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Level Switch Brochure

Level Switch Brochure
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Level Switch Brochure

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Examples of Use
The document describes a modular system for level switches, enabling customized solutions with standard components. Applications include alarm systems, measurement, control, pump and valve control, pneumatic control, and separation layer control.

Handling
Trimod’Besta level switches are highlighted for their durability and ease of use, featuring captive covers and screws, straightforward wiring, and construction from seawater-resistant materials. They provide IP65 to IP68 protection, suitable for diverse environmental conditions.

Modules
The document details switch, flange, and float modules. Switch modules include micro- and proximity switches, pneumatic options, and explosion-proof versions. Flange modules come in various materials and standards, while float modules offer fixed and adjustable operating differentials.

Combinations
Standard components allow for customer-specific solutions, including side and top mount combinations, explosion-proof versions, and configurations for extreme temperatures.

Standard Switches
Trimod’Besta provides versatile and robust standard switches for extreme conditions, with features like protective bellows and adjustable operating differentials.

Industrial Switches
Designed for high-pressure, aggressive media, and high-temperature applications, these switches are suitable for demanding industrial environments.

Plastic Switches
Made from high-quality plastics such as PP or PTFE, these switches are ideal for highly aggressive media and meet various industrial standards.

Ship Building
Since 1966, Trimod’Besta switches have been used in shipbuilding, ensuring safe voyages for various vessels, available in standard and underwater versions.

Approvals
The switches are tested in petrochemical plants and offshore platforms, available with various flange standards, and suitable for explosion-proof areas.

Notes
The document concludes with information about the markets served, quality management, and contact details for Bachofen AG.
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Level Switch Brochure-1

Level measurement A brand of Bachofen AG www.trimodbesta.com

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Level Switch Brochure-2

2 | Level Switch Brochure LTX-EN-2608

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Alarm, measurement and Control with TrimodʼBesta The selection and combination of switching, flange and float modules is carried out according to the process and functional requirements, based on a modular system. This enables customerspecific solutions to be realised using standard components. Max/min limits Pneumatic control Alarm level high Pump and valve control Maximum Minimum Pump and valve control Separation layer control External level control Alarm level high/low Alarm level high/low Level Switch Brochure

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Trimod'Besta level switches impress with their exceptional robustness. They are user-friendly, can be connected quickly and easily, and therefore ensure straightforward commissioning. Of course, the covers and screws are designed to be captive, so they cannot be lost. 01 Wiring diagram on inside of cover 02 Self-lifting, easily accessible ground terminal 04 The switch module can be disassembled with just two screws 05 IP65: captive moulded seal. IP66/IP67 and IP68: O-ring seal 06 Easily accessible equipotential bonding 07 Captive cover screws 09 Housing made of seawater-resistant die-cast aluminium,...

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The three-modular concept makes it possible: unlimited switch configurations Switch modules ■ switching elements: micro- and proximity switches ■ pneumatic with ON/OFF output; max. 10 bar ■ pneumatic with proportional output; 0.20 to 1 bar ■ housings made of aluminium and CrNiMo (equivalent to 316) ■ explosion proof versions; ATEX, lECEx, UKCA Ex ■ self lifting terminals for perfect connections ■ Safety Integrity Level: SIL 1 and SIL 2 Flange modules ■ Square flange made of 1.4408, bolt circle diameter 92 mm ■ special flanges with 98, 105 and 114 mm bolt circle diameters ■ EN/DIN, ANSI and JIS...

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Customer-specific solutions based on cost-effective standard components Side mount combinations 01 with microswitch or proximity switches, also available in explosion proof versions 02 pneumatic switch module with ON/OFF or proportional output 03 with enclosure IP68 for underwater Installation 04 with heat exchanger for high or low operating temperatures 05 stainless steel (CrNiMo) 1.4408 square flange, 92 mm pitch circle diameter 06 industrial flange acc. to EN/DIN, ANSI and JIS made of PP and PTFE 07 industrial flange acc. to EN/DIN, ANSI and JIS made of CrNiMo (equivalent to 316) and Hastelloy...

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Standard switches The TrimodʼBesta standard range: versatile, robust and economical TrimodʼBesta, the flexible one. Its range of applications is virtually unlimited – even under extreme conditions such as high and low temperatures, low density, vacuum or high pressure, reliable operation is ensured. The most popular switches Type A 01 041 Nominal pressure Operating temperature Ambient temperature Operating differential Housing material seawater resistant aluminium Flange material Float material stainless steel (CrNiMo/equivalent to 316) Flange dimensions square 92 × 92 mm, bolt circle diameter...

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Standard switches With protective bellows for use in contaminated media Type A 01 051 Protective bellows material NBR Operating temperature Safety Integrity Level Type A 01 052 Protective bellows material Silicone Operating temperature Safety Integrity Level Type A 01 053 Protective bellows material FPM Operating temperature Safety Integrity Level Similar version Type A 01 051E15 Protective bellows material PTFE Operating temperature Safety Integrity Level Other technical data Special version for wastewater and sewage tanks. Technical data comparable to A 01 051. For manually adjustable switching...

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Type P 01 04 Function Control pressure Nominal pressure Operating temperature Ambient temperature Density of the medium Operating differential Control connections Housing material Flange material Float material G 1/8" (BSPP) internal thread seawater resistant aluminium stainless steel (1.4408/equivalent to 316) stainless steel (CrNiMo/equivalent to 316) Options Type 5P 01 04 all stainless steel (CrNiMo) design Type FP 01 04 with declaration of conformity for use in explosion proof areas Pneumatic controller Type M 01 04 Function Supply pressure Output signal Nominal pressure Operating temperature...

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Standard switches Vertical switch – for top mount installations Type A 01 140 and A 01 141 Function 2-point control (pump) or 1 switching point (alarm) Nominal pressure Operating temperature Ambient temperature pump control: min. 0.45 kg/dm³ alarm: min. 0.30 kg/dm³ Operating differential Housing material seawater resistant aluminium Flange material Float material stainless steel (CrNiMo/equivalent to 316) Flange dimensions square 92 × 92 mm, bolt circle diameter 92 mm Switching element microswitch, changeover switch (SPDT) with silver contacts Switch rating Safety Integrity Level counter weight...

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Industrial switches The Trimod’Besta industrial range for challenging applications The wide range of applications offered by the Trimod'Besta level switches is particularly evident in the industrial range. They can withstand high operating pressures, aggressive media and process temperatures of up to 400 °C, making them ideally suited to demanding industrial applications. Type A 22C 04 Nominal pressure Operating temperature Ambient temperature Density of the medium Operating differential Housing material Flange material Sealing unit Slip-on flange Float material Flange dimensions Flange facing...

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Plastic switches All wetted parts are manufactured from high-quality plastics such as PP or PTFE. The switches are available with industrial flanges in accordance with EN/DIN, ANSI and JIS standards. Type A 304 98 Nominal pressure Operating temperature Ambient temperature Density of the medium Operating differential Housing material Flange material Sealing unit Slip-on flange Float material Flange dimensions Flange facing Switching element Switch rating Enclosure A typical Trimod’Besta plastic switch seawater resistant aluminium PTFE with 25 % glass fibre carbon steel P265GH zinc galvanized and...

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