Point level switch with buildup compensation
No calibration necessary
The Minicap is designed for point level detection in light bulk solids with a grain size
up to max. 30 mm (1.18 in) and a dielectric constant e> ³1.6
e.g. grain products, flour, milk powder, animal feed, cement, chalk or gypsum.
• Minicap FTC260: with rod probe for bulk solids and liquids
• Minicap FTC262: with rope probe up to 6 m (20 ft); for bulk solids
• Relay output (potential-free change-over contact / SPDT) with AC or DC power
• PNP output with three-wire DC power
• Complete unit consisting of the probe and electronic insert:
– simple mounting
– no calibration on start-up
• Active build-up compensation
– accurate switch point
– high operational safety
• Mechanically rugged
– no wearing parts
– long operating life
– no maintenance
• The rope probe of the Minicap FTC262 can be shortened
– optimum matching to the measuring point
– less stocks required
Specification | FTC260 | FTC262 |
Product Type | Capacitive point level switch (rod probe) | Capacitive point level switch (rope probe) |
Measuring Principle | Capacitance (dielectric change), active build-up compensation | Capacitance (dielectric change), active build-up compensation |
Application | Liquids & light bulk solids (max. 30 mm grain size, εᵣ ≥ 1.6) | Light bulk solids (max. 30 mm grain size, εᵣ ≥ 1.6) |
Probe Design | Rigid rod (PPS/316L) | Flexible rope with weight |
Probe Length | 140 … 600 mm (5.5 … 23.6 in) | 1.5, 2.5, 6.0 m (4.9, 8.2, 19.7 ft) (trimmable) |
Process Temperature | -40 … +130 °C (-40 … +266 °F) | -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) |
Process Pressure | -1 … +25 bar (-14.5 … +362 psi) | -1 … +6 bar (-14.5 … +87 psi) |
Wetted Materials | Probe: PPS, 316L SS | Rope: PPS, steel |
Process Connection | Thread: G ½", NPT ½" | Thread: G ½", NPT ½" |
Housing | Aluminum / 316L SS | Aluminum / 316L SS |
Protection Class | IP66 / IP67 / NEMA 4X | IP66 / IP67 / NEMA 4X |
Ambient Temp (Ta) | -40 … +60 °C (-40 … +140 °F) | -40 … +60 °C (-40 … +140 °F) |
Supply Voltage | • 18 … 32 VDC• 90 … 253 VAC, 50/60 Hz | • 18 … 32 VDC• 90 … 253 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Output Signals | • 1x SPDT relay (potential-free)• PNP (3-wire DC) | • 1x SPDT relay (potential-free)• PNP (3-wire DC) |
Calibration | No calibration required (plug & play) | No calibration required (plug & play) |
Build-up Compensation | Active (automatic) | Active (automatic) |
Hazardous Area | ATEX, IECEx (Gas & Dust) | ATEX, IECEx (Dust) |
Key Features | • Rigid rod • High pressure/temp • Liquids + solids | • Flexible rope (up to 6m) • Trimmable on-site • Silo top mounting |
Typical Uses | Small tanks, bins, hoppers | High silos, bunkers, long-range solids |
Packaging: Original box
Esito (weifang) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in industrial automation instrument development, production and sales, technical services, and supporting equipment supply of specialized companies. The main products are flow meters, level meters, temperature meters, pressure meters, electrical meters, thermal intelligent meters, programmable controllers (PLC), DCS distributed control systems, and eight series of more than 1,000 specifications. Its products and technologies are widely used in electric power, metallurgy, petrochemicals, environmental protection, plastics, food, printing, tobacco, textile, dyeing, and other fields.
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