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Sensor for point level detection

LMC400

LMGCE-C12E-QSKG-0/US

Sensor for point level detection

LMC400

LMGCE-C12E-QSKG-0/US

  • For the reliable level control in tanks and containers
  • Two programmable switching outputs, one of them with IO-Link communication interface
  • Preset to water and hydrous media
  • Simple process connection via screw-in adapter
  • Reliable suppression of deposits or foam
  • User-friendly communication and parameterisation via IO-Link
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Product characteristics
Number of inputs and outputs Number of digital outputs: 2
Factory setting water; hydrous media
Process connection G 1/2 external thread
Application
Special feature Gold-plated contacts
Media water; hydrous media; oils; oil-based media; coolants; powder
Cannot be used for See the operating instructions, chapter "Function and features".
Medium temperature [°C] -25...100
Probe length [mm] 9.6
Tank pressure [bar] -1...40
MAWP (for applications according to CRN) [bar] 40
Oil
Medium temperature [°C] -25...100
Electrical data
Operating voltage [V] 18...30 DC
Current consumption [mA] < 35
Protection class III
Reverse polarity protection yes
Inputs / outputs
Number of inputs and outputs Number of digital outputs: 2
Outputs
Total number of outputs 2
Output signal switching signal; IO-Link
Electrical design PNP/NPN
Number of digital outputs 2
Output function normally open / normally closed; (parameterisable)
Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V] 2.5
Permanent current rating of switching output DC [mA] 50; (100 (...60 °C))
Short-circuit protection yes
Type of short-circuit protection thermal, pulsed
Overload protection yes
Measuring/setting range
Factory setting water; hydrous media
Response times
Response time [s] < 0.5
Interfaces
Communication interface IO-Link
Transmission type COM2 (38,4 kBaud)
IO-Link revision 1.1
SDCI standard IEC 61131-9
Profiles Smart Sensor: Process Data Variable; Device Identification, Device Diagnosis
SIO mode yes
Required master port type A
Process data analogue 1
Process data binary 2
Min. process cycle time [ms] 2.3
Supported DeviceIDs
Type of operation DeviceID
default 674
Operating conditions
Ambient temperature [°C] -25...85
Note on ambient temperature
for installation in probe observe the temperature in the pipe, see installation instructions
Storage temperature [°C] -40...85
Protection IP 68; IP 69K; (7 days / 1 m water depth / 0.1 bar: IP 68)
Tests / approvals
EMC
DIN EN 61000-6-2
DIN EN 61000-6-3 : closed tanks
DIN EN 61000-6-4 : open tanks
Shock resistance
DIN EN 60068-2-27 50 g (11 ms)
Vibration resistance
DIN EN 60068-2-6 20 g (10...2000 Hz)
MTTF [years] 534
UL approval
UL Approval no. H004
Mechanical data
Weight [g] 127.5
Dimensions [mm] Ø 18.1 / L = 76.2
Materials stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); PEEK; PEI; FKM
Materials (wetted parts) stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); PEEK; FKM
Process connection G 1/2 external thread
Displays / operating elements
Display
switching status LED, yellow
operating status LED, green
Remarks
Pack quantity 1 pcs.
Electrical connection
Connection Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: gold-plated