2511 Solids Level Switch (Vibrating Fork)
SKU: 2511
Cost-effective vibrating-fork point-level switch for fine-grained and powdered solids — flour, cement, sand, plastic pellets, grain. Fork resonates at a known frequency in air; when product touches the fork the frequency drops and the switch trips. No moving parts, no calibration, immune to dust and electrostatic charge. Operates up to 150°C. Best for storage and process vessels where the 2501 paddle is over-spec and the 2521 sensitivity isn't required.
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Cost-effective vibrating-fork point-level switch for fine-grained and powdered solids — flour, cement, sand, plastic pellets, grain. Fork resonates at a known frequency in air; when product touches the fork the frequency drops and the switch trips. No moving parts, no calibration, immune to dust and electrostatic charge. Operates up to 150°C. Best for storage and process vessels where the 2501 paddle is over-spec and the 2521 sensitivity isn't required.
The Rosemount 2511 Solids Level Switch (Vibrating Fork) # 2511 is manufactured by Rosemount. Valley Instrument Service is an authorized Rosemount dealer offering full sales support, NIST-traceable calibration, and expert technical assistance.
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Tuning-fork solids level switch with piezo-electric crystal oscillator. Fork resonance changes when covered by bulk solids medium. Ideal for fine-grained and powdered materials. Hygienic stainless steel forks. Short-fork design fits in small pipes and limited spaces. Vertical, horizontal, or angled mounting.
Required Specifications
8 of 8 selected- Thermal Profile:
- MW/O extension tube (up to Tprocess = 150°C (302°F) at Tamb < 40°C (104°F))
- Process Connection/Thermal Extension Tube:
- S316/316L/316TI Stainless steel (1.4581/1.4404/1.4571)
- Conduit Entry / Cable Threads:
- 4NPT 1/2-in. tapered ANSI B1.20.1 (1off conduit + 1off Ex-d blind plug)+$34.58
- Process Connection Rating:
- DZEN 1092-1 PN6 flange
- Process Connection Type:
- FFlat Face Flange
- Electronic Type:
- VRelay DPDT 19 .. 230 V AC 19 .. 40 V DC+$77.47
- Fork Length:
- A0000Standard Length 6.68in (170mm)
- Product Certifications:
- NANo Hazardous Locations Certifications
Rosemount is configurator-heavy and quote-only. Valley Instrument verifies option compatibility, lead time, and pricing before confirming your order.
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