Vital-T: Tuning Fork Level Sensor for Solids
Item Code: VT
- Power Supply: 18-30 V DC
- Output: Open collector PNP, LED Indication
- Application Temperature Range: Upto 150° C
- Enclosure: IP68 Weatherproof
- Process connections: Threads and Tri-Clamp
- Wetted parts: SS 316
- Compact probe length: 126 mm
Operating Principle
The working principle of vibrating fork level switch is based on tuning fork’s natural frequency measurement. A specially shaped tuning fork is continuously vibrating at its natural frequency using piezo-electric elements and detecting the changes in frequency in the presence of application media. The pressure applied on diaphragm drives the tuning fork's tines apart from each other and return to their original position when the pressure is removed. As the material level increases and comes in contact with the vibrating fork tines, the frequency of oscillation of tuning fork level switch dampens or decreases as it covered with the solid application media. The change in frequency is detected by the microprocessor leading to a switching decision. The threshold frequency is set to match the natural frequency of vibrating fork level switch under solid application.
Benefits

SS316 Installation
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Small probe Size
Compactness of fork Compact probe length of level switch takes up less inventory space and is easy to install.

Smaller compact fork
Fits fine within insulation pockets on applications silos. Helps in reducing fabrication cost.

Service Friendly Plug-in Connection
Industry standard valve plug-in connection, easy to install and ready to use.

External Circuit Testing
A simple diagnostic tool to check output connections and start diagnostics.
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Application
Packaging Machine
Packaging machines are used in many industries. Large manufacturing of industries uses automatic packaging machines to fill the perfect quantity of material within the packets without any failure and material loss. This quick growth of the packing industry required a level switch to sense the appropriate filling of application material.
The compact size of Vital-T level switch is suitable for various type of powder application, having multiple features in a single level instrument make it feasible for various challenges.

Valuable Insights

AS-Interface for Fork Sensor
Our level switch tuning fork series is accessible with "AS-Interface" to reduce cable complexities and save cost.

Level Sensor for solids
Our solid level indicator is used as one of the solid level measurement techniques to detect any solid media.