Optoelectronic Level Switch - OLS-C05

Brand: WIKA Instruments Ltd.

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.
Features
  • 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. 

Specifications

Measurement Accuracy

  • ≤ ±2 mm

Minimum Distance from the Glass Tip to An Opposite Surface

  • ≥ 20 mm with electropolished surface
  • ≥ 10 mm

Mounting Position

  • as required

Process Connection G

  • G ½ male

Responsiveness

  • Option: Adjustable responsiveness (trimmer) for other liquids and foaming media
  • Preset for the detection of aqueous media and oils

Medium Temperature

  • -40 … +170° C [-40 … +338° F]

Ambient Temperature

  • -30 … +80° C [-22 … +176° F]

Operating Pressure

  • 0 to 25 bar [0 to 2.5 MPa / 0 to 363 psi]

Materials

  • Process connection: Stainless steel 316Ti
  • Case: Stainless steel 303 (non-wetted parts)
  • Light: Borosilicate glass, fixed with epoxy resin

Power Supply

  • DC 12 ... 32 V

Max. Current Supply

  • 40 mA

Electrical Connection

  • Angular connector: per EN 175301-803 A
  • Circular connector: M12 x 1 (4-pin)
  • PUR, PVC cable: Cable length freely definable Diameter: 3 x 0.25 mm2 Cable end: Cut to length

Output Signal

  • PNP transistor, protected against reverse polarity, 200 mA switching current

Switching Function

  • Normally open (closed in medium) or normally closed (open in medium)

Ingress Protection

  • IP65

Number of Switch Points

  • 1

Response Time

  • 0.5 s

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