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Level probe LGC2

LGC2
  • Device for hydrostatic pressure measurement in liquids
  • High resistance to overload
  • High-precision, robust ceramic measuring cell with long-term stability
  • Simultaneous level and temperature measuring by optional integrated Pt100 resistance thermometer
  • Measuring ranges: 0 bar ... 0.1 bar to 0 bar ... 20 bar
  • Electronics comprising 4 mA ... 20 mA output signal and integrated overvoltage protection
  • KTW and NSF drinking water approval

Please note: 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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Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of  LGC2

General specifications
Measuring methodLevel control with ceramic measuring cell (dry measuring cell). The pressure acts directly on the rugged ceramic membrane of the device and causes it to move by about max. 0.005 mm.
The effects of air pressure on the liquid surface are transferred via a pressure compensating tube through the extension cable to the rear of the ceramic membrane and compensated. Pressure-dependent changes in capacitance caused by membrane movement are measured at the electrodes of the ceramic carrier. The electronics convert the movement into a pressure-proportional signal which is linear to the medium level.
Equipment architectureAs standard, the complete measuring system consists of a level probe and a transmitter power supply unit with a supply voltage of 10.5 to 30 V DC.
Construction typedevice with rod probe
SeriesLGC2
Supply
Rated voltagelevel probe and Pt100 (optional):
- 10.5 ... 35 V DC (non-hazardous area)
- 10.5 ... 30 V DC (hazardous area)
temperature head transmitter (optional): 8 ... 35 V DC
Current consumptionlevel probe and Pt100 (optional): max. ≤ 23 mA, min. ≥ 3.6 mA
temperature head transmitter (optional): max. ≤ 25 mA, min. ≥ 3.5 mA
Power consumptionlevel probe and Pt100 (optional):
- ≤ 0.805 W at 35 V DC (non-hazardous area)
- ≤ 0.690 W at 30 V DC (hazardous area)
temperature head transmitter (optional): ≤ 0.875 W at 35 V DC
Reverse polarity protectionReverse voltage protection is integrated in the level probe and in the temperature head transmitter changing the polarities has no impact on operation.
Residual ripplelevel probe and Pt100 (optional): No impact on the 4 to 20 mA signal up to ±5 % residual ripple within the permitted voltage range.
temperature head transmitter (optional): Uss ≥ 5 V at U ≥ 13 V, fmax. = 1 kHz
Electrical specifications
Surge protectionlevel probe and Pt100 (optional):
- integrated overvoltage protection acc. to EN 61000-4-5 (500 V symmetrical/1000 V asymmetrical)
- overvoltage protection ≥ 1.0 kV, external if necessary
temperature head transmitter (optional): provide overvoltage protection, externally if necessary
Input
Input signallevel probe: change in capacitance
Pt100 (optional): change in resistance
temperature head transmitter (optional): Pt100 resistance signal, 4-wire
Measured variablelevel probe: hydrostatic pressure of a liquid
Pt100 (optional): temperature
temperature head transmitter (optional): temperature
Measuring rangelevel probe:
- predefined pressure measuring ranges in bar, see type code
- customer-specific measuring ranges, factory-calibrated
Pt100 (optional): temperature measurement from -10 ... 70 °C (+14 ... +158 °F)
Output
Loadlevel probe and Pt100 (optional): RLmax ≤ (U - 10.5 V)/0.023 A - 2 x 0.09 Ω/m x l - Radd
temperature head transmitter (optional): RLmax ≤ (U - 8 V)/0.025 A - Radd
- RLmax = max. load resistance [Ω]
- Radd = additional resistances such as resistance of evaluating device and/or display instrument, line resistance [Ω]
- U = supply voltage [V]
Output signallevel probe: 4 ... 20 mA, 2-wire for hydrostatic pressure measured value
Pt100 (optional): temperature-dependent resistance value
temperature head transmitter (optional): 4 ... 20 mA Analog for temperature measured value, 2-wire
Signal range3.8 ... 20.5 mA
Directive conformity
Electromagnetic compatibility
Directive 2014/30/EUEN 61326-1:2013 , EN 61326-2-3:2013
Low voltage
Directive 2014/35/EUEN 61010-1:2010
Conformity
Degree of protectionIEC 60529:2001
Measurement accuracy
Resolutioncurrent output: 1 µA
Reference operating conditionslevel probe and Pt100 (optional): acc. to IEC 60770, Tamb = constant in the range:
+21 ... +33 °C (+70 ... +91 °F)
temperature head transmitter (optional): calibration temperature 23 °C (+73 °F) ± 5 K
Accuracylevel probe and Pt100 (optional): The reference accuracy comprises the non-linearity after limit point configuration, hysteresis and non-reproducibility in accordance IEC 60770.
- standard version ±0.2 %
- platinum version ±0.1 %
temperature head transmitter (optional): ± 0.2 K, with Pt100: max. ± 0.9 K
Long-term driftlevel probe and Pt100 (optional):
- ≤ 0.1 % of URL/year
- ≤ 0.25 % of URL/5 years
temperature head transmitter (optional): ≤ 0.1 K per year
Influence of medium temperaturethermal change in the zero output and the output span:
- 0 ... +30 °C (+32 ... +86 °F): < (0.15 + 0.15 x TD) % of set span
- -10 ... +70 °C (+14 ... +158 °F): < (0.4 + 0.4 x TD) % of set span
temperature coefficient (TK) of the zero output and the output span:
-10 ... +70 °C (+14 ... +158 °F): 0.1 %/10 K of URL
Warm-up timelevel probe: < 6 s
Pt100 (optional): 20 m
temperature head transmitter (optional): 4 s
Response timelevel probe: 400 ms (T90 time), 500 ms (T99 time)
Pt100 (optional): 160 s (T90 time), 300 s (T99 time)
Operating conditions
Installation conditions
Installation positionvertical from above
Process conditions
Medium temperaturelevel probe and Pt100 (optional):
- Ø22 mm and Ø42 mm: -10 ... +70 °C (+14 ... +158 °F)
- Ø29 mm: 0 ... +50 °C (+32 ... +122 °F)
temperature head transmitter (optional): -40 ... +85 °C (-40 ... +185 °F) (= ambient temperature), install temperature head transmitter outside the medium.
Medium temperature limitslevel probe and Pt100 (optional):
- Ø22 mm and Ø42 mm: -20 ... +70 °C (-4 ... +158 °F)
- Ø29 mm: 0 ... +50 °C (+32 ... +122 °F)
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperaturelevel probe and Pt100 (optional):
- Ø22 mm and Ø42 mm: -10 ... +70 °C (+14 ... +158 °F) (= medium temperature)
- Ø29 mm: 0 ... +50 °C (+32 ... +122 °F) (= medium temperature)
temperature head transmitter (optional): -40 ... +85 °C (-40 ... +185 °F)
Storage temperaturelevel probe and Pt100 (optional): -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F)
temperature head transmitter (optional): -40 ... +85 °C (-40 ... +185 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Degree of protectionlevel probe and Pt100 (optional): IP68, permanently hermetically sealed, optional terminal box IP66/IP67
temperature head transmitter (optional): IP00, moisture condensation permissible, when mounted in the optional terminal box IP66/IP67
Connection3 terminals in terminal box (accessory) as standard
4 terminals in terminal block (accessory), conductor cross section 0.08 ... 2.5 mm2
Materiallevel probe: 1.4435/316L
process ceramic: Al2O3 (aluminium oxide ceramic)
seal (internal): EPDM or Viton
protection cap: POM or PFA
terminal box: PC (polycarbonate)
temperature head transmitter: housing PC (polycarbonate)
probe connection insulation (extension cable): PE-LD (low-density polyethylene) or FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene)
pressure compensation tube: PA
Cablelevel probe and Pt100 (optional):
- commercially available instrument cable
- terminals of the terminal box: 0.08 ... 2.5 mm2
temperature head transmitter (optional):
- commercially available instrument cable
- terminals of the terminal box: 0.08 ... 2.5 mm2
- transmitter connection: max. 1.75 mm2
probe connection (extension cable):
- total outer diameter: 8.0 mm ± 0.25 mm
- level probe: 3 x 0.2 mm2 and pressure compensation tube with PTFE filter
- Pt100 (optional): 7 x 0.2 mm2 and pressure compensation tube with PTFE filter
- pressure compensation tube with PTFE filter: external diameter Ø2.5 mm, internal diameter Ø1.5 mm
Masslevel probe Ø22 mm: 344 g
level probe Ø42 mm: 1376 g
level probe Ø29 mm: 394 g
probe connection (extension cable) PE: 52 g/m
probe connection (extension cable) FEP: 108 g/m
suspension clamp: 170 g
cable mounting screw G1-1/2: 770 g
cable mounting screw N1-1/2: 724 g
terminal box: 235 g
temperature head transmitter: 40 g
additional weight: 300 g
testing adapter: 39 g
Mechanical loadprobe connection (extension cable):
- minimum bending radius: 120 mm
- tensile strength: max. 950 N
- cable extraction force: ≥ 400 N
- PE: for use in drinking water
- UV-resistant
- cable resistance per wire: ≤ 0.09 Ω/m
Dimensionslevel probe Ø22 mm: Ø22 x 259 mm
level probe Ø42 mm: Ø42 x 247 mm
level probe Ø29 mm: Ø29 x 268 mm
probe connection (extension cable): Ø8 mm
suspension clamp: Ø48 x 175 mm
cable mounting screw G1-1/2: Ø55 x 71 mm
cable mounting screw N1-1/2: Ø38 x 71 mm
terminal box: 55 x 80x 120 mm
temperature head transmitter: Ø44 x 21 mm
additional weight: Ø22 x 110 mm
testing adapter: 25 x 25 x 33 mm
Data for application in connection with hazardous areas
EU-type examination certificateDEKRA 17 ATEX 0101
MarkingEx-Hexagon II 2G Ex ia IIC T6...T4 Gb
CertificatePF 17 CERT 1658
MarkingEx-Hexagon II 3G Ex nA IIC T6...T5 Gc
Directive conformity
Directive 2014/34/EUEN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 , EN 60079-11:2012 EN 60079-15:2010
International approvals
FM approval
FM certificateFM 17 US 0106
Approved forClass I, Division 1, Groups A - D
Class I, Zone 1, AEx ia IIC T6...T4
CSA approval
CSA certificate70133438
Approved forClass I, Division 1, Groups A - D
Ex ia IIC
Class I, Zone 1, AEx ia IIC
IECEx approval
IECEx certificateIECEx DEK 17.0045
IECEx markingEx ia IIC T6...T4 Gb
StandardsIEC 60079-0:2011 , IEC 60079-11:2011
Certificates and approvals
Drinking water approvalKTW certificate and NSF approval
General information
Supplementary documentationtechnical information (TI)
manuals, brief instructions (BA, KA)
instruction manuals (SI)
control drawings (ZD)
Supplementary informationObserve the certificates, declarations of conformity, instruction manuals, and manuals where applicable. For information see www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
Accessories
Designation- Pt100 resistance thermometer
- suspension clamp
- cable mounting screw G1-1/2
- cable mounting screw N1-1/2
- terminal box (IP66/IP67)
- additional weight
- testing adapter
- shortening kit for probe connection
- HUT temperature head transmitter, 2-wire, 4 ... 20 mA

Classifications

SystemClasscode
ECLASS 13.027200516
ECLASS 12.027200516
ECLASS 11.027200516
ECLASS 10.0.127200516
ECLASS 9.027200516
ECLASS 8.027200516
ECLASS 5.127200516
ETIM 9.0EC001447
ETIM 8.0EC001447
ETIM 7.0EC001447
ETIM 6.0EC001447
ETIM 5.0EC001447
UNSPSC 12.141111950

Details: LGC2

Function

The level probe is a hydrostatic pressure sensor for measuring the level. One outstanding feature of these device is its mechanical and electrical durability. The embedded electronics, a heavy-duty conical cable seal and a 2-filter system guarantee a perfect seal resistant to any climatic conditions.

Highly accurate ceramic measuring cell with long-term stability guarantee reliable and secure filling level measurement.

The device is offered in three variants:

  • Device with a stainless steel housing, external diameter of 22 mm (0.87 inch):

    This version is excellently suited to drinking water applications and for use in bore holes and wells with small diameters

  • Device with a stainless steel housing, external diameter of 42 mm (1.65 inch):

    Heavy-duty version and easy to clean thanks to flush-mounted process isolating diaphragm, ideally suited to wastewater and wastewater treatment plants

  • Device with plastic insulation, external diameter of 29 mm (1.14 inch):

    Robust version for use in salt water and excellently suited to applications on ships (e. g. ballast water tanks)

With extensive measurement accessories, like display, power supply and evaluation device, solutions for all typical applications in fresh water and wastewater are guaranteed.

Product Documentation: LGC2

Language Selection:
Product informationLanguageFile TypeFile Size
TI00431O, Technical information LGC2ENGPDF1734 KB
Brief Instructions
KA01244O, Brief instructions LGC2ENGPDF1648 KB
Safety and Security Documentation
SD00289O, NSF potable water approval LGCENGPDF454 KB
SD00319O, KTW potable water approval LGC2ENGPDF401 KB
SI00454O, Instruction manual LGC2ENGPDF798 KB
SI00455O, Instruction manual LGC2ENGPDF604 KB
SI00485O, Instruction manual LGC2ENGPDF586 KB
Manuals
BA01605O, Manual LGC2ENGPDF1988 KB

Approvals: LGC2

Language Selection:
CertificatesCertificate No.LanguageFile TypeFile Size
Canada, USA CSACoC 70133438ALLPDF63 KB
DEKRA IECEx Certificate of Conformity Ex iaIECEx DEK 17.0045ALLLINK---
DEKRA IECEx Certificate of Conformity Ex iaIECEx DEK 17.0045ALLLINK---
Europe DEKRA ATEX II 2 G ATEX Category 2 G Ex iaDekra 17 ATEX 0101ALLPDF1775 KB
Europe DEKRA ATEX II 2 G ATEX Category 2 G Ex iaDEKRA 17ATEX0101ALLPDF767 KB
Europe Pepperl+Fuchs II 3 G Declaration of ConformityPF 17 CERT 1658 XALLPDF175 KB
NSF InternationalNSF/ANSI 61 ListingALLLINK---
USA FMFM 17 US 0106ALLPDF212 KB
Control Drawings
ZD00231O, Control Drawing FM LGC2   ENGPDF85 KB
ZD00232O, Control Drawing CSA LGC2, #298582 (FMX21)   ENGPDF98 KB
Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / EU-Konformitätserklärung (P+F)DOC-3842CALLPDF180 KB
Contamination Declaration
Contamination declaration / Kontaminationserklärung   ALLPDF137 KB
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