Vibrating level switch
Description
The core element of the vibrating level switch is the vibrating 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 respective switch point can be changed via a pipe extension. The TLS-C vibrating level switch is specially designed for industrial applications and offers reliable point level detection. It is ideal for monitoring bilges and leaks as well as for point level detection in oil tanks of rotor gearboxes.
Level WIKA data sheet LM 30.12
Vibrating level switch, model TLS
The vibrating level switches are, depending on the version, suitable for an operating 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 and 10,000 cP [0.24 and 21,190 lb/ft·h].
Special features
- Compact design
- Low maintenance costs
- Stable and reliable level detection, unaffected by flow, bubble formation, vibrations, build-up or solids in the medium
| Model | TLS-CC |
| Product family | TLS |
| Subcategory | vibration_fork |
| Level ranges | 0.064…3 m |
| Process connection | 3/4" ... 2" NPT1" ... 4" per ASME BPEG 3/4" ... 2"NPT 3/4" ...2" |
| Process temperature | −40…+150 °C |
| Max process pressure | 64 bar |
| Measurement technology | vibration_fork |
| Output signal | SPST relay output · PNP transistor output |
| Power supply | DC 24 V |
| Electrical connection | 4-pin coupler connector per DIN EN 175301-803, M16 x 1.5 |
| Wetted parts material | Hastelloy C-276, Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L), Stainless steel 1.4404, 14435 (316L), electropolished, Hastelloy C-276, electropolished |
| Ambient temperature | −40…+60 °C |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Certifications | CEUKCARoHSEMC EN 61326 |
| Datasheet languages | EN |
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| TLS-CC | Vibrating level switch, compact version with angular connector DIN 175301 |
| TLS-CM | Vibrating level switch, compact version 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 | | | |
| Process connection | ■ G3/4" ... 2" ■ 3/4" ... 2" NPT 1" ... 4" per ASME BPE | |||
| Material | ||||
| Connection housing | Stainless steel 316L | |||
| Wetted parts | ■ Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L) ■ Stainless steel 1.4404, 14435 (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] |
| Density of the medium | ≥ 500 ... 2,500 kg/m³ | |||
| Operating pressure | -1 ...+64 bar [-14.5 ... +928.3 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] | |||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical connection | M12 circular connector, ■ 3/4" ... 2" NPT | 4-pin | ||
| Process connection | ■ G3/4" ... 2" | 1" ... 4" per ASME BPE | ||
| Material | ||||
| Connection housing | Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L) | |||
| Process connection | Stainless steel 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] |
| Density of the medium | ≥ 500 ... 2,500 kg/m³ | |||
| Operating pressure | -1 ...+64 bar [-14.5 ... +928.3 | 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] ■ 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] | |||
| Tuning fork length | ■ 42 mm[1.65 in] ■ 38 mm[1.50 in] |
| 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 |
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