CSA approved for use in hazardous locations, the intrinsically safe ultrasonic level switch provides high or low liquid level detection of chemical, solvent or low viscosity petroleum based liquids with a 1A relay output. Media examples include hydrochloric acid, acetone and diesel fuel oil. The submersible PP or PFA level switch sensor is universally mounted through the tank wall or inside the tank, and connected to a PLC or relay controller.
Features
Switch-Tek™ LU10 Ultrasonic Point Liquid Level Switch Features:
- CSA approved intrinsically safe for use in hazardous environments
- Submersible polypropylene or PFA Teflon® sensor and cable for corrosive liquids
- 60VA SPST relay selectable NO or NC via power supply wiring polarity
- Compatible with Smart Trak and Switch-Pak installation fittings
- Ideal for use as a high or low level switch in classified applications
- Well suited for use in highly corrosive liquids
Specifications
Switch-Tek™ LU10 Ultrasonic Point Liquid Level Switch Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Universal |
| Accuracy | ± 1mm in water |
| Repeatability | ± 0.5mm in water |
| Supply Voltage | 12-36 VDC |
| Consumption | 25 mA maximum |
| Contact Type | (1) SPST relay |
| Contact Rating | GP: 60 VA, IS: 32 VDC @ 0.5A |
| Contact Output | Selectable NO / NC |
| Process Temperature | F: -40° to 176°, C: -40° to 80° |
| Pressure | 150 psi (10 bar) @ 25ºC, derated @ 1.667 psi (0.113 bar) per ºC above 25ºC |
| Sensor Rating | -1XX5: NEMA 6 (IP68), -2XX5: NEMA 4X (IP65) |
| Sensor Material | -1XX5: PP, -2XX5: PFA |
| Cable Jacket Material | -1XX5: PP, -2XX5: PFA |
| Cable Type | 4-conductor, shielded, #22 AWG |
| Cable Length | 10’ (3m) |
| Process Mount | 3/4” NPT (3/4” G / Rp) |
| Mounting Gasket | Viton® |
| Classification | Intrinsically safe |
| Certificate | CSA, LR 79326 |
| Compliance | CE, RoHs |
| Approvals | Class I, Groups A, B, C & D; Class II, Groups E, F & G; Class III |
| Parameters | Vmax = 32V, Imax = 300 mA, Pmax = 1.3W, Ci = 0 µF, Li = 0 µH |
Q & A
Switch-Tek™ LU10 Ultrasonic Point Liquid Level Switch Q & A
It can operate between –40 °F to 176 °F (–40 °C to 80 °C). Pressure rating is 150 psi (10 bar) at 25 °C, derated at 1.667 psi per °C above 25 °C.
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Download Switch-Tek™ LU10 Ultrasonic Point Liquid Level Switc Datasheet
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