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Fluid Level Sensor | Rod Probe Type | IO-Link Communication | IP67 Rated | by SICK
The Fluid Level Sensor is designed for precise fluid level measurement in industrial processes, featuring a rod probe type and IO-Link communication for seamless integration. With a process pressure range of -1 bar to 10 bar and a temperature range of -20 °C to +100 °C, it ensures high accuracy and fast response times, making it ideal for applications in chemical, water treatment, and food industries.
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Technical Specifications
- Medium: Fluids
- Measurement: Switch, Continuous
- Design: Standard amplifier
- Probe type: Rod probe
- Probe length: 1000 mm
- Process pressure: -1 bar to 10 bar
- Process temperature: -20 °C to +100 °C
- Accuracy of sensor element: ±5 mm
- Reproducibility: ≤2 mm
- Resolution: <2 mm
- Response time: 400 ms
- Dielectricity constant: ≥5 for rod probe
- Conductivity: No limitation
- Maximum level change: ≤500 mm/s
- Deactivated area at process connection: 25 mm
- Deactivated area at end of probe: ≥10 mm
- MTTF: 194.3 years (EN ISO 13849-1)
- Display: Yes
- Communication interface: IO-Link
- Supply voltage: 12 V DC to 30 V DC
- Power consumption: ≤100 mA at 24 V DC without output load
- Initialization time: ≤5 s
- Protection class: III
- Connection type: M12 round connector, 8-pin
- Output signal: 1 x PNP + 3 x PNP/NPN + 4 mA to 20 mA / 0 V to 10 V
- Output load: 4 mA to 20 mA < 350 Ohm at Uv > 12 V, 0 V to 10 V > 750 Ohm at Uv ≥ 14 V
- Hysteresis: ≥2 mm
- Output current: <100 mA
- Inductive load: <1 H
- Capacitive load: 100 nF
- Enclosure rating: IP67 (EN 60529)
- Temperature drift: <0.1 mm/K
- Lower signal level: 3.8 mA to 4 mA
- Upper signal level: 20 mA to 20.5 mA
- Wetted parts: Stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L, PTFE, FKM
- Process connection: ¾" NPT
- Housing material: Plastic PBT
- Max. probe load: ≤6 Nm
- Ambient operating temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C
- Ambient storage temperature: -40 °C to +80 °C
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 30mm x 1000mm x 30mm
- Weight: 1.2 kg
Key Features
- Suitable for fluids with a dielectric constant ≥ 5 for rod probe
- Measurement types: switch and continuous level detection
- Standard amplifier design with rod probe type
- Process pressure range from -1 bar to 10 bar
- Process temperature range from -20 °C to +100 °C
- High accuracy with ±5 mm sensor element accuracy
- Fast response time of 400 ms
- IO-Link communication interface for easy integration
- Protection class IP67 for robust operation in harsh environments
- Multiple output signals including PNP, NPN, 4-20 mA, and 0-10 V
- Stainless steel wetted parts (1.4404 / 316L), PTFE, and FKM seals
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with process instrumentation and electrical connections, ensuring compliance with local safety standards.
Applications
- Fluid level measurement in industrial processes
- Continuous and switch level detection in tanks and vessels
- Process monitoring in chemical, water treatment, and food industries
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
- Enables precise fluid level monitoring to reduce waste and optimize resource use
- Durable materials and IP67 rating ensure long service life, reducing replacement frequency
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
Available Now
The SICK LFP1000-B5NMC level sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial fluid level measurement applications requiring high accuracy and robust communication.
