- Level sensors overview
- Point level application
- Water based media
Level sensors for water-based media
Sensor Family | Insertion Lengths | Technology | Signal | Points to Consider |
---|---|---|---|---|
LMC |
10…40 mm | Impedance spectroscopy | • Switch • IO-Link |
• Suppresses residue, splashing and foam • Reliable alternative to tuning forks • Media differentiation capability |
LI |
132…737 mm | Capacitive | • Switch | • Top-down mounting • Protects against overflow • 4 probe lengths available with adjustability |
KG, KI, KQ |
Measuring range up to 40 mm |
Capacitive | • Switch • IO-Link |
• Senses through mounting well, sight glass, plastic tank or direct contact • Innovative bar graph display available • Low profile KQ housing mounts on flat surface |
UGT, UIT |
Measuring range up to 8 m |
Ultrasonic | • Switch • IO-Link |
• Accurate level detection regardless of medium • Actual distance available via IO-Link |
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 |