Inverse frequency shift capacitive level detection
Input
Measured variable
Change in picoFarad (pF)
Output
Solid-state output
Output
Galvanically isolated
Protection
Against reversed polarity (bipolar)
Max. switching voltage
30 V (DC)
30 V peak (AC)
Max. load current
82 mA
Voltage drop
< 1 V, typical at 50 mA
Time delay (pre or post switching)
Programmable by user (0 ... 100 s)
Fail-safe mode
Min. or max.
Connection
Removable terminal block
Accuracy
Resolution
Min. sensitivity (pF)
1 % change in actual capacitance
Max. temperature error
0.2 % of actual capacitance value
Rated operating conditions1)
Installation conditions
Location
Indoor/outdoor
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature
-40 ... +85 °C (-40 ... +185 °F)2)
Medium conditions
Liquids, bulk solids, slurries, interfaces, and applications with viscous materials
Relative dielectric constant ?r
Min. 1.5
Process temperature
Rod/Cable version
-40 ... +200 °C (-40 ... +392 °F)2)
High Temperature version
-40 ... +400 °C (-40 ... +752 °F)
Process pressure3)
-1 ... +35 bar g (-14.6 ... +511 psi g)
Design
Material (enclosure)
Powder-coated aluminum with gasket
Degree of protection
Standard: Type 4/NEMA 4/IP65 Optional: Type 4/NEMA 4/IP68
Cable inlet
2 x M20 x 1.5 thread (option: 2 x ?" NPT conduit entry including 1 plugged entry)
Controls and displays
Local display
LCD
Configuration
Locally, using 3 button keypad (for standalone operation)
Remotely, using SIMATIC PDM (for installation on a network)
Power supply
Bus voltage (at process connection)
Standard: 12 ... 30 V DC
Intrinsically Safe: 12 ... 24 V DC
Current consumption
12.5 mA
Certificates and approvals
General Purpose
CSA, FM, CE, RCM
Dust Ignition Proof
ATEX II 1/2 D, 2 D IP6X T100 °C
Flameproof Enclosure With IS Probe
ATEX II 1/2 G EEx d[ia] IIC T6 ... T4 ATEX II 1/2 D T100 °C
Dust Ignition Proof With IS Probe
CSA/FM Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, G CSA/FM Class III T4
Intrinsically Safe4)
ATEX II 1 G EEx ia IIC T6 ... T4 ATEX II 1/2 D, 2 D IP6X T100 °C
CSA/FM Class I, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, D CSA/FM Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, G CSA/FM Class III T4
Non-incendive
CSA/FM Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D CSA/FM Class II, Div. 2, Groups F, G CSA/FM Class III T4 or T6
Explosion Proof with IS Probe
CSA/FM Class I, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, D CSA/FM Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, G CSA/FM Class III T4
Marine
Lloyds Register of Shipping, Categories ENV1, ENV2, and ENV5
Others
Pattern Approval (China)
Communication
PROFIBUS PA (IEC 61158 CPF3 CP3/2)
Bus physical layer: IEC 61158-2 MBP-(IS)
Device profile: PROFIBUS PA profile for Process Control Devices Version 3.0, Class B
FISCO field device
1) When operation is in areas classified as hazardous, observe restrictions according to relevant certificate. See also Pressure/Temperature curves starting on page 5/57.
2) Thermal isolator is used if process connection temperature exceeds 85 °C (185 °F)
3) Pressure rating of process seal is temperature dependent. See Pressure/Temperature curves starting on page 5/57.RC
4) Barrier or Intrinsically Safe power supply required for Intrinsically Safe protection
Design: Probe
Rod version
High Temperature version
Cable version
Length
Min. 250 mm (9.8 inch), max. 1 000 mm (40 inch)
Min. 250 mm (9.8 inch), max. 1 000 mm (40 inch)
Min. 1 000 mm (40 inch), max. 25 000 mm (984 inch)
Sensor wetted parts
PFA (no insulation on active probe), 316L stainless steel, PEEK isolators
Ceramic (ZrO21)) isolators (no insulation on active probe), 316L stainless steel
