IFM LX0020 - Sensor for point level detection LMDCE-A12E-QSKG-2/US

For the reliable level control in tanks and containers.
Wide operating temperature range.
Use in liquid and viscous media and bulk materials.
Differentiation of media by parameterisation of the switching outputs.
Reliable suppression of deposits or foam

Number of inputs and outputs	Number of digital outputs: 2
Factory setting	oil-based media
Process connection	G 1/2 external thread

Special feature	Gold-plated contacts
Media	Liquids
Recommended media	cryogens (Freon: R134a, R22, R717); oils; oil-based media
Probe length [mm]	153
Tank pressure [bar]	-1...40

Medium temperature [°C]	-20...100

Medium temperature [°C]	-20...85

Operating voltage [V]	18...30 DC
Current consumption [mA]	< 50
Protection class	III
Reverse polarity protection	yes

Inputs / outputs

Number of inputs and outputs	Number of digital outputs: 2

Outputs

Total number of outputs	2
Output signal	switching signal; IO-Link
Electrical design	PNP/NPN
Number of digital outputs	2
Output function	normally open / normally closed;(parameterisable)
Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V]	2.5
Permanent current rating of switching output DC [mA]	100
Short-circuit protection	yes
Type of short-circuit protection	pulsed
Overload protection	yes

Measuring/setting range

Factory setting	oil-based media

Response times

Response time [s]	< 0.5

Interfaces

Communication interface	IO-Link
Transmission type	COM2 (38,4 kBaud)
IO-Link revision	1.1
SDCI standard	IEC 61131-9
Profiles	Smart Sensor: Process Data Variable; Device Identification
SIO mode	yes
Required master port type	A
Process data analogue	1
Process data binary	2
Min. process cycle time [ms]	2.3
Supported DeviceIDs	Type of operation DeviceID default 586

Operating conditions

Ambient temperature [°C]	-20...85
Note on ambient temperature	Medium temperature: < 100 °C
Storage temperature [°C]	-40...85
Protection	IP 68; IP 69K

Tests / approvals

EMC	DIN EN 61000-6-2 DIN EN 61000-6-4 : closed tanks
Shock resistance	DIN EN 60068-2-27 50 g (11 ms)
Vibration resistance	DIN EN 60068-2-6 8 g (10...2000 Hz)
MTTF [years]	222
UL approval	UL Approval no. H001

Weight [g]	279.5
Materials	stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); stainless steel (1.4571/316Ti ); PEEK; PEI; CR
Materials (wetted parts)	stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); stainless steel (1.4571/316Ti ); PEEK; surface characteristics: Ra < 0,8 / Rz 4; CR
Process connection	G 1/2 external thread

Displays / operating elements

Display	switching status LED, yellow operating status LED, green

Pack quantity	1 pcs.

Electrical connection

Connection	Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: gold-plated

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