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Rod Probe Level Sensor | 500 mm Length | Remote Amplifier Design | IP67 Rated | by SICK
The Rod Probe Level Sensor is designed for precise fluid level measurement, featuring a 500 mm rod probe and a remote amplifier for enhanced performance. With switch and continuous measurement modes, it’s perfect for industrial applications requiring high accuracy and robust protection against environmental factors, thanks to its IP67 rating.
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Technical Specifications
- Medium: Fluids
- Measurement: Switch and Continuous
- Design: Remote amplifier
- Probe type: Rod probe
- Probe length: 500 mm
- Process pressure range: -1 bar to 10 bar
- Process temperature range: -20 °C to +100 °C
- Accuracy: ±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
- Cable length: 2 m
- Output signals: 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
- Material coaxial cable: PVC
- Ambient operating temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C
- Storage temperature: -40 °C to +80 °C
- Ambient temperature coaxial cable: -20 °C to +60 °C
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 40mm x 500mm x 40mm
- Weight: 1.2 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
- IP67 rated enclosure for robust protection
- Multiple output signals including PNP, NPN, 4-20 mA, and 0-10 V
- Communication interface via IO-Link
- Stainless steel wetted parts (1.4404 / 316L), PTFE, and FKM materials
- Process connection: ¾" NPT
- Wide supply voltage range: 12 V DC to 30 V DC
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with fluid level sensors and electrical connections, ensuring compliance with safety standards and correct process integration.
Applications
- Fluid level measurement in industrial processes
- Continuous and switch level detection in liquids
- Use in environments with process pressures from -1 bar to 10 bar
- Suitable for process temperatures from -20 °C to +100 °C
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
- Durable materials and long MTTF of 194.3 years reduce waste and replacement frequency
- Energy-efficient operation with low power consumption (≤ 100 mA at 24 V DC)
- Compliance with China-RoHS supports reduced hazardous substances
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
Available Now
The SICK LFP0500-B5CMC Rod Probe Level Sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial fluid level measurement applications requiring high accuracy and robust design.
