In conjunction with the FKE electrode relays, the conductive level switches of the FK10 series are used to detect the level of conductive liquids.
An alternating voltage is applied to an electrode insulated from the vessel If this electrode is wetted by the medium, a small current flows from the electrode through the medium to the vessel wall (for plastic vessels to a separate ground electrode). This current flow is detected by the electrode relay and output as a switching signal.
Typical applications
for point level detection in vessels with conductive liquids
full or empty message
level control between two filling levels
overflow safety
dry-run protection
vertical or horizontal installation possible
Advantages
no mechanically moving parts
independent of the specific weight of the medium
Single- or multi electrode systems(up to 7 electrodes)
Simple mounting
Process connection and housing from POM, PP, PTFE or stainless steel
Electrode rods from stainless steel, titanium, Hastelloy B or C
Electrode coating made of PA, E-CTFE or ETFE
Electrode relay for alarm or for pump control see data sheet FKE