The BinMaster flow detect system consists of two components – the FDS1000 Remote Sensor Probe which is mounted in a pneumatic pipeline, gravity chute or feeder – and the FDC1000 Control Console which is mounted in an area accessible for users to read the console during operations. The system promotes continuous and efficient operations by informing users that solid or powder materials are flowing and alerts them if the flow status has changed, power has been lost, or if communication between the Remote Sensor Probe and the Control Console has been interrupted.
The FDS 1000 Remote Sensor Probe is a high quality, industrial grade instrument that senses flow / no-flow conditions using Doppler technology (microwave) to provide highly reliable and sensitive motion detection. It works by transmitting a low energy signal through a Teflon process seal into the material flow stream. A portion of the signal is reflected back to the sensor, with the movement of material causing a frequency shift – called the Doppler shift – which is used by the sensor to detect material flow.
Features:
• Consists of two components including remote sensor and control console
• Uses Doppler technology (microwave) to provide reliable motion detection
• Non-intrusive flush mounting senses through non-metallic surfaces
• Non-contact operation eliminates flow stream interruption and equipment wear
• Control settings can be made without accessing the remote sensor probe
• Fail-safe power protection and loop fault monitor
• “Quick-Set” selectable, single turn calibration
• Hazloc approval Class II
• Alarm for flow/no flow status
• High/low selectable sensitivity adjustment
Specifications:
• Power Requirement: 115 or 230 VAC 50/60 Hz, 5 VA
• Operating Temp Remote: -22°F to +158°F (-30°C to +70°C)
• Operating Temp Console: -31°F to +158°F (-35°C to +70°C)
• Process Temp: 250°F (121°C) if ambient air temperature is below 150°F (65°C)
• Detection Range: Up to 10 feet Frequency: 24.125 GHz, less than 1mW/cm³ (OSHA limit is 10mW/cm³)
• Remote Enclosure: Die cast aluminum
• Remote Approvals: Listed for Class II, Groups E, F & G Hazardous Locations
• Enclosure Type: NEMA 4X, 5, 9 & 12
• Output: DPDT dry contacts, 5A @ 240 VAC, or 30 VDC
• Time Delay: Single turn 0.1-15 sec
Applications:
• Senses flow or no-flow conditions of solids and powders in pneumatic pipelines, gravity chutes and feeders
• Virtually unaffected by humidity, ambient light, pressure, vacuum, temperature, noise, vibration, electrical signals, non-metallic buildup or dust
• Used in food processing, plastics, grain, cement, aggregates, paper, mining and many other materials
