- Level sensors overview
- Continuous level application
- Bulk solids
Level sensors for bulk media
Sensor Family | Measuring range | Technology | Signal | Points to Consider |
---|---|---|---|---|
KQ10 |
228 mm stackable |
Capacitive | • Switch • IO-Link |
• Mount outside non-metallic tank using brackets or adhesive • Units may be stacked to cover larger tanks • At-a-glance level indication via LED bar graph |
UGT, UIT |
Up to 8 m | Ultrasonic | • Transmitter • Switch • IO-Link |
• Accurate level detection regardless of medium • Actual distance available via IO-Link |
O1D |
Up to 9.8 m |
Photoelectric | • Transmitter • Switch • IO-Link |
• PMD time-of-flight • Colour / angle independent • Distance level via IO-Link |
O3D |
Up to 8 m | Photoelectric 3D | • Transmitter • Switch • Ethernet process data interface |
• PMD time-of-flight • Colour / angle independent • Visual assessment of distance, level or volume |