BINATROL® Diaphragm
Bin Monitor Provides Economical, Reliable Point Level
Detection
Monitor Technologies' BINATROL® diaphragm
level switch is a durable, low maintenance and cost-effective
way to monitor levels of powder and bulk solids in
storage bins, silos, and vessels. The BINATROL can
also be used to eliminate bin overflows and detect
plugged or backed-up conveyor chutes for some applications.
The BIN-ATROL switch is flush mount
and non-intrusive which makes it ideal for vessels
limited in size or internal clearance or in situations
where protrusion is not wanted. It can be used on either
flat or curved surfaces. Typical material applications
for BINATROL include: grain, seed, wood chips, sawdust,
powders, cement and more.
The BINATROL unit can be installed,
adjusted for sensitivity, and maintained from outside
the vessel. All parts are accessible from outside the
storage bin without having to remove the mounting flange. The
BINATROL is installed to allow its sensing diaphragm
to be exposed to the material being detected. Bulk
material contacting the unit applies a pressure that
is detected by the diaphragm. This pressure detection
activates an internal switch that is user accessible
for signaling alarms or other methods to indicate material
presence. Also, BINATROL® diaphragm
switches are mechanical devices that require no input
power.
Monitor offers a variety of diaphragm
bin level indicators that can be configured with various
switch sensitivities, diaphragm materials and approval
ratings.
About Monitor
Monitor Technologies LLC is a pioneering
supplier of level measurement instrumentation, solids
flow monitors, particle emission monitors and aeration
devices for the worldwide powder and bulk solids markets.
The experience and market knowledge gained over 50
years of business has earned Monitor a reputation for
providing high quality and reliable product solutions.
Monitor is located in Elburn Illinois.
For more information please visit www.monitortech.com, www.flexar.info and
our blog at www.monitortech.typepad.com.
You can also contact Mr. Greg DeRudder or Mr. Chris
Otte of Monitor Technologies at 1-800-766-6486 in the
USA or 1-630-365-9403.
The
SafePoint rotary paddle level switch with a self-validating design
detects material presence plus continuously monitors its own ability
to function. The analysis includes sensor health and system power
failure, which makes the SafePoint truly “fail-safe”.
The SafePoint incorporates patented use of Hall-Effect technology,
dual outputs to indicate both material presence and unit health,
and microcontroller technology to continuously protect bulk solids
processing and storage from the consequences of unknown sensor
failure by providing immediate indication of a sensor failure
and confirmation of proper operation.
Other practical features of the SafePoint include rugged construction,
motor shut-off when paddle becomes impeded to maximize motor life, twist On/Off
cover for bolt free removal, and local status indicating light (except hazardous
location models)
A practical application for the SafePoint would be to use this "true"
fail-safe product if undetected sensor failure could result in a
catastrophic process problem.
