Reed level transmitter
Description
The model BLR reed sensors are used for continuous monitoring and recording of the liquid level in connection with transmitters. They work on the float principle with magnetic transmission (permanent magnet, reed switch and resistance measuring chain) in a 3-wire potentiometer circuit.
A magnetic system built into the float actuates reed contacts, through the walls of the bypass chamber and of the sensor tube, in a resistance measuring chain (potentiometer). The measurement voltage generated by this is proportional to the fill level.
for further approvals see page 3
Reed sensor, model BLR-S
The resistance measuring chain is made up from reed contacts and resistors soldered onto a PCB. Depending on requirements and design several different contact separations from 5 to 18 mm are available.
For selecting the optimum sensor (sensor model, connection housing, electrical connection, sensor tube (material and total length), contact separation, head-mounted transmitter, measuring range, approval) we offer application-related technical advice.
Special features
- Installation of head-mounted transmitters in the connection housing possible
- Wide variety of different electrical connections, process connections, materials and contact separations
- Programmable and configurable head-mounted transmitters for 4 ... 20 mA, HART ® , PROFIBUS ® PA or FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus field signals
- Explosion-protected versions
- Temperature ranges from -100 … +350 °C
| Model | BLR |
| Subcategory | reed sensor |
| Process temperature | −100…+350 °C |
| Measurement technology | float |
| Output signal | 3-wire potentiometer · 4 ... 20 mA · HART · PROFIBUS PA · FOUNDATION Fieldbus |
| Power supply | < AC 50 V, < DC 75 V |
| Wetted parts material | 1.4571 stainless steel, aluminium, polyester, polypropylene |
| Ambient temperature | −50…+350 °C |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68 |
| Certifications | RoHSEACGOSTDNV GLPESOCEATEXIECExKazInMetrBelGIMUkrSEPROUzstandard |
| Explosion protection | II 2G Ex ia IIC T4 ... T6 GbII 2G Ex ib IIC T4 ... T6 GbII 2D Ex ib IIIC T80 °C DbII 2G Ex d IIC T6 GbII 2D Ex tb IIIC T80 °C DbEx d IIC T6 Ex tD A21 IP65 T80 °CKEMA 01 ATEX 1052 X (II 2G Ex ia IIC T4 ... T6 Gb, II 2D Ex ib IIC T4 ... T6 Gb or II 2 D Ex ib IIIC T80 °C Db)TÜV 13 ATEX 7399 X (II 2G Ex d IIC T6 Gb / II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T80 °C Db)IECEx TUR 09.0002X (-40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +55 °C Ex d IIC T6 Ex tD A21 IP65 T80 °C) |
| Datasheet languages | EN |
| Logo | Description | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU declaration of conformity ■ EMCdirective EN 61326 emission (group 1, class B) and interference immunity (industrial application) | European Union | ||
| ■ RoHS directive ■ ATEX directive (option) Hazardous areas | |||
| IECEx (option) Hazardous areas - Ex d Zone 1/2 | No.IECExTUR 09.0002X | International | |
| EAC ■ EMCdirective No.TC N RU Д-DE.A301.B.00820 ■ Hazardous areas No.RU C-DE.ГБ08.B.01489 | Eurasian Economic Community | ||
| GOST Metrology, measurement technology No. 19359 | Russia | ||
| KazInMetr Metrology, measurement technology No. 13947 | Kazakhstan | ||
| BelGIM Metrology, measurement technology No. 9711 | Belarus | ||
| UkrSEPRO Metrology, measurement technology No. UA-MI/2-4988-2015 | Ukraine | ||
| Uzstandard Metrology, measurement technology No. 02.6649 | Uzbekistan | ||
| - | PESO Hazardous areas No. P331149/1 | India | |
| DNV GL Ships, shipbuilding No.TAA00000M2 | International |
| Model BLR-SA | Model BLR-SB | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical connection | Connection housing:Aluminium80x75x57mm Option: Polypropylene, polyester, stainless steel | Connection housing: Aluminium 80 x 75x57mm with head-mounted transmitter Option: Polypropylene, polyester, stainless steel |
| Guide tube diameter | 14mm | |
| Temperature range ■ Standard version ■ High-temperature version ■ Low-temperature version ■ Standard version with Mikroterm ■ High-temperature version with Mikroterm | -50 ...+100 °C -50 ...+200 °C -100 ...+100 °C -50 ...+250 °C -50 ...+350 °C | |
| Resolution | 2.7 mm/ 5.5 mm/ 7.5mm/9mm (depending on contact separation) | |
| Overall resistance of the measuring chain | Depending on length and separation | |
| Head-mounted transmitter | External transmitter | Head-mounted transmitter, see page 7 |
| Output | 3-wire potentiometer | 4 ...20mA |
| Permissible power supply | < AC 50 V, < DC 75V | See the data sheet of the head-mounted transmitter used |
| Ingress protection | up to IP66 or IP68 per IEC/EN 60529 (depending on version) |
| Model BLR-SAI (MG...) | Model BLR-SBI (MG...) | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical connection | Connection housing:Aluminium80x75x57mm Option: Stainless steel | Connection housing: Aluminium 80 x 75x57mm with head-mounted transmitter Option: Stainless steel |
| Guide tube diameter | 14mm | |
| Maximum permissible surface temperature at the sensor tube | T4: +100 °C T5: +65 °C T6: +50 °C | |
| Resolution | 2.7 mm/ 5.5 mm/ 7.5mm/9mm (depending on contact separation) | |
| Overall resistance of the measuring chain | 3.2 ... 50 kΩ | |
| Control circuit | Ignition protection type Ex ia IIC (only for connection to a certified intrinsically safe control circuit) and ignition protection type intrinsically safe Ex ib IIC | |
| Head-mounted transmitter | External transmitter | Head-mounted transmitter, see page 7 |
| Output | 3-wire potentiometer | 4 ...20mA |
| Permissible power supply | < AC 50 V, < DC 75V | See the data sheet of the head-mounted transmitter used |
| Ingress protection | up to IP66 or IP68 per IEC/EN 60529 (depending on version) |
| Model BLR-SAD (AVK-ADF) | Model BLR-SBD (AVK-ADF) | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical connection | Connection housing: Aluminium170x151x87mm Option: Stainless steel | Connection housing: Aluminium 170x151x87mm with head-mounted transmitter |
| Guide tube diameter | 14mm | |
| Maximum permissible surface temperature at the sensor tube | T4: +100 °C T5: +65 °C T6: +50 °C | |
| Resolution | 2.7 mm/ 5.5 mm/ 7.5mm/9mm (depending on contact separation) | |
| Overall resistance of the measuring chain | Depending on length and separation | |
| Head-mounted transmitter | External transmitter | Head-mounted transmitter, see page 7 |
| Output | 3-wire potentiometer | 4 ...20mA |
| Permissible power supply | < AC 50 V, < DC 75V | See the data sheet of the head-mounted transmitter used |
| Ingress protection | up to IP66 or IP68 per IEC/EN 60529 (depending on version) |
View all (12)
| Model | 4 ... 20 mA | HART ® | PROFIBUS ® PA | FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus | Ex i | Display | Order no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | x | x | 014832 | ||||
| TS | x | 005894 | |||||
| T32E | x | x | x | 025216 | |||
| T32S | x | x | 114795 | ||||
| T53F | x | x | 025727 | ||||
| T53P | x | x | 034422 | ||||
| TLH | x | x | x | 019989 | |||
| TLEH | x | x | x | x | 021104 | ||
| T15 | x | x | 122955 122954 |
| Replaced model | Current model | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MG-A.VK../..L…/M…/14 | BLR-S | Level sensor reed, standard |
| MG-A.VK../..L…/M…/14-Ex | BLR-S-Ex i | Level sensor reed, intrinsically design Ex i |
| AF-ADF | BLR-S-Ex d | Level sensor reed, explosion proof design ex d |
| Sensor model | Description | Approval without | Ex i | Ex d | GL | DNV | Ex i + GL | Ex i + DNV | IEEE 323 | Tempera- ture range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLR-S | Reed sensor, standard | x | x | x | x | -50 ...+350 °C | ||||
| BLR-S-Ex i | Reed sensor, intrinsically safe version Ex i | x | x | x | x | -50 ...+100 °C |
| Explosion protection | Ignition protection type | Model | Zone | Approval number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATEX | Ex i | BLR-S-Ex i | Zone 1, gas | KEMA 01ATEX1052 X II 2G Ex ia IIC T4 ...T6 Gb |
| Ex i + GL | BLR-S-Ex i | Zone 1, gas | KEMA 01ATEX1052 X II 2G Ex ia IIC T4 ...T6 Gb + GL 35949-87 HH | |
| Ex i + DNV | BLR-S-Ex i | Zone 1, gas | KEMA 01ATEX1052 X II 2G Ex ia IIC T4 ...T6 Gb + DNV A-11451 |
| Approval | Model | Approval number |
|---|---|---|
| GL | BLR-S | GL - 35 949 - 87 HH |
| DNV | BLR-S | DNV A-11451 |
| IEEE 323, 344 | BLR-S | - |
| GOST-R | all | 0959333 |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Connection housing | Aluminium 80 x 75x57mm Stainless steel 1.4571 Ø70x77mm Stainless steel 1.4571 with digital indicator Ø70x77mm |
| Sensor tube | Stainless steel 1.4571, tubeØ14x1mm |
| Contact separation | 18 mm, standard 15 mm, high temperature, low temperature 10 mm, standard, high temperature, low temperature 5 mm, standard, high temperature, low temperature |
| Overall resistance of the measuring chain | Length and separation dependent |
| Ambient temperature | Standard version -50 ...+100 °C High temperature version -50 ...+200 °C Low temperature version -100 ...+100 °C Standard version with Microtherm ® -50 ...+250 °C High temperature version with Microtherm ® -50 ...+350 °C |
| Ingress protection | Aluminium connection housing: IP 65 Stainless steel connection housing: IP 67 |
| Connection housing | Aluminium 80 x 75x57mm Polyester 80 x 75x55mm Stainless steel 1.4571 Ø70x77mm Stainless steel 1.4571 with digital indicator Ø70x77mm |
|---|---|
| Sensor tube | Stainless steel 1.4571, tubeØ14x1mm |
| Contact separation | 18mm 10mm 5mm |
| Overall resistance of the measuring chain | 3.2 ... 50 kΩ |
| Max. permissible surface temperature at the sensor tube | T4 +100 °C T5 +65 °C T6 +50 °C |
| Ingress protection | Aluminium connection housing: IP 65 Stainless steel connection housing: IP 67 |
| Approval | Ex i |
| Model | 4 ... 20 mA | HART ® | PROFIBUS ® PA | Fieldbus ™ | Exi | SIL2 | IEEE 323, 344 | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | x | x | x | |||||
| TS | x | |||||||
| T32E | x | x | x | x | ||||
| T32S | x | x | x | |||||
| T53F | x | x | ||||||
| T53P | x | x | ||||||
| TLH | x | x | x | |||||
| TLEH | x | x | x | x |
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