
Specs at a glance
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Process temperature
-50°C ... 280°C
(-60°F ... 540°F) -
Process pressure / max. overpressure limit
Vacuum ... 25 bar
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Min. density of medium
Standard fork: 10 g/l
Short fork: 50 g/l
Field of application
Soliphant FTM50 is a robust point level switch for use in silos containing fine-grained or powdery solids even with a low bulk density. Suitable for a wide range of applications with international certificates for use in dust or gas hazardous areas. Available with polished fork and stainless steel housing with Tri-Clamp or with aluminum housing and coated fork. Maintenance-free device for use in typical applications like: cereals, flour, cocoa, sugar, animal feed, dye powder, chalk.
Point level switch for fine grained solids and powder.
Process connections: Threads, flanges and hygienic connection (Tri-Clamp)
Temperature: -50 to +280°C (-60 to +540°F)
Pressure: -1 to +25bar (-14.5 to +360psi)
Sensor length: 145mm, 200mm
Sensor material: 316L (3,2µm, 0,8µm, PTFE coated, ETFE coated)
International explosion protection certificates
Benefits
SIL2 in accordance with IEC 61508
No mechanically moved parts, free of maintenance
Measurement not affected by build-up or external vibration
Various electronic inserts: e.g. NAMUR, relay, thyristor and PFM-signal outputs for optimum alignment with the plant control system
Build-up and abrasion display selectable, density setting and switching delay selectable
Choice of coated or polished sensor
Build-up and corrosion detection
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Predecessor
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Measuring principle
Vibration Solids
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Characteristic / Application
Compact point level switch for fine grained solids and powder
Grain size <= 10 mm (<= 0.39 in)
Fork sensor
No calibration required
Not affected by build-up or external vibration
Robust
Switch value visible from outside -
Specialities
Build-up and corrosion detection
Remote version
3 temperature versions available
SIL 2 -
Supply / Communication
10-55V DC PNP 3-wire
19-253V AC 2-wire
19...253V AC / 19V...55V DC 2 relay contact
8/16mA
NAMUR
PFM -
Ambient temperature
-50°C ... 70°C
(-60°F ... 160 °F) -
Process temperature
-50°C ... 280°C
(-60°F ... 540°F) -
Process pressure / max. overpressure limit
Vacuum ... 25 bar
(Vacuum ... 360 psi) -
Min. density of medium
Standard fork: 10 g/l
Short fork: 50 g/l -
Main wetted parts
selectable:
316L 3,2um
316L 0,8um
316L PTFE coated (to avoid build-up)
316L ETFE coated (to avoid corrosion) -
Process connection
Thread
R 1 1/2"
1 1/4" NPT
1 1/2" NPT
EN Flange DN50...DN100
ASME Flange 2"...4"
JIS Flange 50A...100A -
Process connection hygienic
Tri-Clamp ISO2852
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Sensor length
Standard: 200mm (8")
Short: 145mm (5.7") -
Communication
DC PNP 2-wire
AC Thyristor
DPDT relay
8/16mA
NAMUR
PFM -
Certificates / Approvals
ATEX, FM, CSA, CSA C/US, IEC Ex, JPN, INMETRO, NEPSI, EAC
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Safety approvals
SIL
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Design approvals
EN 10204-3.1
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Options
Glass cover
Temperature spacer
EN10204-3.1 -
Components
PFM: FTL325P, FTL375P
NAMUR: FTL325N, FTL375N
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Technical Information (TI)
Soliphant M FTM50, FTM51, FTM52 Technical Information
English version - 10/2019
New version available in English
Universal point level switch for fine-grained bulk solids Successor documentation for: | FTM50 = TI01570F | FTM51 = TI01571F | FTM52 = TI01572F
EN 24/10/201908/01/201813/07/201701/03/201712/07/2016Language:
English
Version:
24/10/2019
File size:
1.9 MB
File name:
TI00392FEN_1819.pdf
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Technical Information (TI)
Soliphant M FTM50
English version - 05/2021
New version available in English
Vibronic Predecessor documentation for: | FTM50 = TI00932F
EN 31/05/202119/04/202128/12/2020Language:
English
Version:
31/05/2021
File size:
1 MB
File name:
TI01570FEN_0321.pdf
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Technical Information (TI)
Soliphant M FTM50
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Technical Information (TI)
English version - 05/2021Vibronic
Predecessor documentation for: |
FTM50 = TI00932FEN 31/05/202119/04/202128/12/2020Language:
English
Version:
31/05/2021
File size:
1 MB
File name:
TI01570FEN_0321.pdf
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Technical Information (TI)
Soliphant M FTM50, FTM51, FTM52 Technical Information
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Technical Information (TI)
English version - 10/2019Universal point level switch for fine-grained bulk solids
Successor documentation for: |
FTM50 = TI01570F | FTM51 = TI01571F | FTM52 = TI01572FEN 24/10/201908/01/201813/07/201701/03/201712/07/2016Language:
English
Version:
24/10/2019
File size:
1.9 MB
File name:
TI00392FEN_1819.pdf
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Short Instruction (KA)
Soliphant FTM5x Operating Instruction
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Short Instruction (KA)
English version - 07/2016Point Level Switch for fine-grained bulk solids with separate housing
and armored tube.
Instruction for mounting and shorteningEN 13/07/201601/02/200701/10/2005Language:
English
Version:
13/07/2016
File size:
1.1 MB
File name:
KA00265FA6_1316.pdf
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Short Instruction (KA)
Soliphant FTM5x Operating instruction
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Short Instruction (KA)
English version - 07/2016Level limit switch for fine-grained bulk solids with separate housing
Instruction for mounting an shorteningEN 13/07/201601/02/200702/12/2005Language:
English
Version:
13/07/2016
File size:
973.6 KB
File name:
KA00264FA6_1316.pdf
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Short Instruction (KA)
Exchange of aluminum housing F17 on Soliphant M FTM50, FTM51, FTM52
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Short Instruction (KA)
English version - 05/2021Exchange of aluminum housing F17 on Soliphant M FTM50, FTM51, FTM52
EN 19/05/2021Language:
English
Version:
19/05/2021
File size:
358.8 KB
File name:
KA00631FA2_0705.pdf
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Short Instruction (KA)
Exchange of electronic insert on Soliphant M FTM50, FTM51, FTM52
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Short Instruction (KA)
English version - 05/2021Exchange of electronic insert on Soliphant M FTM50, FTM51, FTM52
EN 19/05/2021Language:
English
Version:
19/05/2021
File size:
302.5 KB
File name:
KA00622FA2_0909.pdf
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Short Instruction (KA)
Exchange of gasket for cover of stainless steel housing F15
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Short Instruction (KA)
English version - 05/2021Exchange of gasket for cover of stainless steel housing F15
EN 20/05/2021Language:
English
Version:
20/05/2021
File size:
239.5 KB
File name:
KA00620FA2_0805.pdf
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Short Instruction (KA)
Soliphant M FTM50, FTM51, FTM52
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Short Instruction (KA)
English version - 07/2016Point Level Switch for fine-grained bulk solids with separate housing.
Instruction for demounting and mounting of the sensorEN 13/07/201601/02/200701/05/2006Language:
English
Version:
13/07/2016
File size:
327 KB
File name:
KA00273FA6_1316.pdf
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Short Instruction (KA)
Exchange of sensor on Soliphant M FTM5x - separate version
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Short Instruction (KA)
English version - 04/2012Exchange of sensor on Soliphant M FTM5x - separate version
EN 24/04/2012Language:
English
Version:
24/04/2012
File size:
308.1 KB
File name:
KA00660FA2_1006.pdf
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Short Instruction (KA)
Exchange of Polyester housing F16 on Soliphant M
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Short Instruction (KA)
English version - 05/2021Exchange of Polyester housing F16 on Soliphant M
EN 19/05/2021Language:
English
Version:
19/05/2021
File size:
442 KB
File name:
KA00629FA2_0705.pdf
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