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Optical Liquid Level Sensors

Point level sensing for water and most liquids — no moving parts

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Optical Liquid Level Sensors

Overview

Optical liquid level sensors use total internal reflection at a prism tip to detect the presence or absence of liquid — switching cleanly between air and liquid states with no moving parts. The OS Series offers six models ranging from basic to high-performance glass prism designs rated to 250 PSIG.

Key Features

No moving parts
Up to 250 PSIG
Digital & analog outputs
Compact footprint

Typical Applications

Medical device fluid presence detection
Industrial coolant level monitoring
Laboratory instrument liquid sensing
Printer ink level detection
Water treatment presence sensing
Vending machine liquid sensing

Markets Served

Medical DeviceIndustrialLaboratory

Specifications

Max pressureUp to 250 PSIG
Operating temp0°C to +70°C
OutputNPN/PNP switched, analog
Supply voltage5–30V DC
Response time<5 ms
Body materialsPolysulfone, SS, glass prism
Compatible liquidsWater, most aqueous solutions
CertificationsISO 9001

Key Models

OS2 DigitalOS3 IndustrialOS4 GlassOS5 BasicOS6 POS GlassOS7 High Performance

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CERTIFICATIONS

ISO 9001:2015ISO 13485:2016

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