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No, the sensor is designed to ignore the foam and condensation.

It is an ultrasonic point level sensor for applications such as generators, water tanks, radiators, printers, and other industrial applications. It is compatible with water-based and hydrocarbon based liquids, and perfect for applications where condensation may affect other sensing technologies. The gap area detects the presence or absence of the liquid medium and actuates a solid state switched output.

TTL stands for Transistor-Transitor Logic and is considered a logic family. A logic family is a collection of different IC chips that have similar input, output and internal circuit characteristics, but that perform different logic functions. CMOS, which stands for Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor, is another type of transistor logic family that has become more popular than TTL in recent years thanks to higher speed and lower power consumption (e.g. the 0.5 mA associated with the CLS-1200's 5 VDC output option is sufficient to drive only one TTL logic gate versus ten CMOS gates). The majority of today's large-scale ICs, such as microprocessors, use CMOS.

A reed switch is extremely rugged and designed to operate reliably for many years, under ideal conditions, up to about 2 million cycles. To achieve maximum service life, reed switches benefit from protected electrical supply.

The special fluted stem design, coupled with lighter magnets and bumps on the float, reduces the likeliness of sticking and improves the buoyancy, reliability and performance of the sensor.

The sensor can be mounted tank top or tank bottom mounted vertically, with lead wires up or down.

Open collector, Sinking NPN or Sourcing PNP output, 5-28 VDC, 30mA max.

Yes, we can offer a mate to the DT04-P3 connector. It can be used on the XLS-1 and also CAP-300 model type. Example Gems part number 248404, TPU Cable, 1 meter long. Longer leads are available on request. A minimum purchase is required.

Changes in Sensor or bottle position, bottle wall thickness, or fluid dielectric fluctuations can impair capacitance sensor performance and recalibration becomes necessary.

Recalibration will not be necessary if the coolant changes, the sensor will continue to operate.

The design of the reed switch provides consistent accuracy of +/- 1/16".

Yes, very low currents (< 5ma) can prevent “cleaning” of the contacts or not have enough energy to maintain low contact resistance. 5ma is likely a good minimum for our standard 20 VA switch. But you also want enough voltage. Approximately, 5V, 5ma is a good minimum. For low current switching we recommend a 10 VA reed switch which can better handle lower loads. (1ma for example).

Reverse voltage: up to 28VDC for 30 minutes. Over voltage: up to 40VDC for 30 minutes.

Mounting the CAP sensor on the side of the tank is the best way to detect media level. Mounting on the bottom of the tank may give undesirable results and should be thoroughly tested as it is difficult to sense a thickness of the media. A slight film or droplets of media on the bottom surface of the tank may trigger the CAP. The set point can be tricky.

At this time, the probe length is fixed. For qualified OEM volume contact factory.

SPST (single pole single throw) switch comes wired only one way, either normally open or normally closed. This is the best choice for OEM applications. It insures that it can only be wired one way. SPDT (single pole double throw) switch comes wired for both normally open and normally closed. Customers like this option when prototyping and unsure of the end requirement.

The polycarbonate shroud is impervious to sunlight and will not discolor.

If the viscosity is similar, the time delay should be the same for different media.

No moving parts Can handle liquid dielectric as low as 1.4 Self-configures to media dielectric constant HART protocol comes standard with the 4-20 mA Output

Generally, 18-gauge cable should be sufficient for distances of up to 1000 feet. Shielded cable is recommended, especially in areas with high amounts of electrical noise. The entire loop resistance should not exceed 900 ohms.