Filling the Silo
The filling stream should not be directed
onto the probe.
Angle of Material Flow
Note the angle of material flow or the
outlet funnel when determining the
measuring point or probe length.
Distance Between Probes
If more than one probe is mounted in a
silo, then a minimum distance of 0.5 m
must be allowed for in order to avoid
mutual interference.
Threaded Socket for Mounting
Use the shortest possible threaded
socket when mounting the Nivocompact
FTC 131
…
331.
Condensation can form in long threaded
sockets and interfere with correct
operation of the probe.
Heat Insulation
With high silo temperatures:
Insulate the outside silo wall to avoid
exceeding the max. permissible
temperature of the Nivocompact
housing. This insulation also prevents
condensation near the threaded boss
and so reduces build-up and the
danger of error switching.
Installation in the Open
A protective sun cover as an accessory
protects the Nivocompact with the
aluminium housing from excessive
temperatures and from condensation
which may form in the housing due to
large temperature variations.
General information
for installing the
capacitance
Nivocompact FTC
…
level limit switch.
TI133Y03
FTC 231
FTC 331
Distance
min.
500 mm
Angle of
slope
min.
500 mm
FTC 131
max. 60 °C
Protective
sun cover
min.
500 mm
max. 80 °C
Protective
roof
approx.
200 mm
FTC 131
Angle of
slope
Installation
General Information
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