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Capacitance Point level detection Minicap FTC260

Designed for light bulk solids

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Minicap FTC260 - Capacitance point level detection
Capacitance - Minicap FTC260
Specifications
Measuring / Application task Point Level / Solids
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Description

Minicap FTC260 is a simple and cost-effective rod probe for point level detection in bulk solids, particularly suited to applications involving aggressive media and heavy build-up. It is designed for point level detection of light bulk solids, e.g. grain products, flour, milk powder, animal feed, cement, chalk or gypsum.

Field of application

For point level detection of light bulk solids, with a grain size up to max. 30mm and a dielectric constant εr ≥ 1.6.
Typical applications: Grain products, flour, milk powder, animal feed, cement, chalk or gypsum.

  • Process connection: Threads
  • Temperature: -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F)
  • Pressure: -1 to +25bar (-14.5 to +360psi)
  • Sensor length: 140mm (5.51")
  • International explosion protection certificates, overfill prevention WHG
Benefits
  • Simple mounting and commissioning without calibration
  • Mechanical safety, cost-efficiency and long operating life due to no wearing parts
  • High operational safety and reliability due to active build-up compensation
Predecessors
FTC731, FTC730
Downloads
Most downloaded
Technical Information (TI)
Technical Information Minicap FTC260, FTC262 Point level switch with buildup compensation
No calibration necessary
English version - 05/2019
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Short Instruction (KA)
Kurzanleitung/ Short Operating Instuction Minicap FTC 260. Compact Point Level Switch for limit detection with active build-up
compensation
No calibration necessary Version available for dust Explosion areas.
Kompakter Grenzschalter mit integrierter aktiver Ansatzkompensation
Inbetriebnahme ohne Abgleich
Auch für staubexplosionsgefährdete Bereiche.
English version - 08/2015
Download
Short Instruction (KA)
FTC 260 FTC 260
English version - 03/1998
Download
The CAD Drawings will be available after the configuration.
All downloads
44 Downloads
Technical Information (TI)
Most downloaded
Technical Information Minicap FTC260, FTC262 Point level switch with buildup compensation
No calibration necessary
English version - 05/2019
Download
Short Instruction (KA)
FTC 260 FTC 260
English version - 03/1998
Download
Short Instruction (KA)
KA Minicap FTC260 Capacitance
English version - 05/2024
Download
Short Instruction (KA)
Most downloaded
Kurzanleitung/ Short Operating Instuction Minicap FTC 260. Compact Point Level Switch for limit detection with active build-up
compensation
No calibration necessary Version available for dust Explosion areas.
Kompakter Grenzschalter mit integrierter aktiver Ansatzkompensation
Inbetriebnahme ohne Abgleich
Auch für staubexplosionsgefährdete Bereiche.
English version - 08/2015
Download
Short Instruction (KA)
Operating Instuction Adapter for Minicap FTC 260
English version - 10/2014
Download
Short Instruction (KA)
Minicap FTC260 Operating Instructions Point level switch with buildup compensation
No calibration necessary
English version - 05/2019
Download
Ex Safety Instruction (XA)
Minicap FTC260 Ex ta/tb IIIC T<sub>200</sub>105°C Da/Db X
English version - 05/2022
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Ex Safety Instruction (XA)
XA Minicap FTC260 Ex ta/tb IIIC T<sub>200</sub>105 °C Da/Db
English version - 06/2026
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Ex Safety Instruction (XA)
Minicap FTC260 II 1/2 D Ex ta/tb IIIC Da/Db
English version - 03/2022
Download
Ex Safety Instruction (XA)
XA Minicap FTC260 Ex ta/tb IIIC T<sub>200</sub> 105 °C Da/Db
English version - 02/2023
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Ex Safety Instruction (XA)
Minicap FTC260 ATEX, IECEx:
Ex ta/tb IIIC Da/Db
English version - 12/2021
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ZE (Certificate)
Minicap FTC260 WHG
Allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassung
Z-65.13-192 (DIBt)
German version - 11/2009
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ZE (Certificate)
Minicap FTC260-B ATEX
Baumusterprüfbescheinigung BVS 98.Y.8003
German version - 05/1998
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Fields of Activities (FA)
Misura di livello Misura di livello
Panoramica dei prodotti per
applicazioni in liquidi e solidi sfusi
Italian version - 06/2026
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Fields of Activities (FA)
Catálogo Medición y Detección de nivel Gama de productos para aplicaciones con líquidos y sólidos
Spanish version - 06/2022
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Fields of Activities (FA)
レベル計 総合カタログ 液体および粉体アプリケーション向けレベル計・レベルスイッチ
Japanese version - 12/2025
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Fields of Activities (FA)
Misura di livello Misura di livello
Panoramica dei prodotti per applicazioni in liquidi e solidi sfusi
Italian version - 03/2023
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Fields of Activities (FA)
Füllstandsmesstechnik Produktübersicht für Anwendungen in Flüssigkeiten und Schüttgütern
German version - 10/2022
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Fields of Activities (FA)
Level measurement Product overview for applications in liquids and bulk solids
English version - 03/2026
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Competence Brochure (CP)
レベルスイッチ(液体および粉体用) 選定およびエンジニアリングガイド
Japanese version - 07/2026
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Competence Brochure (CP)
Point level detection in liquids and bulk solids Selection and engineering guide
English version - 02/2025
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Competence Brochure (CP)
Grenzstanddetektion in Flüssigkeiten und Schüttgütern Auswahl- und Projektierungshilfe
German version - 02/2025
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Competence Brochure (CP)
Catálogo soluciones esenciales Alta calidad a precios competitivos
Spanish version - 01/2017
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Manufacturer Declaration
Product family: Cerabar, Cerabar M, Cerabar S, Ceraphant, Deltabar, Deltabar M, Deltabar S, Deltapilot M, Fieldgate, Gammapilot, Lev elflex, Liquicap M, Liquicap T, Liquiphant, Liquiphant FailSafe, Liquiphant M, Liquipoint, Liquipoint T, Liquitrend, Micropilot, Mic ropilot S, Minicap, Fermentation monitor, Prosonic M, Prosonic S, Prosonic T, Solicap M, Solicap S, Soliphant M, Soliphant T, Spare parts level, Strahlenschutzbehälter, System & Gauging, Tankvision, Waterpilot Product root: FDU90-, FDU91-, FDU91F-, FDU92-, FDU93-, FDU95-, FHX40-, FHX50-, FHX50B-, FMB50-, FMB51-, FMB52-, FMB53-, FMD71-, FMD7
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FMR20-, FMR20B-, FMR30B-, FMR43-, FMR50-, FMR51-, FMR52-, FMR53-, FMR532-, FMR54-, FMR540-, FMR56-, FMR57-, FMR60B-, FMR62B-, FMR63
B-, FMR66B-, FMR67B-, FMU30-, FMU40-, FMU41-, FMU42-, FMU44-, FMX11-, FMX21-, FTC260-, FTC262-, FTI51-, FTI52-, FTI55-, FTI56-, FTI7
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