SITRANS LVS200 Level Switch

The SIEMENS SITRANS LVS200 is a vibrating point level switch for high or low levels of bulk solids. The standard LVS200 level switch detects high, low or demand levels of dry bulk solids in bins, silos or hoppers. The liquid/solid interface version can also detect settled solids within liquids or solids within confined spaces such as feed pipes. It is designed to ignore liquids to detect the interface between a solid and a liquid.

A pipe extension version is available with either the standard or liquid/solid interface electronics and fork, separated by a customer supplied 1″ pipe.

SITRANS LVS200 has an optional 4 to 20 mA output for monitoring buildup on the fork to determine when preventative maintenance should be performed in sticky applications.

The Siemens LVS200 has a compact design and can be top, side or angle mounted. The vibrating fork design ensures the tines are kept clean. The unique design of the fork and crystal assembly eliminates false high-level readings even if tines become damaged.

A signal from the electronic circuit excites a crystal in the probe, causing the fork to vibrate. If the fork is covered by material, the change in vibration is detected by the electronic circuitry, which causes the relay to change state after a one-second delay. When the fork is free from material pressure, full vibration resumes, and the relay reverts to its normal condition.