Nivelco RCM-401-3 - NIVOSWITCH – for liquids | VIBRATING FORK LIQUID 125mm 1" 24VDC
Category: NIVELCO Process Control Co.
Specifications
Weighing
Product Features:
No moving parts
Stainless steel and plastic-coated probes
Rod-extended up to 3 m
Various output configurations
High or low fail-safe mode
Plastic, aluminum, or stainless steel housing
Explosion-proof variants available
For corrosive, thick, turbulent, flowing liquids
Medium pressure: up to 40 bar
NIFLANGE weldable stainless steel flange variants
3 years warranty
Most liquids with a minimum 0.7 kg/dm density and maximum 10 mm/s viscosity
Chemical Industry
Food & Beverage
Power Plants
Oil Industry
Water Industry
SKU
RCM-401-3
Details
The Nivelco RCM-401-3 is a high-performance vibrating fork level switch from the NIVELCO NIVOSWITCH product family. It is specifically built for detecting the high or low levels of liquids inside industrial tanks, pipes, and vessels.
Visual Overview
Core Specifications
The specific model code RCM-401-3 translates to the following exact factory parameters:
- Type: Mini compact level switch for liquids.
- Probe Length: Extended 125 mm (4.9 inches) stainless steel fork.
- Electrical Connection: Standard DIN 43650 connector.
- Output: Electronic 3-wire DC (field-selectable PNP or NPN transistor switch).
- Process Connection: 1" BSP male threaded connection.
- Power Supply: Fits a 12 to 55 V DC voltage range.
Key Features
- No Moving Parts: The fork uses electronic vibrations, meaning it does not clog or wear out easily.
- High Pressure Rating: It safely handles intense liquid pressure up to 40 bar (580 psig).
- Liquid Requirements: Works with liquids that have a density greater than 0.7 kg/dm³ and a viscosity below 10,000 mm²/s.
- Fail-Safe Control: You can wire it for high-level overfill protection or low-level dry-run pump protection.
Common Applications
This sensor is a reliable tool across many automated fields. It is frequently found in:
- Water treatment and tank level limits.
- Food and beverage production lines.
- Chemical processing and oil storage facilities.
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