OPTISWITCH 5150
OPTISWITCH 5150
Vibration level switch for liquids in hygienic applications
Point level detection of liquids in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industry
Polished tuning fork to meet hygienic requirements
Density: ≥0.5 g/cm3 / 0.018 lb/in3
-50…+250°C / -58…+482°F; -1…64 barg / -14.5…925 psig
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The OPTISWITCH 5150 is a vibration level switch with polished 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.
Features & Options
- Polished tuning fork with a large choice of hygienic process fittings
- 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
- In compliance with FDA and EC1935/2004
Typical applications
- Hygienic applications in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries
- Level detection, overfill protection, dry-run protection, pump protection
General information
| Product type | Level switch |
| Product family name | OPTISWITCH |
| Product positioning | For liquids in hygienic applications |
| Product variants | OPTISWITCH 5150 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) |
Process connections
| Thread connections | Male: G¾, G1 ¾ NPT, 1 NPT |
| Hygienic connections | Collar ferrule with nut (DIN 11851): DN25, DN40 Tri-Clamp®: 1", 1½", 2" Varivent®: N Collar ferrule with nut (SMS 1147): 38 mm |
Approvals/Standards
| Certificates/Approvals Hygienic | 3A, EC 1935/2004, FDA |
| Certificates/Approvals Marine | GL, LR |
Communication
| Discrete outputs | 2-wire (8/16 mA), Contactless, NAMUR, Relay, Transistor |
OPTISWITCH 5150
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OPTISWITCH 5150
Vibration level switch for liquids in hygienic applications
Point level detection of liquids in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industry
Polished tuning fork to meet hygienic requirements
Density: ≥0.5 g/cm3 / 0.018 lb/in3
-50…+250°C / -58…+482°F; -1…64 barg / -14.5…925 psig