Overview
The OPTISWITCH 5200 is a vibration level switch with rigid probe extension. It is a universal device for liquid applications and designed for liquid level detection in vessels. The level switch is mostly used for overfill, dry-run or pump protection.
Product features and options depend on device configuration: Contact us to make sure that your preferred functionality can be combined in one device.
- Large choice of process fittings and housing materials
- Process connection option for high temperatures up to +250°C / +482°F
- Outputs: relay, transistor, 2-wire, NAMUR or contactless electronic switch
- Optional gas-tight lead-through for toxic gases
- Suited for hazardous and non-hazardous areas
- SIL2-compliant
Specifications
Depending on selected device configuration
General information
| Product type | Level switch |
| Product family name | OPTISWITCH |
| Product positioning | With rigid extension for process applications |
| Product variants | OPTISWITCH 5200 C: Compact housing |
| Measurement variables | Level |
| Measurement principle | Vibrating |
| Level measurement type | Point level detection |
| Contact to measured medium | Yes |
| Interface measurement | No |
| Redundancy | No |
| Measured media | Liquids |
| Probe length units to display | mm/in |
| Probe length |
80…6000 mm/ 3…236 in |
| Measuring point | Pressurised tank, Open tank, Open channel, Basin |
Operating conditions
| Process pressure |
-1…64 barg/ -14.5…925 psig |
| Process temperature |
-50…+250°C/ -58…+482°F |
Materials
| Gaskets | Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), Fluoroelastomer rubber (FKM/FPM), Kalrez® 6375, PFA |
| Wetted parts | Austenitic stainless steel (1.4404/316L), Austenitic alloy (2.4610/alloy C4), Ethylene ChloroTriFluoroEthylene (ECTFE), Enamel, Perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) |
Process connections
| Flange connections |
EN (1092-1): DN25…150 ASME (B 16.5): 1…6 |
| Thread connections |
Male: G¾, G1 ¾ NPT, 1 NPT, 1 ½ NPT, 2 NPT |
Approvals/Standards
| Certificates/Approvals Others | WHG |
| Certificates/Approvals Ex | ATEX, EAC Ex, FM, CSA |
| Certificates/Approvals Marine | GL, LR |
| Certificates/Approvals Safety | SIL 2 |
| Ingress protection | IP66/67, NEMA4/4X/6 |
Communication
| Discrete outputs | 2-wire (8/16 mA), Contactless, NAMUR, Relay, Transistor |
US 5549 
BR 3843 
VN 3623 
AU 1174 
TH 1164 
JP 1082 
SG 811 
MY 614 
