Point Level Sensor uses patented
Technique To provide Self-Diagnostics
Monitor Technologies Wins at the
5th Annual Horizon Interactive Awards Competition
Elburn, IL -- It seems as though some of the lowest
cost devices, such as a point level sensor used for
detecting the high level status in a vessel, can cost
you the biggest headache if it fails, not to mention
clean up and lost production costs. Monitor Technologies
is pleased to announce that the SafePoint(R) point
level sensor incorporates the patented use of Hall
effect technology, dual outputs and industry leading
features to continuously monitor it's status and the
presence and absence of material. If a fault condition
is detected an independent relay changes state to indicate
a failure condition. No longer do you have to wait
for a problem before learning of a sensor failure.
This can save you time and money.
The SafePoint level sensor is a fail-safe level sensor combining the proven aspects
of rotary paddle technology and state-of-the-art Hall effect sensing to reliably
detect the presence/absence of process material at the point of installation,
as well as to detect electrical and mechanical failure modes that might keep
the unit from operating properly. The SafePoint is a relatively low cost fail-safe
level sensor, under $300 US, with state-of-the-art electronics and patented technology,
industry-leading screw-on/off cover, two conduit entrances, local indication
and separate outputs to continuously monitor it's health status as well as the
presence and absence of process material. It is designed specifically for applications
with powders and other bulk solids, can be provided with approvals for Class
I and II hazardous areas and carries CSA (for North America) and ATEX certifications
for these environments.
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 Ms. Emily
Jones at 1-800-766-6486 (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.
