Soliphant T FTM20/FTM21 Manual
Soliphant T FTM20/FTM21 Manual
Application
Soliphant T is a robust level limit switch for silos with
fine-grained or coarse-grained, non-fluid bulk solids.
Multiple designs allow the device to be used in various
applications. Certificates are also available for use in dust
incendive hazardous areas.
FTM20: compact design, 10" (250 mm) with vibrating
rod for installation in any direction.
FTM21: vibrating rod with extension pipe -
20 in, 40 in, or 60 in (500 mm, 1000 mm, 1500 mm)
for installation in any orientation.
Typical applications include: cereals, coffee beans, sugar,
animal feed, rice, detergents, dye powder, chalk,
gypsum, cement, sand, plastic granules, etc.
Your benefits
• No calibration: easy commissioning
• Insensitive to build-up: maintenance-free operation
• No mechanically moving parts: no wear, long
operating life
• Sensor material 316L SS: minimal abrasion even with
materials that tend to build up
• Plastic housing with cover and sight glass: switch
status visible from outside
• Aluminum housing also available
• Relays or PNP output
• Insensitive to external vibration and flow noises
• Available with explosion protection including
FM or CSA approval
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Table of contents
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ambient temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Storage temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Climate class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Degree of protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vibration resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electromagnetic compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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1. 2.
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EX EX
U–
…
+ –
U–
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Cable specifications
Use a standard commercial cable max. 18 AWG (max. 2.5 mm2).
Note!
Use a shielded cable in the event of strong electromagnetic radiation.
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Input
Measured variable From 12.5 lb/ft3 (200 g/l) within the length of the sensor.
Measuring range The measuring range depends on the mounting location of Soliphant T and the length of the pipe extension
(application) selected. The pipe extension is available in the following lengths: 20 in, 40 in, 60 in (500 mm, 1000 mm,
1500 mm).
Output
Switching delay 0.5 s when the sensor is covered
1 s when the sensor is exposed
Fail-safe mode Minimum/maximum quiescent current safety can be switched at the electronic insert.
Max. = maximum safety (high level):
When the vibrating rod is covered, the output switches in the direction of the signal on alarm.
For example, used for overfill protection.
Min. = minimum safety (low level):
When the vibrating rod becomes exposed, the output switches in the direction of the signal on alarm
For example, used for dry running protection and empty running protection.
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F e.g.
0.5 A R Relay
PLC
–
L+ L–
U …– 10 V to 45 V (DC)
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L+ IL +
1 3
IL = Load current Max.
(switched through)
< 100 µA
1 3
< 100 μA = Residual current
(blocked)
L+ IL +
1 3
= Lit
Min.
= Not lit < 100 µA
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Connectable load Load switched via transistor and separate PNP connection.
Max. 45 V (cyclical overload and short-circuit protection);
Continuous max. 350 mA;
Max. 0.5 μF for 45 V, max. 1.0 μF for 24 V;
Residual voltage < 3 V (for transistor switched through);
Residual current < 100 μA (for blocked transistor).
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U~
… 19 to 253 V (AC) U–… 19 to 55 V (DC)
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3 4 5 6 7 8
Max.
= Relay energized 3 4 5 6 7 8
= Relay de-energized
= Lit 3 4 5 6 7 8
Min.
= Not lit
3 4 5 6 7 8
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Performance characteristics
Reference operating Ambient temperature: 68°F (20°C)
conditions Process temperature: 68°F (20°C)
Medium: ABS granules 38 to 42 lb/ft3 (610 to 680 g/l)
Grain size: 0.08" to 0.14" (2 to 3.5 mm)
Pressure: atmospheric
Sensor installation: vertical from above or below; horizontal from the side
Installation
Installation instructions Mounting location
e.g. storage or buffer container
Orientation
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Environment
Ambient temperature range -40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C)
Degree of protection NEMA 4X (F18 Aluminum housing), IP66/IP67 (F16, F18 housing)
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Vibration resistance DIN 60068-2-27 / IEC 68-2-27: shock 50 g; vibration 0.05 g2/Hz
Process
Environment Permitted ambient temperature T1 at housing depending on the medium temperature T2 in the container:
T1
°F (°C)
T1
158
(70)
122
(50)
T2 32 T2
-40 (0) 194 302 °F (°C)
32 (0)
(-40) (90) (150)
-40
(-40)
Density Bulk solids weight: ≥ 12.5 lb/ft3 (200 g/l), not fluidized
Grain size: ≤ 0.98" (25 mm)
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Mechanical construction
Design, dimensions Compact version, aluminum housing, FTM 20
max. 2.56”
(65)
Ø 3.15” max. 2.36”
(80) (60)
0.85”
(21.5)
41 AF / 1¾" AF 50 AF
8.86” ø 0.63”
(225) (16)
5.94”
(151)
max. 2.56”
(65)
Ø 3.15” max. 2.36”
(80) (60)
0.85”
(21.5)
41 AF / 1¾" AF 50 AF
1-1/2” NPT
1-1/4” NPT (R 1-1/2)
(R 1)
6.35” + L
(161.3 + L)
ø 1.14”
(29)
L=x
ø 0.63”
(16)
5.94”
(151)
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ø 3.39” 2.81”
(86) (71.5)
0.85”
(21.5)
41 AF / 1¾" AF 50 AF
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ø 3.39” 2.81”
(86) (71.5)
0.85”
(21.5)
41 AF / 50 AF
1¾" AF
1-1/2” NPT
1-1/4” NPT
(R 1-1/2)
(R 1)
6.08” + L
(154.5 + L)
ø 1.14”
(29)
L=x
ø 0.63”
(16)
5.94”
(151)
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Material Sensor
316L SS
F16 housing
PTB-FR, cover with sight glass made of PA12, EPDM cover seal
F18 housing
Aluminum EN-AC-AlSi10Mg, plastic-coated
EPDM cover seal
Process connections
• 1¼ - 11½ NPT
• 1½ - 11½ NPT
Other process connections available, please consult factory.
Human interface
Operating elements FEM22, FEM24
One switch to set maximum or minimum detection (see also fail-safe mode on Page 4)
One switch to set the density of the bulk solids, > 25 lb/ft3 (400g/l) or > 12.5 lb/ft3 (200g/l)
1 2 3
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FEM24
One green LED: operation
One yellow LED: contact closed (relay energized or
MAX
fed with current)
U~ – MIN
35
19... 55V DC 3 5 68
19... 253V AC
4 FEM24
L1 N 4 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Other standards and Other standards and guidelines that were taken into consideration in designing and developing Soliphant T
guidelines FTM20, FTM21:
• Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)
• DIN EN 61010 Part 1, 2001
Protection Measures for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, Regulation and Laboratory
Procedures
Part 1: General requirements
• EN 61326
Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use
EMC requirements
Ex approval Your Endress+Hauser sales center can provide you with information on the hazardous area versions which can
currently be delivered (FM, etc.).
All explosion protection data are given in separate documentation which is available upon request.
Type of protection • FM DIP, Dust ignition proof Class II, III; Division 1; Groups E, F, G (for aluminum housing)
• CSA DIP, Dust ignition proof Class II, III; Division 1; Groups E, F, G (for aluminum housing)
• ATEX II 1/3 D
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Ordering information
Soliphant T FTM20 10 Approval
A Non-hazardous area
C CSA General Purpose, CSA C US
D CSA DIP (Dust ignition proof), Class II, III; Div. 1, Grps. E, F, G (aluminum housing)
FM DIP (Dust ignition proof), Class II, III; Div. 1, Grps. E, F, G (aluminum housing)
Y Special version
20 Process connection *
M Thread, ANSI NPT 1¼", 316L SS
N Thread, ANSI NPT 1½", 316L SS
Y Special version
* Other process connections available, please consult factory
30 Electronics; output
2 FEM22: 3-wire PNP, 10 to 45 V DC
4 FEM24: Relay DPDT, 19 to 253 V AC or 10 to 55 V DC
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50 Additional fittings
A Basic version
Y Special version
20 Process connection *
M Thread, ANSI NPT 1¼", 316L SS
N Thread, ANSI NPT 1½", 316L SS
Y Special version
* Other process connections available, please consult factory
25 Sensor length
6 20 inch
7 40 inch
8 60 inch
9 Special version
30 Electronics; output
2 FEM22: 3-wire PNP, 10 to 45 V DC
4 FEM24: Relay DPDT, 19 to 253 V AC or 10 to 55 V DC
9 Special version
50 Additional fittings
A Basic version
Y Special version
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Accessories
Soliphant T • Sliding sleeve, pressurized
R 1½: TN 52023312
NPT 1½-11½: TN 52025090
ø 2.76”
Note! (70) M 6x25 / 5 AF
~2.76”
(70)
60 AF
0.87” 0.98”
(22) (25)
pe = 360 psi
1½“ NPT (pe = 25 bar)
(R 1½)
max. 300°F
(max. 150°C)
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2.26” 50 AF
(57.5)
0.96”
(24.5) pe = 0 psi
(pe = 0 bar)
1½” NPT
R 1½ max. 300°F
(max. 150°C)
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Documentation
Operating Instructions • Soliphant T FTM20, FTM21
KA227F/00/a6
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