Filter monitoring

A qualitative dust measurement, for example by triboelectric filter monitoring, includes both the monitoring of the clean gas dust content after dust collectors as well as the evaluation of the status of the exhaust gas cleaning systems.
The signal generation is based on the triboelectric measuring principle. In other words the charge exchange between the probe and the streaming as well as the bouncing dust particles is carried out.

According to the triboelectric measuring principle the filter monitoring device will be installed as in-situ measuring device in the clean gas pipes after the dust collectors. Devices are suitable for monitoring baghouse-, envelope- and cartridge filters and centrifugal separators (cyclones).
There are more than 10,000 pcs of Dr. Födisch AG filter monitor devices operating worldwide i.a. in the food processing or cement industries, in the metal- and woodworking and chemical industries.



Filter Monitor PFM 20 C

  • continuous, tribo-electric in-situ measurement
  • qualitative monitoring of filtering dust precipitators
  • compact filter monitor with integrated operating element (connection for separate display/operating unit, display/operating unit optional)
  • configurable length of probe rod and isolator


Filter Monitor PFM 20 D

  • continuous, tribo-electric in-situ measurement
  • qualitative monitoring of filtering dust precipitators
  • compact filter monitor with integrated operating element 
  • configurable length of probe rod and isolator
  • Display for operation messages and status


Filter Monitor PFM 20 F

  • suitability tested EN 15267, QAL1 certified
  • continuous, tribo-electric in-situ measurement
  • qualitative monitoring of filtering dust precipitators
  • compact filter monitor with integrated operating element (connection for separate display/operating unit, display/operating unit optional)
  • different configurations for power supply


Filter monitoring device PFM 13

  • filter monitor for in-situ dust measurement 
  • compact device with display
  • suitable for the construction of filter monitoring systems


Filter monitoring device PFM 13 C

  • filter monitor for in-situ dust measurement
  • compact device
  • suitable for the construction of filter monitoring systems


Filter monitoring device PFM 13 C Ex

  • continuous, tribo-electric in-situ filter monitoring device with EC-Type Examination Certificate (IBExU19ATEXB008 X)
  • approved for Ex II 3D Ex ic tc IIIC T80 °C Dc
  • suitable for installations in hazardous areas of zone 22
  • no separate power supply necessary (2-wire transmitter) 
  • two probe lengths available (300 and 500 mm)


Residual dust sensor PFM 02 HB

  • residual dust sensor for wood processing industry with the EC-type examination certificate
  • compact device
  • suitable for the construction of filter monitoring systems


Filter monitoring device PFM 02 Ex

  • filter monitor for in-situ dust measurement with EC-Type Examination Certificate (IBExU04ATEX1249 X)
  • approved for Ex II 1 / 3D Ex ia / tc IIIC T74 ° C Da / Dc
  • compact device
  • display showing the measured value in mg/m³ or in line diagram


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