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OLS-C05 Optoelectronic Level Switch

Designed for use with liquids at high temperatures of up to +170°C, ±2 mm accuracy

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The model OLS-C05 optoelectronic level switch is used for monitoring the level of liquids. The optoelectronic sensor consists of an infrared LED and a light receptor.

The light from the LED is directed at a prism which forms the tip of the sensor. So long as the tip is not immersed in liquid, the light is reflected within the prism to the receiver.

When the liquid rises within the vessel and surrounds the tip, the light beam is refracted by the liquid, so that the receiver is no longer or only weakly reached by the light and reacts to this change by triggering a switching operation.

For versions with trimmer, the switching status can be read directly on the sensor (internal red LED).

The model OLS-C05 level switch is designed for use with liquids at high temperatures of up to +170 °C.

• Use at temperatures of up to +170 °C
• Mounting position as required
• Accuracy ±2 mm
• Visual indication of the switching status
• Choice of electrical connections: PUR, PVC cable, circular connector M12 x 1 or angular connector EN 175301-803 A

 

Measurement Accuracy±2 mm
Minimum distance from the glass tip to an opposite surface≥ 10 mm
≥ 20 mm with electropolished surface
Mounting PositionAs required
Process Connection GG ½" male
ResponsivenessPreset for the detection of aqueous media and oils
Option: Adjustable responsiveness (trimmer) for other liquids and foaming media
Medium Temperature-40 … +170 °C
Ambient Temperature-30 … +80 °C
Operating Pressure0 … 2.5 MPa (0 … 25 bar)
MaterialsLight guide - Borosilicate glass, fixed with epoxy resin
Case - Stainless steel 1.4305 (non-wetted parts)
Process connection - Stainless steel 1.4571
Power SupplyDC 12 ... 32 V
Max. Current Supply40 mA
Electrical ConnectionPUR, PVC cable - Cable length freely definable
Diameter: 3 x 0.25 mm2
Cable end: Cut to length
Circular connector - M12 x 1 (4-pin)
Angular connector - per EN 175301-803 A
Output SignalPNP transistor, protected against reverse polarity, 200 mA switching current
Switching FunctionNormally open (closed in medium) or normally closed (open in medium)
Ingress ProtectionIP65
Number of Switch Points1
• Machine tools
• Hydraulics
• Plant construction and machine building
• Water technology
• For liquids such as oils, water, distilled water, aqueous media
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