Optoelectronic level switch and switching amplifier
Description
The model OLS-2 optoelectronic level switch is used for the detection of limit levels in liquids. The OLS-2 operates widely independent of physical characteristics such as refractive index, colour, density, dielectric constant and conductivity. Measurement of level change is also done in small volumes.
The model OLS-2 limit level switch consists of an infrared LED and a phototransistor. The light of the LED is directed into a prism. So long as the sensor tip of the prism is in the gaseous phase, the light is reflected within the prism to the receiver. When the liquid in the vessel rises and wets approximately 2/3 of the glass tip, the infrared light beam into the liquid is interrupted and only a small portion reaches the receptor.
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Fig. left: Model OLS-2, optoelectronic level switch Fig. right: Model OSA-SC, switching amplifier with Bluetooth ® function
This difference is evaluated by the electronics and triggers a switching operation.
The instruments are very robust and designed for rough operating conditions. The installation position can be as required. Thus, the OLS-2 can be installed from above, from below, vertically, horizontally or at an angle.
The cable to the model OSA-SC switching amplifier does not need any shield, enabling easy and economic cabling. The change in the alarm direction, the sensitivity of the switching threshold, as well as a time delay of up to 8 seconds can be easily transferred to the OSA-SC via Bluetooth ® app and changed individually.
Special features
- Temperature ranges from -269 ... +400 °C [-452 ... +752 °F]
- Versions for pressure ranges from vacuum to 500 bar [7,252 psi]
- Special versions: High pressure, interface measurement
- Explosion-protected versions
- Signal processing is made using a separate model OSA-SC switching amplifier
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- Product designationOptoelectronic Level Switch
- Temperature unitCelsius
- Length unitmm
- Pressure unitbar
- Approvalwithout
- Further ApprovalsWithout
- Temperature, fluid, max.—
- Temperature, fluid, min.0
- Pressure0,0
- MaterialStainless steel 316Ti (EN 1.4571)
- Electrical connectionM20 x 1.5 mm with cable gland
- Process connectionMounting thread
- Process connection size1/2"BSP
- Process connection ratingWithout
- Process connection sealing faceWitOhout
- Measuring typeLevel
- Switching point (ML)25
- GlassCladded core glass shape V
- Sievewithout
- CertificatesCertificate 3.1
- Additional ordering informationWithout
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| Model | OLS-2 |
| Product family | OLS |
| Subcategory | optoelectronic |
| Level ranges | 0.025…0.96 m · 0.025…0.025 m · 0.035…0.96 m |
| Process connection | G 1/2 external thread½ NPT external threadASME B16.5 flange ½" ... 2"DIN EN 1092-1 flange DN20 ... DN50G1/21/2 NPT1/2" ... 2" ASME B16.5DN20 ... DN50 DIN EN 1092-11/2 NPT external threadASME B16.5 flange 1/2–2" |
| Process temperature | −269…+400 °C |
| Max process pressure | 500 bar |
| Measurement technology | vibration_fork |
| Output signal | SPDT relay |
| Power supply | DC 12 ... 30 V |
| Electrical connection | 4-pin SMD PCB terminal |
| Wetted parts material | Stainless steel 1.4571, Hastelloy, Clad core glass, Fused quartz, Sapphire glass |
| Ambient temperature | −55…+80 °C |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68 |
| Certifications | UKCACEEU EMC Directive EN 61326ATEXIECExRoHSREACH |
| Explosion protection | II 1/2G Ex ib IIC T6...T1 Ga/GbEx ib IIC T6...T1 Ga/GbII 2D Ex ib IIIC T85...T400 °C DbII 1/2G Ex ib IIC T6 ...T1 Ga/Gb II 2D Ex ib IIIC T85 ...T400 °C DbEx ib IIIC T85 ...T400 °C DbIECEx |
| Datasheet languages | EN, DE |
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Measuring length (switch point) ML | ■ 25 mm[0.98 in] ■ With extension of the light guide 35 ... 960 mm[1.38 ... 37.80 in] | |
| Insertion length IL | 29 mm[1.14 in] (ML + 4 mm[0.16 in]) | |
| Medium temperature | Standard version without cooling element | -65 ...+170 °C [-85 ...+338 °F] |
| High-/Low-temperature version with cooling element | -269 ...+400 °C [-452 ...+752 °F] | |
| Ambient temperature | -55 ...+80 °C [-67 ...+176 °F] | |
| Storage temperature | -20 ...+80 °C [-4 ...+176 °F] | |
| Pressure range | -1 ...+500 bar [-14.50 ... +7,252 psi] depending on p/T rating (pressure/temperature assignment) | |
| Measurement type | ■ Level measurement with glass tipV shape ■ Interface layer with glass tip U shape | |
| Process connection | ||
| Mounting thread | ■ G1/2, Außengewinde ■ 1/2 NPT, Außengewinde | |
| Process connection flange | ■ 1/2" ... 2" per ASME B16.5 ■ DN20 ...DN50 per DIN EN 1092-1 | |
| Light guide | ■ Clad core glass (ML: max. 900 mm[35.43 in]) ■ Fused quartz (ML: max. 200 mm[7.87 in]) ■ Sapphire glass (ML: max. 60 mm[2.36 in]) | |
| Mounting position | As required | |
| Measurement accuracy | ±0.5 mm[± 0.02 in] | |
| Repeat accuracy | ±0.1 mm[± 0.04 in] | |
| Light source | IR light 930 nm | |
| Protection of the light guide | Metal protective housing with lateral opening slots | |
| Ambient light | Max. 100 Lux | |
| Material | ||
| Case | Stainless steel 1.4571 | |
| Light guide (wetted) | ■ Stainless steel 1.4571 ■ Hastelloy | |
| Other materials on request | ||
| Cable gland | M20 x 1.5 | |
| Terminal connection | ||
| Termination point | 4-pin SMDPCBterminal | |
| Single-wire/fine-wired conductor | 0.5 ...1.5mm 2 / 20 ...16AWG | |
| Fine-wired conductor with end splice with/without plastic collar | 0.5 ...0.75mm 2 | |
| Ingress protection per IEC/EN 60529 | ■ IP66 ■ IP68 |
| Ambient temperature | -20 ...+60 °C [-4 ...+140 °F] |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | -20 ...+60 °C [-4 ...+140 °F] |
| Auxiliary power | DC 12 ... 30 V, protected against reverse polarity |
| Power dissipation / Power consumption | ≤ 0.9W |
| Output | Change-over contact (SPDT) |
| Max. connection cross-section | 2.5mm 2 |
| Max. cable length | 175 ... 600 m[574.1 ... 1,968.5 ft] (for 0.5 ...1.5mm 2 ) |
| Ingress protection per IEC/EN 60529 | IP20 |
| Dimensions | 29 x 130 x 127 mm[1.14 x 5.12 x 5 in] (W x H x D) |
| Mounting | On 35-mm DIN rail per EN 60715:2015 |
| Functions | ■ Alarm direction selectable for high or low alarm ■ Pick-up delay and drop-out delay settable up to 8 seconds for signal relay |
|---|---|
| Monitoring | ■ Wire break signal circuit ■ Short-circuit signal circuit ■ Internal auxiliary power, fail-safe ■ Green status LED for auxiliary power monitoring ■ Yellow status LED for alarm monitoring (switched relay) |
| Model | Article number |
|---|---|
| OSA-SC (standard version) | 14602554 |
| OSA-SCI (Ex i version) | 14602553 |
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| Logo | Description | Region |
|---|---|---|
| EU declaration of conformity | European Union | |
| UKCA Electromagnetic compatibility regulations | United Kingdom |
| Logo | Description | Region | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU declaration of conformity | European Union | ||
| ATEX directive Hazardous areas | |||
| - Ex i | Zone 1 mounting to zone 0 gas Zone 21 dust | II 1/2G Ex ib IIC T6 ...T1 Ga/Gb II 2D Ex ib IIIC T85 ...T400 °C Db | |
| IECEx Hazardous areas | International | ||
| - Ex i | Zone 1 mounting to zone 0 gas Zone 21 dust | Ex ib IIC T6 ...T1 Ga/Gb | |
| Ex ib IIIC T85 ...T400 °C Db |
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