Award-winning Level Sensors and Switches from Baumer

Smart level sensing is crucial in food processing, especially in those areas where a wide range of media is utilised or where media change occurs at a high rate. Sensor technology leaders Baumer offer a full portfolio of award-winning level sensors and switches to accommodate the increasing demands of highly automated food and drink production. Among the highest recommendations are the PLP70, PAD20 sensors and the CleverLevel PL20 level switch.

Accuracy Measurement with the PLP70

The most significant benefit of the PLP70 level sensor is that it can accurately measure liquids with very low minimum conductivity, hence well capable of handling continuous level measurement applications (above >5 micro siemens/cm).

With its fast response time of under 100 milliseconds, the PLP70 is particularly ideal for dynamic applications where high level changes occur rapidly, such as filling systems. Offering accuracy and speed, the sensor achieves the best use of raw materials and saves on waste, reducing the time and expenses of manufacturers.

The Award-Winning PAD20

Dry running protection and bubble detection are where the PAD20 ‘smart' sensor excels. Its performance has been independently acknowledged, winning international awards for its ability to protect against dry running and maximise system performance. This reduces waste and operating costs along the production line.

But the PAD20 gives a great deal more than pump protection. In addition to being able to detect unwanted bubbles and minimise downtime, it also facilitates energy efficiency within heating and cooling systems across every industrial application.

In summary, PAD20 sensors provide a robust and reliable solution for the detection of air and gas bubbles in liquids or viscous media. Because of this, they are particularly suited to applications involving fruit preparations, cold agents (DC 1.5) and other challenging conditions prevalent in food and beverage processing environments.

Solid Detection with CleverLevel PL20

Repeatable and reliable level detection regardless of media type is where CleverLevel PL20 level switches are useful with their name not being a figure of speech. The switches employ frequency sweep technology that ensures measurement reliability with whatever process medium is applied.

Unlike conventional switches, the PL20 does not need to be parameterised to media. A liquid, paste, sticky or powdery medium is sensed reliably and correctly by the sensor regardless. This renders CleverLevel PL20 universally applicable in both industrial and hygienic settings. The same applies in detecting foam instead of liquid, and separating layers – a critical application in food and beverages processes.

Sensing Success with Baumer

No matter if your process must sense conductivity, detect unwanted bubbles, prevent dry running or offer solid level sensing over broad-area media, Baumer offers dependable sensing solutions. 

Utilising award-winning technology proven in markets around the world, Baumer level sensors and switches allow food and beverage manufacturing companies to maximise efficiency, reduce waste and achieve higher production reliability.

Learn more at: www.baumer.com/gb/en