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3 product description, 1 configuration, 2 principle of operation – KROHNE OPTISWITCH 5100C Namur EN User Manual

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3 Product description

3.1 Configuration

The scope of delivery encompasses:

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OPTISWITCH 5100 C, 5150 C level sensor

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Documentation

- this operating instructions manual

- Ex specific safety instructions (with Ex versions), if

necessary further certificates

OPTISWITCH 5100 C, 5150 C consists of the following

components:

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Housing cover

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Housing with electronics

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process fitting with tuning fork

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2

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Fig. 1: OPTISWITCH 5100 C, 5150 C with plastic housing

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Housing cover

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Housing with electronics

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Process fitting

3.2 Principle of operation

OPTISWITCH 5100 C, 5150 C is a level sensor with tuning

fork for level detection.
It is designed for industrial use in all areas of process

technology and can be used in liquids.
Typical applications are overfill and dry run protection. With a

tuning fork of only 40 mm length, OPTISWITCH 5100 C, 5150

C can be also mounted, e.g. in pipelines from DN 25. The

small tuning fork allows use in vessels, tanks and pipes.

Scope of delivery

Components

Area of application

OPTISWITCH 5100 C, 5150 C - with NAMUR output

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Product description

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