FlowSwitch FS 510

FlowSwitch FS 510

FlowSwitch FS 510

Product catalog summary
Overview
The FlowSwitch FS 510 is a microwave-based flow monitoring device designed for continuous monitoring of bulk materials. It is particularly useful in detecting flow issues such as clogs or material loss in conveying systems.

Applications
The FS 510 is applicable across various industries including animal feed, building materials, cement, ceramics, chemicals, coatings, detergents, food, foundries, glass, lime, metal, minerals, pharmaceuticals, pigments, plastics, power plants, recycling, rubber, synthetics, textiles, and wood & pellets.

Main Benefits
  • Reliable, contactless measurement over several meters.
  • Non-intrusive to materials being monitored.
  • Adjustable sensitivity and parameters for flexibility.
  • Compact, easy to install, and maintenance-free.
  • Robust stainless steel design with optional ATEX protection.

Functionality
The FS 510 uses microwave technology to detect material flow by reflecting microwaves off moving materials. It can be installed in various transport facilities and provides reliable detection of flow conditions without affecting the materials.

Technical Specifications
  • Housing: Stainless steel (1.4307)
  • Sensor Surface: Teflon (optional ceramic)
  • Temperature Range: Ambient -20°C to +60°C, Process -20°C to +85°C
  • Pressure: Standard 6 bar, optional up to 60 bar
  • Protection: IP65, optional ATEX up to Zone 20/21
  • Power Supply: 24 VDC, 80 mA consumption
  • Output: Relay contact, NO ready contact
  • Switching Voltage/Current: 30 VAC/VDC, 10 μA to 2 A
  • Adjustable Parameters: Amplification, filter, hysteresis, delay
  • Indicators: LED for operation status and bar graph for field intensity

Conclusion
The FlowSwitch FS 510 is a robust and versatile solution for monitoring bulk material flow, offering reliable performance in a wide range of industrial applications.
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Catalog excerpts

FlowSwitch FS 510-1

FlowSwitch FS 510 Continuous flow monitoring for bulk materials The FlowSwitch FS 510 is monitoring the conveying stream of solids. Animal feed industry Building materials Cement industry Production of ceramics Chemical industry Coating processes Detergent industry Food industry Foundries Glass production Lime plants Metal production It is a robust microwave-based flow / no-flow switch and detects failures and problems during the transport or feeding of powders, dust, pellets or granules. This helps to prevent serious difficulties that can occur due to clogged piping, material loss, or other technical problems with the conveying system. The compact device can be used wherever monitoring of bulk solids movement is required. HUMY 300/3000 Continuous inline moisture measurement MF 3000 Microwave mass flow measurement FS 510 Microwave material flow monitoring FS 600 Electrostatic material flow monitoring Minerals Pharmaceuticals Pigment production Plastic manufacturing Power plants Recycling industry Rubber goods Synthetic materials Textiles Wood & Pellets etc. FS 700/710/750 Triboelectric dust monitoring LC 510 Microwave barrier and limit level monitoring

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FlowSwitch FS 510-2

Main Benefits Technical Data - Reliable, contactless microwave measurement - Works within several meters distance - Does not interfere with the material - Very sensitive and flexible with adjustable amplification, filter, hysteresis, delay, min/max - Compact and easy to install and retrofit - Wear- and maintenance-free - Robust stainless steel design - 100% safe operation with active self-monitoring - ATEX protection (optional up to zone 20/21) Housing material Sensor surface Ambient temperature Process temperature Process pressure Protection class Ex protection / ATEX Power supply Current consumption...

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