level sensor Articles
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Complete Product Line of Unique Level Sensors
Brief description of each product along with specifications and applications. The list of products includes: SmartScan50 - for most challenging applications SmartScan25 - for long-range applications Gauger420 - Compact, 2-wire, for all applications Gauger485 - Compact, continuous with digital output GaugerGSM - integrated with wireless GSM communications GaugerNET - Web monitoring ...
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Tank Level Sensor Added to Senix Line
At Senix, we make all our sensors as compact and rugged as possible for maximum application flexibility. Take our ToughSonic 50 sensors, for example. We packed a 50 foot maximum range into a 2.1 inch diameter stainless steel body. It’s tough as nails and it can be mounted using a variety of clamps, flanges and threaded adapters. Then one of our larger customers ...
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Case Study: Enhancing Flood Monitoring with Non-Contact Radar Level Sensors
Challenge Effective flood monitoring is essential for environmental agencies to safeguard communities and mitigate risks. Level sensors are a critical component of flood monitoring systems. An environmental agency needed dependable flood sensor technology to handle adverse weather conditions and debris-filled floodwaters. Traditional sensors failed to provide accurate data, leading to challenges ...
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Level Sensors for Mining Processes
Bulk material processing in the mining industry requires accurate monitoring of material transported, processed and stored for efficient operation. ABM’s non-contact ultrasonic and radar level sensors work in the most challenging environments, handling temperature variations, dust and fast moving objects without fail. For a rock crusher application, our non-contact radar sensor continuously ...
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Ultrasonic Level Sensor Working Principle
An ultrasonic level sensor is a device that utilizes sound waves to measure the level of a substance, such as a liquid or solid material, in a tank, container, bin or vessel. It is a continuous level measurement device that provides real-time, non-contact measurement. The basic working principle involves transmitting a short pulse of ultrasonic sound from the sensor and measuring the time it ...
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Case Study: Monitoring Dusty Aggregate Silos with Radar Level Sensors
ABM’s non-contact solid material radar sensor delivers reliability in challenging aggregate silo application Background A concrete block manufacturer required a level sensor to measure the inventory of aggregates in a silo. Reliable level measurement was essential to effectively manage, control and optimize the use of raw materials at the plant. ABM’s non-contact, solid material radar ...
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An introduction to using Ultrasonic liquid level sensors
Background Natural disasters can occur anywhere in the world, and have occurred more frequently in recent years. One of the most common types of natural disasters is flooding. They can dominate a community, region, or in the case of massive flooding due to the devastation, it is important to be properly prepared to deal with them before they occur. This is why many environmentally conscious ...
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How do Liquid Level Sensors Work?
In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Liquid Level Sensors, from how they work to different types of applications.What is a liquid level sensor? Liquid level sensors are used to monitor and regulate levels of a particular free-flowing substance within a contained space. These substances are usually liquid, however liquid level sensor can also be used to monitor solids, ...
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How to Choose an Appropriate Level Sensor
In the automatic production process, liquid level detection and monitoring has been playing an important role, such as the production of food and beverage, daily chemicals, medicine, semiconductor and other industries. Cooling and lubrication of various machines, liquid level monitoring has a direct impact on the quality of products, and even on whether the production process can proceed ...
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Plastic Pellet Silo Ultrasonic Level Measurement
ABM’s non-contact ultrasonic level sensors work great on plastic pellets in bulk storage silos. The sensors provide reliable level data to monitor the inventory in silos that supply pellets for injection molding, helping to eliminate pellet shortages and production downtime. For this project, ABM’s 45 KHz ultrasonic sensor with swivel aiming mount was selected to monitor a dusty ...
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Wastewater Lift Station Level Measurement
Application Challenge: A wastewater treatment plant required reliable level measurement for a challenging application at a pump station with pipes, ladders and a grid floor. History: Existing level sensor measurements were unreliable due to false echoes detected from the obstructions. Solution: ABM’s non-contact radar level sensor with horn antenna was selected and installed ~8 feet above ...
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Level Sensor for Corrosive Liquid in Chemical Manufacturing
Application Challenge: A chemical manufacturing plant required a sensor for level measurement in a tank with very corrosive liquid. The liquid surface was often covered with foam, and ammonia and carbon dioxide gases were present. History: The plant was looking to replace their existing TDR sensors. The metal rods were prone to material build-up, requiring frequent cleaning, and were destroyed ...
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Water Level Monitoring- Tallinn University - Case Study
Testing new water level sensors in the Tallinn University of Technology sewage laborotory. Flydog’s new water level monitoring sensors were tested in the Tallinn University of technology sewage lab. The project was financed by the European Regional Development Fund. Flydog’s budget for the project is 3 850 euros. ...
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Level Sensors for IBC Totes, Drums and Small Containers
IBC totes and small containers are used in various industries to transport and store liquids, chemicals and other bulk materials. Level sensors play a significant role in monitoring the contents of IBC totes accurately, ensuring a consistent supply of material is available for production processes, and preventing shortages or downtime. ABM’s mini ultrasonic level transmitters are the ...
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Liquid Level Sensor Technology Decision Tree
Here it is, the week after Christmas, and you still haven’t gotten that special something for your process system. A liquid level sensor would be great, but you just aren’t sure what type of sensor would be best for you, uh, your process system.Well, APG is here to help. No, we didn’t put together a comprehensive gift guide for your process system. But, we did manage to assemble this handy-dandy ...
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How Liquid Level Sensors Work
Background:Level sensors are essential components in a variety of industrial and commercial applications, ensuring safe and efficient operation. These sensors monitor liquid levels in containers and systems, providing real-time data that can be used to make decisions. In this article, we will explore how level sensors work and the different types.The most common sensor types:The operation of ...
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Continuous Level Measurement: Magnets To Float Your Boat
Let’s be honest with each other. (It’s ok, we’re all friends here, right?) When you think of continuous liquid level measurement, magnetic float level sensors aren’t the first thing you think of. And when you do think of them, your first instinct isn’t “Hey! That’s the perfect sensor technology for this job!” It’s ok, you’re not alone. ...
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Principle of Water Level Sensor
Water level sensor is a kind of sensor which can detect water level. It is mainly used in medical, food and chemical industries to control water level and detect water level. There are many kinds of water level sensors, including single flange hydrostatic/double flange differential pressure water level sensor, floating ball water level sensor, magnetic water level sensor, input water level ...
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How Can Senix Non-Contact Ultrasonic Sensors Measure & Control Roll Diameter?
Senix ToughSonic General Purpose ultrasonic distance and levels sensors are designed for use in some of the harshest industrial environments and are suitable for use with a variety of materials, ranging in type, color, translucence, and reflectivity, from aluminum to steel and paper to plastic. Unlike other techniques such as optical or photoelectric sensors, Ultrasonic sensors measure roll ...
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How to choose the best fluid level switch for your application
Things to Consider When Selecting Fluid Level Sensors An optical fluid level switch do not measure the liquid level, instead they detect the presence or absence of liquid. When selecting the correct fluid level sensor for your application, it can be difficult at times as there are so many options available. This article provides the necessary information you need to know when selecting any of ...
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