Issued: 3/12 Supersedes:

LTU 401
Technical Specification

Description
The Flygt Level Transmitting Unit, LTU 401-sensor
is used for measuring a liquid level. The heart of
LTU 401 is a ceramic thick-film sensor and the unit
is specifically engineered to withstand the harsh
environmental conditions typically encountered by
Flygt pumps: sewage, slurry and viscous liquids. The
output is a standard 4–20 mA direct current, propor-
tional to the measured level. The sensor is therefore
well adapted to the prevalent control systems on the
market including, of course the Flygt controllers of
the APP, FGC ranges.

Features
• Low supply voltage - Suitable in a broad range of
installations, including battery operation.
• Compact design - The sensor body fits inside a 1
inch pipe. Approvals and Standards
• Resistance to grime and deposits. CE conformity
• Wearability and high resistance to chemicals (pH EMC directive 2004/108/CE In accordance with EN 61000-6-2,
EN 61000-6-3, EN 61326-1 (Tab.2)
4–12). Pressure directive 97/23/CE
• Attractive & robust design - Including laser printed
part number information. Protection rating IP 68

Vibration, IEC60068-2-6 1.5mm p.p (10-57 Hz),

Technical Features
• Output 4–20 mA 2-wire system (max 25 mA)
• Response time 20 ms
• Switch-on time <150 ms
• Calibration accuracy (68 °F) < 1.00% FS (linearity,
hysteresis, repeatability)
• Supply 8–30 Vdc
• Long term stability < 0.3 % FS per year
• Insulation > 100 MΩ at 500 Vdc
• Process medium temperature: nominal 41–104 °F
• Storage temperature -13 – 176 °F
• Stainless steel membrane protection cap
• Membrane vent fitted on reference pipe
• Cable holder included
10g (58Hz – 2 KHz)
10 cycles within 2.5h per axis
Shock, IEC60068-2-27 50 g/11ms 100 g/6 ms
10 x Imp. per axis and direction
Bump, IEC60068-2-29 100 g/2 ms
4000 x Imp. per axis and direction
Random, IEC60068-2-64 0.1 g2/Hz (20 Hz – 1 KHz)
30 min per axis (>10 g RMS)
Electrical specification
Sensor main supply, passive sensor 8 - 30 Vdc, two-wire system
Load impedance RΩ = (Usupply - 8 V)/0.02 A
Current output insulation resistance >100 MΩ at 500 Vdc
Dimensions
Size Sensor body (with cap): Ø 0.87 in. x 5.2 in.
Sensor body (without cap): Ø 4.8 in.
Cable: Ø 0.25 in.

Weight 0.250 kg + 0.041 kg/m cable

Materials
Sensor body Stainless steel, 1.4404 AISI 316L
Diaphragm Ceramic, Al2O3 (96%)
Cable PUR (Polyurethane rubber)
O-ring sensor seal FKM “Viton” (Fluorocarbon rubber)
Cable gland seal FKM “Viton”
 Issued: 3/12 Supersedes:

LTU 401 Submersible Level Sensor

1 (4)
2
A

C D

The sensor is mounted hanging from its cable (C). To prevent it

from swinging violently due to turbulence and surge from pumps
and tank inlets, it is recommended to hang it inside a PVC pipe (D).

Part numbers
LTU 401 sensor, complete w. cable and holder

Range interval (m) Cable length (m) Part number

Wiring
1 Red + 24 Vdc
2 Blue 4 - 20 mA ( – supply)
3 Wire P/E connection (ground)
(4) White (Not connected)
Parts
A Membrane vent. Prevents moisture from
entering reference pipe - DO NOT REMOVE!
B Membrane protection cap (stainless steel).
Removing cap increases risk of damage to
sensor membrane.
0 - 5.0 10 83 77 23
0 - 5.0 20 83 77 24
0 - 5.0 50 83 77 25
0 - 10.0 15 83 77 26
0 - 10.0 20 83 77 27
Pressure ranges
Range interval Pressure range Overpressure/
(m) (bar) Burst pressure
(bar)
0 - 5.0 0 ... 0.5 2/4
0 - 10.0 0 ... 1.0 2/4

Accessory Part number

Junction box, including surge arrestor 83 95 05
Cable holder (included) 83 21 74