Vibrating level switch
Description
The core element of the vibrating level switch is the tuning fork with integrated vibration drive. When the vibrating tuning fork is immersed in the medium, the resonance frequency of the tuning fork decreases. The frequency change is detected by the electronic circuit and is converted to a switching signal. Irrespective of the mounting position, level changes can be detected very accurately.
The model TLS-H vibrating level switch offers reliable and precise level detection. The instrument has been designed in accordance with the requirements of hygienic processes and enables easy cleaning and maintenance. The TLS-H in hygienic design can be used for CIP (cleaning in place) and SIP (sterilisation in place). It is available with two electrical outputs: TLS-HC with ASC4 connector and TLS-HM with M12 connector ─ for optimal adaptation to different system configurations.
For further approvals, see page 6
Fig. left: vibrating level switch, model TLS-HC Fig. right: vibrating level switch, model TLS-HM
In addition, the TLS-H is available with different surface roughnesses to meet the specific requirements of the respective application. A large number of hygienic process connections enables easy integration into food and pharmaceutical processes.
The vibrating level switches are, depending on the version, suitable for a process temperature of -40 ... +150 °C [-40 ... +302 °F] and an operating pressure of -1 ... +64 bar [-14 ... +928 psi]. The vibrating level switch is suitable for media with a density of 500 ... 2,500 g/cm³ [289 ... 1,445 oz/in 3 ]. The viscosity of the media should be between 0.1 ... 10,000 cP [0.24 und 21,190 lb/ft·h].
Special features
- Easy cleanability due to hygienic design
- Stable and reliable level detection without interference from flow, bubble formation, vibrations, build-up or solids in the medium
- Suitable for SIP and CIP
| Model | TLS-H |
| Product family | TLS |
| Subcategory | vibration_fork |
| Process connection | Clamp DIN 32676Clamp ISO 2852Clamp ASME BPEDIN 11851DIN 11864-1 Form ADIN 11864-2 Form ADIN 11864-3 Form AVARILINE® Form FVARILINE® Form NG3/4 ... 23/4 ... 2 NPT1" ... 4" per ASME BPEDN 25 ... DN 100 per DIN 32676 row ADN 1 ... DN 4 per DIN 32676 row CG 3/4 ... 2 NPT |
| Process temperature | −40…+150 °C |
| Max process pressure | 64 bar |
| Measurement technology | vibration_fork |
| Output signal | SPST relay output · PNP transistor output · SPST relay · PNP transistor |
| Power supply | DC 24 V |
| Electrical connection | M12 x 1 connector or DIN 175301-803 |
| Wetted parts material | Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L), Hastelloy C-276, Stainless steel 1.4435 (316L) |
| Ambient temperature | −40…+60 °C |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Certifications | CERoHSUKCAEHEDGEACREACHNACE |
| Datasheet languages | EN, DE |
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| TLS-HC | Vibrating level switch, hygienic design with angular connector DIN 175301 |
| TLS-HM | Vibrating level switch, hygienic design with circular connector M12 x 1 |
| Mounting thread | Mounting thread with extension | Clamp connection | Clamp connection with extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connector Direction mark Switch point Insertion length Extension | ■ 4-pin per DIN EN 175301-803 ■ M16 x 1.5 | |||
| Electrical connection | ||||
| Process connection | ■ G3/4 ... 2 ■ 3/4 ... 2 NPT | ■ 1" ... 4" per ASME BPE ■ DN 25 ...DN 100 per DIN 32676 row A ■ DN 1 ...DN 4 per DIN 32676 row C | ||
| Material | ||||
| Connection housing | Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L) | |||
| Process connection | Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L) | |||
| Tuning fork (wetted) | ■ Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L) ■ Stainless steel 1.4404, 1.4435 (316L), electropolished ■ Hastelloy C-276 ■ Hastelloy C-276, electropolished | |||
| Ambient temperature | -40 ...+60 °C [-40 ...+140 °F] | |||
| Supply voltage | DC 24V | |||
| Process temperature | -40 ...+100 °C [-40 ...+212 °F] | -40 ...+150 °C [-40 ...+302 °F] | -40 ...+100 °C [-40 ...+212 °F] | -40 ...+150 °C [-40 ...+302 °F] |
| Hygienic cleaning pro- cesses | Suitable for CIP (clean- ing in place) | ■ Suitable for CIP (cleaning in place) ■ Suitable for SIP (steri- lisation in place) | Suitable for CIP (clean- ing in place) | ■ Suitable for CIP (cleaning in place) ■ Suitable for SIP (steri- lisation in place) |
| Density of the medium | ≥ 500 ... 2,500 kg/m³ | |||
| Operating pressure | -1 ...+64 bar [-14.5 ...+928 psi] | |||
| Switching output | ■ SPST relay output ■ PNP transistor output | |||
| Power consumption | <1W | |||
| Max. switching power (relay output) | DC 30V / 3 A | |||
| IP ingress protection | IP65 | |||
| Insertion length | 64 mm[2.52 in] | 64 ...3,000mm [2.52 ... 118.11 in] | ■ 60 mm[2.36 in] ■ 43 mm[1.69 in] ■ 47 mm[1.85 in] | 60 ...3,000mm [2.36 ... 118.11 in] |
| Switch point | Switch point = insertion length - 13 mm[0.51 in] | |||
| Surface finish quality (wetted) | ■ Ra ≤ 0.76 μm (SF3 per ASME BPE) ■ Ra ≤ 0.38 μm (SF4 per ASME BPE) ■ Ra ≤ 0.38 µm electropolished (SF4 per ASME BPE) | |||
| Tuning fork length | ■ 42 mm[1.65 in] ■ 38 mm[1.50 in] |
| Mounting thread | Mounting thread with extension | Clamp connection | Clamp connection with extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connector Direction mark Switch point Insertion length Extension | M12 coupler connector, 4-pin | |||
| ■ G3/4 ... 2 ■ 3/4 ... 2 NPT ■ 1" ... 4" per ASME BPE ■ DN 25 ...DN 100 per DIN 32676 row A | ||||
| Process connection | ■ DN 1 ...DN 4 per DIN 32676 row C | |||
| Material | ||||
| Connection housing | Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L) | |||
| Process connection | Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L) | |||
| Tuning fork (wetted) | ■ Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L) ■ Stainless steel 1.4404, 1.4435 (316L), electropolished ■ Hastelloy C-276 ■ Hastelloy C-276, electropolished | |||
| Ambient temperature | -40 ...+60 °C [-40 ...+140 °F] | |||
| Supply voltage | DC 24V | |||
| Process temperature | -40 ...+100 °C [-40 ...+212 °F] | -40 ...+150 °C [-40 ...+302 °F] | -40 ...+100 °C [-40 ...+212 °F] | -40 ...+150 °C [-40 ...+302 °F] |
| Hygienic cleaning pro- cesses | Suitable for CIP (clean- ing in place) | ■ Suitable for CIP (cleaning in place) ■ Suitable for SIP (steri- lisation in place) | Suitable for CIP (clean- ing in place) | ■ Suitable for CIP (cleaning in place) ■ Suitable for SIP (steri- lisation in place) |
| Density of the medium | ≥ 500 ... 2,500 kg/m³ | |||
| Operating pressure | -1 ...+64 bar [-14.5 ...+928 psi] | |||
| Switching output | ■ SPST relay output ■ PNP transistor output | |||
| Power consumption | <1W | |||
| Max. switching power (relay output) | DC 30V / 3 A | |||
| IP ingress protection | IP66/68 | |||
| Insertion length | 64 mm[2.52 in] | 64 ...3,000mm [2.52 ... 118.11 in] | ■ 60 mm[2.36 in] ■ 47 mm[1.85 in] | 60 ...3,000mm [2.36 ... 118.11 in] |
| Switch point | Switch point = insertion length - 13 mm[0.51 in] | |||
| Surface finish quality (wetted) | ■ Ra ≤ 0.76 μm (SF3 per ASME BPE) ■ Ra ≤ 0.38 μm (SF4 per ASME BPE) ■ Ra ≤ 0.38 µm electropolished (SF4 per ASME BPE) | |||
| Tuning fork length | ■ 42 mm[1.65 in] ■ 38 mm[1.50 in] |
| Hygienic process connection | Size DN | EHEDG approval |
|---|---|---|
| Clamp DIN 32676 | 25 ... 100 | Yes |
| Clamp ISO 2852 | 25 ... 101.6 | Yes |
| Clamp ASME BPE | 1' ... 4' | Yes |
| DIN 11851 | 25 ... 100 | Yes |
| DIN 11864-1 Form A | 25 ... 100 | Yes |
| DIN 11864-2 Form A | 25 ... 100 | Yes |
| DIN 11864-3 Form A | 25 ... 100 | Yes |
| VARILINE ® Form F, Form N | 25 ... 100 | Yes |
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| Logo | Description | Region |
|---|---|---|
| EU declaration of conformity | European Union | |
| EMCdirective EN 61326 emission (group 1, class B) and immunity (industrial environments) | ||
| RoHS directive | ||
| UKCA | United Kingdom | |
| Electromagnetic compatibility regulations | ||
| Restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) regulations | ||
| DECEMBER 2024 TYPE EL CLASS I | EHEDG Hygienic design Type EL, Class 1 | European Union |
| Logo | Description |
|---|---|
| - | Manufacturer's declaration regarding regulation (EC) no. 1935/2004; good manufacturing practice (EC) no. 2023/2006 (GMP) |
| - | Manufacturer's declaration GB 4806.1-2016 China National Food Safety Standard - good manufacturing practice GB 31603- 2015 (GMP) |
| Certificates | ■ 2.2 test report per EN 10204 (e.g. state-of-the-art manufacturing, material proof, wetted metal parts free from substances of animal origin (ADI-free)) ■ 3.1 inspection certificate per EN 10204 (e.g. material proof for wetted metal parts) |
|---|
| Description | Temperature range | Cable Ø | Order no. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M12 connector with moulded cable | ||||
| Straight version, cut to length, 4-pin, 2 m[6.6 ft], PUR cable, UL Listed, IP67 | -20 ...+80 °C [-4 ...+176 °F] | 4.5mm [0.18 in] | 14086880 | |
| Straight version, cut to length, 4-pin, 5 m[16.4 ft], PUR cable, UL Listed, IP67 | 14086883 | |||
| Straight version, cut to length, 4-pin, 10 m[32.8 ft], PUR cable, UL Listed, IP67 | 14086884 | |||
| Angled version, cut to length, 4-pin, 2 m[6.6 ft], PUR cable, UL Listed, IP67 | -20 ...+80 °C [-4 ...+176 °F] | 4.5mm [0.18 in] | 14086889 | |
| Angled version, cut to length, 4-pin, 5 m[16.4 ft], PUR cable, UL Listed, IP67 | 14086891 | |||
| Angled version, cut to length, 4-pin, 10 m[32.8 ft], PURcable, UL Listed, IP67 | 14086892 |
| Description | Temperature range | Cable length | Order no. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection cable M12 x 1 with integrated LED display | ||||
| Connection cable, 4-pin, PUR cable, UL Listed, IP67 1x LED green, 2x LED yellow | -20 ...+80 °C [-4 ...+176 °F] | 2m [6.6 ft] | 14252834 | |
| Connection cable, 4-pin, PUR cable, UL Listed, IP67 1x LED green, 2x LED yellow | -20 ...+80 °C [-4 ...+176 °F] | 5m [16.4 ft] | 14252835 |
| Standard | DN | ØD | L max (ØD - Ød) Ød = 17 | L max (ØD - Ød) Ød = 21,3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clamp DIN 32676 | 25 | 26 | 9 | - |
| 32 | 32 | 15 | 10.7 | |
| 40 | 38 | 21 | 16.7 | |
| 50 | 50 | 33 | 28.3 | |
| 65 | 66 | 39 | 44.7 | |
| 80 | 81 | 54 | 59.7 | |
| 100 | 100 | 83 | 78.7 | |
| Clamp ISO 2852 | 25 | 22.6 | 5.6 | - |
| 33.7 | 31.3 | 14.3 | 10 | |
| 38 | 35.6 | 18.6 | 14.3 | |
| 40 | 37.6 | 20.6 | 16.3 | |
| 51 | 48.6 | 31.6 | 27.3 | |
| 63.5 | 60.3 | 43.3 | 40 | |
| 70 | 66.8 | 49.8 | 45.5 | |
| 76.1 | 72.9 | 55.9 | 51.6 | |
| 88.9 | 84.9 | 67.9 | 63.6 | |
| 101.6 | 97.6 | 80.6 | 76.3 | |
| Clamp ASME BPE | 1" | 22.1 | 5.1 | - |
| 1,5" | 34.8 | 17.8 | 13.5 | |
| 2" | 47.5 | 30.5 | 26.2 | |
| 2,5" | 60.2 | 33.2 | 38.9 | |
| 3" | 72.9 | 55.9 | 51.6 | |
| 4" | 97.38 | 80.38 | 76.08 |
| Standard | DN | ØD | L max (ØD - Ød) Ød = 17 | L max (ØD - Ød) Ød = 21,3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIN 11851 | 25 | 26 | 9 | - |
| 32 | 32 | 15 | 10.7 | |
| 40 | 38 | 21 | 16.7 | |
| 50 | 50 | 33 | 28.7 | |
| 65 | 66 | 39 | 44.7 | |
| 80 | 81 | 54 | 59.7 | |
| 100 | 100 | 83 | 78.7 | |
| DIN 11864-1 Form A | 25 | 26 | 9 | - |
| 32 | 32 | 15 | 10.7 | |
| 40 | 38 | 21 | 16.7 | |
| 50 | 50 | 33 | 28.7 | |
| 65 | 66 | 39 | 44.7 | |
| 80 | 81 | 54 | 59.7 | |
| 100 | 100 | 83 | 78.7 | |
| DIN 11864-2 Form A | 25 | 26 | 9 | - |
| 32 | 32 | 15 | 10.7 | |
| 40 | 38 | 21 | 16.7 | |
| 50 | 50 | 33 | 28.7 | |
| 65 | 66 | 39 | 44.7 | |
| 80 | 81 | 54 | 59.7 | |
| 100 | 100 | 83 | 78.7 | |
| DIN 11864-3 Form A | 25 | 26 | 9 | - |
| 32 | 32 | 15 | 10.7 | |
| 40 | 38 | 21 | 16.7 | |
| 50 | 50 | 33 | 28.7 | |
| 65 | 66 | 39 | 44.7 | |
| 80 | 81 | 54 | 59.7 | |
| 100 | 100 | 83 | 78.7 |
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