Specs at a glance
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Process temperature
-20 °C ... 80 °C (-4 °F ... 170 °F)
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Process pressure / max. overpressure limit
0.5 bar to 1.5 bar (7 psi ... 22 psi)
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Min. density of medium
>= 80 g/l
Field of application
The Soliswitch FTE20 is a versatile rotary paddle point level switch that has been specially developed for bulk solid applications. Its compact design and high resistance enable reliable use even under demanding conditions. The device offers flexible mounting options and supports easy commissioning and adaptation to different material characteristics. In addition, integrated safety functions and international approvals ensure safe operation even in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The economical Soliswitch FTE20 rotary paddle point level switch is ideal for use in bulk solids
Thanks to its compact design and robust polymer housing, the sensor can be used flexibly in silos
It can be used reliably as a full, empty or demand indicator
Thanks to its construction and the materials used, the FTE20 is extremly robust and can withstand even the most demanding conditions
The sensor can be used in hazardous atmospheres with a risk of dust explosion
Benefits
Overfill protection with automatic rotation monitoring
Optical rotation control for fast and easy checking during installation and troubleshooting
Extremely robust polymer housing with global Ex certificates for ATEX, IECEx, FM, UK CA und INMETRO
Quick ordering, easy configuration, and commissioning
Tool-free adjustment to the weight of the bulk solids
Housing can be rotated up to 360° for optimal alignment after installation
Resistance coupling element for line break and short-circuit monitoring as optional accessories
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37 documents
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Technical Information (TI)
TI Soliswitch FTE20
Rotary paddle level switch
EN 25/08/202531/01/202331/05/202224/12/201919/11/2015Language:
English
Version:
25/08/2025
File size:
2.7 MB
File name:
TI01047FEN_1025-00.pdf
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Operating Instruction (BA)
BA Soliswitch FTE20
Rotary paddle level switch
EN 25/08/202531/01/202331/05/202224/12/201920/11/2015Language:
English
Version:
25/08/2025
File size:
3.6 MB
File name:
BA01069FEN_0925-00.pdf
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Installation Instructions (EA)
EA Wetterschutzhaube FTEx0
Einbauanleitung für Wetterschutzhaube FTEx0
EN 05/12/2025Language:
English
Version:
05/12/2025
File size:
1.5 MB
File name:
71402058.pdf
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Installation Instructions (EA)
EA Seilverlängerung
Einbauanleitung für Seilverlängerung
EN 05/12/2025Language:
English
Version:
05/12/2025
File size:
111.7 KB
File name:
71570367.pdf
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Installation Instructions (EA)
EA Seilverlängerung FTE20
Einbauanleitung für die Seilverlängerung FTE20
EN 30/03/2026Language:
English
Version:
30/03/2026
File size:
111.7 KB
File name:
71570367.pdf
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Ex Safety Instruction (XA)
XA Soliswitch FTE20
Rotary paddle point level switch
Ex ta IIIC T<sub>200</sub> T110 °C Da
Ex tb IIIC T110 °C DbEN 13/04/202628/09/202216/08/2021Language:
English
Version:
13/04/2026
File size:
655.3 KB
File name:
XA02685FEN_0326-00.pdf
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Ex Safety Instruction (XA)
XA Soliswitch FTE20
Point level switch
ATEX:
Ex tb IIIC Txxx °C Db (Enclosure)
Ex ta IIIC Txxx °C Da (Process)EN 25/03/202416/08/202219/07/202107/05/201829/04/2015Language:
English
Version:
25/03/2024
File size:
550.2 KB
File name:
XA01034FEN_0624-00.pdf
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Ex Safety Instruction (XA)
FM approval FTE20
FM control drawing for point level switch Soliswitch FTE20
EN 06/03/202416/07/201507/07/2014Language:
English
Version:
06/03/2024
File size:
376.6 KB
File name:
XA01331FEN_03.23.pdf
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Ex Safety Instruction (XA)
FTE20
Преобразователь
Ех ta IIIC T 110 °С Da Х
Ех tb IIIC T 110 °С Db ХLanguage:
Russian
Version:
04/01/2021
File size:
287.5 KB
File name:
XA02355FRU_0121.pdf
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Special Documentation (SD)
Device viewer
Technical documentation in other languages
Language:
English
Version:
14/07/2021
File size:
478.5 KB
File name:
SD02429R09EN_0121.pdf
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