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# Optomax Digital Liquid Level Sensor

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/optomax-digital-liquid-level-sensor

## Pricing

- **Price:** $56.97
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 16 units
- **SKU:** AF-3397

## Description

The Optomax is an optical liquid level sensor that detects the presence or absence of almost any liquid — oil or water based. Inside the polysulfone housing, an infrared LED and matching phototransistor work together: when dry, the IR light reflects internally back to the sensor; when the tip is immersed in liquid, the light escapes and the output switches. The sensor provides a push-pull digital output capable of sinking or sourcing up to 100 mA, allowing it to directly drive small loads like transistors or relays. It operates on 4.5–15.4 V DC and is insensitive to ambient light, foam (when in air), and small bubbles (when in liquid). Key Features Optical Sensing – No moving parts for reliable, maintenance-free operation Push-Pull Output – Sinks or sources up to 100 mA for direct load driving Wide Supply Range – 4.5–15.4 V DC with reverse polarity, ESD, and transient protection Chemical Resistant Housing – Polysulfone construction for use with a wide range of fluids Compact Form Factor – Suitable for space-constrained installations Leak Detection Capable – Sensitive enough to detect small amounts of liquid when positioned correctly Fast Response – Repeatable switching point with optional output delays for sloshing applications Wiring Blue/Black Wire – Ground Red Wire – Supply voltage (4.5–15.4 V DC) Output – Supply voltage when dry, 0 V when wet Specifications Output Type – Push-pull, up to 100 mA sink/source Supply Voltage – 4.5–15.4 V DC Housing Material – Polysulfone (chemically resistant) Operating Temperature – −25 °C to 80 °C Detection – Oil and water-based liquids Package Contents 1× Optomax digital liquid level sensor Note: The sensor is highly sensitive — any liquid on the sensing tip (including droplets) can trigger detection.

**Product Type:** physical

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