Specs at a glance
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Process temperature
-20 °C ... 80 °C (-4 °F ... 170 °F)
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Process pressure / max. overpressure limit
0.5 bar to 1.5 bar (7 psi ... 22 psi)
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Min. density of medium
>= 80 g/l
Field of application
The economical Soliswitch FTE20 is a paddle switch for point level detection in bulk materials. Its robust polymer housing and compact design makes it an ideal sensor for full, empty and demand alarm in applications with bulk solids. The optimized polymers make the unit outstandingly robust and therefore suitable for use in dust explosive areas according the latest standards.
Process connections: NPT 1½", PBT; NPT 1¼", PBT; G 1½", PBT; NPT 1½", 1.4305; NPT 1¼", 1.4305; G 1½", 1.4305
Sensor length: Different standard lengths between 100 mm (4") and 600 mm (24"), additional rope length of 2000 mm (80") (can be shortened)
Medium temperature: -20 to +80 °C (-4 to +170 °F)
Process pressure range (absolute): 0.5 to 2.5 bar (7 to 36 psi)
ATEX II 1/3 D, CSA DIP/ II, III/1/E-G, FM DIP/ II, III/1/E-G
Benefits
Safety comes first - Overfill prevention with an automatic rotation monitoring system
Optical rotation control for a fast and easy check either for installation or for trouble shooting
Extremely robust polymer housing with the latest dust Ex certification for ATEX, FM and CSA
Cost savings over the whole life cycle:
Fast order process due to E-direct
Quick installation
Fast trouble shooting concept without the need of demounting
Best price performance ratio in the marketAdjustment to weight of solids without the need for tools
Housing can be rotated 360° to enable optimal alignment following installation.
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Technical Information (TI)
TI Soliswitch FTE20
English version - 01/2023
Robust and cost-efficient rotary paddle point level switch for bulk solids
EN 31/01/202331/05/202224/12/201919/11/201530/03/2015Language:
English
Version:
31/01/2023
File size:
2.7 MB
File name:
TI01047FEN_0923-00.pdf
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Operating Instruction (BA)
BA Soliswitch FTE20
English version - 01/2023
Point level switch
EN 31/01/202331/05/202224/12/201920/11/201523/03/2015Language:
English
Version:
31/01/2023
File size:
3.7 MB
File name:
BA01069FEN_0823-00.pdf
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Technical Information (TI)
TI Soliswitch FTE20
Robust and cost-efficient rotary paddle point level switch for bulk
solidsEN 31/01/202331/05/202224/12/201919/11/201530/03/2015Language:
English
Version:
31/01/2023
File size:
2.7 MB
File name:
TI01047FEN_0923-00.pdf
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Operating Instruction (BA)
BA Soliswitch FTE20
Point level switch
EN 31/01/202331/05/202224/12/201920/11/201523/03/2015Language:
English
Version:
31/01/2023
File size:
3.7 MB
File name:
BA01069FEN_0823-00.pdf
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Ex Safety Instruction (XA)
XA Soliswitch FTE20
Point level switch
ATEX:
Ex tb IIIC Txxx °C Db (Enclosure)
Ex ta IIIC Txxx °C Da (Process)EN 25/03/202416/08/202219/07/202107/05/201829/04/2015Language:
English
Version:
25/03/2024
File size:
550.2 KB
File name:
XA01034FEN_0624-00.pdf
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Ex Safety Instruction (XA)
Soliswitch FTE20
Point level switch
Ex ta IIIC T<sub>200</sub> T110 °C Da (Process)
Ex tb IIIC T110 °C Db (Enclosure)EN 28/09/202216/08/2021Language:
English
Version:
28/09/2022
File size:
653.8 KB
File name:
XA02685FEN_0222-00.pdf
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Ex Safety Instruction (XA)
FM approval FTE20
FM control drawing for point level switch Soliswitch FTE20
EN 06/03/202416/07/201507/07/2014Language:
English
Version:
06/03/2024
File size:
376.6 KB
File name:
XA01331FEN_03.23.pdf
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Ex Safety Instruction (XA)
FTE20
Point level switch
Ех ta IIIC T 110 °С Da Х
Ех tb IIIC T 110 °С Db ХEN 04/01/2021Language:
English
Version:
04/01/2021
File size:
284.1 KB
File name:
XA02355FEN_0121.pdf
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Special Documentation (SD)
Device viewer
Technical documentation in other languages
Language:
English
Version:
14/07/2021
File size:
478.5 KB
File name:
SD02429R09EN_0121.pdf
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Fields of Activities (FA)
Level measurement
Product overview for applications in liquids and bulk solids
Language:
English
Version:
14/10/2022
File size:
10.5 MB
File name:
FA00001F00EN2522.pdf
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Fields of Activities (FA)
Catálogo Medición y Detección de nivel
Gama de productos para aplicaciones con líquidos y sólidos
Language:
Spanish
Version:
01/06/2022
File size:
7.2 MB
File name:
FA00001Fes Catalogo Nivel_24.22.pdf
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Füllstandsmesstechnik
Produktübersicht für Anwendungen in Flüssigkeiten und Schüttgütern
Language:
German
Version:
14/10/2022
File size:
10.6 MB
File name:
FA00001F00DE2522.pdf
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Misura di livello
Misura di livello
Panoramica dei prodotti per applicazioni in liquidi e solidi sfusiLanguage:
Italian
Version:
03/03/2023
File size:
46.9 MB
File name:
FA00001F00IT2522.pdf
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Competence Brochure (CP)
Catálogo soluciones esenciales
Alta calidad a precios competitivos
Language:
Spanish
Version:
16/01/2017
File size:
8.9 MB
File name:
CP01266Z.pdf
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CM (Customer magazine)
Trait d'union 57 - Edition Process
Le Journal d'Information Endress+Hauser France
Language:
French
Version:
17/07/2013
File size:
3.5 MB
File name:
TU57_Process.pdf
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Manufacturer Declaration
Product family: Soliswitch
Product root: FTE20-
Declaration number: HE_00644_01.17
Manufacturer specification: RoHSLanguage:
English
Version:
24/04/2017
File size:
160.9 KB
File name:
HE_00644_01.17 China RoHS FTE20.pdf
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EU Declaration
Product family: Soliswitch
Product root: FTE20-
Declaration number: EC_00190_03.16EN 15/03/2021Language:
English
Version:
15/03/2021
File size:
166.1 KB
File name:
EC_00190_03.16.pdf
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EU Declaration
Product family: Soliswitch
Product root: FTE20-, OFTE20-
Declaration number: EC_00029_03.15EN 09/03/2021Language:
English
Version:
09/03/2021
File size:
165.6 KB
File name:
EC_00029_03.15.pdf
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EU Declaration
Product family: Soliswitch
Product root: FTE20-
Declaration number: EC_00343_01.16EN 20/04/2016Language:
English
Version:
20/04/2016
File size:
860.1 KB
File name:
EC_00343_01.16.pdf
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EU Declaration
Product family: Contactors/transmitters, Controller, Ecograph, Memo-Graph, Power supply, Power supply and barrier, Preline, Process displays, Soliswitch
Product root: FML621-, FTE20-, FTE30-, FTE31-, OFTE20-, ORIA15-, ORIA45-, ORIA46-, ORMA42-, ORSG35-, ORSG45-, OSG40-, OSG45-, RA33-,
RB223-, RH33-, RIA45-, RIA452-, RIA452L-, RIA46-, RMA42-, RMC621-, RMC621L-, RMS621-, RMS621L-, RN221N-, RN221NL-, RNB130-, RNS221-
, RNS221L-, RS33-, RSG35-, RSG40-, RSG45-, RTA421-, RTA421L-
Declaration number: EC_00569_03.22EN 18/10/2022Language:
English
Version:
18/10/2022
File size:
155.3 KB
File name:
EC_00569_03.22.pdf
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UK Conformity Assessed
Product family: Soliswitch
Productroot: FTE20-, FTE30-, OFTE20-
Declaration number: UK_00420_01.21Language:
English
Version:
01/12/2021
File size:
122.4 KB
File name:
UK_00420_01.21.pdf
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UK Conformity Assessed
Product family: Soliswitch
Productroot: FTE20-, OFTE20-
Declaration number: UK_00278_01.21Language:
English
Version:
24/03/2022
File size:
131.4 KB
File name:
UK_00278_01.21.pdf
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