Vibronic
Point level detection
Nivotester FTL325P

Switching unit with intrinsically safe signal circuit for connection to Liquiphant or Soliphant

The switching unit FTL325P is used for point level detection in liquid tanks and bulk material silos, also in hazardous explosion areas. Also suitable for liquid detection in pipes for dry running protection for pumps and overfill prevention for tanks with combustible or non-combustible liquids harmful to water. Up to 3 measuring devices for two-point control and point level detection. Functional safety up to SIL3 in accordance to IEC 61508 using Liquiphant with electronic insert FEL57.

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Benefits
Nivotester FTL325P for connecting one, two or three measuring cells (1-, 2- or 3-channel devices)
Intrinsically safe signal circuits Ex ia for use of measuring sensor in explosion hazardous areas
Functional safety up to SIL2 through line monitoring....

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Nivotester FTL325P for connecting one, two or three measuring cells (1-, 2- or 3-channel devices)
Intrinsically safe signal circuits Ex ia for use of measuring sensor in explosion hazardous areas
Functional safety up to SIL2 through line monitoring. Simplified proof testing to WHG/SIL by pressing push-button
DIN Rail housing for simple series installation on standard rails in switch cabinet
Simple wiring using pluggable terminal blocks
Inputs are galvanically isolated from each other, from the mains and from the outputs

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Field of application
Switching unit with intrinsically safe signal circuit for connection to Liquiphant or Soliphant.

Ambient temperature: -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F)

International explosion protection certificates, overfill prevention WHG, marine approvals

Features and specifications

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Measuring principle

Vibration Liquids
Characteristic / Application

Switching unit PFM technology for rail mounting
Intrinsically safe
Supply / Communication

85...253 V AC,

20...30 V AC / 20...60 V DC
Ambient temperature

Single installation:
-20 °C ... 60 °C
(-4°F ... 140 °F)
Rail mounting:
-20 °C ... 50 °C
(-4 °F ... 122 °F)
Communication

1 Channel: 1 Level SPDT + 1 Alarm SPST
3 Channel: 3 level SPDT + 1 Alarm SPST
Certificates / Approvals

ATEX, FM, CSA, IEC Ex, TIIS, INMETRO, NEPSI
Safety approvals

Overfill prevention WHG

SIL

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Measuring principle

Vibration Liquids
Characteristic / Application

Switching unit PFM technology for rail mounting
Intrinsically safe
Highest SIL safety
Specialities

If sensors are redundant, SIL3
Supply / Communication

85...253 V AC,

20...30 V AC/ 20...60 V DC
Ambient temperature

Single installation:
-20 °C ... 60 °C
(-4 °F ... 140 °F)
Rail mounting:
-20 °C ... 50 °C
(-4 °F ... 122 °F)
Communication

1 Channel: 1 Level SPDT + 1 Alarm SPST
3 Channel: 3 level SPDT + 1 Alarm SPST
Certificates / Approvals

ATEX, FM, CSA, IEC Ex, TIIS, INMETRO, NEPSI, EAC
Safety approvals

Overfill prevention WHG

SIL

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Documents / Manuals / Software

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Nivotester FTL325P Technical Information
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Technical Information (TI)
Nivotester FTL325P, 3-channel Operating Instructions
Nivotester FTL325P; level detector, 3-channel with PFM input
With intrinsically safe signal circuit for connecting to Liquiphant and
Soliphant sensors

Operating Instruction (BA)
Nivotester FTL325P, single-channel Operating Instructions
Nivotester FTL325P; level detector, single-channel with PFM input
With intrinsically safe signal circuit for connecting to Liquiphant and
Soliphant sensors

Operating Instruction (BA)
Nivotester FTL 325 P- 1 1Bedienungsanleitung
Füllstandgrenzschalter mit PFM- Eingang.

Short Instruction (KA)

07/15

German , English , Spanish , fr , Italian , Dutch
Nivotester FTL325 Betriebsanleitung
Mit eigensicherem Signalstromkreis zum Anschluss an Messaufnehmer
Liquiphant und Soliphant

Short Instruction (KA)

07/15

German , English , Spanish , fr , Italian , Dutch
Nivotester FTL325P single-channel Brief Operating Instructions
Nivotester FTL325P, 3-channel; level detector, single-channel with PFM
input

Short Instruction (KA)

06/19

English
Nivotester FTL325P, 3-channel Brief Operating Instructions
Nivotester FTL325P 3-channel; level detector with PFM input

Short Instruction (KA)

06/19

English
Bedienungsanleitung/ Operating Instuctions Liquiphant M/S + FEL57
Selbsttest
Self test

Short Instruction (KA)

02/17

German , English , Spanish , fr , Italian , Dutch
Safety Instructions Nivotester FTL325P
[Ex ia Ga] IIC
TÜV 13.0913 X (INMETRO)

Ex Safety Instructions (XA)
Safety Instructions Nivotester FTL325P
ATEX: II (1) G [Ex ia Ga] IIC, II (1) D [Ex ia Da] IIIC
IECEx: [Ex ia Ga] IIC, [Ex ia Da] IIIC
DMT 01 ATEX E 052; IECEx BVS 15.0085

Ex Safety Instructions (XA)
Nivotester FTL325P EAC: [Ex ia Ga] IIC X [Ex ia Da] IIIC X Safety Instructions
Vibronic Limit Switches, Liquids

Ex Safety Instructions (XA)
Safety Instructions Nivotester FTL325P
Class I, II, III
Division 1 or 2
Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC

Ex Safety Instructions (XA)
Safety Instructions Nivotester FTL325P
Class I, II, III
Division 1 or 2
Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Class I, Zone 0, Ex ia IIC

Ex Safety Instructions (XA)
Safety Instructions Nivotester FTL325P
ATEX: II (1) G [Ex ia Ga] IIC
II (1) D [Ex ia Da] IIIC
IECEx: [Ex ia Ga] IIC
[Ex ia Da] IIIC
DMT 01 ATEX E 052; IECEx BVS 15.0085

Ex Safety Instructions (XA)
Nivotester FTL325P NEPSI: [Ex ia Ga] IIC [Ex ib Gb] IIC Safety Instructions
Vibronic Limit Switches, Liquids

Ex Safety Instructions (XA)
Nivotester FTL325P ATEX: II 3 (1) G Ex nA nC [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc IECEx: Ex nA nC [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc Safety Instructions
Vibronic Limit Switches, Liquids

Ex Safety Instructions (XA)
Nivotester FTL325P
CSA

Drawing No.: 960006046 B

Drawing Type: Installation Drawing

Certificate FM/CSA (ZD)
Nivotester FTL325P
FM

Drawing No.: 960511-0070 A

Drawing Type: Control Drawing

Certificate FM/CSA (ZD)
Nivotester FTL325P
CSA

Drawing No.: 960511-0071 A

Drawing Type: Installation Drawing

Certificate FM/CSA (ZD)
Soliphant M with electronic insert FEM57 + Nivotester FTL325P Functional Safety Manual Special Documentation
Point level measuring system

Special Documentation (SD)
Functional Safety Manual (SIL) Liquiphant M/S with FEL57 and FTL325P
Level limit switch for all liquids.
Suitable for use in hazardous areas, food and pharmaceuticals

Special Documentation (SD)
Liquiphant M/S FTL5x(H), FTL51C, FTL7x + Nivotester FTL325P
Functional Safety data sheet / Datenblatt zur Funktionalen Sicherheit

Special Documentation (SD)
Liquiphant M/S with electronic insert FEL57 + Nivotester FTL325P Functional Safety Manual Special Documentation
Point level measuring system

Special Documentation (SD)
Functional safety manual (SIL) Liquiphant M FTL5, FTL7 with Nivotester FTL325P
Level limit switch for all liquids.
Suitable for use in hazardous areas, food and pharmaceuticals

Special Documentation (SD)
Soliphant M FTM50, FTM51, FTM52 + Nivotester FTL325P
Functional Safety data sheet / Datenblatt zur Funktionalen Sicherheit

Special Documentation (SD)
Liquiphant M/S FTL5x(H), FTL51C, FTL7x + Nivotester FTL325P
Functional Safety data sheet / Datenblatt zur Funktionalen Sicherheit

Special Documentation (SD)
Nivotester FTL325P Functional Safety Manual
Nivotester; level detector

Functional Safety (FY)

06/19

English
Nivotester: FTL325P Manufacturer information for users regarding software updates (NE53)
Nivotester: FTL325P
Hardware: HW-V02.00
Manufacturer information for users regarding software updates (NE53)

Manufacturer Information (MI)
Solutions in tanker loading
Protect your profit, protect your people

Competence Brochure (CP)

08/13

English
Overfill protection in a Propylene Oxide (PO) storage tank
SIL2 rated Liquiphant FTL51 high level switch and Nivotester FTL325P
with push-button test possibility

Case Studies (CS)

10/07

English
Liquiphant in overfill protection
Liquiphant FTL51 and Nivotester FTL325P (PFM) are used for overfill
protection for critical liquids

Case Studies (CS)

06/10

English
Nivotester, Solicap S
Product Code: FTI77-, FTL325N-, FTL325P-, FTW325-
Declaration Number: HE_00339_01.16

Manufacturer Declaration

German , English
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325P-
Declaration Number: HE_00590_01.17
Manufacturer Specification: RoHS

Manufacturer Declaration

Chinese
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-
Declaration Number: HE_00717_01.17
Manufacturer Specification: Explosion protection

Manufacturer Declaration

German
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325P-
Declaration Number: HE_00979_01.18

Manufacturer Declaration

German
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-
Declaration Number: EC_00528_02.17

EU Declaration

German , English , fr
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-
Declaration Number: EC_00549_03.17

EU Declaration

German , English , fr
Liquiphant M, Liquiphant S, Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325P-, FTL50-, FTL51-, FTL70-, FTL71-
Declaration Number: SIL_00070_03.15

SIL Declaration

English
SYSTEM, Pumpenschutz, Nivotester FailSafe, Nivotester, Micropilot S, Micropilot, Liquipoint T, Liquiphant T, Liquiphant S, Liquiphant M, Liquiphant FailSafe, Liquiphant, Liquicap T, Liquicap M, Levelflex, Floating Switch
Product Code: FTL260-, FTL31-, FTL325N-, FTL325P-, FTL33-, FTL375P-, FTL50-, FTL50H-, FTL51-, FTL51C-, FTL51H-, FTL70-, FTL71-, FTL80-, FTL81-, FTL825-, FTL85-, FTS20-, FTW31-, FTW32-, FTW325-, FTW360-, NMR81-, NMR84-, FTI52-, FMI21-, FMI51-, FMI52-, FMP50-, FMP51-, FMP52-, FMP53-, FMP54-, FMP55-, FMR10-, FMR20-, FMR50-, FMR51-, FMR52-, FMR53-, FMR530-, FMR532-, FMR533-, FMR54-, FMR540-, FMR60-, FMR62-, FTC325-, FTI51-
Region/Country: Russia (Declaration of Conformity)
Approval Number: RU D-DE.MO10.B.05528

Miscellaneous

Russian
Nivotester
Product Code: FTC325-, FTL325N-, FTL325P-, FTW325-
Region/Country: Russia (TR CU)
Approval Agency: EAC
Approval Number: TC BY_112 11.01. TP004 003 137

Miscellaneous

Russian
SYSTEM, Pumpenschutz, Nivotester FailSafe, Nivotester, Micropilot S, Micropilot, Liquipoint T, Liquipoint, Liquiphant T, Liquiphant S, Liquiphant M, Liquiphant FailSafe, Liquiphant, Liquicap T, Liquicap M, Levelflex, Floating Switch, Einstabsonde, Dreistabsonde, Doppelstabsonde
Product Code: FTL70-, FTL51H-, FTL51C-, FTL51-, FTL50H-, FTL50-, FTL375P-, FTL33-, FTL325P-, FTL325N-, FTL31-, FTL260-, FTI52-, FTI51-, FTL71-, FTL80-, FTL81-, FTL825-, FTL85-, FTS20-, FTW23-, FTW31-, FTW32-, FTW325-, FTW33-, FTW360-, NMR81-, NMR84-, 11362Z-, 11363Z-, 11371-, 11375Z-, 11961Z-, FMI21-, FMI51-, FMI52-, FMP50-, FMP51-, FMP52-, FMP53-, FMP54-, FMP55-, FMR10-, FMR20-, FMR50-, FMR51-, FMR52-, FMR53-, FMR530-, FMR532-, FMR533-, FMR54-, FMR540-, FMR60-, FMR62-, FTC325-
Region/Country: Russia (Declaration of Conformity)
Approval Number: RU D-DE.MO10.B.05531

Miscellaneous

Russian
Liquiphant, Liquiphant FailSafe, Liquiphant M, Liquiphant S, Liquiphant T, Nivotester, Nivotester FailSafe
Product Code: FTL85-, FTL825-, FTL81-, FTL80-, FTL71-, FTL70-, FTL51H-, FTL51C-, FTL51-, FTL50H-, FTL50-, FTL375P-, FTL330L-, FTL330H-, FTL33-, FTL325P-, FTL325N-, FTL31-, FTL260-, FTL20H-, FTL20-, FTC325-
Region/Country: Russia (TR CU)
Approval Agency: EAC
Approval Number: TC № RU D-DE.AL32.B.07215

Miscellaneous

Russian
Nivotester, Liquipoint, Nivotester FailSafe
Product Code: FTC325-, FTL325N-, FTL325P-, FTL375P-, FTW325-, FTL825-
Region/Country: Russia (TR CU)
Approval Agency: EAC
Approval Number: TС RU D-DE.MU62.B.02537

Miscellaneous

Russian
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-
Region/Country: Brazil
Approval Agency: INMETRO
Protection: [Ex ia Ga] IIC

Explosion Protection

Portuguese
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-
Region/Country: Europe (ATEX)
Approval Agency: EXAM (DMT, BVS)
Category: II (1) D, II (1) G
Protection: [Ex ia Da] IIIC, [Ex ia Ga] IIC

Explosion Protection

German , English
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325P-
Region/Country: Japan
Approval Agency: TIIS
Protection: [Ex ia] IIC

Explosion Protection

Japanese
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-
Region/Country: International (IECEx)
Approval Agency: EXAM (DMT, BVS)
Protection: IIC T4 Gc, [Ex ia Da] IIIC, [Ex ia Ga] IIC

Explosion Protection

English
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-
Region/Country: Europe (ATEX)
Approval Agency: EXAM (DMT, BVS)
Category: II (1) D, II (1) G, II II G
Protection: IIC T4 Gc, [Ex ia Da] IIIC, [Ex ia Ga] IIC

Explosion Protection

German , English
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-, FTW325-
Region/Country: Russia (TR CU)
Approval Agency: EAC
Protection: [Ex ia Da], [Ex ia Ga]

Explosion Protection

Russian
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-
Region/Country: USA
Approval Agency: FM
Category: I,II,III/1/A,B,C,D,E,F,G/, I/zone 0
Protection: AIS, [AEx ia] IIC

Explosion Protection

English
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-
Region/Country: China
Approval Agency: NEPSI
Category: II (1) GD
Protection: [Ex ia Ga] IIC, [Ex ib Gb] IIC

Explosion Protection

English
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-
Region/Country: International (IECEx)
Approval Agency: EXAM (DMT, BVS)
Protection: [Ex ia Da] IIIC, [Ex ia Ga] IIC

Explosion Protection

English
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-
Region/Country: Canada
Approval Agency: CSA
Category: I,II,III//A,B,C,D,E,F,G, I/zone 0
Protection: Ex [ia] IIC

Explosion Protection

English
Liquiphant M, Liquiphant S, Nivotester
Product Code: SIN110-, SIF111-, SIF101-, RN221-, RMA421-, RIA250-, FXN422-, FXN421-, FTL71-, FTL70-, FTL51H-, FTL51C-, FTL51-, FTL50H-, FTL50-, FTL375P-, FTL375N-, FTL372-, FTL370-, FTL325P-, FTL325N-, FTL320-, FTL170Z-, FTL120Z-
Region/Country: Germany
Approval Agency: DIBt
Approval Number: Z-65.11-230

Overfill Prevention

German
Liquiphant M, Liquiphant S, Nivotester
Product Code: SIN110-, SIF111-, SIF101-, RN221-, RMA421-, RIA250-, FXN422-, FXN421-, FTL71-, FTL70-, FTL51H-, FTL51C-, FTL51-, FTL50H-, FTL50-, FTL375P-, FTL375N-, FTL372-, FTL370-, FTL325P-, FTL325N-, FTL320-, FTL170Z-, FTL120Z-
Region/Country: Germany
Approval Agency: DIBt
Approval Number: Z-65.11-230

Overfill Prevention

German
Liquiphant M, Liquiphant S, Nivotester
Product Code: SIN110-, SIF111-, SIF101-, RN221-, RMA422-, RMA421-, RIA450-, RIA250-, FXN422-, FXN421-, FTL71-, FTL70-, FTL51H-, FTL51C-, FTL51-, FTL50H-, FTL50-, FTL375P-, FTL375N-, FTL372-, FTL370-, FTL325P-, FTL325N-, FTL320-, FTL170Z-, FTL120Z-
Region/Country: Germany
Approval Agency: DIBt
Approval Number: Z-65.40-446

Overfill Prevention

German
Liquiphant M, Liquiphant S, Nivotester
Product Code: FTL51C-, FTL51H-, FTL70-, FTL71-, FTL51-, FEL57-, FTL325P-, FTL50-, FTL50H-
Region/Country: International
Approval Agency: TÜV
SIL: SIL2/3
Safety function:

Safety Integrity Level (SIL)

German , English
Liquiphant M, Liquiphant S, Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-
Region/Country: International
Approval Agency: TÜV

Safety Integrity Level (SIL)

German , English
Nivotester, Nivotester FailSafe
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-, FTL825-
Region/Country: International
Approval Agency: RM RS

Marine

Russian
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-, FTL375N-, FTL375P-
Approval Agency: ABS

Marine

English
Nivotester
Product Code: FTL325N-, FTL325P-
Region/Country: International
Approval Agency: DNVGL

Marine

English

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Predecessor
- Nivotester FTL375P
- FTL320

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Point level detection
Nivotester FTL325P

Switching unit with intrinsically safe signal circuit for connection to Liquiphant or Soliphant

Benefits

Field of application

Features and specifications

Details

Measuring principle

Characteristic / Application

Supply / Communication

Ambient temperature

Communication

Certificates / Approvals

Safety approvals

Measuring principle

Characteristic / Application

Specialities

Supply / Communication

Ambient temperature

Communication

Certificates / Approvals

Safety approvals

Documents / Manuals / Software

Accessories / Spare parts

Predecessor

Success stories

Optimized logistics concept for tank systems

Truck loading - safety solved through trusted partnership

Unstable measurement in your ammonia separator?

How can you effectively keep fractionation under control?

The evolution of commissioning

VibronicPoint level detectionNivotester FTL325P

Switching unit with intrinsically safe signal circuit for connection to Liquiphant or Soliphant

Benefits

Field of application

Features and specifications

Details

Measuring principle

Characteristic / Application

Supply / Communication

Ambient temperature

Communication

Certificates / Approvals

Safety approvals

Measuring principle

Characteristic / Application

Specialities

Supply / Communication

Ambient temperature

Communication

Certificates / Approvals

Safety approvals

Documents / Manuals / Software

Accessories / Spare parts

Predecessor

Success stories

Optimized logistics concept for tank systems

Truck loading - safety solved through trusted partnership

Unstable measurement in your ammonia separator?

How can you effectively keep fractionation under control?

The evolution of commissioning

Vibronic
Point level detection
Nivotester FTL325P