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Rod Probe Level Sensor | 500 mm Length | Remote Amplifier Design | High Accuracy ±5 mm | IP67 Rated | by SICK
The Rod Probe Level Sensor is designed for precise fluid level measurement in industrial processes, featuring a 500 mm rod probe and a remote amplifier design. With a high accuracy of ±5 mm and a fast response time of 400 ms, it’s perfect for continuous and switch level detection in tanks and vessels, ensuring reliable operation even under varying pressure and temperature conditions.
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Technical Specifications
- Medium: Fluids
- Measurement: Switch, Continuous
- Design: Remote amplifier
- Probe type: Rod probe
- Probe length: 500 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: Round connector M12 x 1, 5-pin
- Length of cable: 3.3 m
- Output signal: 1 x PNP + 1 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: G ¾ A
- Housing material: Plastic PBT
- Max. probe load: ≤6 Nm
- Material coaxial cable: PVC
- Ambient operating temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C
- Ambient temperature, storage: -40 °C to +80 °C
- Ambient temperature coaxial cable: -20 °C to +60 °C
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 30mm x 500mm x 30mm
- Weight: 0.5 kg
Key Features
- Rod probe type with 500 mm length
- Remote amplifier design
- Measurement modes: switch and continuous
- High accuracy with ±5 mm sensor element accuracy
- Fast response time of 400 ms
- IO-Link communication interface
- IP67 rated enclosure for protection against dust and water
- Wide supply voltage range from 12 V DC to 30 V DC
- Multiple output signals including PNP, NPN, 4-20 mA, and 0-10 V
- Stainless steel wetted parts for corrosion resistance
- Operating temperature range from -20 °C to +60 °C
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with fluid level sensor systems and electrical safety standards to ensure proper setup and compliance.
Applications
- Fluid level measurement in industrial processes
- Continuous and switch level detection in tanks and vessels
- Suitable for use with various fluids under pressure and temperature conditions
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel construction reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low power consumption
- Enables precise fluid level monitoring to prevent spills and leaks
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
Available Now
The SICK LFP0500-A4DMB rod probe level sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial fluid level monitoring and control applications.
