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OLS-C20 Optoelectronic Level Switch

Compact design, no moving components, temperature ranges from -30 to 135°C, pressure ranges from vacuum to 50 bar

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The model OLS-C20 optoelectronic level switches are used for the detection of limit levels in liquids. This is widely independent of physical characteristics such as refractive index, colour, density, dielectric constant and conductivity. Measurement is also done in small volumes.

The switches consist of an infrared LED and a phototransistor. The light of the LED is directed into a prism. So long as the sensor tip of the prism is in the gas phase,  the light is reflected within the prism to the receiver. When the liquid in the vessel rises and wets approximately 2/3 of the glass tip, the infrared lightbeam into the liquid is interrupted and only a small portion reaches the receiver.

The O. C. pnp transistor output may be connected directly to the input of a control system or energise an external relay. The output is short-circuit proof and also current, voltage and power limited.

The switching status can be read directly on the sensor (green LED).

• Compact design, no moving components
• Temperature ranges from -30 to 135°C
• Versions for pressure ranges from vacuum to 50 bar
• Mounting position as required
• Visual indication of the switching status

Measurement Accuracy±0.5 mm
Light SourceIR light 930 nm
Ambient LightMax. 10,000 Lux
Minimum distance from the glass tip to an opposite surface> 10 mm
> 20 mm with electropolished surface
Mounting PositionAs required
Visual InspectionSwitching status - Green LED
Switching Direction - Factory set
Medium Temperature-30 to 135°C
Ambient Temperature-25 to 70°C
Pressure Range0-50 bar
MaterialsSensor housing - Stainless steel
Light guide - Quartz glass
Packing - Graphite/PTFE
Case - Stainless steel
Power SupplyDC 24 V, -25 ... +30 %
Max. Current Supply40 mA
OutputO. C. pnp transistor, short-circuit proof, current, voltage and power limitation
Switching current (Tu = 70 °C)0.5 A
Electrical ConnectionPVC cable - 3 x 0.14 mm²
Connector - 4-pin series 712, M12
Ingress ProtectionWith connector - IP 65 per EN 60529
With cable - IP 66 per EN 60529

• Level measurement for liquid media
• Level control and monitoring of distinct filling levels
• Machine building
• Wastewater and environmental engineering

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    Manual - OLS-C20 Optoelectronic Level Switch

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    Data Sheet - OLS-C20 Optoelectronic Level Switch

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