Float switch for point level detection in liquids

Liquifloat T FTS20

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• Simple and cost-effective

• Switching element as proximity or microswitch
• Different cable materials for different liquids

Application
The Liquifloat T FTS20 is an easy and cost-effective alternative for
point level detection in liquids. It can be used as overspill or pump
protection. Different cable materials are available for a range of
liquids including acids, akalis, oils and wastewater.

Function
An element built into the float switch switches when a change
in level is detected. The switching process is triggered by the
movement of a steel ball and, depending on the version, is carried
out by an inductive initiator or a microswitch. The inductive
initiator acts as a switching output and provides a switching signal
to EN 60947- 5- 6 (NAMUR). The microswitch version is a two-
way switch.

Application example

Product: Ambient temperature:

Liquids ≤ 85 °C
Density: Ambient pressure:
≥ 0.8 g/cm3 ≤ 3 bar

Liquifloat T FTS20 for pump control.

The measuring system consists of
- a FTS20 float switch and
- a NAMUR isolating amplifier
(e.g. Nivotester FTL325N)
or
- FTS20 in AC/DC version

Technical Datasheet
TD 00020E/34/EN/02.12
LL/INDD CS5
Liquifloat T FTS20
Technical data Dimensions (mm) and materials

FTS20 AC/DC
135
Switching element Microswitch with switching ball
Switching function Changeover contact
Switching voltage AC: max. 250 V; DC: max. 150 V

ø 29.2
Switching current Max. 3 (1) A
Switching angle Upper switching point: +25° ±6°
lower switching point: +14° ±3°
measured to the horizontal
Polypropylen PP
Ambient temperature PVC: +5 to +70 °C
PUR and CSM: -20 to +85 °C
Ambient pressure ≤ 3 bar
Density ≥ 0.8 g/cm3
FTS20 NAMUR Electrical connection
Switching element Inductive proximity switch with
switching ball, closed when floating Inductive proximity Changeover contact
switch with switching ball (AC/DC)
Power supply 8.2 V ±2 V (NAMUR)
Operating current < 1.2 mA unswitched; > 2.1 mA switched 1/Brown / Blue
Reverse polarity Yes L+
Black Black
protection
2/Blue Brown
Switching angle Switching points top +12°; switching points L-
bottom -12°; measured to the horizontal
Ambient temperature PVC: +5 to +70 °C Connection indication Connection indication
PUR and CSM: -20 to +85 °C L+ = black or brown Cable colors:
Ambient pressure ≤ 3 bar L- = blue black + brown = contact open
(closing when floating) black + blue = contact closed
Density ≥ 0.8 g/cm3 (contact position when floating)
Approvals TÜV 01 ATEX 1709,
Ex approval: II 2G EEx ia IIB T5
Cable
Material PVC, CSM: cross section 2 × 0.75 mm2
PUR: cross section 2 × 0.50 mm2
Areas of application PVC: ≥ 50 mm suitable for water, dirty
and minimum cable water, slightly aggressive media
length between fixing PUR: ≥ 100 mm suitable for fuels,
and floating body heating oils, liquids containing oil
CSM: ≥ 100 mm suitable for acids and
alkalis
Liquifloat T FTS20 Order no. Price/pcs. in €
Electronics Cable Version 1 to 3 4 to 10 11 to 35 Quantity: Total:
With PVC cable material 52010122 42.- 40.- 39.- pcs. €
5m With PUR cable material 52010123 42.- 40.- 39.- pcs. €
With CSM cable material 52010124 42.- 40.- 39.- pcs. €
AC/DC
With PVC cable material 71035520 84.- 81.- 77.- pcs. €
20 m With PUR cable material 71035521 84.- 81.- 77.- pcs. €
With CSM cable material 71035522 84.- 81.- 77.- pcs. €
With PVC cable material 52010119 42.- 40.- 39.- pcs. €
5m With PUR cable material 52010120 42.- 40.- 39.- pcs. €
With CSM cable material 52010121 42.- 40.- 39.- pcs. €
NAMUR
With PVC cable material 71035516 84.- 81.- 77.- pcs. €
20 m With PUR cable material 71035517 84.- 81.- 77.- pcs. €
With CSM cable material 71035518 84.- 81.- 77.- pcs. €

Accessories (Liquifloat T FTS20) Order no. Price/pcs. in € Quantity: Total:

Compression gland G 1", PVC 52010125 17.50 pcs. €
Weight coated with polyamide 52010127 23.- pcs. €
Counter nut G 1", PVC 52010126 5.50 pcs. €

Total price: €
Prices are applicable for Ireland until 30.09.2013, in Euro per unit. At Endress+Hauser sales and delivery terms excluding value added tax (VAT); Including cost of packing and despatch.

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