Echotel® 961/962 single- and dual-point ultrasonic level switches
Increasing demands for compliance with safety systems and overfill protection have mandated more reliable point level measurement. Echotel® Models 961 and 962 ultrasonic level switches meet these demands with advanced transducer designs, extensive hazardous location approvals, and a new self-test technology.
Single Point
Echotel Model 961 offers the ultimate solution to reliable single-point liquid level measurement. This advanced switch uses pulsed signal technology for superior performance in difficult process conditions, and to provide excellent immunity from sources of electrical noise interference. Extensive self-testing of the electronics and transducer make this advanced switch suitable for use in Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 loops.
The Echotel Model 961 is equipped with advanced diagnostics that continuously check the sensor and electronics. The diagnostics also alarm for electrical noise interference from external sources.
Dual Point
Echotel Model 962 is a dual-point switch that can be used as a level controller, or to control pumps in an auto fill or auto empty mode. The tip sensitive lower gap performs well in aerated or foamy liquids, and can measure to within 1.4" of the vessel bottom. The rigidity of the unique flow-through upper gap allows separations of up to 125" (318 cm) between the upper and lower transducer gaps.
Ultrasonic contact
Ultrasonic contact switches use a pair of piezoelectric crystals that are encapsulated in epoxy at the tip of the transducer for level measurement. The crystals are made of a ceramic material that vibrates at a given frequency when subjected to an applied voltage. The transmit crystal converts the applied voltage from the electronics into an ultrasonic signal. When liquid is present in the gap, the receive crystal senses the ultrasonic signal from the transmit crystal and converts it back to an electrical signal.
Features
- No calibration
- Loop current or relay output
- Advanced diagnostics: sensor, electronics and electrical noise interference
- LED indication for alarm status and error
- Pushbuttons for manual testing of output
- Metal and plastic sensors
- Adjustable time delay for turbulent aerated liquids
- Pulsed signal technology
- Extensive FM, CSA and ATEX explosion proof and intrinsically safe approvals
- Suitable for Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 loops
Options
Applications
Operating principle
Model 961/962 switches utilize ultrasonic energy to detect the presence or absence of liquid in a single or dual point transducer. Ultrasonic contact level technology uses high-frequency sound waves that are easily transmitted across a transducer gap in the presence of a liquid media, but are attenuated when the gap is dry. Model 961/962 switches use an ultrasonic frequency of 2 MHz to perform this liquid level measurement in a wide variety of process media and application conditions.
The transducer uses a pair of piezoelectric crystals that are encapsulated in epoxy at the tip of the transducer. The crystals are made of a ceramic material that vibrates at a given frequency when subjected to an applied voltage. The transmit crystal converts the applied voltage from the electronics into an ultrasonic signal. When liquid is present in the gap, the receive crystal senses the ultrasonic signal from the transmit crystal and converts it back to an electrical signal. This signal is sent to the electronics to indicate the presence of liquid in the transducer gap. When there is no liquid present, the ultrasonic signal is attenuated and is not detected by the receive crystal.
Approvals
| ATEX | Ex d, Ex ia |
|---|---|
| CCOE | Ex d, Ex ia |
| CSA | XP, IS, NI |
| FM | XP, IS, NI |
| EAC (GOST) | Ex d, Ex ia |
| IEC | Ex d |
| Inmetro | Ex d, Ex ia |
| SIL | SIL 2 (1oo1) |
| TÜV/DIBt | WHG § 63, overfill prevention |
Other approvals are available. Consult factory for more details.
Downloads
Approvals & certificates
Instruction manuals
Accessories
- Sealed or flanged-top chamber options
- Carbon steel or 316 stainless steel
- Lengths for measuring ranges to 20 ft. (6.1 m)
- Cryogenic insulation
- High temperature insulation
- Heat Tracing
- NPT or flange mounted
- Teflon compression rings
- Prevents unintentional removal of instrument
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