PTC thermistors as
point level sensors
Glass-encapsulated, oil level sensing
Series/Type: B59011E0160A040
Date: January 2016
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Point level sensor, glass-encapsulated, oil level sensing E11
Applications Dimensional drawing
Liquid level detection, e. g. for overflow
protection in oil tanks
Features
Hermetically sealed glass case
Marked with manufacturer's logo, type
designation and date code
Example: E 11 W 9
E 11 = Type, W = 2008, 9 = September
(IEC 60062)
Solderability complies with IEC 60068-2-20
RoHS-compatible
Delivery mode
Bulk (packed in static shielding bag)
Dimensions in mm
General technical data
Max. operating voltage V 25 V DC
max
Rated resistance R R 140 60
R R
Pressure test p 4 bar
Operating temperature range (V = 0 V) T 55/+100 C
op
Operating temperature range (V = 25 V) T 25/+60 C
op
Number of cycles (R = 100 ) N 5000
S
Residual current in oil (V = 12 V, T = 50 C) I 45 mA
A r,oil
Residual current in air (V = 14 V, T = 25 C) I 33.5 mA
A r,air
Switching time t 2 s
S
Settling time t 40 s
E
Surface temperature (V = 25 V) T < 200 C
surf
Ordering code
Ordering code B59011E0160A040
Please read Cautions and warnings and Page 2 of 10
Important notes at the end of this document.