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Point level switch
Soliswitch FTE20
Rotary paddle switch

Product image paddle point level switch Soliswitch FTE20 ©Endress+Hauser
Rotation monitoring with Soliswitch FTE20 ©Endress+Hauser
Switch test with Soliswitch FTE20 ©Endress+Hauser
  • Product image paddle point level switch Soliswitch FTE20
  • Rotation monitoring with Soliswitch FTE20
  • Switch test with Soliswitch FTE20

Simple mechanical mechanism, extremely robust and cost-effective point level switch for bulk solids

The economical Soliswitch FTE20 is a paddle switch for point level detection in bulk materials. Its robust polymer housing and compact design makes it an ideal sensor for full, empty and demand alarm in applications with bulk solids. The optimized polymers make the unit outstandingly robust and therefore suitable for use in dust explosive areas according the latest standards.

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    • Process temperature

      -20 °C ... 80 °C (-4 °F ... 170 °F)

    • Process pressure absolute / max. overpressure limit

      0.5 bar to 1.5 bar (7 psi ... 22 psi)

    • Min. density of medium

      >= 80 g/l

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  • Benefits

    • Safety comes first - Overfill prevention with an automatic rotation monitoring system

    • Optical rotation control for a fast and easy check either for installation or for trouble shooting

    • Extremely robust polymer housing with the latest dust Ex certification...

  • Field of application

    • Process connections: NPT 1½", PBT; NPT 1¼", PBT; G 1½", PBT; NPT 1½", 1.4305; NPT 1¼", 1.4305; G 1½", 1.4305

    • Sensor length: Different standard lengths between 100 mm (4") and 600 mm (24"), additional rope length of 2000 mm (80") (can be shortened)

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  • Measuring principle

    Paddle

  • Characteristic / Application

    universally applicable as a full, empty and demand alarm on silos containing solids

  • Specialities

    Rotation Monitoring System

    Fold-away paddle

  • Supply / Communication

    230 VAC 50/60 Hz

    115 VAC 50/60 Hz

    24 VAC 50/60 Hz

    20 bis 28 VDC

  • Ambient temperature

    -20 °C ... 60 °C (-4 °F ... 140 °F)

  • Process temperature

    -20 °C ... 80 °C (-4 °F ... 170 °F)

  • Process pressure absolute / max. overpressure limit

    0.5 bar to 1.5 bar (7 psi ... 22 psi)

  • Min. density of medium

    >= 80 g/l

  • Main wetted parts

    1.4305

  • Max. tensile strength

    Rope version >1500N

  • Process connection

    NPT 1 1/2", PBT

    NPT 1 1/4", PBT

    G 1 1/2", PBT

    NPT 1 1/2", 1.4305

    NPT 1 1/4", 1.4305

    G 1 1/2", 1.4305

  • Sensor length

    75 mm (3")

    100 mm (4")

    120 mm (4 3/4")

    200 mm (8")

    300 mm (12")

    Rope length of approx 2000 mm (80"), can be shortened

  • Communication

    Micro switch with changeover contact max. 10 A/250 VAC

  • Certificates / Approvals

    ATEX

    CSA

    FM

    EAC

    Non-hazardous area + EAC

    IECEx

    NEPSI

  • Options

    Rotation Monitoring System

    Signal Lamp

    Fold-away paddle

    Weather protection cover

  • Components

    HAW569 Surge arrester

Documents / Manuals / Software

  • Soliswitch FTE20

    Point level switch for granular solids

    Technical Information (TI)
  • Soliswitch FTE20

    Point level switch

    Operating Instruction (BA)
  • FM approval FTE20

    FM control drawing for point level switch Soliswitch FTE20

    Ex Safety Instructions (XA)
  • FTE20 II2D Ex tb IIIC T110 °C Db (Enclosure) II1D Ex ta IIIC T110 °C Da (Process) FM 14ATEX0040; IECEx FMG 12.0030 Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions for electrical apparatus certified for use in
    explosion-hazardous areas.

    Ex Safety Instructions (XA)
  • FTE20

    Point level switch
    Ех ta IIIC T 110 °С Da Х
    Ех tb IIIC T 110 °С Db Х

    Ex Safety Instructions (XA)
  • kurier 3-2014

    kurier 3-2014 Kundenmagazin, Fokusthema Process Automation

    Customer Magazine (CM)
    08/14
    German
  • Trait d'union 57 - Edition Process

    Le Journal d'Information Endress+Hauser France

    Customer Magazine (CM)
    07/13
    French
  • Catálogo Medición y Detección de nivel

    Gama de productos para aplicaciones con líquidos y sólidos

    Fields of Activities (FA)
    09/19
    Spanish
  • Mesure de niveau

    Aperçu des produits pour des applications dans des liquides et des
    solides en vrac

    Fields of Activities (FA)
    03/19
    French
  • Level measurement

    Product overview for applications in liquids and bulk solids

    Fields of Activities (FA)
    03/17
    English
  • Füllstandmesstechnik

    Produktübersicht für Anwendungen in Flüssigkeiten und Schüttgütern

    Fields of Activities (FA)
    03/17
    German
  • Level measurement

    Product overview for applications in liquids and bulk solids

    Fields of Activities (FA)
    03/17
    English
  • Catálogo soluciones esenciales

    Alta calidad a precios competitivos

    Competence Brochure (CP)
    01/17
    Spanish
  • Soliswitch FTE 20

    Kompakter Füllstand-Grenzschalter für Schüttgüter

    Tender Text
    02/18
    German
  • Video de producto Soliswitch FTE20

    480x270 flv
    04:16 min.

    Animation
    08/14
    Spanish
  • Product video Soliswitch FTE20

    480x270 flv
    04:16 min.

    Animation
    03/13
    English
  • Produktvideo Soliswitch FTE20

    480x270 flv
    04:16 min.

    Animation
    03/13
    German
  • Vidéo du produit Soliswitch FTE20

    480x270 flv
    04:16 min.

    Animation
    03/13
    French
  • Soliswitch

    Product Code: FTE20-
    Declaration Number: HE_00644_01.17
    Manufacturer Specification: RoHS

    Manufacturer Declaration
    English
  • Soliswitch

    Product Code: FTE20-
    Declaration Number: EC_00343_01.16

    EU Declaration
    German , English , French
  • Soliswitch

    Product Code: FTE20-
    Declaration Number: EC_00190_03.16

    EU Declaration
    German , English , French
  • Soliswitch, process displays, Preline, power supply and barrier, power supply, over voltage protector, Mini-Log, Memo-Graph, Ecograph, controller, contactors / transmitters, Configuration Kit

    Product Code: RIA452-, RIA452L-, RIA46-, RID14-, RID16-, RMA42-, RMC621-, RMC621L-, RMS621-, RMS621L-, RN221N-, RN221NL-, RNB130-, RNS221-, RNS221L-, RS33-, RSG35-, RSG40-, RSG45-, RTA421-, RTA421L-, TXU10-, RIA45-, FML621-, FTE20-, FTE30-, FTE31-, HAW562-, HAW569-, OFTE20-, ORIA15-, ORIA45-, ORIA46-, ORMA42-, ORSG35-, ORSG45-, OSG40-, OSG45-, RA33-, RB223-, RDL10-, RH33-, RIA14-, RIA15-, RIA16-
    Declaration Number: EC_00569_01.17

    EU Declaration
    German , English , French
  • Soliswitch

    Product Code: FTE20-, FTE30-, FTE31-, OFTE20-
    Region/Country: Russia (TR CU)
    Approval Agency: EAC
    Approval Number: EAEC N RU D-DE.AG56.B.09627/20

    Miscellaneous
    Russian
  • Soliswitch

    Product Code: FTE20-, FTE30-, FTE31-, OFTE20-
    Region/Country: Russia (TR CU)
    Approval Agency: EAC
    Approval Number: EAEC N RU D-DE.AG56.B.09628/20

    Miscellaneous
    Russian
  • Soliswitch

    Product Code: FTE20-
    Region/Country: Europe (ATEX)
    Approval Agency: FM
    Category: II 2 D, II 1 D
    Protection: Ex ta IIIC Txxx°C Da, Ex tb IIIC Txxx°C Db

    Explosion Protection
    English
  • Soliswitch

    Product Code: FTE20-
    Region/Country: International (IECEx)
    Approval Agency: FM
    Protection: Ex t IIIC Txxx°C Da, Ex t IIIC Txxx°C Db

    Explosion Protection
    English
  • Soliswitch

    Product Code: FTE20-
    Region/Country: USA
    Approval Agency: FM
    Protection: DIP

    Explosion Protection
    English
  • Soliswitch

    Product Code: FTE20-, OFTE20-
    Region/Country: Russia (TR CU)
    Approval Agency: EAC
    Protection: Ex ta, Ex tb

    Explosion Protection
    Russian
  • Soliswitch

    Product Code: FTE20-
    Region/Country: China
    Approval Agency: NEPSI
    Protection: Ex tD A20/A21 IP6X Txxx°C

    Explosion Protection
    Chinese

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