Hydrostatic pressure sensing devices for measuring liquid level and converting it to an electrical signal to send to other instrumentation.
Hydrostatic level sensors for measuring the pressure generated by a static head of liquid. Use hydrostatic level sensors to measure fluid level in storage tanks, processing vessels, header tanks, pump inlet head and other applications where hydrostatic pressure is used to determine liquid height.
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Select a hydrostatic level sensor for your application from the choices below.
LMP307 Submersible Level Transmitter - Submersible level transmitter for measuring liquid level with a 4-20mA current loop or a 0-10V voltage output plus optional ATEX approval for intrinsically safe use in hazardous areas in ranges from 1mH2O up to 250mH2O. The LMP307 is suitable for use on potable water with no leaching, and can be supplied with a drinking water certificate according to DVGW and KTW.
18.605 G Low Cost Submersible Diesel Fuel and Water Tank Level Sensor - Low cost OEM diesel fuel or water level sensor for installing inside or outside a storage tank.
LMP305 Borehole Level Transmitter - Submersible stainless steel pressure transmitter ideal for geotechnical surveying with a 19mm diameter for measuring hydrostatic water level in bore-holes.
ATM/N Titanium Submersible Hydrostatic Pressure Transmitter - All Titanium submersible pressure transmitter for measuring the hydrostatic level of leachate, brackish water or sea water. Ranges from 1 up to 250mWC.
LMK387 Cleanable Sewage and Sludge Pressure/Level Sensor - Rugged and easily cleanable pressure/level sensor for use with waste water sewage or sludge.
36XW Digital Submersible Hydrostatic Level Sensor - The 36 X W is a high accuracy sensor with analogue 4-20mA / 0-10Vdc or digital RS485 output for submersing into a liquid to measure depth.
DPT200 Pressurised Tank Level Differential Pressure Transmitter - Pressurised tank liquid level differential pressure cell transmitter for process plant storage.
LMP 308 Removable Waterproof Cable Connection Water Level Sensor - Groundwater, tank & reservoir water level detachable submersible cable hydrostatic liquid level sensor for multiple municipal water level measurement locations.
LMK 487 Submersible Ballast Tank and Draught Level Pressure Transmitter - A 22mm diameter titanium body seawater depth and level probe with a 4-20mA output with Lloyds and DNV-GL ship approval, for monitoring the quantity of ballast or the draft of a ship’s hull.
DCL 531 Modbus RTU RS 485 Submersible Stainless Steel Liquid Level Sensor - Digital submersible stainless steel liquid level sensor with a Modbus RTU protocol RS 485 serial bus interface.
DCL 571 RS485 Modbus RTU Submersible 22mm dia Groundwater & Wastewater Level Probe - 22mm diameter digital interface submersible liquid level probe with RS 485 Modbus RTU protocol serial bus communications for installing in 1" diameter tubes to measure groundwater level and measuring wastewater with nose cone removed.
DCL 551 RS485 Modbus RTU Submersible Low Range Fuel, Oil & Wastewater Level Probe - Low range digital interface submersible liquid level probe with RS 485 Modbus RTU protocol serial bus communications for measuring level of fuel, oil and wastewater in low fill height open tanks.
- Borewell water level sensor for 100m water height
- Water level transmitter for monitoring sump pit water depth
- Sulfuric acid 12-15% conc. drop-in level probe for 10m high tank
- 200m deep well pump water level sensor, switch & display
- Diesel exhaust fluid tank level sensor for fleet storage
- Modbus RTU RS485 submersible borehole water level sensor
- Retention pond 20 feet deep submersible water level sensor
- 25m borehole submersible pump level indicator and control switch with level sensor
- Water tank level gauge transmitter with adjustable range
- 3m range 4-20mA output submersible hot water tank level sensor
- Water well level monitoring in 3/4″ dia sounding tube to 300ft
- 65 inch range 4-20mA output intrinsically safe IBC tote wastewater level transmitter
Description
Hydrostatic level sensors are pressure sensing devices specifically designed for use on liquid level measurement applications.
All liquids which are under the influence of gravity generate a hydrostatic pressure. This pressure is similar to the weight of a solid object, but because of the fluid state it is possible to measure how the weight of the liquid varies with height.
The resulting pressure at different heights is directly proportional to the weight of a liquid between the surface and a specific height point. The weight of the liquid can be derived from the mass and force (gravity). The mass can be derived from the density and volume of the liquid. The volume of a liquid can be derived from the dimensions of the vessel containing the liquid. If the vessel has a fixed length and width, then the height is directly proportional to the volume, mass, weight and therefore the pressure.
A hydrostatic level sensor is an instrument for measuring the height of a liquid and converting it to an electrical signal. The hydrostatic level signal output can then be utilised by other instrumentation to display, monitor, log or control the liquid level.
There are many different types of technology used to measure liquid level, there are sensors that can be mounted above the liquid such as ultrasonic or radar which bounce a sound or electromagnetic wave off the surface of the liquid and use the travel time to determine the distance from the liquid surface.
For liquid filled tanks a pressure sensor can be installed in a hole at the bottom of the tank which measures the hydrostatic pressure generated by gravity acting on the liquid.
Another method is to lower a hydrostatic level sensing probe into the tank and immerse it in the liquid to measure the pressure generated by gravity acting on the surrounding liquid.
Advantages
- Easily fitted at ground level to any port or take off, which is also convenient for maintenance
- No protrusion inside vessel
- Not affected by any surface disturbances such as turbulence, foaming, vibration
- Small compact size possible
- Compatible for conductive or non-conductive fluids
- Flush diaphragm types prevent clogging and works with thick liquids and slurries containing solids
Disadvantages
- Pressurised or vacuum sealed vessels require a more complex installation
- SG or density change affects calibration
- Flush diaphragm types vulnerable to mechanical damage from debris, cleaning processes
- Requires regular calibration due to gradual error shifts
- Installed in a position below the lowest required liquid level
- Fittings must be leak tight
- Diaphragm movement vulnerable to clogging, wear and tear
- High cost