- KQ10 capacitive level sensor
- IO-Link benefits
IO-Link benefis for continuous level sensors
The KQ10 series can be configured via IO-Link and, in additon to the level in the tank or pipe, diagnostic information such as number of operating hours, power cycles and fault status are transmitted acyclically.
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Increase product and process quality Quality control starts as early as in the production process |
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Minimize downtime Plan maintenance more precisely and increase plant efficiency |
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Make processes transparent Measured values become intelligent data |
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Increase flexibility Adaptability of the process for different media and formulations |
When using IO-Link, the KQ10 cyclically transmits the process value of 0...100% corresponding to the level it detects. When the tanks are taller than the KQ10, multiple sensors can be stacked to cover your desired level. Each sensor provides a value for the portion of the tank it is measuring. In your PLC programming, you can determine the overall level simply by adding the values from each sensor and dividing by the number of sensors. In the example shown:
- Sensor 1 = 100%
- Sensor 2 = 80%
- Sensor 3 = 0%
- Overall level = 180% / 3 = 60%