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F173

Level Monitor / Controller

with linearization, analog, control and alarm outputs

Product description

The F173 is a versatile level indicator with continuous level monitoring. Its primary level indicator function is to display the measured level input with simultaneous level/height and content indication and a dedicated bargraph. For level controlling and monitoring, it offers two low and two high level alarm values with configurable hysteresis and ignore function. The F173 has up to 4 outputs which can activate a valve to control the level or trigger an acoustic or visual device to monitor the level and an alarm situation.

The F173 is the accurate level monitor / controller in the next generation of F-Series level indicators, monitors, and controllers! These four powerful products that not only include the features of our previous F1-level-Series, but also bring a broad range of enhanced capabilities. The new F-Series level indicators take performance, functionality, and reliability to the next level!

Advantages
  • Accurate level controller with continuous level monitoring.
  • Robust aluminum or stainless steel 316L field enclosure (IP65, IP67 / Type4X) .
    It is so rugged, a truck can even stand on it!
  • Familiar easy operation with the Fluidwell "Know one, know them all" configuration structure, saving time, cost and aggravation.
  • Very diverse mounting possibilities: walls, pipes, panels or directly onto outdoor sensors.
  • Clear dual line display to show level/height, content, percentage filled, 4-20mA input or alarm values.

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Features

  • Level monitoring and/or controlling with 4 alarm values: lo-lo, lo, hi and hi-hi level alarms, with configurable hysteresis.
  • Bargraph according the level/height or content.
  • Red flashing LED backlight in case of an alarm condition.
  • Custom measurement units for level/height and content.
  • 1 level input signal: (0)4 - 20mA (HART transparent).
  • Namur NE43 sensor fault detection with visualization on the screen and configurable analog output retransmission of the sensor status.
  • 48 point strapping table (linearization) for tank shape compensation.
  • 3 remote control inputs to trigger an action or define a status.
  • Active, isolated (passive) or loop powered analog output according to the level/height, content or input retransmission.
  • 4 passive transistor or heavy duty, mechanical relay outputs.
  • Full Modbus communication RS485, isolated RS485 or RS232.
  • Plug-and-play USB-C port for simple remote configuration.
  • Easy programming with PC/laptop and free software tool.
  • Basic power supply of 10-27V DC, an isolated power supply of 12-24VAC / 12-30VDC or isolated 115-230VAC.
  • Auto backup of all setting.

Applications

  • Level measurement with strapping table volume calculation (linearization of the tank shape) and continuous level monitoring is important as well as signal re-transmission of the level or serial communication.
  • The F-Series is your first and best choice for field mount indicators in safe and hazardous area applications. Especially in harsh weather conditions like rain, snow, sandy deserts, salty atmospheres and temperatures between -40°C up to +70°C (-40°F up to 158°F).

Product specifications

  • Signal Inputs

    • Level Inputs

      • (0)4 – 20mA. (HART transparent).

    • Status Inputs

      • 3 configurable remote control inputs (with 6 functions).

  • Signal Outputs

    • Alarm outputs

      • Function: Configurable alarm outputs for low-low, low, high, high-high or all combined level alarms.
        There is an optional clear alarm output function, e.g. to turn off an acoustic alarm.
      • Type: Up to four heavy duty mechanical relays.

    • Analog outputs

      • Function: Transmitting the actual level/height, content or analog input retransmissionn - the output can be scaled to any range (e.g. 200m³ to 1200m³).
      • Type: One passive isolated, 4 – 20mA output, one active (0)4 – 20mA or isolated loop-powerd,

  • Supply

    • Power Supply

      • 10 – 27V DC.
      • Isolated 12 – 30V DC / 12 - 24V AC
      • Isolated 115 – 230V AC.
      • Basic: 10 - 27V DC.

    • Sensor Supply

      • 24V DC

  • Hazardous Area

    • Intrinsically Safe

      • Contact us for availability and specifications.

  • Communication

      • Function: All process data and settings can be read and modified through the communication link.

      • Protocol: Modbus ASCII / RTU.

      • Interface: RS232 / RS485 2-wire / Isolated RS485 2-wire.

      • Interface: USB-C for remote configuration only.

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  • F175

    F175

    Level / Pump Controller, Open Channel Flow Monitor with configurable analog and control / alarm output

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