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Model |
FR-LEX20L |
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Type |
2-wire explosion-proof model |
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Measuring range |
Up to 15 m 49.2'*1 |
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Display range |
Up to 25 m 82.0'*1 |
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Measurable dielectric constant of medium |
2 or more *2 |
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Resolution |
1 mm 0.04" |
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Precision |
Up to 0.1 m 0.3': ±10 mm 0.39"; |
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Response time |
1 s, 4 s (default value), 10 s, 25 s |
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Tank pressure |
-0.1 to +1 MPa (-0.1 to +0.1 MPa below -20°C -4°F) |
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Material |
Tank interior |
Lens: PTFE; |
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Housing |
PPS PC PA Internal potting agent: Epoxy resin |
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Connection diameter |
G1-1/2 (40A) |
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Output |
No. of control outputs |
─ |
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Control output/auxiliary output | ||||
Analog output |
4 to 20 mA (Response time: 3 s after internal value is confirmed [90% response]) |
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Network compatibility |
HART |
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Analog output accuracy |
Resolution |
1 mm 0.04"*4 |
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Zero accuracy |
±0.1 mA (zero point = 4 mA) *4 |
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F.S. accuracy |
±0.2 mA (full scale = 20 mA) *4 |
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Power supply |
Power voltage |
18.3 to 35 VDC. |
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Power consumption |
752.5 mW or less (including analog output; excluding load current) |
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Environmental resistance |
Ambient temperature |
-30 to +60°C -22 to 140°F (no freezing) |
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Relative humidity |
Up to 85% RH (no condensation) |
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Temperature of coupling used |
-30 to +85°C -22 to 185°F (no freezing) |
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Vibration resistance |
10 to 500 Hz; Power spectral density: 0.816 G2 X, Y and Z directions |
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Shock resistance |
100 m/s2 (10 G), 16 ms pulses, 1000 times each in X, Y and Z directions |
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IECEx |
Explosion-proof performance |
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga or Ex ia IIB T4 Ga Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da |
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Zone |
Zone 0/20 |
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Electrical ratings |
Ui: 35 VDC / Ii: 142.4 mA / Pi: 1000 mW / Li: 26.2 nH / Ci: 79 nF |
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Temperature |
-30°C -22°F ≤ Ta ≤ 60°C 140°F / -30°C -22°F ≤ Tp ≤ 85°C 185°F |
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ATEX and UKEX |
Explosion-proof performance |
II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga or II 1 G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga II 1 D Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da |
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Zone |
Zone 0/20 |
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Electrical ratings |
Ui: 35 VDC / Ii: 142.4 mA / Pi: 1000 mW / Li: 26.2 nH / Ci: 79 nF |
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Temperature |
-30°C -22°F ≤ Ta ≤ 60°C 140°F / -30°C -22°F ≤ Tp ≤ 85°C 185°F |
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Type Approval of Electrical Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres |
Explosion-proof performance |
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga or Ex ia IIB T4 Ga Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da |
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Zone |
Zone 0/20 |
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Electrical ratings |
Ui: 35 VDC / Ii: 142.4 mA / Pi: 1000 mW / Li: 26.2 nH / Ci: 79 nF |
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Temperature |
-30°C -22°F ≤ Ta ≤ 60°C 140°F / -30°C -22°F ≤ Tp ≤ 85°C 185°F |
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NRTL/ACO |
Explosion-proof performance |
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4 Ga/Zone 20, AEx ia IIIC T135°C Da/Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D, T4/Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G, T135°C/Class III, Division 1 or Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIB T4 Ga/Zone 20, AEx ia IIIC T135°C Da/Class I, Division 1, Groups C, D, T4/Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G, T135°C /Class III, Division 1 |
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Zone/Division |
Zone 0/20 Division 1 |
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Electrical ratings |
Ui: 35 VDC / Ii: 142.4 mA / Pi: 1000 mW / Li: 26.2 nH / Ci: 79 nF |
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Temperature |
-30°C -22°F ≤ Ta ≤ 60°C 140°F / -30°C -22°F ≤ Tp ≤ 85°C 185°F |
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Enclosure rating |
IP67 (IEC60529), Enclosure Type 4X (NEMA250) |
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Protection circuit |
Reverse power connection protection, power supply surge protection |
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Weight |
Approx. 920 g 32.45 oz |
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*1 Guaranteed value in water with the recommended installation. In still water, measurement is possible with water up to the edge of the lens. An undetectable area is present at short range due to the environment and measurement medium. The maximum measuring range is also reduced. | ||||
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