The economical Endress+Hauser Soliswitch FTE30 is a paddle switch for point level detection in bulk materials. Its robust polymer housing and compact design make it an ideal sensor for full, empty, and demand alarm in applications with bulk solids. The optimized materials make the unit outstandingly robust and therefore suitable for use in dust explosive areas.
- Reliable and economical paddle switch
- Highest safety standard
- Diverse instrument designs for use under different application conditions
- Slip clutch prevents impact on paddle
- Ingress protection to IP65 for optimum safety in the process
- Process connections: G 1½”, PBT; G 1½”, 1.4305; Reinforced shaft G 1½”, 1.4305
- Sensor length: Different standard lengths between 100 mm (4″) and 600 mm (24″), additional rope length of 2,000 mm (80″) (can be shortened)
- Temperature: -20 to +80 °C (-4 to +170 °F)
- Pressure: 0.5 to 1.8 bar (7 to 25 psi)
Measuring principle
Paddle
Characteristic / Application
universally applicable as a full, empty and demand alarm on silos containing solids
Specialities
Hinged paddle
Supply / Communication
230 VAC 50/60 Hz
115 VAC 50/60 Hz
48 VAC 50/60 Hz
24 VAC 50/60 Hz
20 bis 28 VDCAmbient temperature
-20 °C … 60 °C (-4 °F … 140 °F)
Process temperature
-20 °C … 80 °C (-4 °F … 170 °F)
Process pressure absolute / max. overpressure limit
0.5 bar to 1.5 bar (7 psi to 22 psi)
Min. density of medium
>= 100 g/l
Main wetted parts
Shaft: 1.4305
Paddle: 1.4301Process connection
G 1 1/2″, PBT
G 1 1/2″, 1.4305Reinforced shaft G 1 1/2″, 1.4305
Sensor length
100 mm (4″)
200 mm (8″)
300 mm (12″)
400 mm (16″)
500 mm (20″)
600 mm (24″)
Rope length of approx 2000 mm (80″), can be shortenedCommunication
Micro switch with changeover contact max. 10 A/250 VAC
Certificates / Approvals
No approvals available
Options
Relay
Application limits
max. grain size 50 mm (2″)
Datasheet: Technical information FTE30
