SIEMENS ABCs of Level and Weighing Technologies

218 Pages·2009·3.97 MB·English

SIEMENS Process Sensors
Level & Weighing Seminar
January 2009
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Level Measurement Products – Point Level
Mechanical Point Level
(cid:131) Advantage
(cid:131) A cost-effective solution for basic
applications
(cid:131) Easy to set up with no calibration
of the instrument required
(cid:131) The unique and robust design
Siemens mechanical point level
products is based on the
experience of over 250,000
applications world wide
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Level Measurement Products – Solids Only
SITRANS LPS 200 (Level Paddle
Switch)
Electro-mechanical rotary paddle
switch for level detection of powder
and granular solids with bulk
densities as low as 0.94 lbs per
cubic foot
(cid:131) Hinged measuring vane for lower
densities and mounting through
small process connections
(cid:131) Installation through 1 ¼ “ NPT
process connection
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Level Measurement Products – Solids Only
SITRANS LPS 200 (Level Paddle
Switch)
(cid:131) Unique friction clutch mechanism
to prevent motor damage
(cid:131) Compact, extended models and
cable extensions up to 33 ft
(10m)
(cid:131) High temperature model to 662°F
(350° C)
(cid:131) High pressure version to 145 psi
(10 Bar)
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Level Measurement Products – Solids Only
SITRANS LVS 200 (Level
Vibrating Switch)
Electro-mechanical vibratory switch
for level detection of powder and
granular solids with bulk densities
as low as 0.3 lbs per cubic foot
(cid:131) Compact design
(cid:131) Top, side, or angle mount
(cid:131) Rotatable enclosure
(cid:131) Self-cleaning fork
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Level Measurement Products – Solids Only
SITRANS LVS 200 (Level
Vibrating Switch)
(cid:131) Options
(cid:131) Extended model up to 65 ft (20m)
(cid:131) Interface model with detection of
solids in liquids
(cid:131) Buildup detection
(cid:131) Short fork option for short insertion
(cid:131) Remote electronics option
(cid:131) Lengths up to 65 feet.
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Level Measurement Products – Solids Only
Mechincal Point Level
(cid:131) Typical applications
(cid:131) Powders
(cid:131) Grains
(cid:131) Coffee
(cid:131) Animal feed
(cid:131) Detergent
(cid:131) Gypsum
(cid:131) Cement
(cid:131) Plastics
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Level Measurement Products – Liquids Only
SITRANS LVL100 / LVL200 (Level
Vibrating Liquid)
Electro-mechanical vibratory switch
for level detection in liquids and
slurries even in heavy viscous
materials.
(cid:131) Compact, modular design
(cid:131) True plug & play
(cid:131) Unaffected by foam
(cid:131) Wear free Piezo drive
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Level Measurement Products – Liquids Only
SITRANS LVL100 / LVL200 (Level
Vibrating Liquid)
(cid:131) Key features
(cid:131) Temperature to 482°F (250°C)
(cid:131) Pressure to 940 psi (65 bar)
(cid:131) Modular electronics
(cid:131) SIL2 qualified
(cid:131) Key options
(cid:131) Extensions to 13 ft (4m)
(cid:131) Sanitary versions
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Level Measurement Products – Point Level
Capacitance Point Level
(cid:131) Siemens inverse frequency shift
approach
(cid:131) Small level changes create a large
frequency change
(cid:131) Accurate, reliable, and repeatable
measurement where conventional
devices fail
(cid:131) Special features
(cid:131) Tip sensitive probes
(cid:131) Modular probe options for
extensions and process
connections
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