In Touch With The Medium: Level Monitoring Sensors
In Touch With The Medium: Level Monitoring Sensors
In Touch With The Medium: Level Monitoring Sensors
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CONTENT
The company
General description
Measurable mediums .
Switching outputs
Installation instruction
Functionality overview
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With cable
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Special versions
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Accessories
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Technical data
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BEDIA
The company
utility vehicles.
We hope you will get a comprehensive overview of our products from this catalog. Please feel free to contact us, we will be
One thing that all our products have in common is the nonexistence of moving or adjustable parts; our parts are not subject
to mechanical interference and exhibit exceptional operational
reliability.
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2008
2006
DC/DC converters
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2005
temperature sensors
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
UTILITY VEHICLES
ENGINES
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Wherever pressure switches or temperature sensors are today used as level monitoring
elements, this sensor offers the advantage of indicating a critical condition far earlier:
Temperature sensors frequently react too late, because the medium to be monitored is no longer present. The rise
in temperature is not passed on to the pick-up sensor. Pressure switches do not indicate low oil until there is a total shortage of oil and thus too late to protect the engine. The level sensor already indicates a critical filling level.
oil-based
Sensor for oil
based liquids
BEDIA Level Monitoring Sensors differ from float-type switches in their compact
design and their resistance to vibration:
Since they contain no mechanical moving parts, their function will not be influenced by dirt particles or other
influences. No electrical current is sent through the medium via an electrode with BEDIA sensors, an electrolysis
of the medium is not possible.
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MEASURABLE MEDIUMS
Operating principle
The function of the sensor is based on the capacitive principle. It detects the change in capacitance that occurs
when an electrode surrounded by air is immersed into a liquid medium. This change in capacitance at the
electrode of the sensor excites an oscillator. This signal is processed by a microcontroller-based evaluation
circuit which activates or deactivates an output stage.
Capacitance measurement
electrical field
air
air
r = 1
r = 1
V
oil
oil
r > 1
sensor
r > 1
shield
sensor
shield
sensor
shield
Types of media
The level monitoring sensors are designed for two different media types:
For electrically conductive liquid media
with relative permittivity within a range of
r 35 ... 85
r 1.8 ... 6
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SWITCHING OUTPUTS
S
S
proportional
analog output
30 % / 70 % (AOP)
UB = 4,5 - 18 V
Type CLS-45
UB = 9 - 36 V
Type CLS-40
1 A short circuit
and overload proof
0.5 A short circuit
and overload proof
1 A short circuit
and overload proof
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Mounting position
BEDIA level monitoring sensors may be installed in any position.
For properly function the level sensors should be mounted in a calm area of the tank, otherwise a sensor with a
fault indication delay should be used.
This point is usually applicable for installation in gearboxes or for direct installation in engine oil pans during
operation. In such cases, the measurement is only possible at engine shutdown.
It is mandatory to mount the sensor with a minimum distance of 7 mm to the wall.
sensor
> 7 mm
wall
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FUNCTIONALITY OVERVIEW
Minimum-Sensors
If a minimum sensor is removed from the medium, the output is activated after the fault indication delay time.
For a working current sensor, the output goes low-impedance (active) and the output signal is available. For a
quiescent current sensor, the output goes high-impedance (inactive) and the output signal is no longer available.
If a minimum sensor is immersed in the medium, the output is deactivated instantaneously. For a working current sensor, the output goes high-impedance (deactivated) and the output signal is no longer available. For a
quiescent current sensor, the output goes low-impedance (active) and the output signal is available.
sensor in medium
sensor in medium
Operating current
output active
switching
delay*
output inactive
Quiescent current
output active
switching
delay*
output inactive
It is possible to select a fault indication delay time of 0 seconds for instantaneous switching.
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FUNCTIONALITY OVERVIEW
Maximum-Sensors
If a maximum sensor is immersed in the medium, the output is activated after the fault indication delay time.
For a working current sensor, the output goes low-impedance (active) and the output signal is available. For a
quiescent current sensor, the output goes high-impedance (inactive) and the output signal is no longer available.
If a maximum sensor is removed from the medium, the output is deactivated instantaneously. For a working
current sensor, the output goes high-impedance (deactivated) and the output signal is no longer available. For a
quiescent current sensor, the output goes low-impedance (active) and the output signal is available.
sensor out
of medium
sensor in medium
sensor out
of medium
Operating current
output active
switching
delay*
output inactive
Quiescent current
output active
switching
delay*
output inactive
It is possible to select a fault indication delay time of 0 seconds for instantaneous switching.
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Protection class IP 69K DIN 40050
With approval of the 10 classification societies
CE marking in accordance with the EU directive 2004/108/EG
Special versions
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ACCESSORIES
For level monitoring sensors
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Ready-made
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ISO 15170 straight connector
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TECHNICAL DATA
For level monitoring sensors CLS 50
Medium
Water / Oil
Function
Minimum - Maximum
Operating voltage
Current consumpltion
typic < 8 mA
Output
Mounting thread
Connection
Housing material
Sensor coating
Tefzel ETFE
Sensor protection
typic < 3 mm
Medium temperature
Ambient temperature
Storage temperature
Mounting position
any
Caution!
With low-side switching sensors do not connect minus potential to the signal terminal and plus potential
to the minus terminal. With high side switchin sensors do not connect plus potential to the signal terminal
and minus potential to the plus terminal.
Approvals
ABS, BV, CCS, DNV, GL, KRS, LR, NKK, RINA, RMRS
90261029
Environmental simulations
Vibration
Free Fall
IEC 16750
Machanical Shock
Dry Cold
Dry Heat
Temperature cycling
DIN EN 60068-2-14:2000
Damp Heat
DIN EN 60068-2-78:2002
DIN EN 60068-2-30:2006
Salt spray
DIN EN 60068-2-52:1996
Flame Retardant
DIN 75 200
Pressure resistance
EMC
Conducted emission form the power port
IEC 60945
10 kHz - 30 MHz
IEC 60945
RF electromagnetic fields
Conducted Interference RF
Conducted Interference AF
IEC 60533
ESD
Burst
Surge
EN 61000-4-5 1 kV
50 Hz - 10 kHz; 3 V / 0,5 V
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High Voltage
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TECHNICAL DATA
For level monitoring sensors CLS 55
Medium
Water / Oil
Function
Minimum / Maximum
Operating voltage
Current consumpltion
typic < 8 mA
Output
Mounting thread
Connection
Housing material
Sensor coating
Tefzel ETFE
Sensor protection
typic < 3 mm
Medium temperature
Ambient temperature
Storage temperature
Mounting position
any
Caution!
With low-side switching sensors do not connect minus potential to the signal terminal and plus potential
to the minus terminal.
Approval
ABS, BV, CCS, DNV, GL, KRS, LR, NKK, RINA, RMRS
90261029
Environmental simulations
Vibration
Free Fall
IEC 16750
Machanical Shock
Dry Cold
Dry Heat
Temperature cycling
DIN EN 60068-2-14:2000
Damp Heat
DIN EN 60068-2-78:2002
DIN EN 60068-2-30:2006
Salt spray
DIN EN 60068-2-52:1996
Flame Retardant
DIN 75 200
Pressure resistance
EMC
Conducted emission form the power port
IEC 60945
10 kHz - 30 MHz
IEC 60945
RF electromagnetic fields
Conducted Interference RF
Conducted Interference AF
IEC 60533
ESD
Burst
Surge
EN 61000-4-5 1 kV
50 Hz - 10 kHz; 3 V / 0,5 V
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M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
MIN
MIN
MAX
MAX
0
0
0
0
7
0
0
3
Operating
current
-
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
0
0
2
2
0
0
2
7
7
7
7
20
20
20
500 014
500 015
500 010
500 011
500 012
Oil-based liquids
Water-based liquids
Operating
current
500 063
-
Quiescent
current
500 171
-
Operating
current
-
Quiescent
current
-
Operating
current
500 113
500 108
Quiescent
current
500 114
-
500 091
500 013
-
500 068
500 065
500 064
500 070
500 066
500 069
500 067
-
500 038
500 039
500 040
-
500 041
500 190
-
500 110
500 115
500 188
500 111
-
500 112
500 189
500 191
500 109
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ACCESSORIES
Connector
Order-Nr.
Description
420 700
420 701
420 703
420 702
4-pin bayonet ISO 15170 for corrugated tubing NW10 straight connector
4-pin bayonet ISO 15170 for corrugated tubing NW10 90 angle
4-pin bayonet ISO 15170 for cable straight connector
4-pin bayonet ISO 15170 for cable 90 angle
Description
420 800
420 801
420 808
421 713
420 813
420 802
420 803
420 807
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3 x 1,5 mm with 4-pin bajonet ISO 15170 straight connector
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3 x 1,5 mm2 with 4-pin bajonet ISO 15170 straight connector
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3 x 1,5 mm2 with 4-pin bajonet ISO 15170 straight connector
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3 x 1,5 mm2 with 4-pin bajonet ISO 15170 straight connector
Ready-made cable type RTFRO 3 x 0,75 mm2 with 4-pin bajonet ISO 15170 straight connector
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3 x 1,5 mm2 with 4-pin bajonet ISO 15170 90 angle connector
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3 x 1,5 mm2 with 4-pin bajonet ISO 15170 90 angle connector
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3 x 1,5 mm2 with 4-pin bajonet ISO 15170 90 angle connector
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Connector Cable
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Description
421 646
418 057
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Oil-based liquids
Quiescent
current
500 170
-
Length
Connection
2000 mm
5000 mm
7000 mm
10000 mm
6000 mm
2000 mm
5000 mm
15000 mm
1*
1*
1*
ISO 15170 straight
1*
1*
1*
1*
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M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
0
0
0
2
0
7
7
7
Operating
current
500 007
500 008
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
G 1/2"
G 1/2"
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
2
0
0
2
2
7
20
20
7
7
500 009
500 201
500 200
Oil-based liquids
Water-based liquids
Oil-based liquids
Quiescent
current
500 229
500 230
500 203
-
Operating
current
500 060
500 061
Quiescent
current
500 231
500 232
500 207
-
Operating
current
500 034
500 037
Quiescent
current
500 234
500 035
500 211
500 036
Operating
current
500 104
500 107
500 100
500 106
Quiescent
current
500 236
500 088
500 213
500 089
500 059
500 205
500 204
500 062
-
500 233
500 209
500 208
500 235
500 087
500 103
500 101
500 085
500 086
-
ACCESSORIES
Connector
Order-Nr.
Description
421 652
421 885
Description
Length
Connection
421 653
421 657
421 658
421 841
421 697
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3 x 0,75 mm2 with 3 pin bajonet 10 SL VG 95234 straight connector
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3 x 0,75 mm2 with 3 pin bajonet 10 SL VG 95234 straight connector
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3 x 0,75 mm2 with 3 pin bajonet 10 SL VG 95234 90 angle connector
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3 x 0,75 mm2 with 3 pin bajonet 10 SL VG 95234 90 angle connector
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3 x 0,75 mm2 with 3 pin bajonet 10 SL VG 95234 90 angle connector
2000 mm
5000 mm
2000 mm
3000 mm
5000 mm
1*
1*
1*
1*
1*
Connecting Cable
Order-No.
Discription
421 646
418 057
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M18 x 1,5
G 1/2"
G 1/2"
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
2
2
2
2
7
7
7
7
Operating
current
500 202
500 220
500 240
500 244
1/2"NPTF
1/2"NPTF
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
MIN
MAX
2
2
7
7
500 248
500 252
ACCESSORIES
Connector Cable
20
Order-Nr.
Description
421 646
418 057
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Oil-based liquids
Water-based liquids
Oil-based liquids
Quiescent
current
-
Operating
current
500 206
500 237
500 241
500 245
Quiescent
current
-
Operating
current
500 210
500 238
500 242
500 246
Quiescent
current
-
Operating
current
500 215
500 239
500 243
500 247
Quiescent
current
-
500 249
500 253
500 250
500 254
500 251
500 255
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M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
0
0
2
2
7
7
7
7
Operating
current
500 003
500 005
500 222
G 1/2"
9-36 V DC
MAX
Oil-based liquids
Water-based liquids
Oil-based liquids
Quiescent
current
500 004
500 214
-
Operating
current
500 056
500 058
500 057
Quiescent
current
500 006
500 216
500 187
-
Operating
current
500 033
500 032
Quiescent
current
500 217
500 218
-
Operating
current
500 102
500 105
500 221
Quiescent
current
500 090
500 219
-
500 084
ACCESSORIES
Connector
Order-Nr.
Description
421 645
421 649
Description
Length
Connection
421 647
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3x0,75mm2 with plug-in connector fine thread VG 95342 straight
2000 mm
1*
421 776
421 654
421 666
421 980
421 655
421 656
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3x0,75mm2 with plug-in connector fine thread VG 95342 straight
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3x0,75mm2 with plug-in connector fine thread VG 95342 straight
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3x0,75mm2 with plug-in connector fine thread VG 95342 straight
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3x0,75mm2 with plug-in connector fine thread VG 95342 straight
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3x0,75mm2 with plug-in connector fine thread VG 95342 90 angle
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3x0,75mm2 with plug-in connector fine thread VG 95342 90 angle
3000 mm
5000 mm
6000 mm
10000 mm
2000 mm
5000 mm
1*
1*
1*
1*
1*
1*
Connector Cable
Order-Nr.
Description
421 646
418 057
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M18x1,5
M18x1,5
M18x1,5
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
MAX
MAX
MIN
MAX
0
1
0
0
0
0
7
7
Operating
current
500 017
M18x1,5
M18x1,5
M18x1,5
M18x1,5
M18x1,5
1/2"NPTF
1/2"NPTF
G 1/4"
G 3/8"
G 1/2"
G 1/2"
G 1/2"
G 1/2"
G 1/2"
G 1/2"
G 1/2"
G 1/2"
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
MAX
MIN
MIN
MAX
MIN
MIN
MAX
MAX
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
1
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
0
2
2
2
0
0
2
2
7
7
7
7
20
7
7
0
7
0
0
2
3
7
7
7
2
500 021
500 023
500 024
500 025
500 018
500 022
-
Oil-based liquids
Water-based liquids
Operating
current
500 075
Quiescent
current
500 071
500 076
500 226
Operating
current
500 177
500 046
-
Quiescent
current
500 227
500 043
500 048
Operating
current
500 131
500 137
500 138
-
Quiescent
current
500 127
500 223
500 117
500 019
-
500 073
500 072
500 074
500 016
-
500 172
-
500 042
500 049
500 020
500 044
-
500 045
500 047
-
500 133
500 228
500 118
500 136
500 092
500 134
500 135
500 129
500 128
500 125
500 116
500 126
500 139
500 132
500 130
-
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Connector
Order-Nr.
Description
421 880
Description
421 875
421 876
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3 x 1,5 mm2 with 3-pin plug with centralized screw M 3 x 35 DIN 175 301-803-A
Ready-made cable type 3-TEBC 3 x 1,5 mm2 with 3-pin plug with centralized screw M 3 x 35 DIN 175 301-803-A
Connector Cable
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Description
421 646
418 057
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Quiescent
current
500 224
500 026
500 225
Length
Connection
2000 mm
5000 mm
1*
1*
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Water-based liquids
M14 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
MAX
MIN
MAX
MAX
0
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
5000
5000
5000
10000
1*
1*
1*
1*
Operating
current
500 030
-
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
M18 x 1,5
G 1/2"
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
9-36 V DC
MIN
MIN
MIN
MIN
MAX
MAX
MIN
MIN
MAX
MIN
MIN
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
2
2
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
20
7
5000
5000
7000
10000
5000
10000
950
5000
5000
5000
5000
1*
1*
1*
1*
1*
1*
1*
1*
1*
1*
1*
500 027
500 028
-
Oil-based liquids
Oil-based liquids
Quiescent
current
500 031
-
Operating
current
500 081
-
Quiescent
current
500 077
-
Operating
current
500176
Quiescent
current
-
Operating
current
500 162
-
Quiescent
current
-
500 050
-
500 079
500 078
500 165
500 080
-
500 256
500 082
500 152
500 173
500 051
500 054
500 052
500 029
500 053
500 055
-
500 153
500 149
500 150
500 148
500 151
-
500 144
500 154
500 143
500 141
500 140
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