Device for measuring liquid level and converting it to an electrical signal to send to other instrumentation.
A liquid level sensor is an instrument for measuring the height of a liquid and converting it to an electrical signal which is sent to other instrumentation to display, monitor, log or control the liquid level.
There are many different types of technology use 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 there are sensors which can be attached externally, such as floats running up and down a liquid filled tube connected at the bottom of the tank, or a pressure sensor installed in a hole in the bottom of the tank which measures the pressure generated by gravity acting on the liquid.
Another method is to lower a probe into the tank and immerse it in the liquid such as a capacitive probe which detects the changing capacitance charge as the length of the probe is exposed to varying proportions of liquid and air, or pressure sensors which measure the pressure generated by gravity acting on the surrounding liquid.
Diesel Fuel Tank Level Sensors- Diesel fuel oil storage tank device for measuring diesel fuel level and converting it to an electrical signal to send to other instrumentation.
Marine Approved Liquid Level Sensors- Devices with marine approval certification to use on ships for measuring liquid level and converting it to an electrical signal to send to other instrumentation.
Hydrostatic Level Sensors- Hydrostatic pressure sensing devices for measuring liquid level and converting it to an electrical signal to send to other instrumentation.
External Mounted Tank Level Sensors- External mounted level sensors for installing on the outside of a liquid storage tank to measure level of tank contents. 
Waste Water Level Sensors- Waste water Level sensors with open face flush diaphragms for measuring the hydrostatic pressure of sewage and effluent waste. Select a level sensor for mounting inside or external to a tank or sewer pipe.
Water Level Transmitters with 4-20mA Output- 4 to 20 mA current loop output water level transmitters with a for use with process instrumentation for measuring the level of water in a water well, water reservoir, river or water storage tank.
Chemical Resistant Hydrostatic Liquid Level & Pressure Sensors- Pressure transmitters & transducers that are resistant to chemical corrosion for measuring the hydrostatic level of storage tanks or process pressures.
4-20mA Output Hydrostatic Level Transmitters & Sensors- Liquid level transmitters with a 4 to 20 milliamp current loop output signal for determining liquid depth or the fluid level by measuring the hydrostatic pressure.
Radar Liquid Level Sensors- Radar based sensing devices for measuring liquid level and converting it to an electrical signal to send to other instrumentation.
Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors- Ultrasonic echo sounding sensors for measuring liquid level and converting it to an electrical signal to send to other instrumentation.
Capacitive Liquid Level Sensor Probes- Capacitance sensing probe devices for measuring liquid level and converting it to an electrical signal to send to other instrumentation.
Submersible Diesel Tank Level Sensors- Diesel fuel oil storage tank device for measuring liquid level and converting it to an electrical signal to send to other instrumentation protected from diesel ingress when completely immersed in the fuel oil.
IMSL IP68 Stainless Steel 316L Hydrostatic Pressure Sensor
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MTM3000 10mm diameter submersible miniature pressure transducer- 18.605 G Low Cost Submersible Diesel Fuel and Water Tank Level Sensor
LMP307 Submersible Level Transmitter
DMK 458 Seawater Low Range Pressure Transmitter- LMK331 Screw-In Ceramic Level Transmitter
DMP331P Hygienic Flush Pressure Transmitter
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Product Type Comparison Table
Please use the table below to compare the advantages and disadvantages of each liquid level sensor technology type versus application and specification parameters.
| Capacitive | Hydrostatic | Ultrasonic | Radar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| media contact | yes | yes | no | no |
| moving parts | no | yes | no | no |
| surface disturbance sensitive | no | no | yes | no |
| pressurised vessel | yes | more difficult | yes | yes |
| vacuum evacuated vessel | yes | more difficult | no | yes |
| installation position | top | side, bottom | top | top |
| thick fluids | no | yes with flush diaphragm | yes | yes |
| protrusion into tank | yes | no | no | no |
| sg density variation sensitive | yes | yes | no | no |
| fouling degrades performance | yes | yes | no | no |
| accuracy | low | high | high | high |
| cost | high | high | high | high |
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