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Bypass Level Indicator monitoring

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SZM

zz Measuring length: 370 … 3080 mm

zz pmax: 10 bar; tmax: -20 °C ... 100 °C
zz Viscosity: max. 50 mm²/s
zz Connection:
DIN flange DN 15 ... 50,

N2
ANSI flange ½" ... 2",
union nut G ½, ½" NPT
zz Material:
Stainless steel 1.4301 / 1.4404
zz Local indication without
auxiliary power
zz Limit contacts

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Technical Details
Measuring length: 370 ... 3080 mm
Material: stainless steel
Gasket: FPM (standard)
EPDM, NBR on request
Process connection: DIN flange DN 15 ... 50,
ANSI flange ½" ... 2" or
union nut G ½, ½" NPT
Scale resolution: engraved, 1 cm
printed on foil, 2 mm
Max. pressure: 10 bar
Temperature: -20 °C ... 100 °C
Density: any (no float used)
Description
Max. viscosity: 50 mm²/s
The SZM type glass tube level indicator is applicable for the
indication of liquid level in small and middle-sized, standing
or lying round containers used in food, pharmaceutical and Limit Contacts
chemical industries. Type: capacitive sensor
The loads occurring at the installation are absorbed by the Operating voltage: 10 ... 65 VDC
outer armature, thus the glass tube is protected against Short-circuit protection: yes
breaking. The outer armature also protects the glass tube Voltage drop: ≤1.8 V
against the mechanical impacts that may occur following the
Operating current: ≤200 mA
installation.
No-load current: ≤15 mA
It is recommended that the normal design level indicators be
fitted on vessels containing pure liquids, while the indicators Output function: 3-wire, N/O-contact, PNP
mounted with cleaning stubs (a bottom, or bottom-top stub) Connection type: 2 m PVC cable
be fitted on containers filled with contaminated liquid. Core cross section: 3 x 0.34 mm²
Installation length means the distance between the horizontal Fine adjustment: via potentiometer
centre lines of the two flanges, that is minimum 370 mm, and
Switching indication: LED, yellow
maximum 3 080 mm.
Protection: IP 67
The glass tubes longer than 1500 mm are welded. The bottom,
Note: Customer cannot retrofit the contacts himself. If retrofitting of contacts
and top sealing of the glass tube is by two O-rings each, the is desired, the SZM should be ordered with a remark “prepared for retrofitting
material of which is to be chosen to be chemically compatible of limit contact”.
with the liquid measured. Standard sealing material is FPM,
whereas EPDM or NBR are available on request.
The level indicator may be furnished with capacitive level
sensors - max. 3 pieces over 100 mm - as requested, which
monitor the minimum and/or maximum level or any level
along the scale. Anodised aluminium rule with indication of
level or volume may be mounted optionally on side of the
outer armature.
Wiring diagram
The scale can be engraved on the aluminium rule or the glass
tube, or can be printed on a foil and to be attached to the BN +
glass tube or aluminium rule.
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Areas of Application: •
 Pharmaceutical
BK
pnp
 Chemical Load

 Food
 Water Treatment
 Oil
 Milk
 Storage tanks for liquids
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Materials
Ordering code Measuring tube Connection Flange (not wetted part) Sealing
SZM-K glass 1.4301 1.4301 FPM
SZM-S glass 1.4404 1.4404 FPM

Order Details SZM-K..., S... (Example: SZM-K 0 1 F4 G1 00)

Model Version (top / bottom) Valves Connection Scale Switches3)
S4 = welding fitting DN 15; Ø 20
G4 = union nut G ½ male
I4 = union nut G ½ female
N4 = union nut ½" NPT male
M4 = union nut ½" NPT female
F4 = loose flange DIN 2526,
C DN15; PN16
F5 = loose flange DIN 2526,
C DN20; PN16
F6 = loose flange DIN 2526,
C DN25; PN16

Top: closed F7 = loose flange DIN 2526,

C DN32; PN16
0 = Bottom: drain plug 00 = without
F8 = loose flange DIN 2526,
2 = Bottom: cleaning hole C DN40; PN16 G11) = plastic foil on
4 = Bottom: drain valve F9 = loose flange DIN 2526, measuring tube
C DN50; PN16 (2 mm division) 00 = without

A4 = loose flange ANSI G2 = engraved

1)

SZM-K = Top: cleaning hole measuring tube 1D4) = 1 x N/O, PNP

0 = without B 16.5 ½"; 150 lbs
1.4301 (1 cm-division) 2D4) = 2 x N/O, PNP
1 = Bottom: drain plug 1 = 2  x A5 = loose flange ANSI
S12) = sidewise nD4) = n x N/O, PNP
3 = Bottom: cleaning hole shut‑off B 16.5 ¾"; 150 lbs
SZM-S = valves Alu‑scale (with
1.4404 5 = Bottom: drain valve A6 = loose flange ANSI plastic-foil, 1S5) = 1 x N/O, PNP
B 16.5 1"; 150 lbs 2 mm‑division) 2S5) = 2 x N/O, PNP
A7 = loose flange ANSI S22) = sidewise nS5) = n x N/O, PNP
Top: vent valve B 16.5 1 ¼"; 150 lbs engraved
7 = Bottom: drain plug A8 = loose flange ANSI Alu‑scale
B 16.5 1 ½"; 150 lbs (1 cm‑division)
8 = Bottom: cleaning hole
A9 = loose flange ANSI
6 = Bottom: drain valve
B 16.5 2"; 150 lbs
B4 = loose flange ANSI
B 16.5 ½"; 300 lbs
B5 = loose flange ANSI
B 16.5 ¾"; 300 lbs
B6 = loose flange ANSI
B 16.5 1"; 300 lbs
B7 = loose flange ANSI
B 16.5 1 ¼"; 300 lbs
B8 = loose flange ANSI
B 16.5 1 ½"; 300 lbs
B9 = loose flange ANSI
B 16.5 2"; 300 lbs
1)
scale length = Installation length - 120 mm
2)
scale length = Installation length - 100 mm
3)
Capacitive sensors
4)
Ideal for water, water-based solutions and solvent-based liquids.
5)
Ideal for oils, greases, lubricants, inks, acids, sauces, water-based alkalis and cleaning agents.

Note: Please specify the installation length "L" in clear text, while ordering.
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Dimensions
SZM-x 5 1 Fx... SZM-x 1 0 Fx... SZM-x 3 0 G4...
Lho = Horizontal length Lho = Horizontal length Lho = Horizontal length

Lvalve =
Ventil Länge

L = Installation length

L = Installation length

L = Installation length
Lv = Inspection length

Lv = Inspection length

Lv = Inspection length
Ltot = Total length

Ltot = Total length

Ltot = Total length

All models: Inspection length Lv = L - 100 mm

Vertical dimensions Ltot [mm]

Top end
closed cleaning hole vent valve
Bottom end Model code Length Model code Length Model code Length
drain plug SZM-x 0 x xx L + 72 SZM-x 1 x xx L + 95 SZM-x 7 x xx L + 129
cleaning hole SZM-x 2 x xx L + 93 SZM-x 3 x xx L + 116 SZM-x 8 x xx L + 150
drain valve SZM-x 4 x xx L + 127 SZM-x 5 x xx L + 150 SZM-x 6 x xx L + 184

Horizontal dimensions Lho [mm]

With shut-off valves Without shut-off valves
Description Model code Length Model code Length
SZM-x x 1 Sx SZM-x x 1 Sx
SZM-x x 1 Gx SZM-x x 1 Gx
160
Union-nut SZM-x x 1 Nx SZM-x x 1 Nx 85
SZM-x x 1 Mx SZM-x x 1 Mx
SZM-x x 1 Ix 140 SZM-x x 1 Ix
Flange DIN SZM-x x 1 Fx SZM-x x 1 Fx
Flange ANSI #150 SZM-x x 1 Ax 165 SZM-x x 1 Ax 75
Flange ANSI #300 SZM-x x 1 Bx SZM-x x 1 Bx
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Measuring scale
foil on glass tube aluminium scale
visible length

visible length

Limit Contact Mounting*

M18x1

22

~73

Ø22x2,5
*Note: Customer cannot retrofit the contacts himself. If retrofitting of contacts
Ø39,3
is desired, the SZM should be ordered with a remark “prepared for retrofitting
of limit contact”. Ø44,5
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Design of the Ends

Closed Cleaning hole Vent valve

92
58
35

Top ends

L = installation length

Bottom
ends
37

58

92

Drain plug Cleaning hole Drain valve

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SZM connections without shut-off valve

SZM-x x 0 S4

85

SZM-x x 0 I4
SZM-x x 0 M4

85

SZM-x x 0 G4
SZM-x x 0 N4

85

SZM-x x 0 Fx
SZM-x x 0 Ax
SZM-x x 0 Bx

75
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SZM connections with shut-off valve

SZM-x x 1 S4

160

SZM-x x 1 M4

160

SZM-x x 1 G4
SZM-x x 1 N4

160

SZM-x x 1 I4

140

SZM-x x 1 Fx
SZM-x x 1 Ax
SZM-x x 1 Bx

165
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