The LW2720 level radar sensor from ifm is suitable for hygienic applications and can communicate via IO-Link. It is installed on the top of the tank and measures the distance to the medium surface via the reflected signal. Due to the radar sensor operating with a measuring frequency of 80 Ghz, the antenna is relatively small. The measuring range is 10 m, with an accuracy of ±2 mm. The sensor meets the strict requirements according to 3-A and EHEDG. It is also suitable for the CIP and SIP processes frequently used in the food industry. The measured value can be transferred by the LW2720 either via a conventional 4…20 mA interface or via IO-Link, The IO-Link interface provides even further benefits, i.e. easy parameter setting of the sensor. And if the sensor needs to be replaced, the parameter setting can be directly retransmitted from the IO-Link master, allowing resumption of measurement after only a very brief interruption. Together with an IO-Link Bluetooth adapter and the moneo|blue app from ifm, the parameters of the LW2720 can also be set directly on site using a smartphone.
ifm electronic Gmbh, Essen, Germany
Hall 9, Booth D36
