Binary level sensor
LMT0xA
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5 Installation
CAUTION
If the medium temperature is above 50 °C (122 °F) parts of the housing can increase in
temperature to over 65 °C (149 °F).
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Risk of burns
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Do not touch the unit.
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Protect the housing against contact with flammable substances and unintentional
contact.
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Allow the unit and process adapter to cool down before maintenance.
Before installing and removing the unit:
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Make sure that no pressure is applied to the system and there is no medium in the pipe or
tank. Also always take into account the potential dangers related to extreme machine and
medium temperatures.
The sensor is supplied without installation / connection accessories.
Only use accessories from ifm electronic gmbh! The optimum function is not ensured when
using components from other manufacturers.
5.1 Installation location / environment
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Installation preferably in closed metal tanks or pipes.
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The sensor must be in electrical contact with the metal process connection.
When installed in plastic tanks, there may be deterioration caused by electromagnetic
interference.
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Check the function by an application test.
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If disturbances occur, appropriate measures must be taken (shielding, grounding, etc )
A correct fit and function of the unit and ingress resistance of the connection are only ensured
using ifm adapters.
When process connections from other manufacturers are used:
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Ensure mechanical compatibility.
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As a rule, ifm does not assume any responsibility for ingress resistance, hygiene and
function, in particular with non-existing compatibility and incorrect installation.
15 mm
15 mm
Fig. 2: Sensor tip distances
When installed in restricted spaces (e.g. pipes, tank corners, structures)
or in agitators and other moving objects:
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To avoid malfunction and damage on sensor and plant, adhere to a
distance of min. 15 mm to neighbouring objects (e.g. pipe/tank walls,
structures, other sensors), see fig. sensor tip distances.
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