Rotary blade level indicator used for detecting a level threshold, generally full or empty, in a silo or bin. Sturdily built thanks to its aluminium casing and small in size, it is ideal for installation in small tanks or load cells and, in accordance with the most recent ATEX standards, for use where the atmosphere is potentially explosive owing to the presence of dusts/powders.

Advantages

Version for use in contact with corrosive materials or food products.
Easy to install: specific tools or settings are not required.
Extremely versatile and with an excellent quality price ratio.
Provides the highest standard of safety in the presence of potentially explosive dusts/powders.
Probe can be adapted to the material monitored thanks to the wide range of paddles available.
Extremely reliable, the instrument can be used in addition to radar, capacitive, ultrasound or continuous level probes as a safe signal.

Product line: Rotary paddle level switches

Materials: Level sensors for solids - Level sensors for corrosives - Level sensors for food products

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PFG57X Level sensor with rotary paddle for corrosive and food

Certifications

ATEX

II 1/2 D Ex ta/tb IIIC T85°C IP65 Da/Db

IECEx

Ex ta/tb IIIC T85°C Da/Db

Alimentari

Safe for food contact

Eurasian Conformity

EurAseC Conformity

UKCA

UK Conformity.

ATEX

II 3D Ex tc IIIB T85°C Dc

Technical Specifications

Casing and cover in die-cast aluminium
Shaft in AISI 303 / EN 1.4305 stainless steel on life-lubricated sealed bearings, with dust-tight retaining ring in FKM
All parts in contact with the product are in AISI 303 / EN 1.4305 or AISI 304 / EN 1.4301 stainless steel
Broad range of paddles in AISI 304 / EN 1.4301 stainless steel
1” 1/2 Gas (BSPP) process connection and 1/2 Gas (BSPP) single cable entry
Rotation speed 1 turn / minute
Ambient temperature -20° to +70°C (-4° ... +158°F)
Process temperature -20° to +70°C (-4° ... +158°F)
process pressure 0.8 to 1.1 bar (11.6 to 15.9 psi)
IP65 protection rating (dustproof, protection against water jets)
Power consumption max 4 W
Contact capacity 5A at 250V (AC)
Micro switch SPDT output signal

If the product is not to be used in areas with explosive atmospheres, the following characteristics apply:

Ambient temperature -20° to +90°C (-4° ... +194°F)
Process temperature -20° to +90°C (-4° ... +194°F)
process pressure 0.8 to 5 bar (11.6 to 72,5 psi)

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Electrical specifications

The electrical part of the entire range of PFG05 level probes can be supplied with different voltage ratings and numerous optionals:

Available voltage ratings: 115/230V or 24/48V – 50 … 60Hz (AC) and 24V (DC).
Standard version with faston connectors.
Paddle terminals or self-locking spring terminals are available on request.
4 RPM: increased rotation speed to reduce trip time.
Low temperatures: enable the instrument to function down to -27°C.

Choice of paddle

An essential component that ensures the level indicator functions correctly, the paddle is the basis from which customizing starts since it can be adapted to every type of use.
To make the best choice, it is important to bear in mind the following 5 key points:

Each material has a minimum density that must be detected by the instrument.
The minimum diameter of the entry hole through which the paddle can pass if it cannot be installed inside.
The diameter occupied by the paddle as it turns.
The number of blades changes depending on the intensity of the disturbances to which the paddle is exposed.
Polyamide or stainless steel, depending on the type of material with which the paddle comes into contact.

Documentation

Technical datasheet

3D model (STEP)

Manual

3D Paddles models (STEP)

M12 connector connection diagrams

Declaration of conformity CE

Declaration of conformity CE (models with lamp)

Declaration of conformity UK

Declaration of conformity UK (models with lamp)

Food Contact Compliance

EAC Declaration of conformity (products >50V)

EAC Declaration of conformity (products <50V)

Brochure

Paddles list

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