Level limit switch
Series VN 4000
Technical Information / Instruction manual
page G
Technical data / Approvals
Operating conditions
Ambient temp. (housing)
-40°C.. +60°C (-40 .. +140°F)
Process temperature
-40°C.. +150°C (-40 .. +302°F)
For versions with Ex-approvals: see remarks on page G17.
Min. powder density
Setting A
Setting B
ca. 150 g/l (9.5lb/ft
3
)
ca. 30 g/l (1.9lb/ft
3
)
Features of bulk material
No strong tendency to cake or deposit
Max. grain size 8mm (0.31“)
Max. mechanical load
500N laterally (on oscillator rods)
Recommended protection in case of high material load: mounting of an protective angle above the
probe
Max. mechanical torque
250 Nm (VN 4030)
Max. process pressure
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.
Relative Humidity
0-100%, suitable for outdoor use
Altitude
max. 2.000m (6.562ft)
Approvals
General Purpose
(Ordinary Locations)
Depending on selected
version in price list.
CE
EN 61010-1 (IEC/CB)
FM
CSA
GOST-R
Hazardous Locations
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
Food grade material
According to directive 1935/2004/EC
RoHS conform
According to directive 2011/65/EU
Pressure Equipment
Directive (97/23/EC)
The units are not subject to this directive, because they are classified 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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