Product Overview

The ​IFM LMT110​ is a high-performance capacitive point level sensor designed for reliable liquid and bulk material detection in industrial tanks and containers. Featuring a hygienic design with gold-plated contacts and robust stainless steel construction, this sensor provides accurate level monitoring in food, beverage, and process industry applications. With IO-Link communication and dual configurable outputs, it offers advanced functionality for modern automation systems.

Key Features

• ​Hygienic Design​ - Compliant with food and beverage industry requirements

• ​Dual Output Configuration​ - 2 independent PNP/NPN outputs with IO-Link communication

• ​Media Differentiation​ - Parameterizable switching outputs for different media types

• ​Foam & Deposit Suppression​ - Reliable operation despite foam or material buildup

• ​Gold-Plated Contacts​ - Superior conductivity and corrosion resistance

• ​High Pressure Rating​ - Suitable for pressures up to 40 bar

• ​IO-Link Communication​ - Smart sensor capabilities with digital communication

Technical Specifications

Electrical Characteristics

Power Specifications

• ​Voltage Range​ | 18-30V DC operating voltage

• ​Current Draw​ | <50mA maximum

• ​Protection Class​ | Class III

• ​Reverse Polarity​ | Protected against reverse voltage

Output Specifications

• ​Output Configuration​ | 2 independent digital outputs

• ​Output Type​ | PNP/NPN configurable

• ​Output Function​ | NO/NC configurable

• ​Output Current​ | 100mA per output

• ​Voltage Drop​ | ≤2.5V DC

• ​Short-Circuit Protection​ | Pulsed protection with auto-recovery

• ​Response Time​ | <0.5 seconds

Performance Characteristics

Sensing Performance

• ​Detection Method​ | Capacitive sensing technology

• ​Media Types​ | Liquids, viscous media, powders

• ​Factory Calibration​ | Pre-configured for oil-based media

• ​Media Differentiation​ | Configurable for different dielectric constants

• ​Foam Suppression​ | Advanced algorithms ignore foam layers

• ​Coating Compensation​ | Automatic compensation for material buildup

Environmental Specifications

• ​Pressure Range​ | -1 to 40 bar (vacuum to high pressure)

• ​Temperature Range​ | -40°C to +100°C continuous (150°C for 1 hour)

• ​Ambient Temperature​ | -40°C to +85°C

• ​Ingress Protection​ | IP68 (submersion) and IP69K (high-pressure cleaning)

IO-Link Communication

Communication Capabilities

• ​Protocol​ | IO-Link revision 1.1

• ​Baud Rate​ | 38.4 kBaud (COM2)

• ​Process Data​ | 1 analog value, 2 binary values

• ​Cycle Time​ | 2.3ms minimum

• ​SIO Mode​ | Supported for standard operation

• ​Device Identification​ | Automatic device recognition

• ​Parameter Storage​ | Non-volatile parameter storage

Smart Features

• ​Remote Configuration​ | Parameterization via IO-Link

• ​Diagnostic Data​ | Comprehensive status information

• ​Process Values​ | Real-time level information

• ​Maintenance Data​ | Condition monitoring capabilities

• ​Device Identification​ | Automatic device replacement

Mechanical Specifications

Construction Details

• ​Housing Material​ | 316L stainless steel (1.4404)

• ​Wetted Parts​ | PEEK (Ra <0.8μm, Rz <4μm)

• ​Sealing Materials​ | FKM seals

• ​Process Connection​ | G½ thread with sealing cone

• ​Probe Design​ | 11mm probe length

• ​Surface Finish​ | Hygienic surface finish

Installation Specifications

• ​Mounting Torque​ | 20-25 Nm

• ​Connection​ | M12 A-coded connector

• ​Orientation​ | Any mounting position

• ​Cleaning​ | Suitable for CIP/SIP processes

Applications

The IFM LMT110 is ideal for:

• ​Food & Beverage​ - Tank level monitoring in processing plants

• ​Pharmaceutical​ - Level detection in process vessels

• ​Chemical Processing​ - Liquid level control in reactors

• ​Water Treatment​ - Level monitoring in treatment tanks

• ​Dairy Industry​ - Milk and product storage tanks

• ​Brewing Industry​ - Fermentation and storage tanks

• ​Cosmetics​ - Level control in mixing vessels

Certifications & Compliance

• ​EMC Standards:

  • DIN EN 61000-6-2 (Industrial immunity)

  • DIN EN 61000-6-3 (Residential emissions)

  • DIN EN 61000-6-4 (Industrial emissions)

• ​Safety Standards:

  • UL Approved (File H001)

  • Protection Class III

• ​Environmental Standards:

  • IP68/IP69K protection rating

  • RoHS compliant

• ​Quality Standards:

  • MTTF: 223 years (Mean Time To Failure)

  • ISO 9001 manufacturing

Why Choose IFM LMT110?

• ​Hygienic Design​ | Compliant with food industry requirements

• ​Media Flexibility​ | Works with liquids, viscous media, and powders

• ​High Accuracy​ | Reliable detection despite foam or coatings

• ​IO-Link Capable​ | Digital communication for smart factories

• ​Robust Construction​ | 316L stainless steel for corrosive environments

• ​Easy Configuration​ | Parameterizable outputs for different applications

• ​Global Compliance​ | International certifications and approvals

Installation & Operation

Mounting Instructions

• ​Process Connection​ | G½ threaded connection

• ​Torque Specification​ | 20-25 Nm tightening torque

• ​Orientation​ | Any mounting position supported

• ​Cleaning​ | Compatible with cleaning-in-place procedures

Electrical Connection

• ​Connector​ | M12 A-coded connector

• ​Wiring​ | Standard IO-Link pinout configuration

• ​Configuration​ | Via IO-Link or teach function

• ​Status Indicators​ | LED status indication (yellow/green)