Soliswitch FTE30
Technical Data
ComparePoint Level / Solids
| Measuring Principle | Paddle |
| Characteristic / Application | universally applicable as a full, empty and demand alarm on silos containing solids |
| Specialities | Hinged paddle |
| Supply / Communication | 230 VAC 50/60 Hz 115 VAC 50/60 Hz 48 VAC 50/60 Hz 24 VAC 50/60 Hz 20 bis 28 VDC |
| Ambient temperature | -20 °C ... 60 °C (-4 °F ... 140 °F) |
| Process temperature | -20 °C ... 80 °C (-4 °F ... 170 °F) |
| Process pressure / max. overpressure limit | 0.5 bar to 1.5 bar (7 psi to 22 psi) |
| Min. density of medium | >= 100 g/l |
| Main wetted parts | Shaft: 1.4305 Paddle: 1.4301 |
| Process connection | G 1 1/2", PBT G 1 1/2", 1.4305 Reinforced shaft G 1 1/2", 1.4305 |
| Sensor length | 100 mm (4") 200 mm (8") 300 mm (12") 400 mm (16") 500 mm (20") 600 mm (24") Rope length of approx 2000 mm (80"), can be shortened |
| Communication | Micro switch with changeover contact max. 10 A/250 VAC |
| Certificates / Approvals | No approvals available |
| Options | Relay |
| Application limits | max. grain size 50 mm (2") |
The economical Soliswitch FTE30 is a rotary paddle switch for limit detection of bulk solids. Its rugged polymer housing and compact design make it an ideal sensor for full, empty and alarm detection of bulk solids. The instrument uses optimized polymer materials, has a robust construction and is suitable for dust explosion hazardous areas.
Benefits:
Reliable and economical rotating paddle switch
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Highest safety standards
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Proven measuring principle
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Sliding clutch
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Protection rating IP65
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Dust Zone 20
Application areas:
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Process connection: G 1½", PBT; G 1½", 1.4305; reinforced shaft G 1½", 1.4305
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Sensor length: various standard lengths between 100 mm (4") and 600 mm (24"), cable extension length 2,000 mm (80") (adjustable)
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Temperature: -20...+80 °C (-4...+170 °F)
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Pressure: 0.5...1.8 bar (7...25 psi)
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Case Studies
Municipal Wastewater Treatment — Wastewater Treatment Plant · Rotary 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 Rotary.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Rotary 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 · Rotary 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 Rotary.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Rotary 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 · Rotary 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 Rotary.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Rotary 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 · Rotary 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 Rotary.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Rotary 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.






