SITRANS LCS050
SITRANS LCS050 is an ultra-compact, capacitance switch for point
level detection in constricted spaces, water-based liquids,
slurries, and foam.
Benefits
Easy installation with no need for adjustment
Low maintenance with no moving parts
Highly visible 360-degree status indication
M12 connector for ease of installation
IO-Link communication option for advanced monitoring and
configuration
Application
The SITRANS LCS050's ultra-compact design, short insertion length
of 15 mm (0.59 inch), and versatility in various applications in
vessels or pipes, makes it a good replacement for traditional point
level switches.
Its advanced alternating capacitance field at the sensor tip
ensures material detection based on changes in capacitance,
providing repeatable performance. The PEEK probe is chemically
resistant with an effective process operating temperature range
from ‑20 to +100 °C (‑4 to +212 °F) and supports sterilization in
place at 135 °C (275 °F) for up to 1 hour. The product design
ensures reliability in a vibrating environment such as agitated
tanks up to 5 g.
Key Applications: water-based liquids with > 10 % water
(alcohols, acids, cleaning agents), slurries and foam for point
level, overfill and dry run protection including small pipes due to
its compact design.
Configuration
Technical specifications
SITRANS LCS050 |
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Mode of operation |
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Measuring principle | Capacitance level detection |
Input |
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Measured variable | Change in picoFarad (pF) |
Output |
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Output signal |
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| Transistor (PNP/NPN)
IO-Link acc. to IEC 61131-9 |
| Min. or max. |
Accuracy |
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Hysteresis | Approx. 1 mm (0.04 inch) |
Rated operating conditions |
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Installation conditions |
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| Indoor/outdoor |
Ambient conditions |
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| ‑40 … +70 °C (‑40 … +158 °F) |
| ‑40 … +80 °C (‑40 … +176 °F) |
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| 4 |
Medium conditions |
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- Relative dielectric constant εr
| Min. 2 |
| ‑20 … +100 °C (‑4 … +212 °F) up to
1 hour,
135 °C (275 °F) |
| ‑1 … 25 bar/‑100 … 2 500 kPa
(‑14.5 … 363 psig) |
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| IP66/IP67/IP69 |
Design |
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| Enclosure/integral cable version |
Material |
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| 316L and plastic (polycarbonate) |
Sensor length | 15 mm (0.59 inch) |
Process connection material of probe/wetted parts | - Connection: 316L stainless steel
- Device seal: FKM (hygienic version EPDM)
- Sensor tip: PEEK
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Connection (Enclosure version) | M12 x 1 plug |
Process connection | Pipe thread, cylindrical (DIN 3852-A) G½, G¾, G1pipe thread,
conical (ASME B1.20.1) ½ NPT, ¾ NPT, 1 NPT
metric fine thread, cylindrical M24 x 1.5 |
Power supply |
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Standard | 12 ... 35 V DC |
Certificates and approvals | General: CE, UKCA |
