Silo level measurement

The Silopilot FMM20 is an electromechanical level measuring device featuring an uncomplicated but rugged construction that is unaffected by silo geometry, dust, temperature, low dielectric values and static electricity. The simple-to-operate Silopilot FMM20 is suitable for use in bunkers and silos holding light bulk solids such as wheat, plastic granules and powder.

A sensing weight is attached to a stainless steel tape and lowered into the vessel. When the descending sensing weight detects a lack of tension in the steel tape, it is wound back while the tape undergoes self-cleaning. The length of the tape is measured during the rewind and the microprocessor computes the level of the solids in the vessel. Different sensing weight designs can be selected depending on the contents of the storage bins and there are different options for light and dusty, fine-grain and coarse-grain bulk solids.

The Silopilot FMM20 provides an accurate, low-maintenance solution for a range of challenging level measurement applications in vessels up to 32 m deep with an accuracy of ±2.5 cm. The precision and reliability of Silopilot’s level readings can be attributed to the onboard microprocessor that automatically detects and addresses unexpected problems by providing clear, easy-to-follow operational instructions. The microprocessor will also detect and notify when a weight gets bogged and sound an alarm if the tape breaks.

The energy-efficient Silopilot FMM20 is pre-calibrated at the factory and boxed at a lightweight 11.5 kg for shipment to plug-and-play level measurement applications.