Level limit switch
Series VN 4000
Technical Information / Instruction manual
page G
Technical data / Approvals
Operating conditions
Ambienttemp.(housing) -40°C.. +60°C (-40 .. +140°F)
Processtemperature -40°C.. +150°C (-40 .. +302°F)
For versions with Ex-approvals: see remarks on page G17.
Min.powderdensity Setting A Setting B
ca. 150 g/l (9.5lb/ft3) ca. 30 g/l (1.9lb/ft3)
Featuresofbulkmaterial No strong tendency to cake or deposit
Max. grain size 8mm (0.31“)
Max.mechanicalload 500N laterally (on oscillator rods)
Recommended protection in case of high material load: mounting of an protective angle above the
probe
Max.mechanicaltorque 250 Nm (VN 4030)
Max.processpressure 16bar (232psi)
For versions with “sliding sleeve without process overpressure” (option pos 25 a, b): unpressurized
For versions with Ex-approvals: see remarks on page G16.
RelativeHumidity 0-100%, suitable for outdoor use
Altitude max. 2.000m (6.562ft)
Approvals
GeneralPurpose
(OrdinaryLocations)
Depending on selected
version in price list.
CE EN 61010-1 (IEC/CB)
FM
CSA
GOST-R
HazardousLocations
Depending on selected
version in price list.
ATEX Dust explosion ATEX II 1/2 D Ex t IIIC T! Da/Db IP6X
IEC-Ex Dust explosion IEC-Ex t IIIC T! Da/Db IP6X
FM Dust explosion Cl. II, III Div. 1 Gr. E,F,G
CSA Dust explosion Cl. II, III Div. 1 Gr. E,F,G
Ex DIP A20/21
RTN Ex Dust explosion
Detailed allocation of types and electronics to approvals: see price list.
EMC EN 61326 -A1
Foodgradematerial According to directive 1935/2004/EC
RoHSconform According to directive 2011/65/EU
PressureEquipment
Directive(97/23/EC)
The units are not subject to this directive, because they are classied as „pressure-keeping
equipment“ and do not have a pressurized housing (see Art.1, Abs. 2.1.4).
The units are designed and manufactured in accordance to the Pressure Equipment Directive.
The unit is NOT intended for use as an “equipment part with safety function (Art.1, Abs. 2.1.3).
If the units should be used as „equipment part with safety function" please contact the manufacturer.
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