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 January / February 2013
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Practical Tech Tip
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Using A Vibratory Level Indicator To Reliably Sense Lightweight Material
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PZP Vibratory Bin Level Sensor
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Having issues trying to sense the levels of your lightweight materials in storage vessels?
Vibratory type bin level sensors, like Monitor Technologies' PZP, can be reliable options as point level indicators for a variety of applications with lighter powder and bulk solid materials. Monitor's PZP unit is ideal as a level indicator for materials as light as 1.25 lb/ft3 (20 kg/m3) such as expanded polystyrene beads and fumed silica.
The PZP also works well in situations where material properties or environmental conditions are variable.
Other practical features of the PZP include no calibration required, diamond shape single-probe design, universal power supply, fail-safe on power failure, variable time delay, optional probe extensions, and optional split architecture design for more extreme environments. Click here for more details on Monitor's PZP level sensor or e-mail: customerservice@monitortech.com.
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Product Spotlight
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TrueCap� Stub Probe Version
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TrueCap� RF Capacitance Stub Probe Level Sensor for Tight Spaces or to Limit Material Flow Force on Probe
The wide product selection is a major reason why Monitor's TrueCap� RF capacitance probe is a popular and versatile point level sensor for a large range of powder and bulk solid, liquid and slurry applications. Optional versions include high temperature, hazardous location, stub probe, food grade probe, quick-connect process connection, high level sensing with pipe or cable extensions and more.
For instance, the stub probe model (a shorter version of the standard probe) allows the TrueCap to be used in tighter spaces, used to limit mechanical forces placed on the probe from material flow or to keep the probe out of the main material stream. In addition, the TrueCap design provides automatic immunity to material build-up on the probe by its driven shield design. Options for the TrueCap� stub probe model include a 3/4 inch / 1-1/4 inch combination process connection for replacement or new installations and a probe with white nylon insulator for food grade applications.  |
Outside View of Unloading Pit and TrueCap� Level Sensor
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Inside View of Unloading Pit and TrueCap� Level Probe
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The photos above show a stub probe model of the TrueCap� installed in the unloading pit of a grain handling elevator set-up. The TrueCap sends a signal based on the system design requirements that involves the unloading pit connected to a drag conveyor that feeds the bucket elevator to move the grain to a silo. In this situation, the TrueCap stub probe version was chosen because the shorter probe will help to limit the amount of mechanical force on the probe from the material (grain) flowing into the pit.
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Word of the Month
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Disport (dis�port) [sounds like: dih-SPORT]
Meaning: verb -
To divert, entertain (oneself) in a light, relaxing or frolicsome manner.
Example: The couple went to a vacation resort to disport themselves from their everyday activities.
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Monitor Technologies, LLC Practical solutions at every level! For over 50 years we have been providing high quality, reliable product experiences for the worldwide powder and bulk solids markets, backed by trusted customer service. We believe that a practical solution is not just a plain, basic, mundane idea, but rather, a creative innovation wrapped in common sense, delivering the "exact" value that you require. Contact us today and let us put our solutions to work for you!
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