OPTISWITCH 5250
Vibration level switch with rigid extension for hygienic applications
- Point level detection of liquids in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industry
- Probe length: up to 6000 mm / 236"
- Density: ≥0.5 g/cm3 / 0.018 lb/in3
- -50…+250°C / -58…+482°F; -1…64 psig / -14.5…928 psig
OPTISWITCH 5250 C – Version with aluminium housing and thread connection
The OPTISWITCH 5250 is a vibration level switch with a polished probe extension and tuning fork for liquid hygienic applications. It is a universal and reliable device for level detection in vessels. It detects low or high level and is mostly used for overfill, dry-run or pump protection. Installations in pipelines are also possible.
Product highlights
- Polished tuning fork with a large choice of hygienic process fittings
- Optional gas-tight lead-through for toxic gases
- Outputs: relay, transistor, 2-wire, NAMUR or contactless electronic switch
- Optional adapter for temperatures up to +250°C / +482°F
- In compliance with FDA and EC1935/2004
Typical applications
- Hygienic and sanitary applications in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries
- High/low level detection, overfill, dry-run protection in tanks
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) |
| Gaskets | Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), Fluoroelastomer rubber (FKM/FPM), Kalrez® 6375, PFA |
Process connections
| Thread connections | Male: G¾, G1 ¾ NPT, 1 NPT |
| Hygienic connections | Dairy screw (DIN 11851): DN40 Tri-Clamp®: 1", 1 1/2" Varivent®: N SMS (1145): 38 mm Cone: DN25 Fitting with compression nut: F40 (PN25) |
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 Hygienic | 3A, EC 1935/2004, FDA |
| Certificates/Approvals Marine | GL, LR |
| Certificates/Approvals Others | WHG |
| Ingress protection | IP66/67, NEMA4/4X/6 |
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