Optoelectronic level switch
Description
The model OLS-C01 optoelectronic level switch is used for monitoring the level of liquids. The optoelectronic sensor consists of an infrared LED and a light receptor.
The light from the LED is directed at a prism which forms the tip of the sensor. So long as the tip is not immersed in liquid, the light is reflected within the prism to the receiver.
Optoelectronic level switch, model OLS-C01, with circular connector M8 x 1
When the liquid rises within the vessel and surrounds the tip, the light beam is refracted by the liquid, so that the receiver is no longer or only weakly reached by the light and reacts to this change by triggering a switching operation.
The switching status can be read directly on the sensor (yellow LED).
Special features
- Compact design, no moving components
- Mounting position as required
- Accuracy ±2 mm
- Visual indication of the switching status
- Choice of electrical connections: PUR, PVC cable or circular connector M8 x 1
| Model | OLS-C01 |
| Product family | OLS |
| Subcategory | optoelectronic |
| Process connection | M12x1 (male)G ⅜G ½G3/8G1/2 |
| Process temperature | −30…+100 °C |
| Max process pressure | 25 bar |
| Measurement technology | vibration_fork |
| Output signal | PNP transistor |
| Power supply | DC 12 ... 32 V |
| Electrical connection | PUR, PVC cable or circular connector M8 x 1 |
| Wetted parts material | Borosilicate glass, Stainless steel 303, Stainless steel 316Ti, Silicone adhesive, Epoxy resin (optional) |
| Ambient temperature | −25…+70 °C |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Weight | 0.115 kg |
| Certifications | RoHSCEChina RoHSEMC |
| Datasheet languages | EN |
| Measurement accuracy | ≤±2mm |
|---|---|
| Minimum distance from the glass tip to an opposite surface | ≥10mm ≥ 20 mmwith electropolished surface |
| Mounting position | as required |
| Visual indication of the switching status | 1 LED |
| Process connection G | G⅜, G½orM12x1(male) |
| Responsiveness | Preset for the detection of aqueous media and oils Option: Adjustable responsiveness (trimmer) for other liquids and foaming media |
|---|---|
| Medium temperature | -30 …+100 °C [-22 …+212 °F] |
| Ambient temperature | -25 …+70 °C [-13 …+158 °F] |
| Operating pressure | 0 …25bar [0 …2.5 MPa / 0 ... 363 psi] |
| Materials | |
| ■ Light guide | Borosilicate glass, fixed with silicone adhesive (Option: Fixed with epoxy resin) |
| ■ Case and process connectionG⅜andM12x1 ■ Case and process connectionG½ | Stainless steel 303 Stainless steel 316Ti |
| Power supply | DC 12 ...32V |
|---|---|
| Max. current supply | 40mA |
| Electrical connection ■ PUR, PVC cable | Cable length freely definable Diameter: 3 x 0.25mm 2 Cable end: Cut to length |
| ■ Circular connector | M8 x 1 (3-pin) |
| Output signal | PNP transistor, protected against reverse polarity, 200 mAswitching current |
| Switching function | Normally open (closed in medium) or normally closed (open in medium) |
| Ingress protection | IP65 |
| Number of switch points | 1 |
| Response time | 0.5 s |
| Process connection G | X | L |
|---|---|---|
| G⅜ | 17 mm[0.7 in] | 10 mm[0.4 in] |
| M12 x 1 | 17 mm[0.7 in] | 10 mm[0.4 in] |
| G½ | 27 mm[1.1 in] | 20 mm[0.8 in] |
View all (7)
| Description | Order no. |
|---|---|
| M8 x 1 connector with moulded cable | |
| Straight version, cut to length, 3-pin, 2 m[6.6 ft], PUR cable, UL listed, IP67 | 14159311 |
| Straight version, cut to length, 3-pin, 5 m[16.4 ft], PUR cable, UL listed, IP67 | 14159313 |
| Angled version, cut to length, 3-pin, 2 m[6.6 ft], PUR cable, UL listed, IP67 | 14159309 |
| Angled version, cut to length, 3-pin, 5 m[16.4 ft], PUR cable, UL listed, IP67 | 14159310 |
| Logo | Description | Country |
|---|---|---|
| EU declaration of conformity ■ EMCdirective EN 61326 emission (group 1, class B) and interference immunity (industrial application) ■ RoHS directive | European Union |
| Logo | Description |
|---|---|
| - | China RoHS directive |
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