Product Overview
Baumer 11245543 CleverLevel PL20H Point Level Detection Switch
Condition
New old stock (NOS), unused surplus. Instruction manual and protective connector cap included. Photos show the specific unit you will receive.
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Product Overview
Baumer 11245543 CleverLevel PL20H is a compact frequency-sweep level switch designed for hygienic and industrial process monitoring. Utilizing an adaptive trigger mechanism, it detects liquids, viscous pastes, foams, and bulk solids with a dielectric constant of DC 1.5 or greater. The AISI 316L stainless steel housing and PEEK sensing tip provide high chemical resistance and cleanability, while the integrated 360-degree LED crown offers immediate optical switching status. An IO-Link interface enables digital communication, switching output configuration, and process diagnostics.
Key Features
- Frequency sweep point level detection with adaptive trigger mechanism
- G 1/2 A hygienic threaded process connection
- AISI 316L (1.4404) stainless steel body construction
- Wetted tip made of chemically resistant PEEK material
- Standard M12 4-pin male electrical connector
- 360-degree visible multi-color LED optical status indicator
- IO-Link capable with configurable switching outputs (PNP, NPN, Push-Pull)
- Broad media compatibility including liquids, bulk solids, and adhesive media (DC >= 1.5)
Applications
- Monitoring fill limits in sanitary food, beverage, or pharmaceutical mixing tanks during active washdown cycles.
- Detecting viscous or sticky media such as syrups, oils, glues, and pastes without false switching from material buildup.
- Providing run-dry and overfill safety shutdown protection on industrial fluid transfer skids.
- Automated brewhouse and craft distillery fermenter fluid monitoring where sanitary PEEK contact prevents batch contamination.
- Custom automated maker brewing setups, hydroponic reservoir automation, and experimental liquid automation rigs requiring reliable level feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
What media can the CleverLevel PL20H detect?
It reliably detects liquids, foams, slurries, and dry bulk solids with a dielectric constant of 1.5 or higher. The frequency-sweep method evaluates media characteristics at the PEEK tip to prevent false signals caused by coating or clinging material.
What is the electrical interface on this sensor?
It features an industry-standard 4-pin M12 male connector. The sensor supports standard digital switching outputs as well as bidirectional communication via IO-Link.
What accessories are included with this unit?
This sensor includes the printed manufacturer instruction manual and the blue connector dust cover shown in the photos. Mounting weld bungs and mating M12 cables are not included.
Why buy this individual CleverLevel sensor instead of taking a chance on a surplus lot?
Mixed surplus lots frequently contain mismatched sub-variants, stripped hygienic threads, or sensors with damaged sensing tips. With this listing, you receive the specific Baumer 11245543 shown, complete with pristine threads, an intact PEEK tip, and its original manual. Orders leave our Idaho warehouse the same or next business day.
High-viscosity pastes and foamy washdowns usually throw standard level switches for a loop, but the frequency sweep on this PL20H cuts through the clinging residue to spot the true line. Thread it into your tank, hook up your M12 lead, and let your system run without phantom alarms.
Shipping? This one clears the free-shipping line on its own - and it leaves the Idaho warehouse the same or next business day.
