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industry
Probe length: up to 6000 mm / 236"
Density: ≥0.5 g/cm3 / 0.018 lb/in3
-50…+250°C / -58…+482°F; -1…64 barg / -14.5…928 psig