Endress+Hauser Nivector FTC 968 Capacitance Point Level Switch

- Brand: Endress+Hauser
- Model: Nivector FTC 968
- Type: Capacitance Point Level Switch
- Part Number: 918098-0000 (AC Version) / 918098-0140 (DC Version)
- Technical Specs: 
- Measuring Principle: Capacitance level detection 
- Application: Minimum or maximum level limit detection in silos containing free-flowing powders or fine-grained bulk solids
- Media Compatibility: Granules, grains, sugar, spices, animal feed, detergent, plastic pellets (Max particle size 10 mm)
- Media Dielectric Constant: Suitable for media with dielectric constant (εr) ≥ 1.6 
- Operating Voltage (AC Version): 21 to 253 V AC, 50/60 Hz (2-wire connection in series with external load)
- Operating Voltage (DC Version): 10 to 55 V DC, max 1.7 V ripple (3-wire connection with PNP output)
- Current / Load Consumption (AC): Continuous max 87 VA at 253 V, min 10 mA (Voltage drop max 12 V)
- Current / Load Consumption (DC): Continuous max 350 mA switching, standby current < 15 mA (Voltage drop < 3 V)
- Fail-Safe Mode: MIN or MAX safety selection via internal slide switch (quiescent current operation)
- Response / Switching Time: Approx. 0.2 seconds after covering or clearing the sensor head
- Process Connection: G 1" Male parallel thread (ISO 228-1)
- Electrical Connection: Internal screw terminals (max 1.5 mm² / 16 AWG) via Pg11 cable gland (for cables 6 to 8 mm)
- Process Pressure Range (pe): -1 to +6 bar 
- Test / Burst Pressure Limit: 10 bar at 20°C 
- Process / Medium Temperature Range: -20°C to +80°C 
- Ambient Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C 
- Material (Wetted Sensor Head): Blue Polycarbonate (PC) housing 
- Material (Threaded Ring & Nut): Black Polyamide (PA)
- Enclosure Protection Class: IP65 / IP67 according to EN 60529
- Display/Status Monitoring: Red LED visible externally through transparent housing cover indicating switching status and faults

Status: Discontinued

Weight: 180 g

Dimensions: 160 x 80 x 55 mm

Country of Origin: Germany

HS Code: 9026.10.20