Siemens SITRANS LCS100 Capacitive Level Switch

Key Features of the SITRANS LCS100

The SITRANS LCS100 offers a range of features designed to provide reliable and efficient point level measurement across various industrial applications. Key highlights include:

• Precalibrated for Convenience: Factory calibration allows the LCS100 to work in most applications without on-site adjustments.
• Resistant to Buildup: The active shield electrode compensates for material buildup, ensuring continuous accuracy.
• Robust Design: Potted construction protects the device from shock, vibration, humidity, and condensation, making it suitable for tough environments.
• Versatile Process Connections: Available with threaded, flanged, or Tri-clamp connections, with a corrosion-resistant enclosure and wetted parts made of PPS, PVDF, PEEK, or 316L stainless steel.
• Temperature and Process Flexibility: Operates in temperatures up to 125°C, with a dielectric constant of 1.5 or more.
• Advanced Electronics: Supports IO-Link communication, with configurable outputs (PNP, NPN, or Push-Pull), and sensitivity settings that can be adjusted via IO-Link or potentiometer.

These features make the LCS100 ideal for a wide range of applications in industries such as food, chemicals, water treatment, and more.

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Versatile Level Detection for Multiple Industries

The SITRANS LCS100 offers precise and reliable level detection in liquids, slurries, solids, powders, and foam. Its flexible insertion length and durable, chemically resistant design make it ideal for a variety of industrial applications. The fully potted construction ensures durability in vibrating environments, while the SensGuard protection cover shields the switch from impact and abrasion in demanding conditions. Whether for high/low level detection, pump protection, or interface detection, the LCS100 performs seamlessly in all types of vessels, pipes, and silos.

Key Applications:

• Level detection in liquids, solids, slurries, and foam
• Interface detection (oil/water, foam/liquid)
• Food, pharmaceuticals, chemical, and petrochemical industries
• Water, wastewater, and machine building
• Leakage detection in double-walled tanks and silos.

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Maintenance-Free Operation

The SITRANS LCS100 is designed to be maintenance-free, ensuring reliable operation over time. However, to maintain optimal performance, periodic inspections should be conducted according to relevant directives and regulations. These inspections may include checking the ambient conditions, ensuring the integrity of seals at process connections, cable entries, and covers, as well as verifying the reliability of the power supply, lightning protection, and grounding systems. Regular checks help maintain the device’s long-term durability and performance.

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Easy and Reliable Operation

Operating the SITRANS LCS100 is straightforward and designed for reliable performance across a variety of applications. The device comes factory-calibrated for most standard uses, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. Once installed, the LCS100 automatically detects point levels in liquids, solids, slurries, and foam, with the ability to handle interface detection as well. Its advanced design provides accurate switching performance even in challenging environments such as agitated tanks or processes with high vibration. Optional IO-Link communication enables advanced monitoring and configuration, making the LCS100 a versatile solution for both simple and complex systems.

On the picture you see the dimensions of the Compact version for the LCS100.

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