vp03ep-6m – infrared probe,10-40vdc,pnp,nc 6 meter cable

Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi VP03EP-6M Infrared Liquid Level Sensor?

The Carlo Gavazzi VP03EP-6M is a compact and reliable infrared optical liquid level sensor designed for point-level detection in tanks, vessels and industrial process equipment. Based on the Carlo Gavazzi VP03EP, it combines infrared sensing with a PNP normally closed output and an extended 6 m cable for installations where additional connection length is required.

The VP03EP-6M uses unmodulated infrared light to detect the presence or absence of liquid at the sensing point. Its solid-state operating principle eliminates floats and other moving mechanical sensing components, while the chemically resistant Polyamide 12 housing is designed for direct contact with compatible liquids in demanding industrial applications.

Designed for a 10–40 V DC supply, the VP03EP-6M features a PNP normally closed (NC) transistor output with a load current below 200 mA. Its cylindrical threaded body, 3/8-inch PT mounting, 6 m cable and IP67 protection rating make it a practical solution for automated liquid-level monitoring where the sensor is installed some distance from the associated control equipment.

Key Advantages

• Reliable infrared optical liquid level detection without moving mechanical components.
• Wide 10–40 V DC operating range for industrial control systems.
• PNP normally closed (NC) output for integration with compatible PLC and control inputs.
• Extended 6 m cable provides greater installation flexibility than the standard 2 m VP03EP version.
• Polyamide 12 housing provides high chemical resistance.
• Load current below 200 mA for industrial switching applications.
• IP67 protection rating for demanding industrial environments.

Key Features

• Carlo Gavazzi VP series optical level sensor.
• Infrared light sensing technology.
• 10–40 V DC rated power supply.
• PNP transistor output.
• Normally closed (NC) output function.
• Load current below 200 mA.
• Voltage drop of ≤1.0 V DC.
• Off-state current of ≤12 mA.
• 6 m cable connection.
• Polyamide 12 housing with high chemical resistance.
• 12.5 mm diameter cylindrical threaded barrel.
• 3/8-inch PT threaded mounting.
• 30 Hz maximum switching frequency.
• IP67 degree of protection.

Reliable Infrared Liquid Level Detection

Optical level sensors detect liquids by monitoring changes in infrared light at the sensing interface. When liquid reaches the sensing point, the optical conditions change and the integrated electronics switch the output. This solid-state sensing method enables dependable point-level monitoring without floats, mechanical linkages or other moving sensing components.

The Carlo Gavazzi VP03EP-6M combines this optical principle with a PNP normally closed output and a wide 10–40 V DC supply range. The extended 6 m cable is particularly useful where tanks, vessels or process equipment are positioned further away from the PLC, control panel or junction point.

Typical Applications

• Industrial liquid level detection.
• High-level and low-level tank monitoring.
• Overflow and liquid presence detection.
• Process vessels and storage tanks.
• Industrial water and fluid handling equipment.
• Automated machinery and process-control systems.