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BE-R particular use sensor
Liquid level detection
- Reliable detection of liquids with a thru-beam type
- No malfunctions caused by crystallization or corrosion
- Non-contact detection of fluid media
- Tanks can be exchanged without the need for re-adjusting the sensor
- PNP and NPN output types available
Specifications
| Type | NPN output | PNP output |
|---|---|---|
| Model No. | BE-R1 | BE-R1-P |
| Sensing range | 5m without container or pipe (the sensing range becomes shorter depending on the thickness, material, color, etc., of the container or pipe) | |
| Sensing object | Min. ø12mm aqueous liquid or opaque object | |
| Supply voltage | 12 to 24V DC ±10% including ripple max. 10% (P-P) | |
| Current consumption | Emitter/receiver: max. 25mA | |
| Output | NPN open-collector transistor
|
PNP open-collector transistor
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| Output operation | Light-ON or Dark-ON (switchable) | |
| Short-circuit protection | Incorporated | |
| Response time | Max. 12ms | |
| Operation indicator | Orange LED on the receiver (lights up when the output is ON) | |
| Stability indicator | Green LED on the receiver (lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition) | |
| Power indicator | Orange LED on the emitter (lights up when the power is ON) | |
| Sensitivity adjuster | Continuously variable adjuster | |
| Pollution degree | 3 (industrial environment) | |
| Degree of protection | IP67 (IEC) | |
| Ambient temperature | 0 to +55°C (no dew condensation or icing allowed), storage: -30 to +70°C | |
| Ambient humidity | 35 to 85% RH, storage: 35 to 85% RH | |
| Ambient light | Sunlight: 10,000ℓx at the light-receiving face, incandescent light: 3,000ℓx at the light-receiving face | |
| EMC | EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2, EN 60947-5-2 | |
| Emitting element | Infrared LED (modulated) | |
| Material | Polycarbonate | |
| Cable | 0.2mm2 3-core (emitter: 2-core) oil-resistant cab tire cable, 2m | |
| Cable extension | Extension up to 100m is possible for both emitter and receiver with a cable with min 0.3 mm2 | |
| Weight | Emitter: 45g approx., receiver: 50g approx. | |
Applications
- Detection of the maximum level
- Detection of serum or plasma in a test tube
Downloads
| Name | File Type | Size | Date | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE-R series: Photoelectric sensor for detection of liquids | Data sheet | 212.2 KB | 08.03.2018 | English |
| Brochure "Focus Automazione" | Catalog, Shortform | 3.1 MB | 01.04.2022 | Italian |
| Catálogo Resumen Sensores | Data sheet | 29 MB | 28.04.2021 | Spanish |
| Raccolta Applicazioni Sensori | Data sheet | 24.2 KB | 20.12.2018 | Italian |
| Sensor Selection Guide for Packaging Industry | Catalog | 14.7 MB | 12.07.2022 | English |
| Sensors & Ionizer Solutions Catalog for Laboratory Automation | Catalog | 1.8 MB | English | |
| Solutions for Liquid Dispensing Processes. For Clinical Diagnostics Instruments. | Catalog | 3.3 MB | 18.11.2021 | English |
