Liquid Level Sensor

E2K-L

Available in 8 to 11-mm-dia. and 12 to 26-mm-dia.

models to enable sensing for a wide range of pipe diameters.
Senses by electrostatic capacity and
is not influenced by the color of the pipe or liquid.

8 to 11 mm

12 to 26 mm
Optimum for Liquid Level Detection

20mm

24mm

33mm

Space saved with Easy installation Conforms to CE standards

built-in amplifier using binding bands Conforms to CE standards,
an indispensable requirement for
semiconductor manufacturing
Binding band
installations.

Slip-prevention tube

Unlike conventional cylindrical or

flat types, the E2K-L is attached to
the pipe using binding bands.
Slip-prevention tubes are also
included to stop the Sensor from
moving due to vibrations.

Little influence from bubbles Not influenced by the Use for pipes with diameters in the
color of the pipe or liquid range 8 to 11 mm or 12 to 26 mm
The E2K-L is not subject to the same
restrictions on pipe diameter as
12-step optical sensors. It can be used for a
sensitivity adjuster
wide range of diameters, allowing
reductions in stock requirements.
Operation indicator
 E2K-L
Liquid Level Sensor
Sense Different, Make Difference !

● Mounts to pipes.
● Senses by electrostatic capacity and is not
influenced by the color of the pipe or liquid.
● Available in 8 to 11-mm-dia. and 12 to 26-mm-dia.
models to enable sensing for a wide range of pipe
diameters.
● Space saved with built-in amplifier.

■ Applications
Liquid surface level detection

■ Available Models
Applicable pipe
Sensing method Appearance Output format Model number
diameters

8 to 11 mm-dia. E2K-L13MC1

Electrostatic capacity
NPN open-collector output NO
method

12 to 26 mm-dia. E2K-L26MC1

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■ Characteristics
Item Model number E2K-L13MC1 E2K-L26MC1
Material Non-metal
External
Applicable 8 to 11 mm-dia. 12 to 26 mm-dia.
diameter
pipes Size
Wall
1 mm max. 1.5 mm max.
thickness
Sensing object Liquid ∗
Repeat accuracy ±0.2 mm max.
Hysteresis (reference value only;
0.6 to 5 mm 0.3 to 3 mm
varies with pipe size and solution)
Supply voltage
12 to 24 VDC, 10% max. ripple (10.8 to 30 VDC)
(operating voltage range)
Current consumption 12 mA max.
Control Switching capacity 100 mA max.
output Residual voltage 1 V max. (for load current of 100 mA cable length of 2 m)
Detection position of liquid
Notch position (For details, refer to Sensitivity Adjustment on page 6.)
surface
Indicator Operation indicator (orange)
Ambient temperature Operating: 0 to 55°C; Storage: −10 to 65°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity Operating/storage: 25% to 85% (with no condensation)
In the range 0 to 55°C: Detection level at 23°C ±4 mm
Temperature influence (with distilled water or 20% concentration salt water)
(±6 mm with E2K-L13MC1 for distilled water in pipe of diameter 8 mm)
Voltage influence At the rated power supply voltage ±10%: Detection level at rated power supply voltage ±0.5 mm
Insulation resistance 50 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between charged parts and case
Dielectric strength 500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between charged parts and case
Vibration resistance (destruction) 10 to 55 Hz with a 1.5-mm double amplitude for 2 hours each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance (destruction) 500 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Enclosure rating IEC60529 IP66
Connection method Pre-wired (standard cable length: 2 m)
Weight (packed state) Approx. 70 g
Case, cover Heat-resistant ABS resin
Material
Cable clamp NBR
Accessories 2 binding bands, 4 slip-prevention tubes, instruction manual
∗ In the following cases, stable detection may not be possible and so be sure to confirm correct operation in the actual installation before use.
1. If the dielectric constant or conductivity of the liquid is low.
2. If the capacity of the liquid is small, or if the pipe diameter is so small or the walls of the pipe are so thick that the amount by which the
capacity changes in proportion to the level of the liquid is small.
3. If there are a lot of bubbles or a highly viscous liquid film residue on the inside walls of the pipe, or if there is a build up of dirt on the inner or
outer walls of the pipe.

■ Output Circuit Diagrams

Output
Model number Timing chart Output circuit
format
brown
+V
Yes
Liquid surface Load
No
black ∗
E2K-L13MC1 Load Operates Main circuit
NO (brown-black)
E2K-L26MC1 Releases
Operation indicator ON
blue
(orange) OFF 0V

∗100 mA max. (load current)

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■ Engineering Data (Typical Examples)

● Influence of Temperature on Detection Level
E2K-L13MC1 E2K-L26MC1

Change in detection level (mm)

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Change in detection level (mm)

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Pipe diameter: 11 mm; Liquid: Distilled water Pipe diameter: 26 mm; Liquid: Distilled water
Pipe diameter: 11 mm; Liquid: Salt water Pipe diameter: 26 mm; Liquid: Salt water
4 Pipe diameter: 8 mm; Liquid: Distilled water 4 Pipe diameter: 12 mm; Liquid: Distilled water
Pipe diameter: 8 mm; Liquid: Salt water Pipe diameter: 12 mm; Liquid: Salt water

2 2

10 20 0 10
0 0
-10 0 30 40 50 60 -10 20 30 40 50 60
Temperature (˚C) Temperature (˚C)
-2 -2

-4 -4

-6 -6

■ Precautions
General Precautions
To ensure safety, be sure to observe the following precautions.
◆ Wiring
● Power Supply Voltage ● Incorrect Wiring
• Do not use voltages above the allowable range. Applying a • Be sure to perform wiring correctly. Incorrect wiring may
voltage above the allowable range or applying an AC volt- result in burning or damage.
age (100 VAC) to a DC-type Sensor may result in burning
● No-load Connection
or damage.
• Connecting the power supply directly to the Sensor without
● Load Short-circuits a load may result in burning or damage to internal ele-
• Do not short-circuit the load. Doing so may result in burning ments. Be sure to connect a load when wiring.
or damage.

Correct Use
◆ Installation
● Influence of Surrounding Objects ● Mutual Interference
• Performance may be adversely affected by conductive • When installing 2 or more Sensors in series, in parallel, or
objects (e.g., metals) in the vicinity of the Sensor. Ensure facing each other, be sure that they are separated by at
that any conductive objects are separated from the Sensor least the distances shown below.
by at least the distances shown below.
Pipe Sensor

A
F
Object on Opposite Side E

Installed in Installed in Installed Facing

B Series Sides Parallel Each Other
Mutual Interference (Units: mm)
C Model Dimension D∗ E F
E2K-L13MC1 25
10 10
E2K-L26MC1 30
∗ The detection level for the top Sensor may change when the
Object on One Side Objects on Both Sides detection level for the bottom Sensor is set. Be sure to set the
detection level for the bottom Sensor first.
Influence of Surrounding Objects (Units: mm)
Model Dimension A B C
E2K-L13MC1 5 45
25
E2K-L26MC1 0 40

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■ Precautions
Correct Use
◆ Mounting ◆ Adjustment
● Mounting Procedure ● Sensitivity Adjustment
• Mount the Sensor securely to the pipe using the 2 binding • Mount the Sensor with the setting position (notch) in line
bands and the 4 slip-prevention tubes provided (2 tubes with the liquid level to be detected.
per band) in the way shown below. Mount the Sensor so
Pipe
that the pipe is in contact with the entire sensing face of the
Sensor with the pipe and Sensor in parallel.
Sensor
Pipe

Operation Sensitivity
Sensor indicator adjuster Level of
liquid surface

Setting position
(notch)
Level of
liquid surface

Setting position
(notch) • After the Sensor is mounted, adjust the detecting sensitivity
Binding bands using the (12-step) sensitivity adjuster in the way shown
Slip-prevention tubes below.
Side View Front View
Status of the
Pipe Sensor
indicator when
the liquid level Sensitivity
Adjustment procedure
is aligned with adjuster
the setting
position
1
Turn the sensitivity adjuster
Not lit clockwise using a screwdriver
Binding bands until the indicator lights.
Slip-prevention tubes
Top View
2
Turn the sensitivity adjuster
anti-clockwise using a screw-
◆ Wiring Lit
1
driver until the indicator turns
● Power Supply OFF. Then, turn the sensitivity
• If separate power supplies are used for the Sensor and the adjuster clockwise until the
indicator lights again.
load, be sure to turn on the power supply to the Sensor
first. Note 1: While adjusting the sensitivity, do not put your hand on
the Sensor and make sure that the cable is properly
• If a commercially available switching regulator is used, the secured. Failure to observe these points may affect the
Sensor may malfunction because of switching noise. Con- detection level.
nect the frame ground and ground terminals to ground. Note 2: When using more than one Sensor (e.g., to detect for
upper and lower limits), adjust the sensitivity of the Sen-
• Separate the Sensor wires from other power lines or lines sors in order starting from the bottom. Adjusting the
carrying high voltages. Wiring together (e.g., in the same sensitivity of a Sensor may affect the detection level of
cable or duct) may produce inductance in the Sensor wires the Sensor above it.
resulting in malfunction or damage.
● Cable Tensile Strength
• Do not use the Sensor with an excessive force exerted on
the cable. Do not exert a pulling force of more than 30 N on 2. Then set the upper limit.

the cable.

1. First set the lower limit.

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■ Precautions
Correct Use
◆ Operating Environment
● Surrounding Atmosphere • Even if the Sensor is used within the specified temperature
• In order to maintain operating reliability, do not use or keep range, do not subject it to sudden changes in temperature
the Sensor in locations outside the specified temperature because this will shorten the service life.
range, or in outdoor locations.
◆ Miscellaneous
• Although this product has waterproof specifications, do not • Drift may occur when the power supply is turned ON. If the
use it in locations where it will come into direct contact with dielectric constant of the liquid is low, the detection level of
liquids (e.g., water or cutting oil). Such locations can inter- the liquid may be 2 to 3 mm higher than the set level for
fere with the electrostatic capacity method used by the approximately 20 minutes after power is turned ON.
Sensor.
• Do not use the Sensor in locations where chemicals (in
particular, solvents or strong acids) are present in the
atmosphere.

■ Dimensions (Units: mm)

E2K-L13MC1

20

5
R6.5 R17.5

24
Mounting holes
11 1.5
Operation indicator
(orange)

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43 41 33
4 5 4.5

1
Sensitivity adjuster
Sensing face

3.5
6
6.5
2.9-dia. 3-conductor vinyl-insulated round cable
(cross-sectional area of conductors: 0.14 mm2; insulation diameter: 0.9 mm)
Standard length: 2 m

E2K-L26MC1

20

R13 R17.5

33 Mounting holes
6 4.5
11 1.5 Operation indicator Sensitivity adjuster
(orange)

2
34 32 24
3

Sensing face
3.5

6.5 6

2.9-dia. 3-conductor vinyl-insulated round cable

(cross-sectional area of conductors: 0.14 mm2; insulation diameter: 0.9 mm)
Standard length: 2 m

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