BONETTI BONETTI

Bulletin B 98 - 5 - E
BONT BONT

Magnetic
Level Gauges
Remote Reading
System
Magnetic
Level Switches
3300
BONT
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In Milan, in 1905 Cesare Bonetti opened a small shop
and manufactured to order any cocks for the local
requirement.
In the early twenties this small firm took on a new
industrial look and moved towards production and
trade of industrial valves only.
Bonetti is, by this time, becoming a well-known com-
pany for production of piston valves, sleeve-packed
cocks and glass level gauges.
Later the production range, bearing the BONT registe-
red trade-mark includes the new valves for high pres-
sure and temperature meeting the strictest requi-
rements of the most advanced technology, besides
double-sealing valves, bellows valves, diaphragm val-
ves, magnetic level gauges.
After two enlargements the company in 1969 moves to
the new Garbagnate Milanese Works where Bonetti's
typical trend for research, development and design
accuracy has more opportunity to expand.
Certification according to ISO 9001 / UNI EN 29001.
Facilities:
Enclosed surface 66,000 sq.m
Offices building (with car parking
below) for three stories 2,200 sq.m
Facilities building (mess-hall, locker
rooms, sanitary department, etc.)
for three stories 2,000 sq.m
Manufacturing shed (including
Production Department and
general Facilities) 17,500 sq.m
INDEX Page Page
Operating Principle...................................................3
Design ........................................................................3
Applications...............................................................3
Materials.....................................................................3
Operating Conditions ...............................................3
Types and Classes....................................................3
Material Schedules....................................................4
C to C Distance..........................................................4
Visible Length............................................................4
Connections ..............................................................4
Accessories............................................................4-5
Startup and Stop .......................................................5
Servicing....................................................................5
Enquiries and Purchase Orders ..............................5
Magnetic Level Gauges
of Stainless Steel
for PN 10/40 - 400...............................................6-7
of Synthetic Polymers ............................................8
of Stainless Steel
PTFE lined .............................................................9
Series MAG 210, for Water Steam
up to 210 bar pressure....................................10-11
type MAG-RDR
for Remote Direct Reading...................................12
with Float immerse in Vessel ...............................13
Remote Reading System
type MST...................................................................14
Sensing Elements ................................................15
type MST.X ..........................................................16
type MST.XX........................................................16
type MST.A ..........................................................17
type MST.B ..........................................................17
type MST.C..........................................................18
Magnetic Level Switches
type MAG-LIS............................................................19
FIGURE NUMBER INDEX
Fig. Page
3322 06
3323 08
3324 08
3325 09
3326 07
3327 10
3330 19
Fig. Page
3303 4
3304 4
3305 5
3306 5
3307 5
3308 5
3321 6
Fig. Page
3331 09
3332 12
3333 13
3336 16
3337 16
3338 17
3339 17
Fig. Page
3340 18
3341 14
3342 03
3343 7-10
3344 15
3345 11
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BONT
Magnetic Level Gauges BONT

The operation of the

BONT magnetic level
gauge is based on some elementary physical principles:
The principle whereby the liquid in communicating vessels is
always at the same level,
Archimedes' principle according to which a body immersed in
a liquid receives a buoyancy equal to the weight of displaced
liquid,
The principle of attraction between North and South poles of
two permanent magnets and that of repulsion between like
poles.
This principle has two applications in the BONT magnetic
level gauge:
first between the magnet in the chamber float and every
single magnet of the indicating scale,
second between the magnets of the indicating scale.
The BONT Magne-
ti c Level Gauges
are manufactured in different Types and Classes, for various
operating conditions, listed below in Fig. 3342.
Plant operating and design conditions must be clearly indicated
for choice of suitable level gauge.
Choice of level gauge depends also on specific gravity of vessel
medium.
If you want to use a level gauge for conditions different (less
sever too) from those to which it was originally supplied, please
contact our Engineering Department.
The most utilized materials are:
TP 316 - TP 316L - TP321
PVC - PP - PVDF - PTFE
TP 316 - Titanium - PVC - PP - PVDF - PTFE
Aluminium with glass protection.
When aluminium is not allowed, indicating
scale is protected by a seal tight stainless
steel housing.
According to the operating conditions, we supply the level
gauge in the most suitable material combination.
Generally iron, copper and silver alloys are excluded.
The BONT magnetic level gauge consists of:
two horizontal stub pipes for connection to the vessel con-
taining the liquid of which we wish to know the level;
two stop valves (one on each stub pipe) to isolate the level
gauge;
a vertical chamber consisting of a tube of suitable diameter
and thickness containing a float wherein a permanent magnet
is placed exactly on the liquid level line;
an indicating scale, outside the vertical chamber, consisting of
a case of non-magnetic material with transparent front face
containing a set of small permanent magnets enclosed in
small cylinders which can rotate on their horizontal axis.
These cylinders show an external surface having two different
colours.
According to the orientation of each magnet (due to the action
of the magnet in the float) each cylinder will show externally half
of its surface of one colour or the other.
The indicating scale will be of one colour (e.g. white) over the
chamber area taken up by gas, vapour or steam phase con-
trasting with the other colour (e.g. red) over the chamber area
taken up by liquid phase.
Alarm system for damaged float. The three bottom cylinders of
the indicating scale are placed lower than the bottom connec-
tion of the magnetic level gauge. They are used for control of
float efficiency. With float damaged and its consequent sinking
in the liquid, these three cylinders show the yellow surfaces.
These level gauges are very suitable for interface reading: the
level gauge float has only to sink in the liquid having lower
specific gravity and to float on the liquid having higher specific
gravity.
In spite of its simple operating principle, the BONT magnetic
level gauge represents the result of long research and expe-
rience in design, sizing, choice of materials and manufacturing
technology.
The application range is very wide
and includes all the situations whe-
re the fluids are:
at high pressure, at low or high temperature,
at low pressure, at low or high temperature,
chemically aggressive,
pollutant to environment,
noxious or poisonous to man,
inflammable or explosive,
with identical optical characteristics of the superimposed
phases (interface)
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
OPERATING CONDITIONS
MATERIALS
DESIGN
APPLICATIONS

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Vertical Chamber:
Float:
Indicating Scale:
Fig. 3342
10 +20 38 50 100 120 150 200 250 300 350 375 400
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 7 7
A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1
27 27 26 20 18 16 13 11 10 10 9 7
A2 A2 A2 A3 A3 A3 A4 A4 A4 A4 A5 A5
60 60 60 50 45 39 22 17 12 10 10 9
B1 B1 B1 B3 B4 B5 B6 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10
60 60 58 58 52 48 42 39 27
C1 C1 C2 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7
118 118 118 86 71 66 38 29 33 18 15 13
F1 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11
118 115 115 98 88 80 67 65 63
G1 G1 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7
170 170 170 170 168 167 165 164 160 152 148 146
H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1
291 291 291 291 291 284 280 278 270 258 252 248
N1 N1 N1 N1 N1 N1 N1 N1 N1 N1 N1 N1
388 388 388 388 385 385 385 372 352 345 345 330
P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1
Type MAX Operating Temperature (C)
MAX Operating Pressure (bar)
MAG / MNP Class
MAX Operating Pressure (bar)
MAG / MLP Class
MAX Operating Pressure (bar)
MAG / TLP Class
MAX Operating Pressure (bar)
MAG / TLPS Class
MAX Operating Pressure (bar)
MAG / THP Class
MAX Operating Pressure (bar)
MAG / THPS Class
MAX Operating Pressure (bar)
MAG / THPX Class
MAX Operating Pressure (bar)
MAG210 / THP Class
MAX Operating Pressure (bar)
MAG210 / THPS Class
BONT
Each instrument is equip-
ped wi t h an i ndi cat i ng
scale, fixed to the gauge chamber by means of brackets with
spring or hose clamps.
The scale is made of rotating cylinders housed in a one piece
case of austenitic stainless steel with glass in the front to allow
the reading.
The scale allows continuous reading. The length of the scale is
suitably sized for the gauge;
Axis to axis distance between cylinders is 10 mm.
At the bottom of the scale five cylinders white/yellow, placed
lower than the bottom connection to the gauge to the drum, are
used for evidencing alarm situations due to float sinking.
There are different scales:
- Standard Scale
The standard scale is water proof. The sealing is obtained
using silicone gaskets.
The cylinders are of plastic material of white/red colour,
suitable for fluid operating temperature up to 300 C.
- High Temperature Scale
In this scale the cylinders are of special plastic material of
white/black colour, suitable for fluid operating temperature up
to 400 C. These white/black cylinders may be used also in
standard scales for better reading in case of black/white
television remote transmission.
For eventual higher temperature special scales are available.
- Scale with Non-frosting Extension
Perspex non-frosting extension of hight suitable to the
operating temperature can be fixed and sealed on the scale.
This solution allows the reading of the level also in case of
frost on the gauge chamber and scale.
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The most used
Material Schedules are listed below.
MATERIAL SCHEDULES
Our magnetic level gauges are
manufactured with the C to C
and Visible Length requested by customers, up to approx 6,500
mm for level gauges having a stainless steel vertical chamber
and up to approx 3,500 mm for level gauges having a vertical
chamber in synthetic polymers.
An intermediate flanged connection is made for longer C to C
distances.
With the exception of PTFE level gauges, the visible length can
correspond with the C to C distance.
CENTRE TO CENTRE DISTANCE
VISIBLE LENGTH
We always recommend the fitting
of shutoff cocks/valves between le-
vel gauge and vessel.
CONNECTIONS
INDICATING SCALE
Connections arrangement.
The standard and most
requested arrangement
(see Arrang. 1) consists
of 2 horizontal vessel
connecting stub ends
fitted on same vertical.
Different arrangements
(see 2, 3, etc.) can be
made for special requi-
rements.
Fig. 3303
Connections are as follows:
welded flanges: Standard, PN, DN and facing to be indicated,
slip-on flanges: Standard, PN, DN and facing to be indicated,
male threaded: Standard and DN to be indicated,
female threaded: Standard and DN to be indicated,
threaded union nut for 3-piece connection ( to be indicated),
S.W., Standard and DN to be indicated,
B.W., Standard and DN to be indicated.
Connections types.
Listed below are types of gauge connections:
Vertical chamber connections, if this is furnished WITHOUT
cocks/valves,
cocks/valves connections, if cocks/valves are INCLUDED in
the supply. In this case the chamber/valve connections is a
technical detail which usually does not concern the end user.
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Calibrated Scale.
At t he si de of t he
indicating scale a stainless
steel calibrated scale can
be assembled Fig. 3304.
The standard calibration is
in cm.
On request any different
calibration or material can
be supplied.
Magnetic Switches.
It is advisable, but not indispensable, that the fixing of the
magnetic switches to the level gauge is made by the gauge
manufacturer. Please state in your order if there are specific
reading ranges within which the switch setting has to be made,
or if the setting is to be considered continuous on all the length
of the indicating scale. In both cases the location of the
switches can be adjusted with millimetric precision without any
special tool.
The switches can be added also subsequently to delivery of the
gauge.
Any switch can be located:
- with respect to the hight of the gauge scale:
- adjustable with continuity at the required level on the whole
length of the indicating scale
- adjustable within specific range to be stated in the order
- with respect to the orizontal plane (Fig. 3305):
- located at 180 in respect to the indicating scale, with an
allowance range particularly wide, that is of 55
- at the side of the indicating scale, indifferently on the left or
right side, and on both sides.
Therefore there is the possibility of having more than one
magnetic switch at the same level (Fig. 3305).
Please state in your order whether there are specific needs in
the location of switches.
Fig. 3304
Material Vertical Float Remaining NOT
Schedule Chamber and Wetted Wetted
Stub Ends Parts Parts
36/52 Tp 316L Tp 316 A 105 A 105
36/63 Tp 316L Tp 316 Tp 316 S.S.
36/64 Tp 316L Tp 316 Tp 316 A 105
TIT/52 Tp 316L Titanium A 105 A 105
TIT/63 Tp 316L Titanium Tp 316 S.S.
TIT/64 Tp 316L Titanium Tp 316 A 105
PVC PVC PVC PVC PVC
PP PP PP PP PP
PVDF PVDF PVDF PVDF PVDF
PTFE Tp 316 + PTFE PTFE A 105
PTFE
Slip-on flanges are manufactured in the most suitable mate-
rial.
Flange connecting bolts are of the most suitable material.
1 - Gauge Chamber
2 - Indicating Scale
3 - Magnetic Switch
A - Blind Area
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Some level gauge types as
well as special operating
conditions need, during startup and stop operations, a strict
compliance with the instructions enclosed with each instrument.
Each magnetic switch contains one or more electric contacts for
opening/closing the control circuits for: TOP alarm, BOTTOM
alarm, pump starting, pump stopping, warning, etc. The most
used switches are suitable for 0.28 A at 230 V, 60 VA; max
current of contact: 1 A at 60 V. A suitable relay should be fitted
for higher power supplies.
We supply different types of magnetic switches:
- monostable, bistable
- explosionproof, etc.
Choice of magnetic switches should be made according to plan-
ned wiring diagram and safety standards of plant.
Remote Reading.
The BONT

Remote Reading System type MST (Multi Switch

Transmitter) is supplied for remote reading from a magnetic
level gauge.
See page 14 and following.
Heating / Cooling.
Level gauge, depending on contained fluids, can be heated/-
cooled.
Level gauge for these applications is equipped with heating
equipment which can consist of:
one externally fitted pipe contacting vertical chamber and tra-
ced by steam, heat transfer fluid, etc. (Fig. 3306);
a suitable quantity of armoured resistors, externally contacting
the vertical chamber (Fig. 3307);
one stainless steel jacket welded externally on vertical cham-
ber; space between jacket and vertical chamber is traced by
heating fluid (Fig. 3308). Section of space is very wide with
respect to section of vertical chamber, therefore heating
action is very effective.
Heating of shutoff valves could be considered.
Insulating of the whole instrument can be performed on site,
after installation, if necessary.
STARTUP AND STOP
When ordering or requesting
prices, please state:
type of fluids contained in the level gauges and their specific
gravity,
plant operating and design pressure,
plant operating and design temperature,
centre to centre distance (CC),
visible length,
type of vessel connections.
This Magentic Level Gauge is patented in Italy as well as in
other Countries.
ENQUIRIES AND
PURCHASE ORDERS
These instruments do not usually need
any servicing.
SERVICING
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Fig. 3305
Fig. 3306 Fig. 3307 Fig. 3308
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Magnetic Level Gauges
of Stainless Steel
for PN 10/40 - 400
BONT

The most used Material Schedules are listed below.

These Magnetic Level Gauges are manufactured in the
Types and Classes listed in Fig. 3342, Page 3.
Plant operating and design conditions must be clearly
indicated for choice of suitable level gauge.
Choice of level gauge depends also on specific gravity of
vessel medium.
If you want to use a level gauge for conditions different (less
severe too) from those to which it was originally supplied,
please contact our Engineering Department.
BONT
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Fig. 3321
Fig. 3322
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Vessel connections are usually flanged. Standard flanges
are: UNI PN 40 - DN 20; UNI PN 64/100 - DN 25; ANSI
B16.5 - 3/4" or 1" - 300 RF or 600 RF.
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These level gauges are supplied:
without shutoff valves (Fig. 3321),
with shutoff valves. Fig. 3322 shows a level gauge with
Stellite seated BONT valves. We also supply level gauges
with sleeve-packed cocks (Fig. 3326), piston valves (Fig.
3343) or different shutoff elements.
We recommend the fitting of shutoff devices between level
gauge and vessel.
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Material Vertical Float Remaining NOT
Schedule Chamber and Wetted Wetted
Stub Ends Parts Parts
36/52 Tp 316L Tp 316 A 105 A 105
36/63 Tp 316L Tp 316 Tp 316 S.S.
36/64 Tp 316L Tp 316 Tp 316 A 105
TIT/52 Tp 316L Titanium A 105 A 105
TIT/63 Tp 316L Titanium Tp 316 S.S.
TIT/64 Tp 316L Titanium Tp 316 A 105
Slip-on flanges are manufactured in the most suitable mate-
rial.
Flange connecting bolts are of the most suitable material.
Bottom end is usually equipped with a flange having a 1/2"
NPT drain plug to ANSI B2.1.
Plug can be replaced by:
a sleeve-packed cock DN 1/4" with 1/2" NPT connections
to ANSI B2.1 (overall dimension increases of approx.
130 mm),
a piston valve DN 5" with 1/2" NPT connections to ANSI
B2.1 (overall dimension increases of approx 80 mm),
a metallic seating valve DN 1/4" with 1/2" NPT connec-
tions to ANSI B2.1 (overall dimension increases of approx.
240 mm).
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Top end is usually supplied with a vent plug 1/2" NPT to
ANSI B2.1. As to possible vent cock or valve, see para 5.
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BONT
Overall dimensions of level gauge depend on operating
conditions as well as on process fluid. Usually they can be
obtained from tables below:
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Adequately ballasted floats are used with liquids having speci-
fic gravity over 1.100 g/cm
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H A further free area, besides B dimension, is needed for fitting
and/or removing float. Its dimension is approx 300 to 400
mm and depends on float length.
For vertical chamber obtained from pipe & 48.3 x 1.65
and float of Tp 316
for specific gravity A B H
g / cm
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mm mm
0.750 0.809 245 430
0.810 0.909 210 365
0.910 1.110 175 300
For vertical chamber obtained from pipe & 48.3 x 1.65
and float of Titanium
for specific gravity A B .
g / cm
3
mm mm
0.526 0.580 235 374
0.581 0.663 200 320
0.664 0.870 165 274
For vertical chamber obtained from pipe & 60.3 x 3.91
and float of Titanium
for specific gravity A B .
g / cm
3
mm mm
0.765 0.794 235 399
0.795 0.891 240 333
0.892 1.050 210 265
Fig. 3326
Fig. 3343
When ordering or requesting prices, please state:
type of fluids contained in the level gauge and their specific
gravity,
plant operating and design pressure,
plant operating and design temperature,
centre to centre distance (CC),
visible length,
type of vessel connections.
These instruments are used with fluids having min. specific
gravity 0.526 g/cm
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This Magnetic Level Gauge is patended in Italy as well as in
other Countries.
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Magnetic Level Gauges
of Synthetic Polymers
BONT

Material Vertical chamber Max Operating Conditions

Sche- from pipe Pressure Temperature
dule & x thick bar C
PVC & 50 x 3.9 0.5 060
PP & 50 x 2.9 0.5 090
PVDF & 50 x 3.0 0.5 40 throught +140
Gauges for PN 10 available on request
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Fig. 3323
Fig. 3324
These level gauges are manufactured in type MAG-MNP
only. Max operating conditions depend on used material.
Usually they are as follows:
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Material Schedules consist of following materials: 2
These level gauges are supplied:
- without shutoff valves (Fig. 3323),
- with shutoff valves (Fig. 3324).
Anyway we recommend fitting of shutoff valves.
Vessel connections are usually flanged. Standard flanges
are: UNI PN 10 - DN 20 or DN 25 or DN 40; ANSI B 16.5 -
150 RF 3/4" or 1" or 1.1/2".
Bottom end is usually equipped with a flange having a 1/2"
BSP drain plug. Drain plug can be replaced by a ball valve
DN 10. With this application, overall length increases of
approx. 100 mm.
Top end is supplied with a vent plug 1/2" BSP. As to fitting
of vent valve see para 5.
Overall dimensions of level gauge depend on operating
conditions as well as on process fluid.
Generally they are as follows:
- Dimension A approx. 110 mm,
- Dimension B approx. 170 mm.
A further area, besides B dimension, is needed for fitting
and/or removing float. Its dimension is approx. 200 mm and
depends on float length.
When ordering or requesting prices, please state:
type of fluids contained in the level gauge and their specific
gravity,
plant operating and design pressure,
plant operating and design temperature,
centre to centre distance (CC),
visible length,
type of vessel connections.
These instruments are usually used with fluids having spe-
cific gravity 1 g/cm
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This Magnetic Level Gauge is patented in Italy as well as in
other Countries.
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Material Vertical Float Remainig NOT
Sche- Chamber and Wetted Wetted
dule Stub Ends H Parts Parts
PVC PVC PVC PVC PVC
PP PP PP PP PP
PVDF PVDF PVDF PVDF PVDF
Slip-on flanges are manufactured in the most suitable ma-
terial.
Flange connecting bolts are of the most suitable material.
The float can be supplied of noble or high alloy metal,
provided it is compatible with the process fluid.
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Bottom and top ends are equipped with a flange having a
cap which can be replaced by a valve, on both bottom and
top end.
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Magnetic Level Gauges
of Stainless Steel, PTFE lined
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BONT
BONT

These level gauges are manufactured in type MAG-MNP

only. Max operating conditions depend on used material.
Usually they are as follows:
1
Material Schedule PTFE consists of following materials: 2
Vessel connections are usually flanged. Standard flanges
are: UNI PN 10 - DN 25; ANSI B 16.5 - 150 RF - 1".
Flanges are usually slip-on. Raised face has the dimensions
as in Fig. 3331.
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These level gauges are supplied:
- without shutoff valves (Fig. 3325),
- with shutoff valves, usually with flanges fitted on stub ends.
Anyway we recommend fitting of shutoff valves.
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Fig. 3325
Fig. 3331
When ordering or requesting prices, please state:
kind of fluids contained in the level gauge and their specific
gravity,
plant operating and design pressure,
plant operating and design temperature,
centre to centre distance (CC),
vi si bl e l ength. Dimension of visible length is shorter
approx. 200 mm than CC,
type of vessel connections.
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These instruments are usually used with fluids having spe-
cific gravity 1g/cm
3
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This Magnetic Level Gauge is patented in Italy as well as in
other Countries.
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Overall dimensions of level gauge depend on operating con-
ditions as well as on process fluid.
Generally they are as follows:
- Dimension A approx. 90 mm.
- Dimension B approx. 90 mm.
A further free area, besides B dimension, is needed for fit-
ting and/or removing float. Its dimension is approx. 250 mm
and depends on float length.
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Material Vertical Chamber Max Operating
Sche- Conditions
dule Pressure Temperature
bar C
PTFE Tp 316 & 60.3 x 2.77 0.5 25 throught +150
+ PTFE: 3 mm min.
Gauges for PN 10 available on request
Material Vertical Float Remaining Stub End
Sche- Chamber Wetted and remaining
dule Parts NOT Wetted
H Parts
PTFE Tp 316 + PFTE PTFE PTFE A 105
Slip-on flanges are manufactured in the most suitable ma-
terial.
Flange connecting bolts are of the most suitable material.
The float can be supplied of noble or high alloy metal,
provided it is compatible with the process fluid.
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Magnetic Level Gauges Series MAG 210
for Water Steam
up to 210 bar Pressure
BONT

BONT
Fig. 3343
Fig. 3327
These magnetic level gauges are for saturated
steam applications and can be installed on a
steam boiler drum for service under the condi-
tions listed in the above table.
They can withstand all transient states: starting,
warm standstill, cold standstill, quick depressu-
rization of boiler drum where they are fitted.
These level gauges are always supplied with 2
stop valves.
If required by operating conditions, a drain valve
- necessary for commissioning - is supplied.
Vessel connections are usually flanged, size DN
20 (3/4") or DN 25 (1"), machined to the required
Standards (UNI - DIN - ANSI etc.) and to the PN
(Rating) for the required application.
Each level gauge is manufactured with the re-
quested C to C distance, up to approx. 6,500 mm.
The C to C distance corresponds usually with the
visible length.
The indicating scale is a continuous reading
instrument, monoblock. It is fixed on the vertical
chamber and can be orientated on plant site
without special tools.
One or more magnetic switches can be fitted and
positioned at the desired height for alarms, pump
starting and stopping, warning etc. See also on
page 14 and following our Remote Reading
System type MST.
The bottom end is usually supplied with a flange
enabling fitting of float and internal cleaning.
Flange has a drain plug or a drain valve, depen-
ding on operating conditions.
The top end is equipped with:
- a welded end cap and a vent plug, or
- a flange identical to the bottom one and a vent
- plug
On request we supply a vent valve for both appli-
cations.
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Type and Class Figure Material Material Fluid
Schedule Vert. Float
Chamb
MAG 210 / MNP - Cl. A1 3343 36/52 Tp 316L Tp 316L
MAG 210 / TLPS - Cl. C4 3343 TIT/52 Tp 316L Titanium
MAG 210 / THPS - Cl. G4 3327 TIT/52 Tp 316L Titanium
MAG 210 / THP - Cl. N1 3345 SPEC Tp 321L Titanium
009 175 210 365
045 257 165 274
080 294 235 710
210 369 233 770
MAX Operating Overall Dimensions
Conditions
Pressure Temperature A B H E H
bar C mm mm mm
Choice of materials can be modified according to the environmental conditions of plant (outdoor/indoor, cold/warm/tropical climate).
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Fig. 3345
The overall dimensions of level gauge are those
l i sted i n the tabl e and fi gures. Some of these
depend on the size of the selected flanges.
H A further free area, besides B (or E) dimen-
sion, is needed for fitting and/or removing
float. Its dimension is approx 300 to 400 mm
and depends on float length.
When ordering or requesting, please state:
type of fluid contained in the level gauge: water
and saturated water steam atbar pressure.
possible temperature transient atC
the C to C distance (CC)
the visible length
the type of vessel connections (DN, PN, fini-
shing, Standards etc.)
These Magnetic Level Gauges are patented in Italy as
well as in other Countries.
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Magnetic Level Gauges
for Remote Direct Reading - type MAG-RDR
BONT

BONT
Fig. 3332
The Magnetic Level Gauge Type MAG-RDR (Remote Direct Reading) can be installed on
any boiler, as a completion of the Glass Level Gauges (which are compulsory) and of the
Magnetic Level Gauges.
Two connections on boiler drum are sufficient for installation.
The plant consists of:
Connections on boiler drum
Condensate container at constant level fitted on top connection, with a vent valve
Downwards pipes
Manifold cock for shutoff and reset
Mud traps
Differential pressure gauge containing a special fluid heavier than water, not water-
soluble. One of the two branches of the pressure gauge is fitted with a float containing
a magnet moving upwards and downwards depending on water level of drum.
Indicating scale for direct level reading outside of differential pressure gauge.
The plant can be also fitted by the BONT Remote Reading System Type MST,
consisting of:
Reading Sensing Element, fitted outside at the height of float
Three-Wire screened cable connecting the remote level gauge with the transmitting
system
Transmitting system, usually located in the control room, consisting of:
a single-column (type MST.X) or double-column (type MST.XX as per Fig. 3323) Led
Indicator or
a Transducer (type MST.A) with Analogic Indicator or
a Transducer (type MST.B) for connection with max 3 Instruments (Indicator,
Recorder, etc.) or
a Transducer with warning thresholds (type MST.C) including 4 outputs for as many
adjustable warning Thresholds and 3 outputs for as many Instruments (Indicator,
Recorder, etc.)
When a magnetic level gauge (12) with another sensing element (13) is fitted on the drum
of the same boiler and the signal is transmitted to another transducer (11) of the control
room, the comparison between 10 and 11 guarantees the security.
These instruments are patented in Italy as well as in other Countries.
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with Float immersed in Vessel
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BONT

Fig. 3333
The operating principle of the BONT Magnetic Level Gauges
is applied also with the instrument directly immersed in the
vessel. Vessel can have any form (cylindrical, paralleliped, etc.)
and be installed out of ground or under ground.
Vessel can be under atmospheric or even very high operating
presssure. The working stresses of level gauge are insignificant
in comparison with those of vessel walls.
This instrument (Fig. 3333) includes schematically:
a float (3333.1) immersed in vessel with an adequately long
vertical extension fitted with a permanent magnet at the top
end. The float is guided by a tube (3333.2) in its up-
wards/downwards movements according to the liquid level
a flange (3333.3) to couple with the horizontal flange exi-
sting or to fit on vessel
a vertical chamber (3333.4), consisting of a tube of suitable
diameter and thickness fastened on flange and guiding tube.
The float extension and its permanent magnet are introdu-
ced into the vertical chamber
outside the vertical chamber, containing the bicolour small
cylinders showing clearly the float and consequently the
liquid level in vessel.
Accessories.
This instrument can be completed with:
one or more magnetic switches fitted externally on the ver-
tical chamber, or
with the BONT Remote Reading System type MST, see
page 14 and following.
Materials.
The most used materials are:
stainless steel (different types)
plastic materials (different types).
Generally iron, copper and silver alloys are excluded.
Enquiries and Purchase Orders.
When ordering or requesting prices, please state:
type of fluids contained in the level gauge and their specific
gravity
vessel operating and design pressure
vessel operating and design temperature
position and length of displacement level to be measured
sizes of vessel flange for level gauge connection (generally:
3 inch).

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Remote Reading System type MST
BONT

BONT
GENERAL INFORMATION
The BONT

Remote Level Reading System type MST (Multi

Switch Transmitter) is an additional and subsidiary method for
any BONT

Magnetic Level Gauge, already described in the

preceding pages. This system is applicable to BONETTI

magnetic level gauges, only.

The MST reading system is compatible with any accessory
present on level gauge, already described on page 4 and -
firstly - with indicating scale.
In this way we have a level gauge showing the direct reading on
same i nst rument and si mul t aneousl y t he remot e one
transmitted by a three-conductor screened cable.
We would emphasize that the MST System can be fitted on any
BONT

magnetic level gauge, under any pressure and with any

Material Schedule (Stainless Steel, Synthetic Polymers, PTFE
Linings, Titanium), even already installed.
The MST System can be also fitted with a plotter recording level
variations depending on time.
The operating range of this System is consequently wide
including chemical and petrochemical industries as well as
power plants. To this purpose we draw your attention to the fact
that the BONT

Series MAG 210 Level Gauge wi th MST

Remote Reading System has been approved by ISPESL
(Istituto Superiore per la Prevenzione e la Sicurezza del Lavoro
- Accident Prevention and Safety Board) with Authorization No.
1441 dated 09.02.1990 for installation on drums of steam
generators, without pressure limits.
The MST System can be installed
in any weather condition, since not affected by heat, cold,
freezing, wind
in explosionproof areas, since the intrinsic safety is obtained
by Zener barriers. Upon request we supply devices where
none of the values 1.2 V, 0.1 A, 20 J or 25 mW is excee-
ded. Therefore neither certificates nor marks are needed
according to European Standards Cenelec EN 50.014.
Up to now we have considered the BONT Remote Reading
System type MST by means of a reading sensing element (Fig.
3334) to fit on a Magnetic Level Gauge outside the vessel. The
MST System includes also a reading sensing element (Fig.
3344) to be installed inside the vessel. The sensing element
transmits the signal to an Indicator/Transmitter by a screened
cable.
Fig. 3341
Type MST.X Type MST.A Type MST.B Type MST.C

PATTERNS
We supply different patterns of MST System, namely:
Type MST.X Indicator with a single column of leds
Type MST.XX Indicator with a double column of leds
The system consists of:
Reading Sensing Element
Three-Conduct or Screened Cabl e connect i ng t he
Sensing Element with the Indicator
Indicator with leds, of two types:
with single column (Type MST.X). The led is GREEN
when liquid reaches this level, whereas the led is RED in
presence of gas/steam
with twin column (Type MST.XX), with two columns of
leds. One column shows GREEN leds with liquid at the
level, the other one shows RED leds with gas/steam at
the level.
Type MST.A Transmitter/Indicator, consisting of
Reading Sensing Element
Three-Conductor Screened Cable connecting the Sensing
Element with the Transmitter/Indicator
Transmitter/Indicator including an instrument with 0 to
100% pointer as well as outputs for 2 other instruments
(Recorder, etc.).
Type MST.B Transmitter, consisting of
Reading Sensing Element
Three-Conductor Screened Cable connecting the Sensing
Element with the Transmitter
Transmitter with 3 outputs for as many instruments
(0 to 100% Analogic Indicator, Recorder, etc.).
Type MST.C Transmitter with Warning Tresholds, consi-
sting of
Reading Sensing Element
Three-Conduct or Screened Cabl e connect i ng t he
Sensing Element with the Transmitter
Transmitter, equipped with
1 Termi nal Board wi t h 3 Out put s f or as many
instruments
(0 to 100% Analogic Indicator, Recorder, etc.)
1 Terminal Board with 4 Outputs for the adjustable
Thresholds. Calibration can be executed on field, by
operating the Potentiometers fitted in the instrument
4 Pilot Lights, placed on the instrument front face, for
local warning indication.
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Reading Sensing Element for external Magnetic Level Gau-

ge, (Fig. 3334) consisting of a column of "Reeds" Magnetic
Switches.
Sharpness:
Total Resistance
of Measuring System:
Output Connection:
Dimensions:
Protection:
Temperature Limits:
Material:
Remote Reading System - type MST
Sensing Elements
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BONT
BONT

Fig. 3334
Fig. 3344
standard 15.0 mm
on request 7.5 mm
in standard pattern
in intrinsic safety
Three-Pole Connector Type VEAM,
with screened cable
see Fig. 3334
Max Length (L) 6,000 mm
IP 65
20 up to +100C
the Sensing Element can be fitted
also on the BONT

Magnetic Level
Gauges Type MAG 210-THP, for
application on boilers up to 210
bar and 370C
F 316 Stainless Steel
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consisting of:
a column of "Reeds" Magnetic Switches (3344.1)
a Float (3344.2) containing a permanent magnet
a Vessel Connection Flange (3344.3)
a Magnet Guide (3344.4)
Sharpness:
Total Resistance
of Measuring System:
Output Connection:
Dimensions:
Protection:
Operating Limits:
Specific Gravity:
Temperature:
Pressure:
Materials:
standard 15.0 mm
on request 7.5 mm
in standard pattern
in intrinsic safety
Three-Pole Connector Type VEAM,
with screened cable
see Fig. 3344
Max Length (L) 6,000 mm
IP 65
min. 0.6 kg/dm
3
20 up to +100C
max 50 bar
Sensing Element Body and Flange
of F 316 Stainless Steel
Float of F 316 Stainless Steel or
Titanium.
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50 kOhm
5 kOhm
50 kOhm

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Remote Reading System - type MST
BONT

BONT
Type MST.X - Single Column Leds Indicator (Fig. 3336)
Type MST.XX - Twin Column Leds Indicator (Fig. 3337)
Input Signal:
Input Connection:
Indication:
Accuracy:
Power Supply:
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Absorbed Power:
Alarm System:
Installation:
Protection:
Temperature Limits:
Overall Dimensions
and Weight:
Material:
from Reading Sensing Element
Three-Pole Connector Type VEAM,
wi th three-conductor screened
cable
Type MST.X (Fig. 3336)
- up to 13 RED or GREEN leds, or
- 14 to 24 RED or GREEN leds
Type MST.XX (Fig. 3337)
- up to 13 pairs of RED and GREEN
- leds, or
- 14 to 24 pairs of RED and GREEN
- leds
given from sharpness of sensing
element
12/24/48 V D.C. or
24/110/230 V A.C. 50/60 Hz
7.5 VA, up to 13 leds (or pairs of
leds)
15 VA, 14 up to 24 leds (or pairs of
leds)
3 YELLOW flickering adjustable leds
on panel board
the instrument must be installed in
a safe area. The connection with
hazardous areas must be effected
by means of safety barriers.
Protection IP65 available.
20 up to +100C
see Fig. 3336 and 3337
Carbon Steel structure
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Overall A A1 B C Weight
Dimensions mm mm mm mm kg
Up to 13
leds 250 215 235 190 2.000
14 up to 24
leds 300 265 285 240 3.400
Buffer Battery can be supplied on request.
The system is made of:
Battery automatic connecting/disconnecting Circuit with
switch relay
Maintenance free Battery 12 V - 6,5 Ah, seal tight
execution, with protection IP65 or explosionproof
Automatic battery Charger with input 110/230 V -
15 VA max having following characteristics:
charge current limitation 0,6 A x 10 h
change-over to holding current (50 mA) with electronic
balance of min and max voltage.
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Remote Reading System - type MST
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BONT
BONT

Type MST.A - Transmitter/Indicator (Fig. 3338)

Input Signal:
Input Connection:
Output Signals:
Indicator:
Accuracy:
Power Supply:
H
Absorbed Power:
Installation:
Protection:
Temperature Limits:
Overall Dimensions:
Weight:
Material:
NOTE:
from Reading Sensing Element
Three-Pole Connector Type VEAM,
with three-conductor screened cable
1 Range 0 up to 100 A
1 Range 0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA
built-in with scale 0 up to 100 mA
(dimension of dial: 72 x 72 mm)
1.5%
12/24/48 V D.C. or
24/110/230 V A.C. 50/60 Hz
1.5 VA
on wall
IP 65
20 up to +60C
200 x 120 x 75 mm
0.680 kg
Housing of ABS
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Fig. 3338
Fig. 3339
On request we supply separately further indicators A
to DIN 43700, with 90 pointer movement and scale 0
up to 100% to fit on panel board in accordance with
one of the three dimensions of dial: 72 x 72 / 96 x 96 /
144 x 144 mm, and with following features:
- Protection: IP 00, IP 52
- Accuracy: 1.5 %
Type MST.B - Transmitter (Fig. 3339)
Input Signal:
Input Connection:
Output Signals:
Accuracy:
Power Supply:
.
Absorbed Power:
Installation:
Protection:
Temperature Limits:
Overall Dimensions:
Weight:
Material:
NOTE:
from Reading Sensing Element
Three-Pole Connector Type VEAM,
with three-conductor screened cable
2 Ranges 0 up to 100 A
1 Range 0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA
1.5%
12/24/48 V D.C. or
24/110/230 V A.C. 50/60 Hz
1.5 VA
on wall
IP 65
20 up to +60C
200 x 120 x 75 mm
0.680 kg
Housing of ABS
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On request we supply separately indicators A to DIN
43700, with 90 pointer movement and scale 0 up to
100% to fit on panel board in accordance with one of
the three dimensions of dial: 72 x 72 / 96 x 96 / 144 x
144 mm, and with following features:
- Protection: IP 00, IP 52
- Accuracy: 1.5 %
Buffer Battery can be supplied on request.
The system is made of:
Battery automatic connecting/disconnecting Circuit with
switch relay
Maintenance free Battery 12 V - 6,5 Ah, seal tight
execution, with protection IP65 or explosionproof
Automatic battery Charger with input 110/230 V -
15 VA max having following characteristics:
charge current limitation 0,6 A x 10 h
change-over to holding current (50 mA) with electronic
balance of min and max voltage.
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Remote Reading System - type MST
BONT

BONT
Type MST.C - Transmitter with Alarm Thresholds (Fig. 3340)
Input Signal:
Input Connection:
Output Signals:
Features of threshold
contacts:
Accuracy:
Power Supply:
H
Absorbed Power:
Installation:
Protection:
Temperature Limits:
Overall Dimensions:
Weight:
Material:
NOTE:
from Reading Sensing Element
Three-Pole Connector Type VEAM,
with three-conductor screened cable
2 Ranges 0 up to 100 A
1 Range 0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA
4 Thresholds, adjustable on the
whole measuring range.
05 A 250 V A.C.
10 A 125 V A.C.
05 A 030 V D.C.
1.5%
12/24/48 V D.C. or
24/110/230 V A.C. 50/60 Hz
2 VA
on wall
IP 65
20 up to +60C
200 x 120 x 75 mm
0.820 kg
Housing of ABS
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On request we supply separately indicators A to DIN
43700, with 90 pointer movement and scale 0 up to
100% to fit on panel board in accordance with one of
the three dimensions of dial: 72 x 72 / 96 x 96 / 144 x
144 mm, and with following features:
- Protection: IP 00, IP 52
- Accuracy: 1.5 %
Fig. 3340
Buffer Battery can be supplied on request.
The system is made of:
Battery automatic connecting/disconnecting Circuit with
switch relay
Maintenance free Battery 12 V - 6,5 Ah, seal tight
execution, with protection IP65 or explosionproof
Automatic battery Charger with input 110/230 V -
15 VA max having following characteristics:
charge current limitation 0,6 A x 10 h
change-over to holding current (50 mA) with electronic
balance of min and max voltage.
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Magnetic Level Switches
type MAG-LIS
of Stainless Steel
for PN 10/40
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BONT
BONT

Fig. 3330
The Magnetic Level Switches operate according to the same
operating principle as indicated on page. 3
These switches consist of:
a vertical chamber consisting of a tube of suitable diameter
and thickness containing a float wherein a permanent
magnet is fixed by means of a special patented device;
The chamber is generally fixed on the vessel by only one
flange sized DN 32 of 40 or 50 having a PN suitable to the
application;
a magnetic switch, fitted on the vertical chamber at the
desired height.
This magnetic switch contains one or more electric con-
tacts for opening/closing the control circuits for: TOP
alarm, BOTTOM alarm, pump starting, pump stopping,
warning etc.
The most used switches are suitable for 0.28 A at 220 V,
60 VA; max current of contact: 1 A at 60 V. A suitable relay
should be fitted for higher power supplies.
We supply different types of magnetic switches:
monostable, bistable
explosionproof, etc.
Choice of the suitable magnetic switch should be made ac-
cording to the planned wiring diagram and safety stan-
dards of plant.
When the float is moved upwards in the gauge by the liquid
flowing through the connection flange, the magnet contained
in the float operates the switch.
With liquid level lowering in the vessel, the float moving down-
wards effects the opposite operation.
Obviously the only one verifiable level height is that where the
vessel flange is positioned.
When ordering or requesting price please state:
type of fluid contained in the level gauge and its specific
gravity
plant operating and design pressure
plant operating and design temperature
DN and PN of connection flange.
This Magnetic Level Switch is patented in Italy as well as in
other Countries.

BONT

20 BONT
21
BONT
BONT

BONT

22
BONT
C F C F C F C F bar C
-270 -454 165 329 520 968 1100 2012 1 99,1
-260 -436 170 338 525 977 1120 2048 1,5 110,7
250 -418 17.5 347 530 986 1140 2084 2 119,6
-240 -400 180 356 535 995 1160 2120 2,5 126,7
230 -382 185 365 540 1004 1180 2156 3 132,8
-220 -364 190 374 545 1013 1200 2192 3,5 138,1
210 -346 195 383 550 1022 1220 2228 4 142,9
-200 -328 200 392 555 1031 1240 2264 4,5 147,2
190 -310 205 401 560 1040 1260 2300 5 151,1
-180 -292 210 410 565 1049 1280 2336 5,5 154,7
170 -274 215 419 570 1058 1300 2372 6 158,0
-160 -256 220 428 575 1067 1320 2408 6,5 161,1
150 -238 225 437 580 1076 1340 2444 7 164,1
-140 -220 230 446 585 1085 1360 2480 7,5 167,1
130 -202 235 455 590 1094 1380 2516 8 169,6
-120 -184 240 464 595 1103 1400 2552 8,5 172,2
110 -166 245 473 600 1112 1420 2588 9 174,5
-100 -148 250 482 605 1121 1440 2624 9,5 176,7
95 -139 255 491 610 1130 1460 2660 10 179,0
-90 -130 260 500 615 1139 1480 2696 11 183,2
85 -121 265 509 620 1148 1500 2732 12 187,0
-80 -112 270 518 625 1157 1520 2768 13 190,7
-75 -103 275 527 630 1166 1540 2804 14 194,1
-70 -94 280 536 635 1175 1560 2840 15 197,3
-65 -85 285 545 640 1184 1580 2876 16 200,4
-60 -76 290 554 645 1193 1600 2912 17 203,3
-55 -67 295 563 650 1202 1620 2948 18 206,1
50 -58 300 572 655 1211 1640 2984 19 208,8
-45 -49 305 581 660 1220 1660 3020 20 211,4
-40 -40 310 590 665 1229 1680 3056 22 216,2
-35 -31 315 599 670 1238 1700 3092 24 220,7
-30 -22 320 608 675 1247 1750 3182 26 225,0
-25 -13 325 617 680 1256 1800 3272 28 228,9
-20 4 330 626 685 1265 1850 3362 30 232,7
-17,8 0 335 635 690 1274 1900 3452 35 241,4
-15 5 340 644 695 1283 1950 3542 40 249,1
-10 14 345 653 700 1292 2000 3632 45 256,2
-5 23 350 662 710 1310 2050 3722 50 262,7
0 32 355 671 720 1328 2100 3812 55 268,6
5 41 360 680 730 1346 2150 3902 60 274,2
10 50 365 689 740 1364 2200 3992 65 279,5
15 59 370 698 750 1382 2250 4082 70 284,4
20 68 375 707 760 1400 2300 4172 75 289,1
25 77 380 716 770 1418 2350 4262 80 293,6
30 86 385 725 780 1436 2400 4352 85 297,8
35 95 390 734 790 1454 2450 4442 90 301,9
40 104 395 743 800 1472 2500 4532 95 305,8
45 113 400 752 810 1490 2550 4622 100 309,5
50 122 405 761 820 1508 2600 4712 105 313,3
55 131 410 770 830 1526 2650 4802 110 316,5
60 140 415 779 840 1544 2700 4892 115 319,8
65 149 420 788 850 1562 2750 4982 120 323,1
70 158 425 797 860 1580 2800 5072 125 326,2
75 167 430 806 870 1598 2850 5162 130 329,3
80 176 435 815 880 1616 2900 5252 135 332,2
85 185 440 824 890 1634 2950 5342 140 335,1
90 194 445 833 900 1652 3000 5432 145 337,8
95 203 450 842 910 1670 150 340,6
100 212 455 851 920 1688 155 343,2
105 221 460 860 930 1706 160 345,7
110 230 465 869 940 1724 165 348,3
115 239 470 878 950 1742 170 350,6
120 248 475 887 960 1760 175 353,0
125 257 480 896 970 1178 180 355,4
130 266 485 905 980 1796 185 357,5
135 275 490 914 990 1814 190 359,8
140 284 495 923 1000 1832 195 361,9
145 293 500 932 1020 1868 200 364,1
150 302 505 941 1040 1904 205 366,1
155 311 510 950 1060 1940 210 368,1
160 320 515 959 1080 1976 215 370,2
220 372,0
225 374,0
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