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Solido 500
Level Limit Switch for Solids
Technical Information

Applications / Principles of operation:

Applications
The Solido 500 is an electromechanical level limit sensor and is used for level monitoring of
bulk materials. It can be used as a full, demand or empty detector.

Typical applications for bulk materials with a density from starting 100g/l (> 6 lb/ft³) are, for
example:
• Plastic powders and granulars
• Building materials
• Food
• Wooden pellets
• and many others ...

The Solido 500 provides a budget-priced solution for reliable level limit measurement and
offers the following features:
• ATEX and FM approvals for use in dust explosion areas
• High performance
• Robustness
• Wide range of applications

The Solido is mounted on the container (top or side) at the required measuring height.

Principles of Operation
The rotating measuring vane is driven by a brushless synchronous motor. Once the material level
reaches the vane it arrest the vane rotation. This is registered by a micro switch which emits a signal
and stops the motor. Once the material level begins to fall and the vane is free of material the vane will
rotate again.

Dimensions / Construction material:

125mm (4.92") Ø120mm (4.72")
130mm (5.12")

Aluminium coated
(1) M20x1,5
NPT 3/4"

R 1½" Aluminium
(1)
NPT 1¼"
Sealing NBR
365mm (14.4")

35mm (1.38")
150mm (5.9")

Ø10mm (0.39")
1.4305 (SS303)
1.4301 (SS304)

(2)
92mm (3.62")
(1) Order dependant
R 1½“ (DIN 2999) and M20x1.5
1.4305 (SS303) or
NPT 1¼“ (ANSI B 1.20.1) and NPT 3/4“

(2) Option:
Rigid extension +215mm

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Mechanical data:
Degree of protection IP 66 (EN 60529), NEMA 4
Bearing High grade slide bearing with teflon coating
Sealing Radial shaft sealing NBR (butadien-acrylnitrile rubber)
Friction clutch Protects the gear against mechanical blows to the vane
Rotation speed of vane 1/min
Signal delay Vane free -> covered appox. 1.3 sec
Vane covered -> free approx. 0.2 sec
Weight ca. 1.2kg (2.6lbs)

Electrical data:
Power supply AC version: Electrical connection:
115V or 230V 50/60Hz
all voltages ±15% (including 10% from EN 61010)
max. 4VA max.2,5mm²
(AWG14) 7 6 5 1 2
DC version:
24V DC ±15% (including 10% from EN 61010)
max. 2.5W
Signal output Micro switch SPDT
max. 250V AC, 5A, non inductive
max. 30V DC, 3A, non inductive
L N PE (AC version)
Signal output + - PE (DC version)
Permitted fuses max. 5A
Power supply
Protection class I
Installation category III
Switching logic:
Pollution degree 2
Isolation Power supply to signal output : 2225 Vrms

7 6 5 7 6 5

Operating conditions:
Ambient temperature housing -20°C (-4°F) ..+ 60°C (140°F)
Process temperature -25°C (-13°F) ..+ 80°C (176°F)
Max. process pressure 0.8 bar (11.6psi)
Min. powder densitiy > 100 g/l (> 6 lb/ft³)
Bulk material properties Grain size <50mm (2“)
Permitted mechanical loading max. 300N (at L = 150mm (5.9“)) at the end of the shaft
max. 100N (at L = 365mm (14.4“)) at the end of the shaft

EX relevant data:
Approvals ATEX II 1/2D Ex tD A20/21 and FM DIP Cl. II, III Div.1 Gr. E, F, G
Zone classification for ATEX see figure right hand Category 2D
Max. surface temperature Ambient temperature Max. surface Temperature Zone 21
temperature class
Zone 21 Zone 20 Category 1D
Zone 20
+ 40°C (104°F) 80°C (176°F) 85°C (185°F) T6
+ 50°C (122°F) 80°C (176°F) 95°C (203°F) T5
+ 60°C (140°F) 80°C (176°F) 105°C (221°F) T4A

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Assembly Installation

Version with option:

3. Rigid extension +215mm

2.

1. 1.
Observe max.
2. permitted
mechanical load.
3.
(1)

3.
(1)
2. (1) Protective
angle (canopy) in
1. case of high
mechanical load.

Installation / Adjustment Installation: EX additional requirements

Fixing / sealing
Lid safety lock
Use teflon tape
Remove before
Alignment opening the lid. Screw
in after closing the lid.
Cable inlet points
downwards:
Ingress protection
IP66 ensured

50mm

Cable grip
Cable inlet
Cable grip:
Use suitable cable glands or conduit system. If using the factory provided
Unused entries must be tightly sealed. cable glands, a cable grip
must be fitted on the
electrical cable
(to provide strain relief).
Spring force adjustment

Spring
1 2 3

Potential equalisation

Connect to potential
equaliser

1 light: light material

2 central: universal
3 strong: very sticky material

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