MICROPULSE® SF fill level sensor

For high-precision sanitary filling applications

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Micropulse SF fill level sensor

Precision level measurement in a sanitary housing

The Micropulse SF fill level sensor provides continuous, absolute
fill-level measurement in applications that require adherence to
the strictest standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Made from
corrosion-free stainless steel with rounded edges and minimal
crevices, the Micropulse SF meets the highest international hygiene
standards and fulfills strict food industry requirements.

Benefits
– Chemically neutral for all liquids
– Compensates for surface foam to deliver reliable, accurate fill
level values
– Adjustment-free installation
– Easy to clean in installed state (CIP - Clean in Place)
– Withstands process temperatures up to 130°C (SIP - Sterilization
in Place)
– Standard analog interface ensures wide controller compatibility
and flexible installation
– International certification ensures global acceptance
– Highly precise measuring technology is ideal for filling or
dispensing applications

Internationally certified

In the USA, 3-A Sanitary Standards Inc.

formulates and monitors hygiene guidelines
for devices used in the manufacture and
packaging of milk and food products.
Our products with this designation are
3-A-approved.

The EHEDG (European Hygienic

Engineering & Design) designation is the
European standard for hygiene in the
food industry. Our products with this logo
conform to EHEDG standards.

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

oversees the US food and medicaments
industry and certifies devices, materials, as
well as systems and machines, from these
areas. With such a product designation,
you are also able to receive FDA approval
for your system.

The ECOLAB designation stands for

consistency against aggressive cleaning
agents. Devices with ECOLAB markings
fulfill these standards.

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Micropulse magnetostrictive measurement

The industry-standard Micropulse SF fill level sensor uses Series

field-tested magnetostrictive technology to provide absolute, Output signal
continuous, and highly-precise fill level measurement. Non- Transducer interface
contact measurement technology ensures unparalleled reliability Customer-side interface
and performance. Part number
Output voltage
Analog signal Output current
The Micropulse SF provides continuously-variable analog output Load current
signals allowing for easy connection to control systems. Ripple max.
Load resistance
Benefits System resolution
– Maximum controller compatibility Hysteresis
– High resolution and repeatability for accurate process control Repeatability
– Rising and falling signal available Sampling rate
– Inherent cable-break monitoring (4…20 mA signal) Max. non-linearity

Available outputs Temperature coefficient

– Analog current (4…20 mA or 0…20 mA, rising or falling)
– Analog voltage (0…10 V and 10…0 V, rising and falling) Operating voltage
Current draw
Polarity reversal protected
Overvoltage protection
Dielectric strength
Operating temperature
Process temperature 130° C for one hour*
Wiring configuration Color
Output signals YE
GY
PK
GN
Operating voltage BU
BN
WH

Shield connected to housing

Scope of delivery:
– Transducer
– Condensed user’s guide
(full user’s guide available for download at www.balluff.com/BTL-SF)

Please order separately:

Tri Clamp ...........Page 6
Float ..................Page 6
O-ring ................Page 6
Clamp Ferrule ....Page 6

PTFE cable – LIF5Y-FC-5Y (7x0.25mm²):

– Temperature resistant up to 200 °C
IP69K – Good resistance against chemicals and oil

120 °C – * Process temperature:

130 °C
maximum permissible temperature of the rod
under the flange (with media contact).
Certain production processes require, for example
sterilization at 120 °C – 130 °C for 0.5 – 1 hour.

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Extremely precise Analog interfaces

BTL5 SF rod BTL5 SF rod BTL5 SF rod

Analog Analog Analog
A E C
Analog Analog Analog
BTL5-A11-M_ _ _ _-SF-_ _ _ _ BTL5-E1_-M_ _ _ _-SF-_ _ _ _ BTL5-C1_-M_ _ _ _-SF-_ _ _ _
0...10 V and 10...0 V
4...20 mA or 20...4 mA 0...20 mA or 20...0 mA
max. 5 mA
≤ 5 mV
≤ 500 ohm (500 ohm) ≤ 500 ohm (500 ohm)
≤ 0.1 mV ≤ 0.2 μA ≤ 0.2 μA
≤ 4 μm ≤ 4 μm ≤ 4 μm
System resolution/min. 2 μm System resolution/min. 2 μm System resolution/min. 2 μm
fSTANDARD = 500 Hz fSTANDARD = 500 Hz fSTANDARD = 500 Hz
±100 μm to 500 mm nominal stroke ±100 μm to 500 mm nominal stroke ±100 μm to 500 mm nominal stroke
±0.02 % 500... max. nominal stroke ±0.02 % 500... max. nominal stroke ±0.02 % 500... max. nominal stroke
≤ 40 ppm/K for nominal stroke 500 mm, ≤ 40 ppm/K for nominal stroke 500 mm, ≤ 40 ppm/K for nominal stroke 500 mm,
float at center of measuring range float at center of measuring range float at center of measuring range
20...28 V DC 20...28 V DC 20...28 V DC
≤ 150 mA ≤ 150 mA ≤ 150 mA
Yes Yes Yes
36 V 36 V 36 V
500 V DC (GND to housing) 500 V DC (GND to housing) 500 V DC (GND to housing)
–40...+85 °C –40...+85 °C –40...+85 °C
–40...+100 °C –40...+100 °C –40...+100 °C
BTL5-A11... BTL5-E10... BTL5-E17... BTL5-C10... BTL5-C17...
4...20 mA 20...4 mA 0...20 mA 20...0 mA
0 V Output 0 V Output 0 V Output 0 V Output 0 V Output
10...0 V
0...10 V
GND GND GND GND GND
+24 V DC +24 V DC +24 V DC +24 V DC +24 V DC

Ordering example:
BTL5-_1_-M_ _ _ _-SF-_ _ _ _

Output Standard
Interface Signal Nominal stroke [mm] Radial connection

A 1 rising and falling for A 0025, 0050, 0075, 0100, 0125, 0150, 0175, 0200, 0225, 0250, F02 PTFE cable 2 m
E 0 rising (for C and E) 0275, 0300, 0325, 0350, 0375, 0400, 0425, 0450, 0475, 0500, F05 PTFE cable 5 m
C 7 falling (for C and E) 0550, 0600, 0650, 0700, 0750, 0800, 0850, 0900, 0950, 1000, F10 PTFE cable 10 m
1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, F15 PTFE cable 15 m
2250, 2500 or in 5 mm increments on request F20 PTFE cable 20 m

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Micropulse SF fill level sensor stainless steel
IP69K FDA- and
EHEDG-
conformal

Series BTL5 SF rod

Transducer interface Analog
Customer-side interface Analog
Part number BTL5-...-M_ _ _ _-SF-F_ _ _ _
Polarity reversal protected Yes
Overvoltage protection 36 V
Dielectric strength 500 V (GND to housing)
Degree of protection as per IEC 60529 IP 67/IP 69K (flange and tube)
Housing material Stainless 1.4404
Flange and tube material 1.4404
Connection Sensor with lead
Attachment 1.5" Tri Clamp i.a.w. SSI 3A standard 74-03
Pressure rating 300 bar (depends on float)
EMC tests:
RF Emission EN 55016-2-3 Group 1, Class A and B
Static Electricity (ESD) IEC 61000-4-2/EN 61000-4-2 Severity 3
Electromagnetic Fields (RFI) IEC 61000-4-3/EN 61000-4-3 Severity 3
Rapid Transients (BURST) IEC 61000-4-4/EN 61000-4-4 Severity 3
Conducted interference induced by high frequency fields IEC 61000-4-6/EN 61000-4-6 Severity 3
Withstand voltage (Surge) IEC 61000-4-5/EN 61000-4-5 Severity 2
Magnetic fields IEC 61000-4-8/EN 61000-4-8 Severity 4
Standard nominal stroke (mm) 0025, 0050, 0075, 0100, 0125, 0150, 0175, 0200, 0225, 0250, 0275,
0300, 0325, 0350, 0375, 0400, 0425, 0450, 0475, 0500, 0550, 0600,
0650, 0700, 0750, 0800, 0850, 0900, 0950, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300,
1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2250, 2500 or in 5 mm
increments on request

Scope of delivery:
– Transducer
– Condensed user’s guide
(full user’s guide available
for download at
www.balluff.com/BTL-SF)

Please order separately:

Tri Clamp ...........Page 6
Float ..................Page 6
O-ring ................Page 6
Clamp Ferrule ....Page 6

Attention!
Prior to design, installation
and startup, please read the
instructions in the full user’s
guide! (download available at
www.balluff.com/BTL-SF)

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Accessories

Description Float Tri Clamp (DIN 32676) O-ring Clamp Ferrule

for series BTL5 SF rod BTL5 SF rod BTL5 SF rod BTL5 SF rod
Part number BTL-S-3112-4Z BAM MC-XA-006-D38,1-5 BAM SE-XA-002-D38,1-5 BAM-AD-XA-003-D38,1-5
Material Stainless 1.4404 USA ASTM 316 (1.4401) Platinum catalyzed silicone Stainless 1.4435
Weight approx. 30 g
Operating temperature/ –40...+130 °C
Storage temperature
Insertion depth in water approx. 31 mm
Pressure rating (static) 24 bar

Included in scope of
delivery for float:
– Float
– Instructions
– Cotter key (spring pin
2×30)

Attention!
Approvals only issued through use of
these components. Prior to design,
installation and startup, please read the
instructions in the user’s guide! (download
available at www.balluff.com/BTL-SF)

Online Product Information Resources

For additional information on the Micropulse BTL5 SF transducer,
including technical documentation and downloadable product
literature, visit www.balluff.com/BTL-SF

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