For free flowing solids

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M A I N F E AT U R E S A P P L I C AT I O N S
Level switching of free flowing solids Food industry: sunflower, sunflower cod, coffee and, cacao
Cable or rod extended versions up to 3 m powder, flour, sugar, etc.
Automatic motor shutdown Chemical industry: plastic powders, granules, pellets
High temperature version Building industry: cement, sand, calcium powder, gypsum
IP 67 protection Energy industry: active soot, coal powder, fly ash
Dust-Ex certified version

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The new NIVOROTA rotary paddle level switch series of well-known NIVELCO design can be used for detecting the level
of lumpy or powdery materials and granules. Mounted to tanks, silos and hoppers it can monitor and control level, filling
and emptying of stored materials such as stone, fly ash, sand, coal, feed, beet slice, etc. A small power electric motor
drives the paddle which rotates freely in the absence of the material. When the paddle is immersed by the material
reaching it, the motor will be switched off the same time triggering the output contact switch. When the material level
drops the paddle runs free again, the motor is reactivated and the switch returns to its original state. The new series
NIVOROTA E-700 & E-800 rotary paddle level switches provide all the advantageous features of the previous series in
one unit. Dust Ex versions are available for use in hazardous environments.

TYPE SELECTION
For appropriate model selection the following should be taken into
consideration:
Other considerations depending on the application:
Insertion length:
NIVOROTA E-700 E-800
– Level switching application (low or high level switch) and the
Metal housing –
position of installation determine the insertion length.
Plastic housing –
Number of vanes:
Single vane paddle
– Specific gravity and particle size of the material provides orientation for the number of vanes.
Multi-vane paddle
– Most commonly used is the stainless steel, single vane paddle. This paddle can be passed
Flexible coupling
through the respective threaded connection.
Cable extension
– For lighter materials the use of 3-vane paddle is recommended.
DC power supply
Flexible coupling:
Dust Ex version –
– Use if the shaft of the instrument has to be protected against falling materials. High temperature version –
(rocks, larger lumpy materials) 1” process connection
1 1/2” process connection
Torque adjustment

Material Density (kg/dm3)*

Wheat 0.4 – 0.5
Flour 0.6 – 0.8
Wood chip 0.3 – 0.4
Sawdust 0.3 – 0.35
Whiting 0.8 – 1
Lime hydrate dust 0.4 – 0.5
PVC dust 0.3 – 0.6
PVC granule 0.3 – 0.6
Sunflower corn 0.3 – 0.5
Sunflower cod 0.1 – 0.2
Feed 0.2 – 0.6
Ground paprika 0.8 – 1
* Informative data
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T E C H N I C A L DATA
NIVOROTA EK–700/800 NIVOROTA EH–700
TYPE Normal type High temperature type
Insertion length Standard: 200 mm, max. 3 m
Paddle material, number of vanes Stainless steel DIN 1.4571 / 1, 3; as per order code
Rotation speed  1 rotation / min.
Material of wetted parts Stainless steel DIN 1.4571
Medium density (guidline value) min. 0.1 kg / dm3
Material of the sealing NPR FPM
EK-700: –20 °C … +120 °C
–20 °C … +200 °C
Medium temperature EK-800: –20 °C … +80 °C
Ex type: See special data for Ex certified models table
Ambient temperature –30 °C … +60 °C
Medium pressure max. 0.3 MPa (3 bar)
Output microswitch: SPDT 250 VAC, 10 A, AC1
Paddle-rotation / shutdown indication Bi-colour (green/red) LED
Process connection 1", 1½", as per order code
Power supply 24 V AC, 24 V DC, 120 V AC, 230 V AC (+10% –15%)
Power consumption max. 4 VA (4W)
Electrical connection Cable gland: 2 pcs. plastic M20x1.5; for Ø6..12 mm cable, screw terminal for: 0.5..2.5 mm2 wire cross section
Electrical protection Class I.
Ingress protection IP67
Housing material Paint coated aluminium or plastic (PBT) Paint coated aluminium
Mass 1.7 kg, cable extension: 1.4 kg/m, counterweight: 1 kg, rod extension: 1.6 kg/m

S P E C I A L DATA F O R E X C E RT I F I E D M O D E L S
Protection type tD
Ex marking ATEX II 1/2 D Ex tb IIIC T__ ˚C IP67

Electrical connection 2 pcs. steel M20x1.5 cable glands for Ø 8 ... 13 mm cable

Temperature data Normal type High temperature type

Temperature class T85 ˚C T100 ˚C T135 ˚C T85 ˚C T100 ˚C T135 ˚C T200 ˚C
Medium temperature 85 ˚C 100 ˚C 120 ˚C 85 ˚C 100 ˚C 120 ˚C 200 ˚C
Ambient temperature 65 ˚C 65 ˚C 50 ˚C 65 ˚C 65 ˚C 65 ˚C 65 ˚C
Max. surface temperature 85 ˚C 100 ˚C 120 ˚C 85 ˚C 100 ˚C 120 ˚C 200 ˚C
Waiting time for opening the cover 30 min. 20 min. 5 min. 30 min. 20 min. 5 min. 0 min.

O P E R AT I O N M O D E S
Power supply Status LED Output microswitch Paddle

Rotate
Green De-Energised
ON

Not
rotate
Red Energised

Not
OFF
rotate
Dark De-Energised
 DIMENSIONS
1-vane paddle 3-vane paddle Flexible coupling

EKA-702-1M30000 EKF-702-1M30000 EAS-701

Sliding sleeve for

Mounting plate rod extended version
EAM-70 EAM-703

Adapter
EAA-601 EAA-602 EAA-603

WIRING
Status
LED

Relay
Power supply output
N L1
2 3 4 5 6
+ – NO C NC
DIMENSIONS
Standard version

1-vane 1-vane paddle

with flexible 3-vane paddle
paddle coupling
EK-02- EK-03- EKF-02-

Cable extended version

with counterweight
1-vane paddle 3-vane paddle

EKK-- EKL--

Rod extended High

version temperature
type, standard
version
1-vane paddle 1-vane paddle

EKR-- EH-702-
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Nivelco reserves the right to change technical data without notice!

MOUNTING
The unit should be protected from strong material inflow by appropriate selection of the installation place or by using an overhead protective shield.
When the instrument is mounted on the side of the tank, coning or arching of the material should be considered. The device should be screwed in into a 1"
or 1 ½" screw, the single vane paddle will pass through the 1" , or 1 ½” hole. If the hole is even wider or other considerations warrant it the suitable
mounting plates can be used. Adjust the position of the torque spring according to the density of the material (for higher density higher torque setting should
be used). If insertion length should be customized for any technological reason, optional sliding sleeve can be used for rod extended versions, or cutting
the cable to the needed length can be performed in case of cable extended versions. The counterweight provides taut state for the cable and prevent that
the paddle may ‘shin up’ to the medium surface.

minimum
distance of
protective half pipe shield
shield:150 mm

plate shield

INCORRECT CORRECT Protection of

Low Fail-Safe unit by shield
O R D E R C O D E S ( N OT A L L C O M B I N AT I O N S A V A I L A B L E )
NIVOROTA rotary paddle level switches
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Type Code Housing Code Insertion length Code Output / Ex Code

Normal K Aluminium 7 Standard 0.2 m 02 230V AC 1
High temperature H Plastic (2)(3) 8 120V AC 2
0.3 m 03
24V AC 3
Version / Paddle / 24V DC 4
Code Rod extended
Process connection(4) • •
• • 230V AC / Ex 5
version • •
Standard / 1-vane paddle / 1" BSPT A 120V AC / Ex 6
Standard / 1-vane paddle / 1 ½" BSPT H 24V AC / Ex 7
3m 30
Cable extended / 1-vane paddle / 1 ½" BSPT K 24V DC / Ex 8
Rod extended / 1-vane paddle / 1 ½" BSPT R 1m 10 (1) The order code of an ex version
Cable extended
Standard / 3-vane paddle / 1 ½" BSPT F 2m 20 should end in „Ex”
version (2)
Cable extended / 3-vane paddle / 1 ½" BSPT L 3m 30 Not available in high temperature type
(3) Ex version is not available
(4) Different combinations are avaliable on
ACCESSORIES special orders
E A M -7 0 Paddles (1.4571 stainless steel)
Mounting accessories Code Name Code Other accessories
1" female nut / (1.4571) 1 1-vane paddle EKA-702-1M30000 Name Code
1 ½" female nut / (1.4571) 2 3-vane paddle EKF-702-1M30000 Counterweight EAW-701
Sliding sleeve for rod extended version Flexible coupling EAS-701
(1.4571)
3 Adapters (1.4571 stainless steel)
Split pin (3x20) 4cesp3x20ykoy
Mounting plate, 1" hole (1.4571) 4 Name Code
Mounting plate
Mounting plate, 1" hole (carbon steel) 5 1" BSP → 1 ½" BSP EAA-601 EAM-704-1M-003
sealing
Mounting plate, 1 ½" hole (1.4571) 6 1" BSP → 1 ½" NPT EAA-602
Mounting plate, 1 ½" hole (carbon steel) 7 1 ½" BSP → 2" BSP EAA-603
1 ½" BSP → 1 ¼" NPT EKH-402-1M00001

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