Micro Automation Set 3:
Distance and level measurement in industrial applications

Measuring and evaluating distances and fi lling levels with SIMATIC PXS300 Ultrasonic Proximity Switch and LOGO! Logic Module

The Micro Automation Set is especially suited for distance and level measurements in the industrial environment, e. g.:

• Stack height detection
• Silo filling with fl uids or solids
  - Level monitoring
  - Pump control
• Collision protection
• Distance monitoring for conveying equipment

Highlights

• Direct connection of the ultrasonic proximity switch to a digital input of LOGO!
• Cost-effective solution through the use of a sensor with frequency output
• Intelligent combination of measurements through integrated special functions in LOGO!, such as timer, counter and threshold functions
• Direct output of measurements on the LOGO! display
• Easy modification of switching thresholds directly via the LOGO! keypad
• Flexible customization of proximity switch through parameterization interface
• Fast and clearly structured control program generation with LOGO! Soft Comfort
• Motor switching and protection with SIRIUS contactors and circuit-breakers

Micro Application Example with Startup Code The Micro Application Examples (MAE) show you what a concrete application can look like.  more

Simplified diagram Overlook about the combination of the individual components. Simplified diagram

Order data (Mall) ... ... for your planning.  more

Product overview All what you need. Planning tool

Further Information

Flyer MAS 3 "Distance and level measurement in industrial applications“ LOGO! SITOP Proximity Switches Discuss also to this topic in technical forum