Sensor Used for Material Presence/Absence
Detection in Tight Spaces
Monitoring material presence
and absence in small bins, tanks and hoppers can
often be challenging when the space is limited and
the vessel size very small. For this reason
Monitor Technologies is please to introduce its AC
and DC Capacitive Proximity Switches. These
units are 30mm in diameter and easily mount in all
types of metallic vessels and can be used to monitor
the level or material absence and presence of a wide
variety of materials. These compact sensors
are designed specifically for non-hazardous areas
and compact spaces.
Monitor Technologies LLC is a leading supplier of level, flow, particle emission
and aeration instrumentation for the worldwide powder and bulk solids market.
The experience and market knowledge gained over five decades has earned Monitor
a reputation for providing high quality and reliable product solutions. Monitor
is located in Elburn Illinois, give us a call today and let us put our creative
solutions to work for you!
For more information refer to www.monitortech.com or contact us at 800-766-6486
/ 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.
