Explosion Proof Vertical Float Switch (VFS-FP)
Category: Atex Sensors
Product Description
The Deeter VFS-FP is a vertical magnetic float switch for control and indication of a liquid level while in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Features include:
- ATEX & IECEx Ex d approved
- Stainless Steel 316L housing and wetted components.
- Suitable for gas and dust hazardous environments
- IP68 Ingress Protection
- Narrow Sensor Stem and external mounting
- Suitable for high liquid temperatures
Custom options are available – please contact our sales office to discuss your requirements. Options include: Probe length, Switch voltage, Switch point quantity, Switch point height, Threaded mounting/seal options, Reed/Hall Effect technology, float sizes, 8 or 12mm sensor tube, cable entry thread.
The VFS-FP holds ATEX & IECEx Ex d certification for use in most regions worldwide.
VFS-FP | |
| Approval | ATEX & IECEx and Marine Type Approval |
| Applicable Standards | ATEX & IECEx |
| Ex Coding | Ex II 1/2G 2D Ex db IIC T3/T4/T5 Ga/Gb -55°C ≤Tamb ≤+85°C Ex II D Ex tb IIIC T3/T4/T5 Db -40°C ≤ Tamb ≤+ 85°C |
| Sensor technology | Magnetic float with Reed Switch |
| Sensor tube and wetted materials | Stainless steel 316L |
| Connection head material | Stainless steel 316L |
| IP rating with suitable cable gland | IP66/68 for indoor or outdoor |
| Approximate weight | 1.383 kg |
| Float Diameter: Specific gravity: | ø52.6mm : 0.6 |
| Maximum liquid temperature: | -20 to +85°C -20 to +125°C -20 to +180°C |
| Maximum head temperature | -20 to +80°C |
| Maximum operating pressure | 150PSI / 10Bar standard 450PSI / 31Bar optional |
| Thread connection-Sensor tube | ½” NPT |
| Thread connection-Tank Mounting | 2” BSP |
| Thread connection-Wiring port | M20X1.5 |
| Connection head height | 95mm |
| Switch Rating | 0 to 240vac. 1Amp. 50Watts max |
| Altitude | 2000m Maximum |
| Pollution Degree (enclosure interior) | 2 |
| Installation Category | Cat II |
| Certificate Download | Download ExVeritas LVCS FP & F/S FP ATEX Certificate |
| Datasheet Download | Download VFS FP Datasheet |
| Installation Instructions Download | Download F/S FP Manual |
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