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title: "Sensor/Probe"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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    typical_range: "0-1000 kPa absolute pressure, -40°C to 125°C ambient temperature"
    unit: "mm"
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    value: 1500
    unit: "kPa"
    consequence: "Diaphragm plastic deformation exceeding 0.2% yield strain at 1500 kPa, polymer membrane degradation above 150°C"
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  - node_1:
      trigger: "Electrochemical corrosion at 6.5 pH fluid interface"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "316L stainless steel diaphragm with 0.5 μm PVD ceramic coating"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Capacitive coupling from 50 kV/m electric field in adjacent power lines"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Faraday shield with 0.5 mm aluminum enclosure and TVS diodes clamping at 0.8 V"
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SENSING_ELEMENTTIP"
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  probe-bodyhousing:
    type: "component"
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manufacturing_compliance:
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  - standard: "IEC 60751:2008 - INDUSTRIAL PLATINUM RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS AND PLATINUM TEMPERATURE SENSORS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "EN 60529:1991 - DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Sensor/Probe

## 1. Technical Definition
A sensing element that detects and measures the level of liquids, solids, or slurries within a container or vessel.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-1000 kPa absolute pressure, -40°C to 125°C ambient temperature**. Failure boundary: **1500 kPa burst pressure, 150°C diaphragm material glass transition temperature**, Mechanism: **Diaphragm plastic deformation exceeding 0.2% yield strain at 1500 kPa, polymer membrane degradation above 150°C**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Combined Measurement Uncertainty**:

> **Primary Equation**: $u_c = \sqrt{\sum u_i^2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the precision confidence interval for inspection.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| u_i | Standard Uncertainty components | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Electrochemical corrosion at 6.5 pH fluid interface | 8 | Diaphragm pitting corrosion leading to 0.1 mm thickness loss | 316L stainless steel diaphragm with 0.5 μm PVD ceramic coating |
| Capacitive coupling from 50 kV/m electric field in adjacent power lines | 8 | Signal conditioning circuit latch-up at 1.2 V overvoltage | Faraday shield with 0.5 mm aluminum enclosure and TVS diodes clamping at 0.8 V |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Electrical Connection Head](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/electrical-connection-head.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Signal Conditioner/Transmitter**, **Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)**, **Human-Machine Interface (HMI)**  
**Downstream Applications**: Industrial Process Tanks, Bulk Material Storage Silos, Chemical Processing Vessels  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are available for the sensor/probe housing?
**A**: Our sensor/probe housings are available in 316L stainless steel, PTFE (Teflon), ceramic, and Hastelloy to suit various industrial environments and media compatibility requirements.

### Q: How does the sensing element detect different material levels?
**A**: The sensing element/tip uses advanced technology to detect and measure levels of liquids, solids, or slurries within containers or vessels, providing accurate readings for process control in machinery manufacturing.

### Q: What is included in the basic BOM for this sensor/probe?
**A**: The basic bill of materials includes an electrical connection head, probe body/housing, and sensing element/tip, designed for easy installation and maintenance in industrial equipment.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- IEC 60751:2008 - INDUSTRIAL PLATINUM RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS AND PLATINUM TEMPERATURE SENSORS
- EN 60529:1991 - DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Sensor/Probe](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/sensorprobe)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: SENSORPROBE | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 86166850
