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Bulk solids - level applications

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