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IFM Electronic LR2050 - Sensor Functions and Features; Application Area Guidelines; Application Area Restrictions

IFM Electronic LR2050
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5 Functions and features
The unit continuously detects the level in tanks�
5.1 Application area
Water, water-based media
Oils, oil-based media (only for operation with coaxial probe)
Compatible with G ¾ process connections
Application examples:
- Detection of cleaning liquid in a parts cleaning system
- Monitoring of hydraulic oil in a hydraulic power unit (only for operation with
coaxial probe)
- Detection of cooling water in an industrial cooling system
- Detection of hot glue in corrugated cardboard manufacture
The unit complies with the standard EN 61000-6-4 and is a class A product�
The unit may cause radio interference in domestic areas� If interference occurs,
the user must take appropriate actions�
The microwave energy radiated by the unit is much below that of mobile
phones�
According to the current state of science the operation of the unit can be
classified to be harmless to human health�
5.2 Restriction of the application area
Incorrect measurements may be caused by the following media:
- Highly absorbing surfaces (e�g� foam)�
- Intensely bubbling surfaces�
- Media which are very inhomogeneous, separate from each other thus
forming separation layers (e�g� oil layer on water)�
Check the function by performing an application test�
Installation in a steady area (→ 7.2.6)
> In case of signal loss, the unit displays [SEnS] and switches the
outputs to a defined state (→ 12.8)
The unit is not suitable for bulk materials (e�g� plastic granulates)�

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