FTR20 Solimotion Microwave flow indicator

For monitoring pneumatic and mechanical transport processes for bulk solids

• Measuring principle

  Microwave barrier

• Characteristic / Application

  Flow indicator for bulk solids
  Non-contact motion detection (movement / no movement)
  of pneumatically or mechanically conveyed bulk solids of all kinds,
  also in potentially explosive atmospheres (dust Ex)
  Detection of changes in the mass flow of bulk solids
  via the optional 4 - 20 mA current output

• Ambient temperature

  -40°C ... +70°C
  (-40°F...158°F)

• Process temperature

  Standard
  -40°C ... +70°C
  (-40°F ...158°F)
  With adapter for temperature reduction:
  -40°C to +450°C
  -40°F ...+842°F)

• Process pressure / max. overpressure limit

  0.5 ... 6.8 bar abs standard
  (7.2 ... 98.6 psi abs)
  When using the adapter for temperature reduction:
  0.8 to 5.1 bar abs
  (11.6 ...74 psi abs)

• Main wetted parts

  316Ti/1.4571
  Sensor diaphragm: PTFE or ceramic

• Process connection

  Thread R 1½ (EN 10226)
  NPT 1½ (ASME B1.20.1)

• Communication

  Relay SPDT
  Analog 4 - 20 mA
  Solid-state relay

• Certificates / Approvals

  ATEX, CSA C/US, IEC Ex

• Design approvals

  EN10204-3.1

• Options

  Adapter for temperature reduction

The Solimotion FTR20 flow indicator for bulk solids is a non-contact device based on microwave technology. It is ideally suited for cost-effective monitoring of a mass flow (present or not present). The compact device can be used wherever the cost-effective monitoring of bulk solids movement is required. Individual adjustments to the application can be carried out by means of configurable functions (incl. automatic calibration).

Building materials industry: Cement, plaster, wood chips etc.
Chemicals: Fertilizers, plastic powder and granules, silica etc.
Food industry: Coffee, tea, tobacco, cereals, animal feeds etc.
Energy production: Coal, carbon dust, fly-ash, coke etc.

• Process connections: Threads or a suitable mounting bracket

• Temperature: -40 to +450°C (-40 to +842°F), with adapter for temperature reduction

• Pressure: 0.5 to 6.8bar abs standard (7.2 to 98.6psi abs)

• International explosion protection certificates

• Sensor, transmitter and power unit mounted in one housing, which means less effort for installation and mounting

• High safety level compliant with international explosion protection certificates

• Flush-mounted installation, non-contact installation possible for ideal integration into the process

• Electronics housing can be rotated by 360° allowing adjustment into optimum position after installation

• High cost-effectiveness thanks to its mechanical robustness: No wear, process-wetted ceramic sensor diaphragm (optional), long service life, maintenance-free

• Signaling of mass flow (present or not present)