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LMC-Ex Magnetic Immersion Probe for Continuous Measurement

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • Sensor for continuous level measurement in liquids
  • Resolution 5 mm or 15 mm
  • Media contacting parts of stainless steel
  • Mounting without removing the float
  • Approved for zone 0

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Product Compliance: Europe – CE
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All product-related documents, such as certificates, declarations of conformity, etc., which were issued prior to the conversion under the name Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH or Pepperl+Fuchs AG, also apply to Pepperl+Fuchs SE.

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Technical data of LMC-Ex

Equipment architectureA measuring system consists of a magnet-operated immersion probe LMC****-***-I-Ex with built-in converter and a transmitter power supply KFD2-STC4-Ex1 or of a magnet-operated immersion probe LMC****-***-O4-Ex and a potentiometer converter KFD2-PT2-Ex1.
SeriesLMC-Ex
Connectionversion I: 2-wire, 4 ... 20 mA
version O4: 3-wire, potentiometer connection approx. 40 kΩ
Electromagnetic compatibility
Directive 2014/30/EUEN 61000-6-2:2006 , EN 61000-6-4:2011
Degree of protectionIEC 60529:2000
Accuracyresolution:
- version LMC5: 5 mm
- version LMC15: 15 mm
Process conditions
Process temperature-20 ... 100 °C (-4 ... 212 °F)
Process pressure (static pressure)≤ 16 bar (232.1 psi)
Densityversion S1: ≥ 0.6 g/cm3
version S2: ≥ 0.8 g/cm3
version S3: ≥ 0.7 g/cm3
Ambient temperatureterminal box: -50 ... 60 °C (-58 ... 140 °F)
Degree of protectionIP66 / IP68
ConnectionVersion I: 2 terminals, max. 2.5 mm2
Version O4: 3 terminals, max. 2.5 mm2
Materialfloat, guide tube, process connection: stainless steel 1.4571/316Ti
terminal box: aluminum die-casting
Dimensionsfloat:
- version S1: ball ∅80 mm
- version S2: cylinder ∅44 mm x 52 mm
- version S3: ball ∅52 mm
guide tube:
- version LMC5: ∅14 mm, max. length 3000 mm
- version LMC15: ∅12 mm, max. length 3000 mm
terminal box: 80 x 75 x 57 mm
Process connectionthread G1-1/2A, G2A to DIN/ISO 228/1
EU-type examination certificateKEMA 03 ATEX 1497 X
MarkingEx-Hexagon II 1/2G EEx ia IIC T4...T6
VoltageUi28 V
CurrentIi120 mA
Internal capacitanceCi0 nF
Internal inductanceLi 0 µH
Directive conformity
Directive 2014/34/EUEN 60079-0:2012, EN 60079-11:2012, EN 60079-26:2007
Supplementary documentationinstruction manuals (SI)
Supplementary informationObserve the certificates, declarations of conformity, instruction manuals, and manuals where applicable. For information see www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
Designation- LML-FS1 float, ball, Ø80 mm, 1.4571/316Ti
- LML-FS4 float, ball, Ø44 mm, 1.4571/316Ti
- LML-FS5 float, ball, Ø52 mm, Titanium
- LML-FS6 float, cylinder, Ø44 mm x 52 mm, 1.4571/316Ti