Orginal Roto-Bin-Dicator® 1 or 2 SPDT Switches Gives user the capability to turn off or on up to two auxiliary devices Explosion Proof & Stainless Steel Enclosures Available Provides more options for a wide range of applications Mounting Top of Bin with mounting plate to receive shaft guard. (Preferred high-level mounting.) Shaft extensions and shaft guards ordered separately. Available in galvanized or stainless steel Special Motor Design Allows power to be applied all the time, producing heat and eliminating condensation inside the enclosure Captive Screws No lost screws RA-H-1 RXA-H-1 RB-H-1 RXB-H-1 RC-H-1 RXC-H-1 Molded Neoprene flexible shaft. Standard 4-vane paddle. 1½” x 5” Type 2: For most applications with temperatures below 160° F (71° C). For materials weighing 30 to 75 lbs./cu. ft. R-H-2 RX-H-2 RA-H-2 RXA-H-2 RB-H-2 RXB-H-2 RC-H-2 RXC-H-2 R-H-3 RX-H-3 RA-H-3 RXA-H-3 RB-H-3 RXB-H-3 RC-H-3 RXC-H-3 R-H-3i RX-H-3i RA-H-3i RXA-H-3i RB-H-3i RXB-H-3i RC-H-3i RXC-H-3i R-H-4 RX-H-4 RA-H-4 RXA-H-4 RB-H-4 RXB-H-4 RC-H-4 RXC-H-4 Large 4-vane paddle. 2” x 7” Type 5: Same as type 4 except large paddle for materials weighing less than 30 lbs./cu. ft. R-H-5 RX-H-5 RA-H-5 RXA-H-5 RB-H-5 RXB-H-5 RC-H-5 RXC-H-5 Shaft coupling to receive shaft extension. Standard 4-vane paddle. 1½” x 5” Type 6: Common configuration for most top-mounted applications. R-H-6 RX-H-6 RA-H-6 RXA-H-6 RB-H-6 RXB-H-6 RC-H-6 RXC-H-6 Shaft coupling to receive shaft extension. Large 4-vane paddle. 2” x 7” Type 7: Same as type 6 except large H-371 paddle for light or aerated materials less than 30 lbs./cu. ft. R-H-7 RX-H-7 RA-H-7 RXA-H-7 RB-H-7 RXB-H-7 RC-H-7 RXC-H-7 R-H-8 RX-H-8 RA-H-8 RXA-H-8 RB-H-8 RXB-H-8 RC-H-8 RXC-H-8 Single vane paddle. 2½” Type 3: For heavy (approx. 75 lbs./cu. ft. or more), medium-size materials (sand, gravel, etc.) Single vane paddle - insertable thru 1¼" mounting coupling. Type 3i: Curved 9" diameter for materials weighing over 20 lbs/cu. ft. No mounting plate included Standard 4-vane paddle. 1½” x 5” Type 4: Common configuration for most materials, where short shaft is preferred. Shaft coupling to receive shaft extension. Neoprene or stainless steel multiflex paddle. Type 8: For heavy, large lump materials. Control should be located so product pins paddle to bin wall. H-374 long, stainless steel multiflex paddle for heavy and/or sticky materials. Both paddles approx. 50 lbs./cu. ft. or more. Weatherproof RX-H-1 Explosionproof R-H-1 Weatherproof Explosionproof Mount in Any Orientation Gives user the option of applying a sensor for high, intermediate, or low level control Mounting Side of Bin with mounting plate. High, Intermediate and Low Level Indication Wide Variety of Paddle Options Unequaled application versatility Molded Neoprene flexible shaft. Large 4-vane paddle. 2” x 7” Type 1: For most applications with temperatures below 160° F (71° C). For materials weighing less than 30 lbs./cu. ft. How to Or der Simple Mechanical Mechanism No calibration required Units with 240VAC INPUT (50/60 cycle 5 watts) Weatherproof Featur es and Benefits Units with 120VAC INPUT (50/60 cycle 5 watts) Explosionproof · Few parts Explosionproof · Low torque motor Weatherproof · Low level fail-safe protection The Roto-Bin-Dicator® is the most universal of all level sensing technologies and is the most popular level switch used in dry bulk materials. The Roto-Bin-Dicator® is a rotating paddle type, bulk material level sensor offered with a wide variety of paddle options for unequaled application versatility. It is easy to install and requires no special tools or calibration. Specifications Housing and Cover: Dust-tight and weatherproof (NEMA 4X, 5) polyester-coated aluminum casting. Optional: Explosion-proof (NEMA 7, 9) polyester-coated aluminum casting or stainless steel casting Drive Shaft Assembly: Precision machined shaft with two shielded ball bearings Shaft Seal: Teflon®/Viton® Lip Seal rated ½ Micron at 30 psi at 400° F (204° C) Dimensions Type 1 Molded Neoprene flexible shaft. Large 4-vane paddle. Type 2 Molded Neoprene flexible shaft. Standard 4-vane paddle Operating Temperature: -40° F (-40° C) to 200° F (93° C) Motor Rating: AC version: 4 watts, 120 VAC ± 10% 50/60 Hz, 1 rpm DC version: Conduit Connection: Drilled and tapped for ¾” NPT pipe conduit Mounting Plate: 8” outside diameter with 1¼” NPT pipe thread coupling; standard painted mild steel; optional 302 S.S. Type 3 Single pane paddle Type 3i Single vane paddle insertable thru 1 1/4” mounting coupling Fail-Safe Circuitry: Low level fail-safe Rigid Shaft and Paddle: Metal parts of all designs are 304 stainless steel Flex Shaft: Available in either neoprene, 160° F (71° C) or silicone, 400° F (204° C) coatings Type 4 Standard 4-vane paddle Mounting Plate Dimensions: Type 5 Large 4-vane paddle Type 6 Shipping Weight: Aluminum Housing, 10 lbs. Stainless Steel Housing, 16 lbs. Electrical Specifications: Specific applications determine the electrical requirements which are a prime consideration in the selection of models Approvals: UL, CSA listed for weather-proof, non-hazardous; UL, CSA listed for explosion-proof in hazardous Class I, Groups C & D, and Class II, Groups E, F & G; Atex, gas and dust. IMPORTANT: Consult factory on applications where housing ambient temperature is above 200° F (93° C). Shaft extensions and guards are available in galvanized, T-303 stainless steel, and T-316 stainless steel. The Roto-Bin-Dicator® is also available with the Super-Safe-Plus option. Ask for brochure LAR 180103 for more details. Type 7 Type 8 Type 6: Shaft coupling to receive shaft extension. Standard 4-vane paddle. Type 7: Shaft coupling to receive shaft extension. Large 4-vane paddle. Type 8: Shaft coupling to receive shaft extension. Neoprene or stainless steel multiflex paddle. Distributed in UK by: Specify Options — A. Stainless steel mounting plate in place of mild steel. B. Addition of flexible shaft to top-of-bin types. C. Paddles, motor, mounting plates and flex-shafts are available individually. Teflon® is a registered trademark of E.l. du Pont. Viton® is a registered tradmark of DuPont Performance Elastomers L.L.C. 2008 All rights reserved. All data subject to change without notice. 150 Venture Boulevard · Spartanburg, SC 29306 Tel: (800) 778-9242 · (864) 574-8060 Fax: (864) 574-8063 E-mail: [email protected] www.bindicator.com LAR 180010 Rev. E