OPTISWITCH 5300
Vibration level switch for heavy-duty applications
- Point level detection of liquids under extreme conditions
- Probe length: up to 3000 mm / 118 ft
- ≥0.47 g/cm3 / 0.017 lb/in3 (optional: ≥0.42 g/cm3 or 0.015 lb/in3)
- -196…+450°C / -321…+842°F; -1…160 barg / -14.5…2321 psig
OPTISWITCH 5300 C – Version with aluminium housing and temperature adapter
The OPTISWITCH 5300 is a vibration level switch for heavy duty applications. It is designed for high/low level alarm, overfill protection or pump dry-run detection in processes from cryogenic to +450°C / +842°F. Its pressure range (up to 160 barg / 2321 psig) meets boiler standards covering virtually all saturated steam applications. With its corrosion-resistant tuning fork (Inconel® 718), an optional 2nd process seal (ceramic) and an extensive set of approvals (WHG, NACE, Ship, Ex, Boiler and SIL) it is the ideal device for harsh environments such as refineries or offshore platforms.
Product highlights
- Detection of liquids with very low densities, optional down to ≥0.42 kg/l or 26.22 lb/ft3
- Unaffected by dielectrics, density or turbulences
- Adjustment-free setup and simple maintenance
- Extra safe with second process seal (ceramic)
- Self-monitoring sensor and electronics element
- Functional test possible during operation
- Ex, WHG, SIL, NACE and various ship approvals
- SIL2/3-compliant
Typical applications
- Steam boilers
- Liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers
- Liquid nitrogen and ethylene tanks
- Distillation columns
- SIL2/3 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…3000 mm/ 3…118 in |
| Process pressure | -1…160 barg/ -14.5…2320 psig |
| Process temperature | -196…450°C/ -320…842°F |
| Wetted parts | Austenitic stainless steel (1.4404/316L), Austenitic alloy (2.4610/alloy C4), Austenitic alloy (2.4668/Alloy 718) |
| Gaskets | Klingersil® C-4400 |
Process connections
| Flange connections | EN (1092-1): DN50…250 ASME (B 16.5): 1 1/2…4" |
| Thread connections | Male: G1 1 NPT |
Communication
| Discrete outputs | 2-wire (8/16 mA), Relay, Transistor |
Approvals/Standards
| Certificates/Approvals Ex | ATEX, EAC Ex, IECEx |
| 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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