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Magnetic Level Gauge ( CONTINUOUS LEVEL MOUNTING )
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Continuous level
Transducer
The continuous level transducer is applicable to a wide variety of
industrial level indicating applications. A reed chain and traveling float
design allow the system to function independently of liquid electrical
properties, temperature, pressure, foaming or the presence of vapors. A
selection of materials ranging from stainless steel, to plastic, to Teflon®,
provide compatibility with a large variety of process liquids.
Typical applications include waste water and sewage treatment plants,
charging and mixing bins, containers for chemicals, beverages or vegetable
oils, remote level indication for rivers or reservoirs. High reliability is
assured by keeping the moving part count down to a single, non-friction
component (the float.)
Function
The transducer consists of a guide tube onto which a float is inserted. A
magnet inside the float actuates a series of reed switches inside the tube.
One contact of the reed switches is connected to a resistance chain every 10
mm , and the other contact to a common terminal. The entire system functions
as a potentiometer whose resistance is determined by the location of the
float on the guide tube. An external electronic controller uses this
variable resistance and converts the resistance to an analog signal (0/4-20
mA, voltage), or presents the level information on a display.
An integral 4-20mA transmitter can be
The accuracy of the system is a function of the reed switch spacing. This
spacing varies from 10 mm (0.4 inches) to 20 mm (0.8 inches) depending on
transducer model and overall length. The magnet closes either one or two
switches at all times. Interpolation allows accuracies of 1/2 the switch
spacing.
Specification :
Output Signal: 4-20mA, 0-10V, 0-5V
Power supply 220 V AC
Resolution
10 mm For tanks up to 2 meters
20 mm (For Tank depth > 2 meter)
Transmission housing SS
Max temp: 120 °C