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UWT Level Measurement

Prevent overfills. Avoid empty hoppers. Know what’s in your vessel.  Protect Downstream Equipment

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UWT Capacitance Point-Level Switches

Detect material at a selected location using a capacitive probe.

UWT Level Measurement Capacitance Point-Level Switches
RFnivo RF 3100 capacitive point-level switch.

Capacitance Point-Level Switches for your process

Detect material at a selected location using a capacitive probe.

UWT RFnivo RF 3000 switches detect a change in capacitance around the probe. The installation, product dielectric behaviour and possible buildup need review. The featured RF 3100 is a point-level instrument, distinct from NivoCapa continuous measurement.

Example: Provide a level-limit signal for a powder bin.

Also known as: Capacitive level switches, RF admittance switches, RFnivo RF 3000.

Review automatic calibration

RF 3000 supports calibration to an uncovered probe, with settings and commissioning conditions defined in its manual.

Address buildup

selected active-shield construction is intended to reduce buildup influence, subject to the application.

Match probe and mounting

insertion, product properties and mechanical load determine the arrangement.

How It Works

1

Establish the probe’s reference condition

2

Detect the material-induced capacitance change

3

Provide the selected point-level output

Typical Materials & Industries

Powders and granules

flour, sugar, cement and other solids require application review.

Plastics and industrial products

dielectric behaviour and buildup matter.

Selected slurry or liquid duties

confirm the exact model and process suitability.

RFnivo for bulk solids

UWT explains capacitive point-level detection with RFnivo. Review it alongside the RF 3000 manual’s calibration and installation requirements.

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Application & Process Context

Bulk solid or liquid, vessel dimensions, minimum and maximum level, density or dielectric properties, temperature, buildup, filling pattern, output signal, and hazardous-area requirements.

Powder-handling application context from UWT’s lime-bin case history. Review the complete sensing and indication arrangement for the installation.
Powder-handling application context from UWT’s lime-bin case history. Review the complete sensing and indication arrangement for the installation.

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Configuration & Application Review

Equipment duty
Detect material at a selected location using a capacitive probe.
Selection basis
Bulk solid or liquid, vessel dimensions, minimum and maximum level, density or dielectric properties, temperature, buildup, filling pattern, output signal, and hazardous-area requirements.
Available configuration review
RF model and probe, Insertion or extension, Process connection, Output and supply, Calibration settings, Selected approvals.
Application verification
No. The manual defines calibration to an uncovered probe and optional recalibration behaviour. Follow the selected mode and verify the switch with the actual material and required full/empty logic.

Options to discuss

  • RF model and probe
  • Insertion or extension
  • Process connection
  • Output and supply
  • Calibration settings
  • Selected approvals

Application Questions

Does automatic calibration mean no commissioning checks?

No. The manual defines calibration to an uncovered probe and optional recalibration behaviour. Follow the selected mode and verify the switch with the actual material and required full/empty logic.

What should I send RTS for a review?

Bulk solid or liquid, vessel dimensions, minimum and maximum level, density or dielectric properties, temperature, buildup, filling pattern, output signal, and hazardous-area requirements.

PDF Literature & Technical Resources

Confirm the complete quoted equipment, operating conditions and selected options for your application.

Compare UWT Level Measurement Options

Rotary Paddle Level Switches

Switch at a point

Rotary Paddle Level Switches >>

Signal when bulk material reaches a selected point.

Example: Provide a high- or low-level signal in a grain bin.

Also known as: Paddle level switches, bin level switches, Rotonivo RN 3000/6000.

Vibrating Level Switches

Sense with vibration

Vibrating Level Switches >>

Detect whether bulk solids cover a vibrating sensing element.

Example: Detect a low or high level of a suitable granular ingredient.

Also known as: Vibrating fork switches, vibrating level switches, Vibranivo VN 4000.

Radar Level Transmitters

Measure without contact

Radar Level Transmitters >>

Measure a changing level without a probe touching the material.

Example: Monitor a tank or suitable bulk-solids vessel without a mechanical sensing weight.

Also known as: Non-contact radar sensors, NivoRadar NR 7100, continuous radar level.

Capacitance Level Transmitters

Measure capacitively

Capacitance Level Transmitters >>

Measure changing liquid level or a suitable interface with a contact probe.

Example: Monitor the level of a suitable process liquid in a vessel.

Also known as: Continuous capacitive level sensors, NivoCapa NC 8000, interface measurement.

Electromechanical Plumb-Bob Level Systems

Measure with a weight

Electromechanical Plumb-Bob Level Systems >>

Measure bulk-solid level with an automatically lowered sensing weight.

Example: Take scheduled level measurements in a bulk storage silo.

Also known as: Plumb-bob level systems, electromechanical level measurement, NivoBob NB 3000.

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