M LLET

GmbH

Fllstandtechnik

Vibro level indicator

VF10

Appliance information

The Vibro level indicators are indicating the filling level as a limit switch in silos and
vessels.

Dimensions VF12

Use
129

65

50

114

The models of serie VF10 are vibrating limit switches to be used for indicating the
level in silos and containers, which are filled with all kinds of bulk goods. Due to the
compact design and little internal length the VF12 is especially well qualified for use in
small containers and vessels or hoppers and whereever limited mounting space is
dedecated. A typical application is e.g. the use of two VF12 as full- and empty
indicator in containers and silos.
-

50 mm

Mode of operation

20

Process connection

The electronics of the VF10 serie excites the vibrating rod to vibrate on its
resonance frequency of approx. 285 Hz. If material covers the vibrating rod, the
vibration will be attenuated. This is sensed by the electronics and it will actuate a
relay. If the filling level sinks, the vibrating rod will swing on its resonance
frequency again and the relay will switch back.

Vibrating rod

157

Probe 172 mm long

R1

Technical data
16

29

004-0201

Housing
Material
Process connection and probe

Aluminium
Stainless steel 1.4301 / 304

Process connection

R1 DIN 2999

Ambient temperature

-20 C ... +60 C

Bulk goods temperature

Option E1

Wiring connection

-20 C ... +80 C

-20 C ... +150 C

max. process pressure

10 bar

Supply voltage

20 ... 250 V AC / DC
multivoltage

Power consumption

3 VA

Signal contact

(Relay)

Capacity of the contact

change-over contact, potentialfree

5 A / 250 V AC

Response delay

20...250 V

Attenuation
Start of vibration

NC C NO
PE

ATEX-Option
B1

Dust

II 1/2D Ex ta/tb IIIC T95 C Da/Db

1 second
2 up to 5 seconds

min. density of material

0.02 kg/l (t/m) optional from 0.01 kg/l

Cable entry

Gland M20x1.5

Type of protection

IP66 acc. to DIN EN 60529

Maintenance

none

max. load up on the

end of the vibrating rod

1000 N (from lateral 150 N)

Installation

any position

Minimum-/Maximum alarm
The VF10 can be used as maximum or minimum switch. The way of function is adjusted by jumpers on the circuit board. The status of the relay is shown
at the circuit board by a red LED, corresponding to the drawings adjacent.

Minimum alarm L

Maximum alarm H

The relay is deenergized (Position NC, red LED off), when the filling level
is as low as the probe is not covered with material and it is vibrating freely
or its a failure of the supply voltage.

The relay is deenergized (Position NC, red LED off), when the filling level
is as high as the probe is covered with material or it is a failure of the
supply voltage.

LED

NO C NC

LED

NO C NC

LED

LED

NO C NC

NO C NC

Subject to modification

MOLLET D-74706 Osterburken Tel. +49 6291 6440-0 Fax +49 6291 9846

Appliance information

04/13

by MOLLET

VF10-GI-01

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M LLET
GmbH

Fllstandtechnik

Vibro level indicator

VF10

Dimensions VF13

VF13

129

Tube jib

65

50

114

Use
- for vertical mounting in a silo resp. vessel

Process connection

- to detect the filling level more inside of the vessel

20

50 mm

- to penetrate the stickings of bulk goods on the wall inside of the vessel

Vibrating rod

- maximum jib length: 2000 mm

- any mounting position if jib length is less then 1000 mm
(for these mounting positions the jib has to be supported in an appropriate way)

157

Probe LR min 200 mm ... max 2000 mm

R1

16

29

004-0202

VF15

Dimensions VF15
114

Rope extension

50

129

65

Use
- for vertical mounting in a silo resp. vessel

50 mm

- maximum rope length: 20.000 mm

20

Process connection

- maximum load onto the extension rope: 2000 N

Probe LS min 300 mm ... max 20.000 mm

R1

157

43.5

Vibrating rod

16

02

VF10-GI-02

29

04/13

by MOLLET

004-0203

Appliance information

MOLLET D-74706 Osterburken Tel. +49 6291 6440-0 Fax +49 6291 9846