I-Series Ultrasonic Level Sensor

Brand: BM Technologies

The I-Series Sensors can be used to measure distance, level, empty space or volumes of liquids and bulk solids.

They are used wherever highly accurate level measurements are required. NIVUS I-Sensors are designed for use under poor ambient conditions.

Pollution and wear are prevented thanks to non-contacting measurement technology. Housed in one common and fully encapsulated enclosure, sensor and transmitter can be installed easily at low space requirements.

Pre-programmed measurement range steps make comprehensive programming works unnecessary.

The NIVUS I-Sensor can be connected directly to any PLC, NIVUS GPRS Data Loggers and other systems processing readings as soon as an active mA-input or Hart communication protocol is available.

Specifications

Applications

  • Bulk Solids
  • Data Loggers
  • Drinking Water
  • Flood Protection
  • Industrial Applications
  • Level Measurement
  • Power Generation Equipment
  • Volumes of Liquids
  • Wastewater

Approvals & Certifications

  • ATEX for Zone 1 & Zone 0, II 2 GD Ex M IIC T4, II 1 GD Ex ia IIC T4

Cable Length

  • 0 to 3,281 feet (0 to 1,000 metres)

Communication

  • HART

Configuration

  • Agitator Avoidance
  • Echo Evaluation
  • Linearisation
  • PC Software for Parameter Setting

Consumption

  • Low Power Consumption: 10-28 Vdc
  • Low Power Consumption: 4-20 mA

Enclosure, Body Material

  • Sensor: PVDF
  • Sensor: Valox 357 PBT

Environmental Protection

  • IP68

Frequency

  • 1,200 to 2,200 Hz
  • 125 kHz for I-3 Sensor
  • 41 kHz for I-15 Sensor
  • 50 kHz for I-10 Sensor
  • 75 kHz for I-6 Sensor

Function

  • Distance
  • Empty Space
  • Level
  • Linearization Using 16 BreakPoints
  • Volume

Materials of Construction

  • Sensor Face Coating: PTFE
  • Sensor Face Coating: Soft Foam

Measuring Range

  • 0.07” (2 mm) for I-3 Sensor & 0.07” (2 mm) at Distance of 0 to 6 metres for I-10 Sensor
  • 0.41 to 9.84 feet (0.125 to 3 metres) for I-3 Sensor
  • 0.98 to 19.69 feet (0.3 to 6 metres) for I-6 Sensor
  • 0.98 to 32.81 feet (0.3 to 10 metres) for I-10 Sensor
  • 1.64 to 49.21 feet (0.5 to 15 metres) for I-15 Sensor
  • Measuring Uncertainty: 0.15” (4 mm) for I-6 Sensor
  • Measuring Uncertainty: 0.23” (6 mm) at Distance of > 6 metres for I-10 Sensor & 0.23” (6 mm) at Distance of 0 to 10 metres for I-15
  • Measuring Uncertainty: 0.39” (10 mm) at Distance of > 10 metres

Measuring Time

  • Measuring Cycle: Min. 0 to 1 second

NPT Connection

  • Installation: 1” NPT Male
  • Installation: 1-1/2” NPT Male for I-3 & I-6 Sensor Front Thread
  • Installation: 2” NPT Male for I-10 Sensor Front Thread

Operating Temperature

  • -40° to 80° C (-40° to 176° F)

Output

  • 3.8-22 mA
  • 4-20 mA, 2-Wire

Power Supply

  • 10-28 Vdc

Resolution

  • 0.019” (0.5 mm) for I-3 Sensor
  • 0.039” (1 mm) for I-6 & I-10 Sensor
  • 0.05” (1.5 mm) for I-15 Sensor

Rotation

  • Beam Angle: < 10° for I-3, I-6, I-10, I-15 Sensor

Turn-On Time

  • Startup Time: 4 seconds Typical

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