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Liquid Level Switch - CO2, Butane & Propane

Technical data: HBSC

HBSC is a level switch for detecting liquids. It is calibrated so that it is unaffected by spray and foam. The sensor is designed in stainless steel and can be used in corrosive environments. The sensor is constructed to resist high pressure. The switch must be supplied with 24 V DC through an Ex-barrier, which must be an approved and certifided galvanically isolated interface barrier placed outside the hazardous area. The switch is a 2-wire design with analog output which either will be 4 (no liquid detection) or 20 mA (liquid detection). The digital input shall be connected to the Ex-barrier. The Ex-barrier is not sccope of supply.  

The sensor can be set-up for liquid type in the HB-Tool which can be downloaded from our web-page. See HB-Tool. It is as well possible to switch from NO to NC type in the HB-Tool. Diagnostic is as well a possibility with the tool. The programming must be carried out in an non hazardous area. 

The sensor range include sensors for zone 0 and 1 according to ATEX/IECEx. The sensors can be used in device category 1G and temperature class T1...T6.   

A 5 m cable with M12 plug type IEC61076-2-101 is included.

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Product features

  • Temperature range: -40...+70°C.
  • Max pressure: 150 bar
  • ATEX / IECEx: Ex ia  IIC T1…T6 Ga (Ta = -40°C to +70°C) 
  • Excellent liquid and gas compatibility 
  • Cost effective alternative to ultrasonic & radar sensor technologies 
  • Works with reflective liquids 
  • Will not fail due to vapor 
  • No galvanic corrosion 
  • Split design which makes it easy to install and make diagnostic. 
  • Designed for the industrial industry.
  • Clear LED indication.

 

Applications

Appluications

  • Process plants
  • Storage tanks

Intrinsically Safe design:

Intrinsically Safe (IS) sensors are designed and wired to work on such a low current and voltage that it cannot possibly ignite flammable material. By limiting the energy available within the defined hazardous area, electrical equipment can operate safely even amid hazardous mixtures of gasses.

The measuring principle and the influence of the dielectric constant:

Capacitors are designed with minimum two conductors, where one of them is electric isolated. The dielectric constant are key for operation of capacitors, the capacity size is measured in pF.

Dielectric constant (Relative permittivity) is a unique value on a scale of 1 to 100. The value can be seen as a media’s DNA, because it`s unique and related to the molecular structure and polarization.

The Dielectric Constant is always greater than or equal to 1. The larger the dielectric constant, the more charge can be stored (like a battery).

The dielectric constant changes with temperature and pressure, the sensor comes with automatic temperature compensation calibrated/adapted to the measured media.

Type of switches:

Switch type                Liquid type                                                                                                   Dielectric constant

HBSC                        CO2(R744), Butane (R600), Isobutane (R600A), Propane (R290)             1.5-2.0
HBSO                        PAO oil, Mineral oil, POE oil, PAG oil                                                          2.0-4.0
HBSH                        R507, R410a, R407c, R404a, R22, R32, R134a, R1234yf, R1234ze         4.0-10.0
HBSR                        NH3, Water, R717, R718, Alchohol                                                             10.0-80.0

 

Specifications

Connection diagram

Diagram switch

Drawing

HBSC2 ex maalsat 

 

Power supply
Voltage12-28 V DC two wire
Max. current consumption Max 20 mA
Plug connectionsM12, 5 pins - DIN 0627
Output
Signal output 4 / 20 mA (DO - Open/Closed)
Contact functionNO or NC ( Open = 4 mA / Closed = 20 mA)
Mechanical specifications
Material liquid partsAISI 304 / PTFE
Material electronic partsNylon 6 (PA)
Environmental conditions
Max pressure150 bar
Protection degreeIP65
VibrationsIEC 60068-2-6 (4g)
EMCEN 61000
HBP_PRODUCT_TAB_SPECS_STR_ATEX
IECEx classificationEx ia IIC T1…T6 Ga
Device category1G for Zone 0 & 1
Type of protectionia
Gas resp. gas groupIIC
Temperature classT1….T6
Ambient temperature-40...+50°C/+70°C
When used in Ex-area the installation has to be carried out according to standards in force for the country in question.
The Equipment must be installed via an approved and certified galvanically interface barrier placed outside the hazardous area.

Ordering code

OutputThread typeOrdering code
Temperature Range: -40...+50°C
NO3/4" NPTHBSC-NO-2-EX
NC3/4" NPTHBSC-NC-2-EX
NO3/4" BSPPHBSC-NO-6-EX
NC3/4" BSPPHBSC-NC-6-EX
Spare parts for HBSC
Electronic part for HBSC-NO HBSC-EL-NO-EX
Electronic part for HBSC-NC HBSC-EL-NC-EX
Temperature Range: 0..+70°C
NO3/4" NPTHBSC-NO-2-HT-EX
NC3/4" NPTHBSC-NC-2-HT-EX
NO3/4" BSPPHBSC-NO-6-HT-EX
NC3/4" BSPPHBSC-NC-6-HT-EX
Spare parts for HBSC-HT
Electronic part for HBSC-NO-HT-EX HBSC2-EL-NO-HT-EX
Electronic part for HBSC-NC-HT-EX HBSC2-EL-NC-HT-EX

Downloads

Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual Supplement Ex/ATEX Products

IECEx/ATEX Certificate

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