Minicap FTC262
Technical Data
ComparePoint Level / Solids
| Measuring Principle | Capacitive Solid |
| Characteristic / Application | No calibration on start-up Active build-up compensation Mechanically robust The rope probe can be shortened (optimum matching to the measuring point) |
| Specialities | Rope shortening parts to be supplied by the customer |
| Supply / Communication | 10,8 ... 45V DC, DC-PNP 3-wire 20 ... 253V AC, or 20 ... 55V DC, Relay output |
| Ambient temperature | -40°C...+70 °C(-40°F...+158°F) |
| Process temperature | -40°C...+80°C (-40°F ...+176 °F) |
| Process pressure / max. overpressure limit | -1 ... 6 bar(-14.5 ... 90 psi) |
| Main wetted parts | PPS = Polyphenylene sulphide (glass fibre content approx. 40%) |
| Max. tensile strength | 3000 N |
| Process connection | R 1 1/2 NPT 1 1/2 |
| Sensor length | min. 500 mm (20"), max 6000 mm (236") |
| Communication | PNP transistor output Relay output (potential-free change-over contact / SPDT) |
| Certificates / Approvals | ATEX , IEC Ex, FM, CSA, NEPSI, UK Ex |
| Options | Aluminium Housing |
| Application limits | Solids, grain size max. 30 mm (1.2"), DK min 1,5 Flexural strength 1400 N (at probe tip) |
The Minicap FTC262 cable probe has a simple structure, is economical and practical, and is used for limit detection of bulk solids, especially for corrosive media or media with heavy buildup. The probe is specially designed for limit detection of light bulk solids. Typical applications: grain, flour, milk powder, animal feed, cement, talc or gypsum.
Advantages
The measuring system consists of the probe and electronics:
——easy installation
——no calibration at startup
Built-in buildup compensation:
——precise switching action is maintained even with heavy probe buildup
——high operational safety
Robust mechanical parts:
——no wearing parts
——long service life
——maintenance-free
The Minicap FTC262 cable probe can be shortened
-optimized length to match the measuring point in the silo
-reduced inventory
Areas of application
Minicap is specially designed for limit detection of light bulk solids with a maximum particle size of 30mm and a dielectric constant of εr ≥ 1.6. Typical applications: grain, flour, milk powder, animal feed, cement, talc or gypsum.
Model:
Minicap FTC262: with cable probe up to 6 meters long, for bulk solids measurement
Relay output with AC or DC power supply (spare auxiliary changeover power/SPDT)
PNP output with 3-wire DC power supply
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Case Studies
Municipal Wastewater Treatment — Wastewater Treatment Plant · Capacitance Application Case
Project Background
Municipal Wastewater Treatment customers at the Wastewater Treatment Plant stage have long faced the challenge of insufficient accuracy in effluent quality monitoring and instruments prone to contamination causing data drift, affecting compliance discharge, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Capacitance.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Capacitance for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Municipal Wastewater Treatment conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Food & Beverage — Food Production Line · Capacitance Application Case
Project Background
Food & Beverage customers at the Food Production Line stage have long faced the challenge of high hygienic measurement requirements, with inline instruments needing to withstand CIP/SIP cleaning while maintaining stable accuracy, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Capacitance.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Capacitance for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Food & Beverage conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical — Reactors and Storage Tanks · Capacitance Application Case
Project Background
Chemical & Pharmaceutical customers at the Reactors and Storage Tanks stage have long faced the challenge of highly corrosive media and complex conditions, requiring corrosion-resistant and explosion-proof instruments, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Capacitance.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Capacitance for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Chemical & Pharmaceutical conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Power & Energy — Power Plant Boiler and Turbine · Capacitance Application Case
Project Background
Power & Energy customers at the Power Plant Boiler and Turbine stage have long faced the challenge of unstable measurement under high temperature and pressure, with high maintenance and downtime costs, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Capacitance.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Capacitance for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Power & Energy conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
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