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Tuning Fork Level Switch LFV230 | Fluid Level Sensor | IP67 Rated | ±2 mm Accuracy | by SICK
The Tuning Fork Level Switch LFV230 is designed for precise fluid level measurement in industrial applications. With a robust stainless steel construction and an IP67 rating, it operates effectively in harsh environments. Ideal for monitoring liquids with varying viscosities and densities, this sensor offers a wide process pressure range from -1 bar to 64 bar and a fast response time of 500 ms, ensuring reliable performance in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.
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Technical Specifications
- Medium: Fluids
- Measurement type: Switch
- Probe length: 300 mm
- Process pressure range: -1 bar to 64 bar
- Process temperature range: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Fill material density range: 0.7 g/cm³ to 2.5 g/cm³
- Sensor accuracy: ±2 mm
- Reproducibility: ≤1 mm
- Viscosity range: 0.1 mPas to 10,000 mPas
- Resolution: ≤1 mm
- Response time: 500 ms
- MTBF: 1.25×10^7 hours
- Supply voltage: 9.6 V DC to 35 V DC
- Residual ripple: ≤5 V pp
- Power consumption: ≤10 mA
- Initialization time: <2 s
- Connection type: M12 round connector, 4-pin
- Output signal: Transistor output PNP
- Hysteresis: 2 mm
- Output current: <250 mA
- Inductive load: ≤1 H
- Capacitive load: 100 nF
- Enclosure rating: IP67
- Temperature drift: 0.03 mm/K
- Wetted parts: Stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
- Process connection: G ¾ A PN 64
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C
- Storage temperature: -40 °C to +80 °C
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 300mm x 30mm x 30mm
- Weight: 0.5 kg
Key Features
- Tuning fork probe type for reliable fluid level measurement
- Suitable for fluids with densities from 0.7 g/cm³ to 2.5 g/cm³
- Wide process pressure range from -1 bar to 64 bar
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +100 °C
- High accuracy with ±2 mm sensor element precision
- Fast response time of 500 ms
- Robust stainless steel wetted parts (1.4404 / 316L)
- IP67 rated enclosure for protection against dust and water
- Transistor output PNP with output current less than 250 mA
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with process instrumentation and electrical safety standards.
Applications
- Fluid level detection in industrial tanks and vessels
- Process control in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries
- Monitoring liquids with varying viscosities and densities
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel construction reduces waste and extends product life
- Low power consumption (≤ 10 mA) supports energy-efficient operation
- Reliable measurement reduces process errors and material waste
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
Available Now
The SICK LFV230-XASGBTPM0300 tuning fork level switch is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial fluid level monitoring applications.
