Rotary Paddle Switch Point Level Measurement
Brand: Siemens AGThe SITRANS LPS200 is an essential component of any bulk solids operation.
The durable paddle switch accurately detects varying conditions on a range of materials.
Additionally, the SITRANS LPS200 can be optimized for low-density solids and high temperatures.
Specifications
Brand
Measuring Principle
- Rotating Point Level Switch
Measuring Variable
- High and Low and Demand
Alarm Output
- Microswitch 5 A at 250 Vac, non-inductive
- Microswitch SPDT contact 4 A at 30 Vdc, non-inductive
Pickup Delay
- Standard (1 rpm model): approx. 1.3 seconds
- Optional process applications (5 rpm model): approx. 0.26 seconds
Sensitivity
- Adjustable via reset force of spring or geometry of measuring vane
Location
- Indoor/outdoor
Ambient Temperature
- -25° to +60° C (-13° to +140° F)
Storage Temperature
- -40° to +80° C (-40° to +176° F)
Installation Category
- III
Pollution Degree
- 2
Medium Conditions
- Bulk solids
Temperature - Standard
- -25° to +80° C (-13° to +176° F)
Temperature - Optional
- -25° to +600° C (-13° to +1 112° F)
Pressure (Vessel) - Standard
- Maximum 0.5 bar g (7.25 psi g)
Pressure (Vessel) - Optional
- Maximum 10 bar g (145 psi g)
Minimum Material Density - Standard Measuring Vane
- Can detect down to 100 g/l (6.25 lb/ft³)
Minimum Material Density - Optional Measuring Vane
- Can detect down to 15.06 g/l (0.94 lb/ft³)
Enclosure
- Epoxy coated aluminum
Process Connection, Measuring Shaft and Vane
- Stainless Steel or aluminum
Process Connection
- Thread NPT, BSP, and flange options
Degree of Protection
- IP65/Type 4/NEMA 4
Conduit Entry
- 2 x M20 x 1.5 or 2 x 1/2” NPT (For FM and CSA approved versions only)
AC or DC Versions
- 115 Vac, ± 15 %, 50 ... 60 Hz, 4 VA
- 230 Vac, ± 15 %, 50 Hz, 6 VA
- 48 Vac, or 24 Vac
- 24 Vdc, ± 15 %, 2.5 W
Universal Voltage (DPDT Replay)
- 24 Vdc ± 15 % 50 ... 60 Hz, 22 ... 230 Vac, ± 10 %, Max. 10 VA
Certificates & Approvals
- CSA/FM General Purpose
- CE
- CSA/FM Dust Ignition Proof
- ATEX II 1/2 D
- RCM
- IECex
Bulk Solids Such As
- Grain
- Feed
- Cement
- Plastic Granulate
- Wood Chips