The Level Switch LBFS Series – Reliable, versatile and cost effective

LBFS 0111 Key benefits

G 1/2"
The frequency sweep Detection of powders and liquids (even with foam layer)
technology

Teach-in with FlexProgrammer Easy configuration with Baumer FlexProgrammer 9701 for commissioning and
maintenance

Long life and maintenance free Unaffected by: vibrations, shocks, flow, turbulence

Housing in stainless steel Robust and resistant to corrosion

LED indication High visibility indication of switch point

LBFS 0121
G 3/4"
Main technical feature
Sensor Signal frequency sweep 100 ... 180 MHz
Process connection G1/2", G3/4", G1"
Insulating material PSU

Electrical connection Cable 5 m - 4 wire

Plug M12 Nickel-plated brass

Technical data Housing Stainless Steel, AISI 304, AISI 316L, AISI 316 Ti
FLS 4101
LBFS 01310131
Dimensional drawing Ambient temperature -40 ... +85 °C
G 1" Process temperature standard -40 ... +115 °C
Protection class IP 67 (IEC 529)
Media pressure Max. 40 bar
Vibrations IEC 68-2-6, GL test2
Installation Any position
Electrical data Output (active) Max. 20 mA, short-circuit proof
Power supply 12 ... 30 VDC, max. 35 mA
Hysteresis ± 1 mm
Repeatability ± 1 mm
Output type PNP or NPN
Output polarity NO and NC

Non-contractual document that may be changed without prior notice. Art. Nr. LEVEL_SWITCH_LBFS_UK 07/10
Dimensional drawing

Level Switch LBFS Series

The clever alternative to vibrating tuning
fork level switches

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 Level Switch Level detection for tanks,
containers, pipelines
LBFS In storage, buffer and filling tanks, high
and low level switches are commonly
The right solution used. The fast response time of the sen-
sor allows accurate and reliable levels
for every application to be maintained.
Frequency sweep technology makes level
detection easy Media difference and phase
separation

A new generation of sensors for all applications

Highlights
■ High sensitivity over a wide range of
In some processes media exist in
different phases. These can be detected
(e.g. oil on water) or their measurement
suppressed (e.g. foam layers).
Your advantage
Only one sensor for all kinds of powder, granulates and liquids
■

powder and liquid media Reliable switching properties even with viscous or adhesive
■

■ Compact and smooth sensor head media due to adjustable switching point
Dry-run pump protection
Dry running of pumps is a critical
■ Switch sensitivity adjustable in Unaffected by flow, turbulences, solid contents
■
process problem as batching variations
programming Usable even in very fast filling processes
■ or damage may occur. These problems
Fast response time of 0.2 s can be solved even with viscous or
■
Simple to install and use
■
adhesive media.
■ Maintenance free Usable in areas with limited space available, i.e. pipes
■

■ Small size with compact housing Normally Open and Normally Closed / PNP and NPN outputs
■

■ Flexible output configurations High temperature stability

■

■ Wide operating temperature range

-40 ... +115 °C

Typical fields of application

Applications ■ Drinking water
The Level Switch LBFS sensor can be ■ Waste water
■ 
Filtration
installed in any position in container or pipes.
■ 
Plastic moulding machines
■ 
Power mills
■ Washing machines

■ 
HVAC
Product characteristics ■ 
Hydraulic
■ Standard process connections G½", G¾" and G1", other connections ■ Gear oil level

on request ■ Oil and gas

■ Housing in stainless steel available in different types ■ Wood pellets

■ Designed to be sealed by Teflon® tape or similar ■ Grain mills

■ Rail traffic

■ Bio energy

■ Pump systems