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vp01epax – infrared probe,10-40vdc,pnp,nc, atex
Carlo Gavazzi VP01EPAX is an ATEX Zone 1 infrared optical liquid level sensor with a PNP normally closed output, 10–16.8 V DC supply, polysulfone housing and IP67 protection.
£88.25
Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi VP01EPAX Infrared Level Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi VP01EPAX is a compact photoelectric liquid level sensor designed for reliable detection of liquids in industrial tanks and containers. Part of the Carlo Gavazzi VP ATEX series, it uses unmodulated infrared light and an integrated amplifier to provide non-contact optical detection through its self-contained sensing tip.
Designed for hazardous-area applications, the VP01EPAX is ATEX Zone 1 rated and features a PNP normally closed (NC) output. The transmitter and receiver are incorporated into the sensor housing, while the optical sensing principle means there is no electrical or thermal connection between the monitored liquid and the electrical circuit.
The VP01EPAX operates from a 10–16.8 V DC supply and is supplied with a 2 m cable. Its chemically resistant polysulfone construction, threaded 3/8-inch format, IP67 protection and ability to withstand pressures up to 10 bar at +60 °C make it suitable for demanding industrial liquid-level applications.
Key Advantages
- ATEX Zone 1 optical level sensor for hazardous-area applications.
- Uses unmodulated infrared light for reliable liquid detection.
- PNP normally closed (NC) output for industrial control integration.
- High-chemical-resistance polysulfone housing and sensing tip.
- IP67 protection for demanding industrial environments.
- Integrated amplifier provides a compact, self-contained sensing solution.
- Supplied with a 2 m connection cable for straightforward installation.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi VP ATEX photoelectric level sensor series.
- PNP NC switching output.
- 10–16.8 V DC rated operating voltage.
- Infrared GaAlAs LED light source.
- Unmodulated optical sensing principle.
- 30 Hz operating frequency.
- 2 m cable connection.
- 3/8-inch × 74 mm sensor format.
- Yellow LED output indication.
- Maximum ambient light level of 100 lux.
- ATEX Zone 1 hazardous-area suitability.
Reliable Infrared Liquid Level Detection
Optical level sensors detect changes in the behaviour of light at the sensing tip when liquid is present or absent. The Carlo Gavazzi VP01EPAX incorporates its infrared transmitter, receiver and amplifier in a self-contained housing, providing electronic level detection without requiring an electrical or thermal connection between the liquid and the sensor's electrical circuit.
Its combination of chemically resistant polysulfone construction, IP67 environmental protection and ATEX Zone 1 suitability makes the VP01EPAX particularly useful where dependable point-level detection is required in demanding or potentially explosive industrial environments.
Typical Applications
- Liquid level detection in industrial tanks and containers.
- Hazardous-area liquid monitoring in ATEX Zone 1 installations.
- High- and low-level detection systems.
- Industrial process and chemical handling equipment.
- Pump and valve control systems.
- Tank filling and emptying applications.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- OEM industrial automation systems.
Technical Specifications
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| IP Rating | IP67 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output Type | PNP | |
| Sensing Principle | Photoelectric | |
| Sensing Distance | 5 mm | |
| Output Function | NC | |
| Connection | Cable | |
| Manufacturer | Carlo Gavazzi | |
| Series | VP ATEX | |
| Model | VP01EPAX | |
| Product type | Photoelectric / optical liquid level sensor | |
| Sensing principle | Infrared optical | |
| Light type | Unmodulated infrared | |
| Light source | GaAlAs infrared diode | |
| Output | PNP, normally closed (NC) | |
| Rated operating voltage | 10–16.8 V DC | |
| Voltage drop | ≤1.0 V DC | |
| Off-state current | ≤12 mA | |
| Load current | <50 mA | |
| Operating frequency | 30 Hz | |
| Horizontal sensing distance | ±5 mm, fixed | |
| Vertical sensing distance | ±2.5 mm, fixed | |
| Connection | 2 m cable | |
| Mounting | Threaded | |
| Dimensions | 3/8-inch × 74 mm | |
| Housing material | Polysulfone | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +80 °C | |
| Maximum pressure | 10 bar at +60 °C | |
| Maximum ambient light | 100 lux | |
| Output indication | Yellow LED | |
| Hazardous-area certification | ATEX Zone 1 | |
| Protection | Reverse-polarity and transient protection | |
| Manufacturer part number | VP01EPAX | |
| EAN | 5709870366234 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carlo Gavazzi VP01EPAX used for?
The VP01EPAX is an infrared optical level sensor designed to detect the presence or absence of liquid in industrial tanks and containers, including suitable ATEX Zone 1 applications.
What output does the VP01EPAX provide?
The VP01EPAX provides a PNP normally closed (NC) transistor output.
What supply voltage does the VP01EPAX require?
The VP ATEX specification for the VP01EPAX uses a rated operating voltage of 10–16.8 V DC.
Is the Carlo Gavazzi VP01EPAX suitable for hazardous areas?
Yes. The VP01EPAX is an ATEX Zone 1 version of the Carlo Gavazzi VP optical level sensor.
What material is the VP01EPAX made from?
The VP01EPAX uses polysulfone for the housing and sensing section, providing high chemical resistance for industrial liquid-level applications.
What protection rating does the VP01EPAX have?
The sensor has an IP67 degree of protection.
What cable is supplied with the VP01EPAX?
The Carlo Gavazzi VP01EPAX is supplied with a 2 m connection cable.
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Carlo Gavazzi VP optical level sensors provide compact infrared liquid detection for industrial automation and process applications, with the VP ATEX range extending this proven sensing principle to suitable hazardous-area installations.
