OPTISWITCH 5100
OPTISWITCH 5100
Vibration level switch for process applications
Point level detection of liquids
Large choice of process fittings, housings and electronics
Density: ≥0.5 g/cm3 / 0.018 lb/in3
-50…+250°C / -58…+482°F; -1…64 barg / -14.5…928 psig
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Terms & Conditions
The OPTISWITCH 5100 is a vibration level switch for liquids in process applications. It is a universal and reliable device for limit level detection in vessels. It detects low or high level and is used for overfill, dry-run or pump protection. Installations in pipelines are also possible.
Features & Options
- Large choice of process fittings and housing materials
- Optional adapter for high temperatures up to +250°C / +482°F
- Outputs: relay, transistor, 2-wire, NAMUR or contactless electronic switch
- Optional gas-tight lead-through for toxic gases
- Suited for hazardous and non-hazardous areas
- SIL2-compliant
Typical applications
- Pump dry-run protection
- Limit and overfill detection
- Liquid detection in pipes
- SIL2 loops / Safety-related Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Specifications
Depending on selected device configuration
General information
| Product type | Level switch |
| Product family name | OPTISWITCH |
| Product positioning | For process applications |
| Product variants | OPTISWITCH 5100 C: Compact housing |
| Measurement variables | Level |
| Measurement principle | Vibrating |
| Level measurement type | Point level detection |
| Contact to measured medium | Yes |
| Interface measurement | No |
| Redundancy | No |
| Measured media | Liquids |
| Probe length units to display | mm/in |
| Probe length | 80…6000 mm/ 3…236 in |
Operating conditions
| Process pressure | -1…64 barg/ -14.5…925 psig |
| Process temperature | -50…+250°C/ -58…+482°F |
Materials
| Gaskets | Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), Fluoroelastomer rubber (FKM/FPM), Kalrez® 6375, PFA |
| Wetted parts | Austenitic stainless steel (1.4404/316L), Austenitic alloy (2.4610/alloy C4), Ethylene ChloroTriFluoroEthylene (ECTFE), Enamel, Perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) |
Process connections
| Flange connections | EN (1092-1): DN25…150 ASME (B 16.5): 1…6" |
| Thread connections | Male: G¾, G1 ¾ NPT, 1 NPT, 1 ½ NPT, 2 NPT |
Approvals/Standards
| Certificates/Approvals Ex | ATEX, CSA, EAC Ex, FM |
| Certificates/Approvals Marine | GL, LR |
| Certificates/Approvals Others | WHG |
| Certificates/Approvals Safety | SIL 2 |
| Ingress protection | IP66/67, NEMA4/4X/6 |
Communication
| Discrete outputs | 2-wire (8/16 mA), Contactless, NAMUR, Relay, Transistor |
OPTISWITCH 5100
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OPTISWITCH 5100
Vibration level switch for process applications
Point level detection of liquids
Large choice of process fittings, housings and electronics
Density: ≥0.5 g/cm3 / 0.018 lb/in3
-50…+250°C / -58…+482°F; -1…64 barg / -14.5…928 psig