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The bendable capacitance probe is designed to fit in tight spaces or in vessels where obstructions prevent the installation of a straight probe. This probe can be bent to avoid obstructions in a vessel while still allowing adequate probe surface area to confirm the presence or absence of material. Mounted on the side of the bin, the bendable probe can be used in a wide range of solid materials or slurries. One common application for the bendable probe is for high and low level detection in smaller mixers or containers used in food processing plants.

Like all BinMaster capacitance probes, the bendable probe offers interference-free, fail-safe operation & "Quick-Set" calibration. BinMaster capacitance probes provide interference-free operation – working far below the RF level of 9 KHz at just 6 KHz – and will not interfere with two-way radios or other equipment operating in the radio spectrum. Standard capacitance probe features include a triple-thread, screw-off cover that allows easy access to internal components and an FDA-recognized powder coat finish. This housing also has dual conduit entries to simplify wiring and installation. The dual time delay feature allows the user to set flexible time delays up to 30 seconds for covered and uncovered conditions.

The Compact Pro is a compact capacitance probe for reliable level measurement and plugged chute detection for liquid, powder, granular, and pelleted materials. This probe is designed for tight spaces where proximity switches will not work and is appropriate for use in tanks, bins, silos, chutes, conveyors, pipes and load out hoppers. Operation is independent of bin wall and it can be used with either metal or non-metallic vessels. It features four levels of static discharge protection, which is important for pneumatically conveyed materials.

Compact Pro is simple to set up and requires virtually no maintenance. Its compact design makes it easy to install and a simple "one-time" calibration procedure with sensitivity up to less than one picofarad ensures fast set up. It requires no routine preventive maintenance and its operation unaffected by temperature changes, eliminating the need for recalibration. In addition, its special Pro Shield technology ignores material buildup that can cause proximity switches to fail. A visual LED on the housing indicates sensor status at-a-glance, showing the presence or absence of material.

Features:
• PRO-Shield feature ignores material buildup
• LED on housing indicates sensor status: covered or uncovered
• Easy “one-time” calibration
• Compact design; simple to install
• For metal, plastic or other non-metallic vessels

Specifications:
• Power Requirements: 115, 230 VAC or 24 VDC
• Output Relay: SPDT 5 amp at 250 VAC
• Ambient Temp: -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
• Process Temp: To 240°F (116°C)
• Pressure: 150 PSI
• Approvals & Certifications: NEMA 4X, 5 & 12
• Enclosure: PVC
• Probe: CPVC
• Mounting: 1” NPS (1-1/4” adapter available)
• LED: Indicates material presence or absence

Applications:
• Point level detection and process control in liquid, powder, granular and pelleted materials
• Used in smaller bins, vessels, tanks and chutes
• Plastics, chemicals, concrete, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, feed, grain, wood or paper processing, many other materials
• Works where proximity switches don’t

Probe Assemblies can be used with PROCAP 3 - A / USDA

Pro Auto-Cal offers simple and automatic calibration and external testing without having to remove the cover of the unit. Calibration takes just seconds and is performed with the use of a special magnet. This unit also allows for the simulation of either a covered or uncovered condition without accessing the probe assembly or the electronics and unsurpassed sensitivity of 0.5 pF for enhanced accuracy. A visual LED on the top of the housing indicates sensor status such as uncovered, covered or power failure.

Operating below the RF range, Pro Auto-Cal will not interfere with two-way radios or other plant equipment operating within radio frequency. It offers fail-safe performance – alerting users to power failures – and a Pro-Shield feature which compensates for material build-up to protect again false readings. Other benefits include temperature-stable calibration and an adjustable time delay of up to 10 seconds to allow for settling of material. Pro Auto-Cal offers optional sensing probes including Delrin or Teflon-sleeved, bare, food grade, or flush mount, plus a variety of solid and flexible extensions making it suitable for many applications.

Features:
• Auto-calibration and external test
• Unsurpassed sensitivity 0.5 pF
• PRO-Shield compensates for material buildup
• Operates below RF range, temperature stable calibration and protection from RF interference
• Fail-safe, switch selectable high/low
• Adjustable time delay to 10 seconds
• Optional sensing probes: Delrin or Teflon sleeved, bare, food grade, flush mount, solid and flexible extensions
• Visual LED indicates sensor status: uncovered, covered or power failure

Specifications:
• Power Requirements: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz ±15%, 5 VA
• Output Relay: DPDT 10 Amp at 250 VAC
• Ambient Temp: -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
• Process Temp: To 250°F Delrin/bare probe (121°C); to 500°F Teflon probe (260°C)
• Pressure: 500 PSI
• Approvals & Certifications: Listed for Class II, Groups E, F & G Hazardous Locations
• Enclosure Type: NEMA 4X, 5, 9 & 12
• Housing Enclosure: Die cast aluminum, USDA approved powder coat finish
• Mounting: 1-1/4” NPT or 3/4” NPT 316 stainless steel standard; 1-1/4” NPT 316 stainless steel & sanitary flange optional

Applications:
• Point level detection and process control for solid, liquid and slurry materials
• Used in bins, vessels, tanks, chutes and conveyors where low voltage DC power is necessary
• Plastics, chemicals, coal, fly ash, concrete, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, feed, grain, mining, foundries, wood or paper processing, many other materials

The Pro Remote capacitance sensor features remote electronics located in a housing that is separated from the probe making it suitable for high temperature, high vibration, or hazardous environments. It is CSA Class II listed and allows for the electronics to be installed up to 75 feet from the sensing probe and the hostile conditions, depending on the required sensitivity. It offers simple, "Quick-Set" calibration and adjustable sensitivity to less than one picofarad, making it highly reliable in a variety of powders, solids, liquids and slurries.

It operates below the RF range at just 6 KHz – unlike competitive products that operate at 9 KHz or greater – so there is no interference to compete with two-way radios or other plant equipment. An LED on the electronics housing remotely indicates there is material in contact with probe. The PRO-Shield feature protects against false readings due to coating or material buildup on the probe, while an adjustable time delay of .25 to 10 seconds can be set to ensure the most accurate readings.

Features:
• “Quick-Set” simple calibration
• Unsurpassed sensitivity 0.5 pF
• PRO-Shield compensates for material buildup
• Operates below RF range, temperature stable calibration and protection from RF interference
• Fail-safe, switch selectable high/low
• Adjustable time delay to 10 seconds
• Optional sensing probes: Delrin or Teflon sleeved, food grade, flush mount, solid and flexible extensions
• Internal LED indicates material in contact with probe

Specifications:
• Power Requirements: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz ±15%, 5 VA
• Output Relay: DPDT 10 Amp at 250 VAC Ambient Temp: -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
• Process Temp: To 250°F Delrin probe (121°C); to 500°F Teflon probe (260°C)
• Pressure: 500 PSI Approvals & Certifications: CSA Listed, Intrinsically Safe Class I, NEMA 4X, 5 & 12
• Probe Enclosure: Die cast aluminum, USDA approved powder coat finish
• Electronic Enclosure: Polycarbonate or aluminum Mounting: 1-1/4” NPT or 3/4” NPT 316 stainless steel standard; 1-1/4” NPT 316 stainless steel & sanitary flange optional

Applications:
• Point level detection and process control for solid, liquid and slurry materials
• Used in bins, vessels, tanks, chutes and conveyors with high temperature or high vibration conditions
• Electronics may be located up to 75’ from sensing probe
• Plastics, chemicals, coal, fly ash, concrete, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, feed, grain, mining, foundries, wood or paper processing, many other materials

The PROCAP I 3-A and II 3-A meet rigorous USDA, FDA and 3-A material and design standards for sanitary food and dairy processing. They can be used for high and low level detection in bins, silos, tanks, hoppers, chutes and other vessels used for the storage or manufacture of food or dairy products. They operate by detecting the presence or absence of material in contact with the probe by sensing minute changes (as low as 0.5 pF) in capacitance caused by the difference in the dielectric constant of the material versus the air. They feature a Class II hazardous location rating and are available with a wide assortment of probes and extensions to meet a variety of processing needs.

BinMaster capacitance probes provide interference-free operation – working far below the RF level of 9 KHz at just 6 KHz. – and will not interfere with two-way radios or other equipment operating in the radio spectrum. They feature simple “quick set” calibration and fail-safe operation including a visual LED to indicate the sensor status. Accurate level detection is assured even in dusty, sticky or clinging materials by the PRO-Shield feature which compensates for material build up on the sensing probe. They also provide fail-safe protection in the event of a power failure, as well as an adjustable time delay to help prevent false readings.

Features:
•3-A approved, food grade design
• “Quick-Set” simple calibration
• Triple thread screw-off cover
• Dual conduit entrance
•Unsurpassed sensitivity 0.5 pF
• PRO-Shield compensates for material buildup
• Operates below RF range, temperature stable calibration and protection from RF interference
• Fail-safe, switch selectable high/low
• Adjustable time delay to 30 seconds
• Visual LED indicates sensor status: uncovered, covered or power failure

Specifications:
• PROCAP I 3-A Power Requirements: Universal power supply 24 to 240 VAC/VDC
• PROCAP II 3-A Power Requirements: Selectable 115/230 VAC
• Output Relay: DPDT 10 Amp at 250 VAC
• Ambient Temp: -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
• Process Temp: To 250°F Delrin probe (121°C); to 500°F Teflon probe (260°C)
• Pressure: 500 PSI
• Approvals & Certifications: Listed for Class II, Groups E, F & G Hazardous Locations
• Enclosure Type: NEMA 4X, 5, 9 & 12 Housing
• Enclosure: Die cast aluminum, USDA approved powder coat finish
• Mounting: 1” or 2.5” sanitary flange

Applications:
• Point level detection and process control for solid, liquid and slurry materials
• Used in bins, vessels, tanks, chutes and conveyors where 3-A and/or USDA approvals are necessary
• Dairy products, food, pharmaceuticals, and many other materials requiring 3-A or USDA approvals

The new BinMaster HD probe is a heavy duty, stainless steel probe that can be attached to either the PROCAP I or PROCAP II capacitance probes. This rugged probe comes in a standard 8” length and features a PRO-Shield to guard against false readings from material buildup on the probe. The wide diameter of the probe increases the surface area for maximum sensitivity and performance. It is suitable for use in temperatures up to 500°F (260°C), making it appropriate for challenging applications such as fly ash or clinker. Because the probe is solid and 1” in diameter, it is resistant to bending and extremely durable. It can be used for low or high level detection in heavy materials such as coal, aggregates, grains, or other materials with a high bulk density.

Like all BinMaster capacitance probes, the bendable probe offers fail-safe operation and "Quick-Set" calibration. BinMaster capacitance probes provide interference-free operation – working far below the RF level of 9 KHz at just 6 KHz – and will not interfere with two-way radios or other equipment operating in the radio spectrum. The PROCAP I and PROCAP II capacitance probe feature a triple-thread, screw-off cover that allows easy access to internal components and an FDA-recognized powder coat finish. The housing also has dual conduit entries to simplify wiring and installation. A dual time delay feature allows the user to set flexible time delays up to 30 seconds for covered and uncovered conditions.

Features:
• Heavy duty, stainless steel probe that resists bending and breaking
• Suitable for use in temperatures up to 500°F (260°C)
• Attaches to standard PROCAP I or Hazloc PROCAP II capacitance probes

Applications:
• High and low level detection in bins, tanks, or silos
• For use in temperatures up to 500°F (260°C)
• High temperature bins containing clinker and fly ash
• Used in heavy materials such as coal, aggregates, or grains

The PROCAP I-FL and II-FL offer “no probe intrusion” and are designed for space constrained areas or applications where material flow or bridging may damage a standard probe. It can be mounted on a bin wall, conveyor housing or a chute. The face of the bottom of the FL serves as the capacitance sensor which features Pro-Shield compensation for material build up and an adjustable time delay of up to 30 seconds to ensure accurate readings. Plus, it offers unsurpassed sensitivity of 0.5 pF, to make it appropriate for use with a wide variety of powders, solids, liquids and slurries.

The FL offers the same benefits as BinMaster’s standard probe models including simple “Quick- Set” simple calibration and fail-safe operation in the event of a power outage. It operates below RF range which prevents interfere with other plant equipment or two-way radios used in the facility. The screw-cap enclosure offers easy access to components, which is especially handy in space-constrained installations, while a visual LED on the top of the enclosure indicates sensor status such as uncovered, covered or power failure.

Features:
• “Quick-Set” simple calibration
• Triple thread screw-off cover
• Dual conduit entrance
• Unsurpassed sensitivity 0.5 pF
• PRO-Shield compensates for material buildup
• Optional high-temperature sensing probe
• Operates below RF range, temperature stable calibration and protection from RF interference
• Fail-safe, switch selectable high/low
• Adjustable time delay to 30 seconds
• Visual LED indicates sensor status: uncovered, covered or power failure

Applications:
• Point level detection and process control for solid, liquid and slurry materials
• Used in bins, vessels, tanks, chutes and conveyors where a non-intrusive flush mounted sensor is necessary
• Plastics, chemicals, coal/fly ash, concrete, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, feed/grain, mining, foundries, wood/paper processing, many other materials

BinMaster PROCAP IX and IIX capacitance sensors are designed for use in hazardous locations, featuring CSA Class I, Groups C & D and Class II, Groups E,F & G ratings. They are suitable for challenging environments where there is a risk of explosion, detecting high and low levels in bins, silos, tanks, hoppers, chutes and other vessels used for volatile material storage or process manufacturing. BinMaster capacitance sensors operate by detecting the presence or absence of material in contact with the probe by sensing minute changes (as low as 0.5 pF) in capacitance caused by the difference in the dielectric constant of the material versus the air. A wide assortment of probes and extensions make BinMaster capacitance probes appropriate for a variety of solid, liquid and slurry materials.

These intrinsically safe capacitance probes provide interference-free operation – working far below the RF level of 9 KHz at just 6 KHz. – and will not interfere with two-way radios or other equipment operating in the radio spectrum. They feature simple “quick set” calibration and fail-safe operation including an internal LED to indicate the sensor status. Accurate level detection is assured even in dusty , sticky or clinging materials by the PRO-shield feature which compensates for material build up on the sensing probe. It also provides fail-safe protection in the event of a power failure as well as an adjustable time delay to help prevent false readings.

Features:
• Explosion proof design for Class I hazardous location applications
• “Quick-Set” simple calibration
• Triple thread screw-off cover
• Dual conduit entrance
• Unsurpassed sensitivity 0.5 pF
• PRO-Shield compensates for material buildup
• Operates below RF range, temperature stable calibration and protection from RF interference
• Fail-safe, switch selectable high/low
• Adjustable time delay to 30 seconds
• Optional sensing probes: Delrin or Teflon sleeved, food grade, flush mount, solid and flexible extensions

Specifications:
• PROCAP IX Power Requirements: Universal power supply 24 to 240 VAC/VDC
• PROCAP IIX Power Requirements: Selectable 115/230 VAC
• Output Relay: DPDT 10 Amp at 250 VAC
• Ambient Temp: -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
• Process Temp: To 250°F Delrin probe (121°C); to 500°F Teflon probe (260°C)
• Pressure: 500 PSI Approvals & Certifications: Listed for Class I, Groups C & D and Class II, Groups E, F & G Hazardous Locations
• Enclosure Type: NEMA 4X, 5, 7, 9 & 12
• Housing Enclosure: Die cast aluminum, USDA approved powder coat finish
• Mounting: 1-1/4” NPT or 3/4” NPT 316 SS standard; 1-1/4” NPT 316 SS & sanitary flange optional

Applications:
• Point level detection and process control for solid, liquid and slurry materials
• Used in bins, vessels, tanks, chutes and conveyors where an explosion rated sensor is necessary
• Plastics, chemicals, coal, fly ash, concrete, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, feed, grain, mining, foundries, wood or paper processing, many other materials

BinMaster’s capacitance sensors are used for high and low level detection in bins, silos, tanks, hoppers, chutes and other vessels used for material storage or process manufacturing. They operate by detecting the presence or absence of material in contact with the probe by sensing minute changes (as low as 0.5 pF) in capacitance caused by the difference in the dielectric constant of the material versus the air. Class II hazardous location ratings and a wide assortment of probes and extensions make these capacitance probes appropriate for a variety of solid, liquid and slurry materials.

BinMaster PROCAP I and II capacitance probes provide interference-free operation – working far below the RF level of 9 KHz at just 6 KHz. – and will not interfere with two-way radios or other equipment operating in the radio spectrum. They feature simple “quick set” calibration and fail-safe operation including a visual LED to indicate the sensor status. Accurate level detection is assured even in dusty, sticky or clinging materials by the PRO-Shield feature which compensates for material build up on the sensing probe. It also provides fail-safe protection in the event of a power failure as well as an adjustable time delay to help prevent false readings.

Features:
• “Quick-Set” simple calibration
• Triple thread screw-off cover
• Dual conduit entrance
• Unsurpassed sensitivity 0.5 pF
• PRO-Shield compensates for material buildup
• Operates below RF range, temperature stable calibration and protection from RF interference
• Fail-safe, switch selectable high/low
• Adjustable time delay to 30 seconds
• Optional sensing probes: Delrin or Teflon sleeved, bare, food grade, flush mount, solid and flexible extensions
• Visual LED indicates sensor status: uncovered, covered or power failure

Specifications:
• PROCAP I Power Requirements: Universal power supply 24 to 240 VAC/VDC
• PROCAP II Power Requirements: Selectable 115/230 VAC
• Output Relay: DPDT 10 Amp at 250 VAC
• Ambient Temp: -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
• Process Temp: To 250°F Delrin/Bare probe (121°C); to 500°F Teflon probe (260°C)
• Pressure: 500 PSI
• Approvals & Certifications: Listed for Class II, Groups E, F & G
• Hazardous Locations Enclosure Type: NEMA 4X, 5, 9 & 12
• Housing Enclosure: Die cast aluminum, USDA approved powder coat finish
• Mounting: 1-1/4” NPT or 3/4” NPT 316 SS standard; 1-1/4” NPT 316 SS & sanitary flange optional

Applications:
• Point level detection and process control for solid, liquid and slurry materials
• Used in bins, vessels, tanks, chutes and conveyors
• Plastics, chemicals, coal/fly ash, concrete, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, feed, grain, mining, foundries, wood or paper processing, many other materials

BinMaster’s capacitance sensors are used for high and low level detection in bins, silos, tanks, hoppers, chutes and other vessels used for material storage or process manufacturing. They operate by detecting the presence or absence of material in contact with the probe by sensing minute changes (as low as 0.5 pF) in capacitance caused by the difference in the dielectric constant of the material versus the air. Class II hazardous location ratings and a wide assortment of probes and extensions make these capacitance probes appropriate for a variety of solid, liquid and slurry materials.

BinMaster PROCAP I and II capacitance probes provide interference-free operation – working far below the RF level of 9 KHz at just 6 KHz. – and will not interfere with two-way radios or other equipment operating in the radio spectrum. They feature simple “quick set” calibration and fail-safe operation including a visual LED to indicate the sensor status. Accurate level detection is assured even in dusty, sticky or clinging materials by the PRO-Shield feature which compensates for material build up on the sensing probe. It also provides fail-safe protection in the event of a power failure as well as an adjustable time delay to help prevent false readings.

Features:
• “Quick-Set” simple calibration
• Triple thread screw-off cover
• Dual conduit entrance
• Unsurpassed sensitivity 0.5 pF
• PRO-Shield compensates for material buildup
• Operates below RF range, temperature stable calibration and protection from RF interference
• Fail-safe, switch selectable high/low
• Adjustable time delay to 30 seconds
• Optional sensing probes: Delrin or Teflon sleeved, bare, food grade, flush mount, solid and flexible extensions
• Visual LED indicates sensor status: uncovered, covered or power failure

Specifications:
• PROCAP I Power Requirements: Universal power supply 24 to 240 VAC/VDC
• PROCAP II Power Requirements: Selectable 115/230 VAC
• Output Relay: DPDT 10 Amp at 250 VAC
• Ambient Temp: -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
• Process Temp: To 250°F Delrin/Bare probe (121°C); to 500°F Teflon probe (260°C)
• Pressure: 500 PSI
• Approvals & Certifications: Listed for Class II, Groups E, F & G
• Hazardous Locations Enclosure Type: NEMA 4X, 5, 9 & 12
• Housing Enclosure: Die cast aluminum, USDA approved powder coat finish
• Mounting: 1-1/4” NPT or 3/4” NPT 316 SS standard; 1-1/4” NPT 316 SS & sanitary flange optional

Applications:
• Point level detection and process control for solid, liquid and slurry materials
• Used in bins, vessels, tanks, chutes and conveyors
• Plastics, chemicals, coal/fly ash, concrete, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, feed, grain, mining, foundries, wood or paper processing, many other materials

The new BinMaster HD probe is a heavy duty, stainless steel probe that can be attached to either the PROCAP I or PROCAP II capacitance probes. This rugged probe comes in a standard 8” length and features a PRO-Shield to guard against false readings from material buildup on the probe. The wide diameter of the probe increases the surface area for maximum sensitivity and performance. It is suitable for use in temperatures up to 500°F (260°C), making it appropriate for challenging applications such as fly ash or clinker. Because the probe is solid and 1” in diameter, it is resistant to bending and extremely durable. It can be used for low or high level detection in heavy materials such as coal, aggregates, grains, or other materials with a high bulk density.

Like all BinMaster capacitance probes, the bendable probe offers fail-safe operation and "Quick-Set" calibration. BinMaster capacitance probes provide interference-free operation – working far below the RF level of 9 KHz at just 6 KHz – and will not interfere with two-way radios or other equipment operating in the radio spectrum. The PROCAP I and PROCAP II capacitance probe feature a triple-thread, screw-off cover that allows easy access to internal components and an FDA-recognized powder coat finish. The housing also has dual conduit entries to simplify wiring and installation. A dual time delay feature allows the user to set flexible time delays up to 30 seconds for covered and uncovered conditions.

Features:
• Heavy duty, stainless steel probe that resists bending and breaking
• Constructed of 1” diameter solid 316 Stainless Steel
• Suitable for use in temperatures up to 500°F (260°C)
• Attaches to standard PROCAP I or Hazloc PROCAP II capacitance probes
• Standard 1-¼” NPT SS process connection
• “Pro-Shield” protects against false readings
• Very sensitive probe can detect material at ½ picofarad above air

Applications:
• High and low level detection in bins, tanks, or silos
• For use in temperatures up to 500°F (260°C)
• High temperature bins containing clinker and fly ash
• For power plants and coal storage operations
• In vessels containing heavy materials such as rock, aggregates, or grains
• High bulk density materials that may damage other probes