Sensor Family | Insertion Lengths | Technology | Signal | Points to Consider |
---|---|---|---|---|
LW |
Measuring range 0.01…10 m (up to 15 m with good conditions) |
Radar (unguided) | • Transmitter • Switch • IO-Link |
• Top-mounted non-contact solution • High accuracy • No impact in pressurized applications • CIP / SIP capable |
KQ10 |
228 mm stackable |
Capacitive | • Switch • IO-Link |
• Mount outside non-metallic tank using brackets or adhesive • Units may be stacked to cover larger tanks • At-a-glance level indication via LED bar graph |
UGT |
Up to 2200 mm | Ultrasonic | • Transmitter • Switch • IO-Link |
• Accurate level detection regardless of medium • Actual distance available via IO-Link |
O1D |
Measuring range up to 10 m |
Photoelectric | • Transmitter • Switch • IO-Link |
• PMD time-of-flight • Color / angle independent • Distance level via IO-Link |