Hazardous Area Float Switch (ATEX IECEX) – Deeter VFS-FP Explosion & Flameproof Switch
Explosion & Flameproof Liquid Level & Float Sensors
Deeter VFS-FP is an explosion & flameproof liquid level float switch suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in zone 1 and zone 2 hazardous areas.
The Deeter VFS-FP is made from 316 stainless steel with customised options such as probe length, switch voltage, switch point quantity, switch point height and threaded mounting/seals etc available on request.
T&D distribute the complete range of Deeter Level Sensors and Float Switches.
Deeter VFS-FP Explosion & Flamepoof Sensor
Features
- Suitable for gas and dust environments and for high liquid temperatures
- ATEX & IECEx Ex d approvals
- Narrow Sensor Stem and external mounting
- IP68 Ingress Protection
DEETER VFS-FP EXPLOSION & FLAMEPOOF SENSOR – Technical Specification
Hazardous Area Liquid Level Sensor Approval & Application Standards | ATEX & IECEx |
Ex Coding | Ex II 1/2G 2D Ex d IIC T5 Ga/Gb Ex t IIIC T100°C Db IP68 -20°C≤Ta≤+85°C |
Deeter Liquid Level Sensor Technology | Magnetic float with Reed Switch |
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 +190°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 |
The VFS-FP hazardous area liquid level sensor holds ATEX & IECEx Ex d certification for use in most regions worldwide.
Hazardous Area Liquid Level Sensors & Float Switches (ATEX IECEx)
Level Sensors & Float Switches : ATEX IECEx & CSA Certified flameproof and explosion proof equipment is available for hazardous area applications. Image : ENPPI.
Liquid Level Sensors & Float Switches – Deeter Products
See how Deeter Electronics Group manufacture liquid level sensors and control equipment for commercial, industrial and hazardous area sensing of liquids with ATEX, IECEx and CSA Certified sensors. T&D can support, specify and supply explosion proof and flameproof level sensors for the global hazardous area industries including oil, gas and petrochemicals.
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