OPTISWITCH 5200
Vibration level switch with rigid extension for process applications
- Point level detection of liquids
- Probe length up to 6000 mm / 236"
- Density: ≥0.5 g/cm3 / 0.018 lb/in3
- -50…+250°C / -58…+482°F; -1…64 barg / -14.5…925 psig
OPTISWITCH 5200 C – Version with aluminium housing
The OPTISWITCH 5200 is a vibration level switch with rigid probe extension. It is a universal device for liquid applications and designed for liquid level detection in vessels. The level switch is mostly used for overfill, dry-run or pump protection.
Product highlights
- Large choice of process fittings and housing materials
- Process connection option for high temperatures up to +250°C / +482°F
- Outputs: relay, transistor, 2-wire, NAMUR or contactless electronic switch
- Optional gas-tight lead-through for toxic gases
- Suited for hazardous and non-hazardous areas
- SIL2-compliant
Typical applications
- Pump dry-run protection
- Limit and overfill detection
- Liquid detection in pipes
- SIL2 loops / Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
General information
| Measurement principle | Vibrating |
| Level measurement type | Point level detection |
| Measured media | Liquids |
| Contact to measured medium | Yes |
| Interface measurement | No |
| Probe length | 80…6000 mm/ 3…236 in |
| Process pressure | -1…64 barg/ -14.5…925 psig |
| Process temperature | -50…250°C/ -58…482°F |
| Wetted parts | Austenitic stainless steel (1.4404/316L), Austenitic alloy (2.4610/alloy C4), Ethylene ChloroTriFluoroEthylene (ECTFE), Enamel, Perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) |
| Gaskets | Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), Fluoroelastomer rubber (FKM/FPM), Kalrez® 6375, PFA |
Process connections
| Flange connections | EN (1092-1): DN25…150 ASME (B 16.5): 1…6" |
| Thread connections | Male: G¾, G1 ¾ NPT, 1 NPT, 1 ½ NPT, 2 NPT |
Communication
| Discrete outputs | 2-wire (8/16 mA), Contactless, NAMUR, Relay, Transistor |
Approvals/Standards
| Certificates/Approvals Ex | ATEX, CSA, EAC Ex, FM |
| Certificates/Approvals Safety | SIL 2 |
| Certificates/Approvals Marine | GL, LR |
| Certificates/Approvals Others | WHG |
| Ingress protection | IP66/67, NEMA4/4X/6 |
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- Approved for use in hazardous areas
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