Minicap FTC260 - Capacitance point level detection

Capacitance
Point level detection
Minicap FTC260

Designed for light bulk solids

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5-year warranty

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Our Fundamental Selection instruments feature an extended 5-year warranty – a clear testament of our trust in their long-term reliability and performance.

Should a warranty case occur, you can count on a fast replacement process and minimal administrative effort – giving you peace of mind when it matters most and helping you keep your operations running smoothly.

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The extended warranty is subject to specific conditions. For full details, please refer to the locally applicable General Terms and Conditions (GTC), which can be found on the respective country page of our website.

Specs at a glance

Process temperature

-40°C ...+120°C
(-40°F ...+248°F)
Process pressure / max. overpressure limit

-1 ... 25 bar
(-14.5 ... 360 psi)

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Field of application

Minicap FTC260 is a simple and cost-effective rod probe for point level detection in bulk solids, particularly suited to applications involving aggressive media and heavy build-up. It is designed for point level detection of light bulk solids, e.g. grain products, flour, milk powder, animal feed, cement, chalk or gypsum.

For point level detection of light bulk solids, with a grain size up to max. 30mm and a dielectric constant εr ≥ 1.6.
Typical applications: Grain products, flour, milk powder, animal feed, cement, chalk or gypsum.

Process connection: Threads
Temperature: -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F)
Pressure: -1 to +25bar (-14.5 to +360psi)
Sensor length: 140mm (5.51")
International explosion protection certificates, overfill prevention WHG

Benefits

Simple mounting and commissioning without calibration
Mechanical safety, cost-efficiency and long operating life due to no wearing parts
High operational safety and reliability due to active build-up compensation

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Predecessor

FTC731

FTC730

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Safe and easy access to process data via Bluetooth

Kemira, a global chemicals company, needs accurate monitoring of level and temperature for polymer manufacturing. They use instrumentation with Bluetooth for safe and easy access to process data.
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We implemented a highly effective logistics concept at chemicals distributors Brenntag Schweizerhall AG's Basel site.
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CapacitancePoint level detectionMinicap FTC260

Designed for light bulk solids

Specs at a glance

Process temperature

Process pressure / max. overpressure limit

Field of application

Benefits

Fundamental selection

Predecessor

Success stories

High plant availability in hydrogen production

Simple and efficient level measurements in silos

Reliable level measurements in bunker and stockpiles

Safe and easy access to process data via Bluetooth

Optimized logistics concept for tank systems

Measuring principle

Characteristic / Application

Specialities

Supply / Communication

Ambient temperature

Process temperature

Process pressure / max. overpressure limit

Main wetted parts

Process connection

Sensor length

Communication

Certificates / Approvals

Options

Application limits

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Back

Housing F14 PBT, Pg13, cover

Cover F14 PBT, gasket

Cover F14 PE, transparent PA

Cover F30/31/34 Alu, gasket

Cover F30/31/34 Alu, sight glass, gasket

Sealing EPDM, F30/31/34, T14/15, 5 pcs.

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Electronics FTC260 Ex 10.8-45VDC, PNP

Socket E8 (F14), screws, PBT

Probe FTC260 R1 PPS, gasket

Probe FTC260 NPT1 PPS, gasket

Sealing ring G1-1/2, 48x55 FA, 5 pcs.

Sleeve adapter R1-1/2 > R1, PPS

Sleeve adapter G1-1/2 > R1, PPS

Sleeve adapter NPT1-1/4 > NPT1, ST

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Capacitance
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Minicap FTC260