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Vibrating Probe Level Switch

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

WORKING PRINCIPLE FEATURES

The Finetek vibrating probe switch is highly versatile Voltage supply range 20~250,
and can be used for most almost any bulk solid 50~60Hz Vac/ Vdc.
application. This includes level detection of almost SPDT Relay output, SSR MOSFET output.
any granular, sandy, chip like, foodstuff, grain or Sensitivity adjustment is available for different
powdery materials. density mediums.
The operating principle is based on the changes of Low wear and tear, maintenance free and self
vibration frequency of the tuning fork when it comes cleaning.
into contact with a liquid or solid material.. Fine powders can be detected.
The Vibrating probe contains piezoelectric crystals Euro and UL certified Models available.
built into the vibration tube that produce
vibrations/resonations at specific frequencies. One
element acts as a transmitter of the signal and the
APPLICATION
other receives the signal and converts it to electrical Solid Level Detection
output. Powders:
When the Vibrating probe comes in contact with Powdered milk, flour, spices, coffee beans, coffee
material the vibration is weakened/dampened and powder, tea, salt, sugar, grains, chocolate
results in a frequency change which triggers the Tobacco, powdered cellulose, powdered clay,
switch. It’s ideal for applications where: the dielectric polystyrene powder, dry soot, soda ash, coal ash
constant is low (where capacitance level switches
can’t be used) ; when material moisture content Granular & plastics:
Gravel, glass fine power, granular plastics, foundry
changes easily; low viscosity liquids; there is a
combination of differing materials in the sand, cements, plastic pellets
Chip or pellet like:
container/tank.
Frozen potato chips, beans, peanuts, sweets and
The Vibrating probe provides a reliable &
maintenance-free means of process control for bulk candy, animal / pet food
Wood shavings, chalk, steering chips, styrofoams,
solids. Easy mounting at almost any angle and
basic calibration procedures will provide reliable charcoals
functioning and less required monitoring. This device
can withstand tough lateral loads and static BENEFITS
electricity.
Furthermore, it eliminates the application issues No calibration required, easy use, sturdy and
associated with jamming and clogging between tines durable
on a ‘tuning fork’ device Also; it is equipped with a Rounded design prevents medium build up on
Fail-safe that prevents malfunctioning caused by probe
power cuts Operates well under high temperature, humid
and moist conditions
High vibration force
(also helps shake off build up)
Fine powers can be detected.

STRUCTURE & DIMENSION

Stainless Steel Connection Enclosure
Vibration Kit tube Screw

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SPECIFICATIONS

f113 f113
f113

108 108
1/2"NPTx2 1/2"NPTx2
108
1/2"NPTx2
20 20
20
1"PT 1"PT
1"PT
Dimensions
275~400mm f27.2
(Unit:mm) 350mm~4M
275mm f29

150
f19
f19 f19

SC2100 SC2110 SC2120

Order No. 【Standard Model】 【Probe Extension Model】 【Ultra Extension Model】
Level sensor
housing Aluminum / IP65

Probe
SUS 304 / 316
construction

Mounting 1"PT

Conduit 1/2"NPTx2

Max. vertical
load on rod. 177in.Lbs(20Nm)
Operating
pressure. -1~150PSI (10BAR)

Power supply 20~250, 50/60Hz Vac/ Vdc

Power
15VA (Max.)
consumption
Operating temp.
in ambient air -40LC~60LC
Operating temp.
in bin -40LC~80LC

Signal output Relay, SPDT, 3A/250Vac, 3A/28Vdc, PNP/NPN(MOSFET)400mA/60 Vac/ Vdc

Min. material
density sensed Solid: ³0.32g/cm3

Time delay 0.6~1 Second / Operate; 2~5 Seconds / Reset

Remote-test Yes

Vibrating
frequency. 395~405HZ
Selectable
Fail-safe Hi./ Lo.
Selectable
sensitivity Hi./ Lo.

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SPECIFICATIONS

f113
f113 f113

108
1/2"NPTx2
108 108
1/2"NPTx2 1/2"NPTx2
20

1"PT
f10
Dimensions 1"PT 1"PT
(Unit:mm)
f30
600mm ~15M 275mm 275~400mm

f19
150
f19 f19

SC2300 SC2500 SC2510【Corrosion-Proof

Order No. 【Cable Extension Model】 【Corrosion-Proof】 & Extension Typ】
Level sensor
housing Aluminum / IP65
Probe SUS 304/316 Coating TEFLON SUS 304/316 Coating TEFLON
SUS 304 / 316
construction

Mounting 1"PT Flange 1"(min.) Flange 1"(min.)

Conduit 1/2"NPTx2

Max. vertical 177in.Lbs(20Nm)

load on rod.
Operating
pressure. -1~150PSI (10BAR) -1~150PSI (10BAR) -1~150PSI (10BAR)

Power supply 20~250, 50/60Hz Vac/ Vdc

Power
15VA (Max.)
consumption
Operating temp.
-40LC~60LC
in ambient air
Operating temp.
-40LC~80LC
in bin

Signal output Relay, SPDT, 3A/250Vac, 3A/28Vdc, PNP/NPN(MOSFET)400mA/60 Vac/ Vdc

Min. material
density sensed Solid: ³0.32g/cm3

Time delay 0.6~1 Second / Operate; 2~5 Seconds / Reset

Remote-test Yes

Vibrating 395~405HZ
frequency.
Selectable
Hi./ Lo.
Fail-safe
Selectable
sensitivity Hi./ Lo.

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 NEPSI PROOF NO. GYB16.1938X Exd IIC T3~T6 Gb Ex tD A20/A21 IP65
T80BC or T95BC or T130BC or T195BC
PTB PROOF NO. 09 ATEX 1058 II 2G Ex d IIB T4
II 2D Ex tD A21 IP65
SPECIFICATIONS T130BC or T95BC or T80BC

f113
f113
f113
108
108
1/2"NPTx2
108 1/2"NPTx2
1/2"NPTx2 20
20
20
1"PT 1"PT
1"PT f27.2
Dimensions
f29
(Unit:mm) 275~400mm
275mm 350mm~4M

150
f19

f19 f19

SC1700 SC1701 SC1710

Order No. 【Standard Type】 【Probe Extension Type】 【Ultra Extension Type】
Level sensor
Aluminum
housing
Probe
construction SUS 304 / 316

Mounting Screw: 1"PT or PF, Flange: 1"~6"JIS / DIN / ANSI

Conduit 1/2"NPTx2

Max. vertical 177in.Lbs(20Nm)

load on rod.
Operating
-1~150PSI (10BAR)
pressure.

Power supply 20~250Vac/dc

Power
15W
consumption
Operating temp.
-20LC~70LC
in ambient air
Operating temp.
-40LC~80LC
in bin

Signal output Relay, SPDT , 3A/250Vac, 3A/28Vdc (Olny NEPSI)

Min. material
density sensed Solid: ³0.32g/cm3

Time delay 0.6 Second / Operate; 2~5 Seconds / Reset

Vibrating
frequency. 395~405HZ

Selectable
Hi./ Lo.
Fail-safe
Selectable
sensitivity Hi./ Lo.

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INSTALLATION

Vertical Installation (Figure 1):

1. Install the vibrating probe away from the inlet to avoid
material impact or false readings.
2. Note the material flow pattern and place the vibrating inlet
probe in the appropriate position to avoid overflow.

Horizontal Installation (Figure 2)

1. Install the vibrating probe away from the inlet to avoid
material impact. If this is unavoidable make use of a
shield or barrier for protection.
2. Installing the vibrating probe at a 20 degree incline will
optimize the results and increase sensitivity.
3. Keep the conduit facing downward to avoid moisture
getting inside the housing.

Notice:
1. Users are advised to tighten the connection by using a
spanner.
2. Do not bend the probe, put force on it or attempt to
modify the probe length.
3. The maximum vertical pressure of the vibrating probe
is 177in.Lbs (20Nm)

Figure 1

inlet inlet

15
0m
m
15
0m mm L
m 150

Figure 2 Figure 3

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (EURO MODEL)

SC2100X, SC2110X, SC2200X, SC2210X,SC2300X, SC2500X, SC1700X, SC1701X,SC1710X

Relay Output

FSH FSL

H L
SENSITIVITY OUTPUT MODE

PWR SIGNAL

RT2 RT1 NC COM NO N- L+

SSR(MOSFET) Output

20~250VAC
20~250VDC

Euro Type
RT2 RT1 N- L+

Terminal Function Fail-Safe High / Low Protection

L+, N-: Power Supply FSH (Fail-Safe High) Protection:
NC, COM, No: Relay Output Switch to FSH mode.
Normal Status: The signal lamp is on. It means
RT1, RT2: Remote-Test that the vibrating probe does not sense the
: Ground Connection material and the relay is conductive.
Failure: When the power shuts down, the signal
: SSR(MOSFET) Output lamp is off. It means that the vibrating probe is
voided and the relay is not conductive.
Panel Function FSL (Fail-Safe Low) Protection:
PWR: Power Supply (Green Light) Switch to FSL mode.
SIGNAL: Output Indication (Red Light) Normal Status: The signal lamp is on. The
FSH: Power On. The signal lamp is on and the vibrating probe senses the material and the
relay is conductive. While the vibrating probe relay is conductive.
senses the material, the signal lamp is off Failure: When the power shuts down, the signal
and relay is not conductive. lamp is off. The vibrating probe is voided and
FSL: Power On. The signal lamp is off and the the relay is not conductive.
relay is not conductive. While the probe
senses the material, the signal lamp is on FSL FSH
and relay is conductive.
Level
SENSITIVITY L: Low Sensitivity
SENSITIVITY H: High Sensitivity
Contact
Sensitivity Adjustment Form NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC

1. SENSITIVITY: Located upside of PCB. When Indication

switching to H position, it has the highest sensitivity.
When switching to L position, it has the lowest Status Fail Normal Normal Fail
sensitivity. The original setting is at L position and
users are able to adjust the sensitivity depends on
the specific gravity of material.

9H : High Sensitivity
(Suitable for detecting low specific gravity material)
9L : Low Sensitivity
(Suitable for detecting low specific gravity material)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (UL MODEL)

SC2100X, SC2110X, SC2200X, SC2210X,SC2300X, SC2500X, SC1700X, SC1701X,SC1710X

LEVE Relay Output

OBE L
PR SENSITIVITY SE
NG

NS
TI
RA

OR
L H
VIB

.
FSH FSL
PWR FAIL SAFE SIGNAL
RT N.C COM N.O N- L+

SSR(MOSFET) Output

FlneTek
RT N- L+

Terminal Function Fail-Safe High / Low Protection

L+, N-: Power Supply FSH (Fail-Safe High) Protection:
NC, COM, No: Relay Output Switch to FSH mode.
Normal Status: The signal lamp is on. It means
RT: Remote-Test that the vibrating probe does not sense the
: Ground Connection material and the relay is conductive.
Failure: When the power shuts down, the signal
: SSR(MOSFET) Output lamp is off. It means that the vibrating probe is
voided and the relay is not conductive.
Panel Function FSL (Fail-Safe Low) Protection:
PWR: Power Supply (Green Light) Switch to FSL mode.
SIGNAL: Output Indication (Red Light) Normal Status: The signal lamp is on. The
FSH: Power On. The signal lamp is on and the vibrating probe senses the material and the
relay is conductive. While the vibrating probe relay is conductive.
senses the material, the signal lamp is off Failure: When the power shuts down, the signal
and relay is not conductive. lamp is off. The vibrating probe is voided and
FSL: Power On. The signal lamp is off and the the relay is not conductive.
relay is not conductive. While the probe
senses the material, the signal lamp is on
and relay is conductive. FSL FSH
SENSITIVITY L: Low Sensitivity Level
SENSITIVITY H: High Sensitivity

Contact
Sensitivity Adjustment Form NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC

1. SENSITIVITY: Located upside of PCB. When Indication

switching to H position, it has the highest sensitivity.
When switching to L position, it has the lowest Status Fail Normal Normal Fail
sensitivity. The original setting is at L position and
users are able to adjust the sensitivity depends on
the specific gravity of material.

9H : High Sensitivity
(Suitable for detecting low specific gravity material)
9L : Low Sensitivity
(Suitable for detecting low specific gravity material)

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MODEL NUMBER / ORDER CODE COMPARISON TABLE

Model Number Order Code

SC2100 SCX10000-AAA
SC2110 SCX10000-BAA
SC2120 SCX10000-CAA
SC2300 SCX10000-DAA
SC2500 SCX10000-EAA
SC2510 SCX10000-FAA
SC1700 SCX10099-AAA
SC1701 SCX10099-BAA
SC1710 SCX10099-CAA

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ORDER INFORMATION

07 08 09 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26

SCX1 0 0 99-9 A A 999999999 0 0 999 9

07 08 Certification
00: None
1C: ATEX-Exd
7C: NEPSI-Exd
5C: TS

09 Type
A: Standard
B: Probe Extension type
C: Ultra Extension type
D: Cable Extension type
E: Corrosion-proof type
F: Corrosion-proof & Extended type

12 Power supply
A: 20~250VacVdc 50/60Hz; Relay O/P-UL type
B: 20~250VacVdc 50/60Hz; SSR(MOSFET) - UL type
C: 20~250VacVdc 50/60Hz; Relay O/P Euro type
D: 20~250VacVdc 50/60Hz; SSR(MOSFET) - Euro type

Connection
13 14 15 16 17 18

Flange A8: 1" 01: PT male

AK: JIS-FF B1: 1-1/2" 03: PF male
AN: ANSI-RF B2: 2" 07: NPT male
2
AS: DIN-FF B4: 2-1/2" 40: 5 kg/cm
D8: DN25 42: 10 kg/cm2
Thread D9: DN32 48: 150 Lbs
AC: ANSI E1: DN40 49: 300 Lbs
AA: JIS E2: DN50 57: PN10
E3: DN65 58: PN16

Probe material
19 20

MA: SUS 304

MB: SUS 316
MC: SUS 316L

23 24 25 26 Length
Code Probe Length
0275 Standard
0275~0400 275~400mm
0600~A150 600~15000mm

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