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Continuous level measurement
18 October 2016
The latest guided-wave level sensor from ifm electronic, the LR2050, is designed for medium temperature use (up to 100°C) in confined spaces. It will detect all manner of substances, with a coaxial pipe available for detection of oils.

Over a dozen probes of different lengths, between 15 and 200cm, can be attached to the LR, which will automatically adjust to these different rods. The probes can even be cut down if required.
Setting the LR is simple, and can even be done before installation. Sensor parameters are accessible using the pushbuttons on the device, or remotely over IO-Link. The LR even includes a simulation function to facilitate testing.
Standard output functions available are two programmable switched outputs, or one switched output and one scalable analogue (4...20 mA). Alternatively, the true value can be transmitted over IO-Link.