Lanbao CE10 Pipeline Liquid Level Capacitive Sensor Family

Lanbao CE10 capacitive pipeline liquid-level sensors are designed for small non-metal tubes where clamp-on installation, compact U-shaped mechanics, and simple DC outputs are preferred over intrusive liquid probes.

Review sensing principle, target model, mounting clearance, electrical interface, and service format together before freezing the part number. The linked datasheet, CAD drawing, STEP model, and compliance files should be used for final design review.

Features

• Clamp-on style liquid detection for small non-metal tubing without direct media contact.
• U-shaped body for easier installation around compact tubing routes.
• Useful for pumps, dispensing equipment, and laboratory or compact process skids.
• Keeps the scope on the CE10 size range so tube diameter and wall-thickness limits stay clear.

Specifications

Parameter	Value
Family scope	CE10 small-tube pipeline liquid-level capacitive sensor family
Sensor type	Capacitive pipeline liquid-level sensor
Mounting	Non-flush U-shaped clamp-on body
Dimensions	43mm x 24mm x 20mm
Supply voltage	10V to 30V DC
Applicable pipeline	Non-metal tube OD 8-11mm / wall thickness <= 1.0mm
Output	NPN or PNP / NO or NC
Load current	<= 200mA
Residual voltage	<= 2.5V
Current consumption	<= 15mA
Switch-point drift	<= +/-20% of Sr
Hysteresis	3% to 20%
Repeat accuracy	<= 3%
Switching frequency	60Hz
Ambient temperature	-10C to 55C
Ambient humidity	35% to 95%RH
Protection degree	IP67
Housing material	PBT
Connection type	2m PVC cable

Integration Notes

Use CE10 when the machine uses non-metal tubing in the 8mm to 11mm outer-diameter range and where direct media contact is undesirable. Because capacitive performance depends on the wall and media system, verify the actual tube material, wall thickness, and liquid type during commissioning.

Clamp-on liquid-level sensing is only stable when the mechanical seat is repeatable. Review bracket compression, vibration, cleaning procedures, and ambient condensation together before freezing the part number, especially on mobile or pump-driven equipment.

Applications

Representative machine-level use cases include:

• Small-diameter tube monitoring on reagent, water, coolant, and process-liquid lines.
• Dispensing, medical-lab, and compact process equipment where direct media contact is undesirable.
• Pump and dosing systems that need simple tube-empty or tube-full state detection.
• Automation skids with non-metal tubing where a compact external capacitive body is easier than tank-level instrumentation.

Compatibility

• Suitable for 10V to 30V DC industrial controls using NPN or PNP digital inputs.
• Best for non-metal tube outer diameters from 8mm to 11mm with wall thickness up to 1.0mm.
• Use only after validating the real tubing and liquid stack-up in the machine, not just the nominal tube size.

How to Choose

When selecting Lanbao CE10 Pipeline Liquid Level Capacitive Sensor, confirm the target media and installation environment first. Capacitive sensors depend heavily on dielectric properties, wall thickness, contamination, and humidity, so the material system matters more than the output wiring at the start.

After confirming the application fit, choose the body style or head format that suits the mechanism, then match the output logic and cabling to the control cabinet and maintenance plan.

Part Number Matrix

Choose CE10 when the tubing outer diameter is in the 8mm to 11mm range and the application needs compact external liquid-state sensing. Then choose NPN or PNP and the desired NO or NC logic to match the cabinet convention.

Lanbao Part Number	Pipe OD Range	Output	Connection
CE10SN13DNO	8-11mm	NPN NO	2m PVC cable
CE10SN13DNC	8-11mm	NPN NC	2m PVC cable
CE10SN13DPO	8-11mm	PNP NO	2m PVC cable
CE10SN13DPC	8-11mm	PNP NC	2m PVC cable

Design Notes

Use Lanbao CE10 Pipeline Liquid Level Capacitive Sensor only after confirming that capacitive sensing is the right method for the target and environment. Material dielectric behavior, wall thickness, contamination, and temperature can all affect the usable margin.

Plan to tune sensitivity during development with the real process media or target, not a bench substitute. Capacitive products often require application-specific adjustment to reach stable field performance.

For process equipment, validate the sensing point repeatedly across warm-up, cleaning, and normal production cycles. That is the easiest way to catch drift before the design is released.

FAQ

Can CE10 work on metal pipes?

No. The documented application is non-metal tubing because the capacitive sensing field must couple through the tube wall to the media.

What tubing range fits CE10?

The documented CE10 family is for non-metal tubing with outer diameter from 8mm to 11mm and wall thickness up to 1.0mm.

Why validate with the real liquid?

Capacitive response depends on media dielectric behavior, tube wall, and installation pressure, so bench validation with the actual media is important before release.

When should I choose CE15 instead?

Choose CE15 when the tubing outer diameter is larger, roughly 12mm to 26mm, and the CE10 body no longer fits the line geometry.

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Resources

Use these resources for dimensional review, controller wiring checks, compliance review, and final part-number confirmation.

• Manufacturer Family Page
• CE10 Datasheet
• CAD PDF CE10
• STEP CE10
• CE Certificate Capacitive Sensor DC Series
• UKCA Certificate Capacitive Sensor DC Series
• UL Certificate of Compliance
• About Lanbao
• Manufacturing Overview