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Shenzhen XingKeChuang Technology Co., Ltd.
XKC-Y25-V-V1.6
Non-contact liquid level sensor instruction manual
(Intelligent externally attached liquid level detection products)
XKC-Y25-V
table of Contents
1st. Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2nd.Product Features ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
3rd.Product Applications ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
4th.Product parameter .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
5th.product selection........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
6th. Clearance requirements........................................................................................................................................................... 3
7th. Installation method .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
8th.Application environment .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
9th. output principle and recommended wiring method ................................................................................................................... 9
10th. Sensitivity adjustment ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
11th. Product size and physical map .............................................................................................................................................11
12th.Other matters needing attention.......................................................................................................................................... 12
13th.Troubleshooting:.................................................................................................................................................................... 12
14th.Product warranty terms and instructions .......................................................................................................................... 13
15th. Manual version ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
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1st. Overview
The intelligent non-contact liquid level sensor (hereinafter referred to as the liquid level sensor) adopts advanced signal
processing technology and high-speed signal processing chip, which breaks through the influence of container wall
thickness and realizes a true non-contact type of liquid level height in a closed container Detection. The liquid level
sensor (probe) is installed on the upper and lower sides of the outer wall of the container to be measured (the high and low
levels of the liquid level). The non-metallic container does not need to be opened, and the installation is simple and does
not affect production. It can detect the liquid level of various liquid toxic substances, strong acids, strong alkalis and
various liquids in high-pressure airtight containers. The liquid level sensor has no special requirements for the material of
the liquid medium and non-metallic container, and can be widely used. XKC-Y25-XXX series products are specially
developed for non-metallic container liquid level detection. This series of liquid level sensors are divided into four signal
output control methods, namely high and low level output interface, NPN output interface, PNP output interface, RS485
Output interface; the four signal output modes correspond to the following four models:
Serial number type number signal interface
1 XKC-Y25-V High and low level output interface
2 XKC-Y25-NPN NPN output interface
3 XKC-Y25-PNP PNP output interface
4 XKC-Y25-RS485 RS485 output interface
2nd.Product Features
1. XKC-Y25-XXX non-contact liquid level sensor is suitable for non-metallic containers. The product detects the liquid
through the detection signal through the non-metallic container and the outer wall of the pipeline, without direct contact
with the liquid, and will not be subject to strong acid, Corrosion damage caused by corrosive liquids such as strong alkalis
is not affected by scale or other debris, and it can be completed to detect whether there is liquid inside the container or
pipeline.
2. It can support high and low level output, NPN, PNP signal output (please refer to the manufacturer's instructions when
selecting the model).
3. The detection liquid level is accurate and stable, and cold, hot and boiling liquids can be detected.
4. Pure electronic circuit structure, non-mechanical working mode, stable performance and long lasting service life.
5. High stability, high sensitivity, strong anti-interference ability, free from external electromagnetic interference, special
treatment for power frequency interference and common mode interference, to be compatible with all 5-24V power
adapters on the market.
6. It has a wide range of application and strong sensing capability. It can penetrate and detect the liquid level in various
non-metallic containers, such as plastic, glass, ceramics and other containers. The sensing distance (container wall
thickness) can reach 20mm; liquid, powder, Particles can be detected.
7. Open collector output mode, wide voltage range (5-24V), suitable for connecting various circuits and product
applications.
3rd.Product Applications
The intelligent non-contact liquid level sensor uses the inductive capacitance of water to detect the presence of liquid.
When there is no liquid close to the sensor, the sensor has a certain static capacitance to the ground due to the presence of
distributed capacitance on the sensor. When the liquid level is slow When the sensor is slowly raised, the parasitic
capacitance of the liquid will be coupled to the static capacitance of the sensor, making the capacitance value of the
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sensor larger. The changed capacitance signal is then input to the control IC for signal conversion, and the changed
capacitance is converted into a circuit signal The MCU calculates and judges the degree of the change in the analog
quantity. When the change exceeds a certain threshold, it is considered that the liquid level has reached the sensing point.
4th.Product parameter
Project name Parameters
Product model XKC-Y25-V
Supply voltage（Vin） （DC 5V-24V）
Output mode High and low level
Power ripple requirements ≤200 mV
electric current ≤5mA
Response time 500mS
Working temperature -20~105℃
humidity 5%~100%
Induction thickness ≤20mm（Container wall thickness)
(Sensitivity) range
Liquid level accuracy ±1.5mm
Line length 500MM（±10MM）(Bulk can be customized)
Brown (power supply positive), yellow (signal output)
Terminal sequence
Blue (power negative), black (COM terminal)
Material PC V0 Fireproof material
Waterproof IP67
performance
Safety standard CE
certification
Environmental ROHS-2.0
protection certification
5th.product selection
High and low level ————Model: XKC-Y25-V （DC 5V-24V）
6th. Clearance requirements
Requirements for the clearance between the contact surface of the sensor (or probe) and the outer wall of the container
The contact surface of the sensor (or probe) and the outer wall of the container should be tightly pasted with AB or other
solid-resistant glue. If there are special requirements, the gap should be less than 0.5mm, preferably no gap, otherwise it
may affect the measurement accuracy
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7th. Installation method
The following is the installation method of XKC-Y25 series products, the installation method of other models is the same.
(1) Requirements and installation methods of the tested container The tested containers are divided into 3 categories
according to their materials:The first category: insulating material container
Containers made of non-metallic materials with flat surface, uniform thickness, compact materials, and good insulation
properties; such as glass, plastic, non-absorbent ceramics, acrylic, rubber and other aterials or their composite materials.
installation method:
1. If the container wall where the measuring probe is installed is of multi-layer material, the layers should be in close
contact with each other without bubbles or gas interlayers. The inner and outer surfaces of the container wall should be
flat.
2. Wall thickness: 0-20mm
3. Tank type: spherical tank, horizontal tank, vertical tank, etc.
4. The installation method of this kind of material container is shown in Figure 1;The probe can be pasted and fixed with
glue or fixed on the outer wall of the container with a non-metal bracket.
Try to avoid metal and other parts where the probe is installed, so as not to affect the detection.
The position where the probe is installed should try to avoid the position where the liquid flows.
There should be no silt or other debris inside the container facing the low-level probe, so as not to affect the detection;
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Figure 1-1 The top image of a non-metallic container of a probe installation diagram
Figure 1-2 The above diagram of the installation of two probes in a non-metallic container
The second category: metal conductive material container
Containers made of metal or other conductive materials; such as stainless steel, copper, aluminum alloy or materials
with electroplated metal layers on the surface. Because capacitive sensors are sensitive to all conductive objects, this type
of container cannot be directly attached to the outer wall of the container; therefore, for containers of this type of material,
holes need to be made on the side of the container. The installation method is as follows.
installation method
1. Prepare two rubber plugs and the necessary tools for opening threaded holes;
2. Two threaded holes are opened in the high position and the low position respectively, and the hole diameter matches
the size of the rubber plug;
3. Put a rubber plug on the threaded hole and tighten it to check for water leakage, and add glue to seal if necessary;
4. Paste the sensor on the rubber plug with glue and fix it with the bracket. After the glue has solidified, remove the
bracket. The installation of the metal container is shown in Figure 2.
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Figure 2-1 Installation diagram of a sensor in a metal container
Figure 2-2 Schematic diagram of installation of 2 sensors in a metal container
The third category: non-metallic materials that absorb water
Containers made of ceramics, tiles, bricks, tiles, cement, wood boards and other materials are insulators or weakly
conductive. This kind of container may not be detected when it is close to the liquid level sensor when it is dry and
without water, but when the container is filled with water, the container wall will absorb water, causing the container wall
to become a conductor; even if the container is empty When the sensor is close to the container wall, the signal will also
be detected.
If the sensor is to be used on a container of this type of material, the installation method should be in accordance with the
installation method of a metal container. For the installation method, see "Class 2: Metal Conductive Material Container"
and Figure 2; or use an external pipe to install. External pipes are divided into external non-metallic pipes and external
metal pipes
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The installation method of external non-metallic pipes is shown in Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2. The installation method of
external metal pipes is shown in Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2..
Figure 3-1 Schematic diagram of the installation of a sensor in an external non-metallic pipe
Figure 3-2 Schematic diagram of the installation of two sensors on external non-metallic pipes
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Figure 4-1 Schematic diagram of the installation of 1 sensor in an external metal pipe
Figure 4-2 Schematic diagram of installation of two sensors on external metal pipes
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Figure 5 The sensor is installed on the iron pipe with the three-prong joint (the installation diagram of metal and
water-absorbing container)
The sensor is installed on a non-metallic water pipe with a smaller diameter
8th.Application environment
1. XKC-Y25-V, XKC-Y25-NPN/PNP (5-12V)
It is only applicable under the conditions of good EMC environment. For example, the connection with MCU, and some
simpler load applications, such as LED indicator lights, piezoelectric buzzer, etc. And there is no high-power capacitive
and inductive load and harsh electromagnetic environment on the power bus.
2. XKC-Y25-NPN/PNP (24V), Y25-RS485 (24V)
This model is carefully designed for harsh industrial environments. Added professional EMC components, such as spike
absorption, electromagnetic compatibility, and transient suppression and surge protection. It can be directly connected to
PLC, electromagnetic relay, etc. It has a very strong anti-interference ability and is suitable for all harsh industrial
application environments.
9th. output principle and recommended wiring method
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High and low level output drive small electric relay (coil current ≤100mA) Product Applications:
1.When the black line is suspended, it is positive output:
When liquid is sensed, the transistor cuts off and outputs a high level, and the relay does not pull in when it is powered
off;
When no liquid is sensed, the transistor turns on and outputs a low level, and the relay is energized and closed.
2.When the black wire is grounded (connected to the negative pole of the power supply 0V), it is a reverse output:
When liquid is sensed, the transistor turns on and outputs a low level, and the relay is energized and closed;
When no liquid is sensed, the transistor cuts off and outputs a high level, and the relay does not pull in when it is powered
off.
10th. Sensitivity adjustment
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If the liquid level cannot be detected or the distance between the detected liquid level and the Y25 sensor is deviated,
Open the back cover of the sensor and use a small screwdriver to adjust the sensitivity knob.
There are two setting methods:
1. Turn counterclockwise to increase sensitivity.
2. Turn clockwise to lower the sensitivity.
11th. Product size and physical map
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12th.Other matters needing attention
(1) The viscosity of the measured liquid medium
When the dynamic viscosity is less than 10mPaS, it is measured normally. 10mPaS<dynamic viscosity<30mPaS may
affect the detection. When the dynamic viscosity is greater than 30mPaS, it cannot be measured because a large amount of
liquid adheres to the container wall.
(2) Note: As the temperature increases, the viscosity decreases, and most high-viscosity liquids are more affected by
temperature. Therefore, pay attention to the influence of liquid temperature when measuring viscous liquids.
(3) Pay attention to keeping the level gauge clean, try to prevent corrosion and avoid violent collisions and blows from
other objects.
(4) During outdoor installation, avoid direct sunlight and rainwater directly flowing to the main body of the level gauge,
and keep away from high heat sources and pay attention to ventilation. If the ambient temperature exceeds the rated
temperature, corresponding cooling protection measures should be taken.
(5) When the ambient temperature is lower than the normal operating temperature range of the level gauge, an instrument
protection box or other protective rain cap devices can be used for antifreeze protection, and pay attention to keeping the
level gauge dry. The sensor should be regularly maintained and inspected. (The detection time interval is determined by
the use unit according to the specific situation)
13th.Troubleshooting:
Fault status Analyze the reasons Problem solving measures
After the liquid level sensor is ①The power cord is not connected Check and connect the power
energized, there is no response ② The positive and negative ends of Correct wiring
(the indicator light does not the power cord are reversed
light when the water level ③The power module is damaged Replace the circuit board where the
reaches the sensing point, and power module is located
the sensitivity adjustment has ④Sensitivity is too low Adjust the sensitivity to the
no response) appropriate gear
The indicator light keeps on ①Sensitivity grade is too high Adjust the sensitivity to the
appropriate grade
②The initialization parameters are Return to the factory to reinitialize
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abnormally modified
③The sensor has debris or other metal Clean up debris and keep a certain
parts close to it distance from metal parts
14th.Product warranty terms and instructions
(A) .Warranty service
1. Warranty period maintenance: from the date of purchase, the product host has a one-year free warranty. The company
has the right to decide to repair or replace the faulty part. If it is replaced, the replacement part may be a new device or a
repair product of the same category, function, and quality. The replaced faulty part belongs to the company; the product
Resale and repair do not affect the warranty period. Products that have been repaired or replaced continue to enjoy the
original remaining warranty period service. If the warranty period is less than three months after the repair, the repaired or
replaced part shall be shipped from the date of delivery Warranty for three months; all products of the company are
guaranteed for repair.
2. Loss upon arrival (DOA) replacement: From the day of purchase, you can enjoy a free replacement service within 7
days. Products with the following problems are defined as DOA equipment: the packing and packing list do not match
after the first unpacking of the product; some or all of the components cannot be used normally after the first unpacking
of the product (surface scratches or other things that do not affect the function of the device) Defects are not included);
other hardware failures identified by our company’s engineers remotely or locally.
(B). Applicable limitations of warranty
For the following situations, the company does not assume warranty responsibility:
1. The product is out of warranty; the surface of the product is fragile and damaged; the appearance of the product is
seriously damaged, installation/use in abnormal environment, unauthorized disassembly and repair/modification, external
power supply damage and other abnormal damage;
2. Damage caused by incorrect installation and use of the product by the user not following the requirements of the
manual;
3. Damage caused by natural disasters and human negligence (fire, lightning, flooding, impact, etc.).
(C) .Accessories and consumables are not covered by the warranty.
(D) .Non-free warranty service
Within two years of product purchase, for non-warranty product (including components) failures and damages, you can
choose paid maintenance services (free labor costs), and we will charge the transportation cost of repairing parts and
accessories according to the actual situation.
(E). Ways to obtain warranty service
It is recommended that you contact the dealer who purchased this product to obtain the warranty service. For the
warranty, please present a valid warranty card (the dealer’s stamp is required to take effect) or the purchase
invoice/receipt: if you can’t show it, the product’s free warranty period 12 months from the product shipment date, and
the latest DOA application deadline is 7 days from the product shipment date.
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3. The customer recognizes that the purpose of the design and production of the company's products does not involve use
in products related to life support or other systems or products used in other dangerous activities or environments.
Personal injury or death, property or environmental damage due to product failure (collectively referred to as high-risk
activities). The company's products are artificially used in high-risk activities, and the company does not guarantee it and
is not liable to customers or third parties.
4. Due to product version upgrades or other reasons, the contents of this manual may change. Xingkechuang reserves the
right to modify the contents of this manual without any notice or prompt. This manual is only used as a guide.
Xingkechuang makes every effort to provide accurate information in this manual. However, Xingkechuang does not
guarantee that the contents of the manual are completely free of errors. All statements, information and suggestions in this
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5. Not all models are available in all countries/regions
Please keep this manual properly. Before using the product, please read this manual carefully. When using the product,
please be sure to operate in accordance with this manual. The company is not responsible for injuries and accidents
caused by operations that do not follow this manual.
(G).Environmental protection This product meets the design requirements for environmental protection.The storage, use
and disposal should comply with relevant national laws and regulations.Seek to proceed.
15th. Manual version
Version Release date
V16 September 28, 2020
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