Endress+Hauser FTC262 Capacitance Point level detection Minicap
- Application: Light Bulk Solids
- Sensor: Shortenable Rope Probe
- Compensation: Active Build-up
- Approvals: ATEX, IEC Ex
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Description
Endress+Hauser FTC262: Precision Level Sensing
The Endress+Hauser FTC262: Precision Level Sensing stands as a testament to advanced point level detection technology in bulk solids. This cost-effective and highly efficient rope probe is engineered to deliver reliable measurements, especially in challenging industrial environments. Its robust design makes it an ideal choice for applications involving aggressive media and situations prone to heavy material build-up, ensuring consistent and accurate performance where it matters most.
Reliable Detection for Light Bulk Solids
The FTC262 offers reliable detection for light bulk solids, making it a versatile tool across numerous industries. It is specifically designed for point level detection of materials with a grain size up to a maximum of 30mm and a dielectric constant (εr) of 1.6 or higher. Its capabilities shine in handling light bulk solids such as grain products, flour, milk powder, and animal feed. Furthermore, it excels in applications involving cement, chalk, or gypsum, providing precise level monitoring critical for process optimization and preventing overfills or costly material shortages.
Engineered for Demanding Industrial Conditions
This innovative rope probe is engineered for demanding industrial conditions, ensuring steadfast operation across a wide range of environmental factors. It performs flawlessly within an ambient temperature range of -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) and a process temperature of -40°C to +80°C (-40°F to +176°F). The FTC262 also confidently handles process pressures ranging from -1 to +6 bar (-14.5 to +90 psi). Its primary wetted parts are crafted from PPS (Polyphenylene sulphide with approximately 40% glass fibre content), offering superior resistance to chemical attack and ensuring an extended operational lifespan.
Uncomplicated Installation, Calibration-Free Performance
Experience uncomplicated installation, calibration-free performance with the Endress+Hauser FTC262. One of its standout benefits is the simple mounting and commissioning process, which requires no complex calibration, drastically reducing installation time and effort. This plug-and-play functionality ensures immediate operational readiness. Furthermore, the absence of wearing parts contributes to exceptional mechanical safety, superior cost-efficiency, and guarantees a long and dependable operating life, minimizing maintenance requirements and total cost of ownership.
Adaptive Rope Length, Optimal Measuring Point
The FTC262 features an adaptive rope length, optimal measuring point, providing unparalleled flexibility in installation. The rope probe can be easily shortened on-site, allowing for optimum matching to the specific measuring point requirements. This adaptability ensures perfect integration into tanks, silos, and hoppers of varying sizes, from a minimum sensor length of 500mm (20″) up to an impressive maximum of 6,000mm (236″). This unique feature streamlines logistics and storage, as one sensor can be adjusted to fit multiple applications.
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Advanced Safety and Broad Compliance
The FTC262 offers advanced safety and broad compliance, ensuring secure and reliable operation in regulated environments. Its design incorporates active build-up compensation, a crucial feature that enhances operational safety and reliability by counteracting false readings caused by material accumulation on the probe. This is particularly valuable in processes with sticky or dusty materials. The probe also boasts comprehensive certifications, including international explosion protection certificates (ATEX, IEC Ex, FM, CSA, NEPSI, UK Ex) and overfill prevention (WHG), validating its suitability for deployment in hazardous areas and critical safety applications globally.
Versatile Outputs and Robust Connectivity
Featuring versatile outputs and robust connectivity, the FTC262 seamlessly integrates into diverse control architectures. It supports multiple supply options: 10.8 to 45V DC (DC-PNP 3-wire) or 20 to 253V AC / 20 to 55V DC (Relay output). Communication is facilitated through a PNP transistor output or a potential-free change-over contact (SPDT) relay output. Process connections are available as R 1 1/2″ and NPT 1 1/2″, offering sturdy and reliable attachment points. With a maximum tensile strength of 3000 N and the option of an Aluminium Housing, the FTC262 is built to endure, delivering consistent performance for years.
Specifications
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Measuring principle
Capacitive Solid
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Characteristic / Application
No calibration on start-up
Active build-up compensation
Mechanically robust
The rope probe can be shortened
(optimum matching to the measuring point) -
Specialities
Rope shortening parts to be supplied by the customer
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Supply / Communication
10,8 … 45V DC, DC-PNP 3-wire
20 … 253V AC, or
20 … 55V DC, Relay output -
Ambient temperature
-40°C…+70 °C(-40°F…+158°F)
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Process temperature
-40°C…+80°C
(-40°F …+176 °F) -
Process pressure / max. overpressure limit
-1 … 6 bar(-14.5 … 90 psi)
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Main wetted parts
PPS = Polyphenylene sulphide
(glass fibre content approx. 40%) -
Max. tensile strength
3000 N
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Process connection
R 1 1/2
NPT 1 1/2 -
Sensor length
min. 500 mm (20″), max 6000 mm (236″)
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Communication
PNP transistor output
Relay output (potential-free
change-over contact / SPDT) -
Certificates / Approvals
ATEX , IEC Ex, FM, CSA, NEPSI, UK Ex
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Options
Aluminium Housing
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Application limits
Solids, grain size max. 30 mm (1.2″),
DK min 1,5
Flexural strength 1400 N (at probe tip)





