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 UBA KTW.
Product Parameters
- Hydrostatic Level Ranges: from 1mH2O to 250mH2O gauge
- Accuracy: 0.35% full scale with optional 0.25% or 0.1% IEC60770
- Output Signal: 4-20mA or 0-10Vdc, optional ATEX/IECEx and SIL2
- Electrical Connections: Submersible PVC, PUR or FEP cable with IP68 ingress protection
- Pressure Connection: Protective self draining nose cone
- Media Compatibility: Stainless steel 316L body / diaphragm, FKM or EPDM seal gasket plus selected cable jacket
- Dimensions: 27mm dia
- Weight: 200 g without cable
- Special Options: Drinking water certificate to DVGW W 270 & UBA KTW, ATEX and IECEx approved for intrinsic safety, IP66 cable termination enclosure (4-20mA, 2wire only), SIL2 electronics, temperature measurement, RS485 interface
Product Description
The LMP 307 submersible level transmitter is a general purpose sensor for measuring the level of fresh water or other mildly corrosive liquids.
The LMP-307 submersible level transmitter can be used to measure the water level in reservoirs, lakes, open flow channels & weirs and groundwater level of boreholes.
Relatively low water levels can be measured with the LMP307 submersible level transmitter despite its 27mm diameter. This is possible by incorporating a highly sensitive miniature silicon diaphragm with a very thin isolation membrane back filled with silicone oil.
Product Applications
Flooded vault water level
Use this sensor to measure the water level when a vault becomes flooded. The sensor can be installed in a dry location at the lowest point in the vault which is likely to be flooded. As soon as water starts to flood the underground chamber and rise over the top of the sensor probe it will begin to detect and measure the hydrostatic head of water above its position.
- SKU ID: s1-lmp307-48-40127
- Sensor Type: Level only
- Level Sensing Range: 0 to 30
- Units: ftH2O
- Reference Type: Gauge / Vented (atm to +P)
- Output Signal: 4-20mA, 2 wire
- Accuracy: 0.35%FS (11-12bit res)
- Installation Type: Submersible probe with flush diaphragm and detachable nose cone
- Housing Material: Stainless Steel 316L
- Diaphragm Material: Stainless Steel 316L
- Media Exposed Seals: FKM
- Cable Type: PVC (70degC max)
- Cable Length: 40
- Cable Length Units: Feet (ft)
Petrol filling station management
Level monitoring of the different fuel containers using the LMP307 with welded seals to improve reliability.
Deep well pump shut off
Monitoring level of water above a deep well pump to determine pump shut off point.
- SKU ID: s1-lmp307-0004
- Part No: 451-4001-1-1-1-1-3-2-050-000
- Sensor Type: Level only
- Level Sensing Range: 0 to 40
- Units: mH2O
- Reference Type: Gauge / Vented (atm to +P)
- Output Signal: 4-20mA, 2 wire
- Accuracy: 0.35%FS (11-12bit res)
- Installation Type: Submersible probe with removable nose cone
- Housing Material: Stainless Steel 316L
- Diaphragm Material: Stainless Steel 316L
- Media Exposed Seals: FKM
- Cable Type: PUR (70degC max)
- Cable Length: 50
- Cable Length Units: Metre (m)
Yacht grey water tank
Measure the level of grey water tank which holds waste water from a yacht’s galley sink, shower, washing machine and dish washer.
- SKU ID: s1-lmp307-0001
- Part No: 451-1000-1-1-1-1-5-2-003-000
- Sensor Type: Level only
- Level Sensing Range: 0 to 1
- Units: mH2O
- Reference Type: Gauge / Vented (atm to +P)
- Output Signal: 4-20mA, 2 wire
- Accuracy: 0.5% FS (11-12bit res)
- Installation Type: Submersible probe with removable nose cone
- Housing Material: Stainless Steel 316L
- Diaphragm Material: Stainless Steel 316L
- Media Exposed Seals: FKM
- Cable Type: PUR (70degC max)
- Cable Length: 3
- Cable Length Units: Metres (m)
Product Help
Atmospheric pressure compensation
Is there a compensation for atmospheric pressure in this sensor?
These sensors have a vent tube running through the cable, this will vent the rear of the sensor diaphragm to the atmospheric pressure at the surface where the other end of the cable is terminated. The sensor will therefore self-compensate for changes in surface air pressure, without the need for a separate barometric pressure sensor and additional electronics.
Intrinsically safe barriers
Is a barrier is required, and if there is a specific one recommended or should we use a standard one?
If you are installing in a hazardous area then the intrinsically safe approved version will need to be installed with a barrier. A particular barrier is not specified, so any will be fine as long as they do not allow the maximum safety values to of Ui = 28 V, Ii = 93 mA, Pi = 660 mW, Ci ≈ 0 nF, Li ≈ 0 µH to be exceeded.
Motor yacht diesel tank level
We have a motor yacht with 2 diesel tanks, both approximately 2m tall and both have a capacity of 2500. They are currently installed with ultrasonic senders on the tank lids, however these are proving to be quite unreliable when the fuel level approaches 50%. I am investigating an alternative method of reading the tank capacity. Given this explanation, is this product the correct part for what I’m trying to achieve?
Yes it’s quite common to utilise hydrostatic pressure measurement to determine level in fuel, wastewater and ballast tanks on ships and yachts.
The LMP307 is more suited to land based applications, however if marine approval is not required then there is no reason why the LMP307 could not be used in this particular application.
The LMP307 would be suspended from the top of the tank and lowered to the bottom preferably supported a few inches from the bottom away from sediment and to prevent it moving around.
As an alternative the LMK458 is purpose designed for marine applications to measure fuel, wastewater, ballast and liquid cargo.
- SKU ID: s1-lmp307-92-36992
- Sensor Type: Level only
- Level Sensing Range: 0 to 2
- Units: metres of diesel column
- Reference Type: Gauge / Vented (atm to +P)
- Output Signal: 0-10Vdc, 3 wire
- Accuracy: 0.35%FS above, 0.5% FS below 4mH2O (11-12bit res)
- Installation Type: Submersible probe with flush diaphragm and detachable nose cone
- Housing Material: Stainless Steel 316L
- Diaphragm Material: Stainless Steel 316L
- Media Exposed Seals: FKM
- Cable Type: FEP (70degC max)
- Cable Length: 5
- Cable Length Units: Metres (m)
Diesel compatibility
Is this sensor compatible with diesel liquid?
Yes, this sensor is compatible with diesel, and we would suggest selecting either PVC or FEP for the cable material.
Installed position
Should the sensor be inserted vertically into the bottom of the tank?
The sensor can be installed laying on the base of the tank or suspended from the cable floating just above the bottom of the tank.
Modbus RTU protocol
Is this sensor compatible with a standard modbus RTU serial interface?
There is a dedicated product for use with a Modbus RTU protocol interface called the DCL 531, which is a like for like alternative to the analogue output LMP 307.
Drinking water
Is it possible to supply the LMP 307 with a health certificate for use on potable water?
When the LMP 307 is selected with the EPDM seal and TPE-U cable it can be certified for use on drinking water applications according to DVGW W 270 and UBA KTW.
Capillary cable
We have been instructed to use capillary cable to connect the sensor, but we have only ever used BS5308 standard instrument cable, so how is capillary cable different?
The capillary cable is another name for vented cable, this is a cable that has a breather tube running through it to provide an atmospheric pressure reference to the reverse side of the LMP 307 sensor.
10 metre range highest accuracy
What is the best accuracy possible for a 10 metre range LMP307?
The LMP307 has an improved accuracy option of 0.1% full scale, therefore a 10 metre range will achieve an accuracy of 0.01 metres, but this does not include errors associated with temperature changes or long term calibration drift.
RS485 interface
Is it possible to have a submersible level sensor with a RS485 interface?
Yes it is possible to specify a RS485 serial interface for the LMP 307 which is called the LMP 307i and has a special code on the end of the part number -141 along with an output signal code of 2D.
Update: The RS485 version of LMP 307 has now been replaced by the DCL 531.
2m diesel tank level with 2mm resolution
I am looking for a tank level transmitter for measuring diesel level up to 2 metres and I want to detect a 2mm change in level, what product do you suggest?
An LMP307 submersible level transmitter with this specification would provide a 4-20mA output signal with a 14 bit resolution (0.12mm) and 0.1% full scale accuracy (2mm).
Greywater compatibility
Is the LMP307 submersible water level transmitter compatible with greywater?
Yes the LMP307 is compatible with greywater and it is recommended to install the probe with the nose cone removed to prevent blockage.
ATEX approval
Does the LMP307 submersible level probe meet ATEX Class 1 Zone 2 requirements?
The LMP307 exceeds the requirements. Class 1 is not used as part of the European ATEX markings, but is most likely taken from the USA markings where Class 1 corresponds to a Gas environment approval. Zone 2 refers to the ATEX classification for Explosive atmosphere which maybe present during exceptional conditions for a short period of time.
The ATEX markings for the LMP307 are II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga, which is suitable for use in Gas Zone 0 which is a higher safety risk environment.
ATEX 1/21
I am looking to install a water level sensor in a tunnel running below a river and the area is rated at ATEX 1/21. I would like to know if the LMP307 would be suitable for this application.
Yes the LMP307 is ATEX approved for zone 0 hazardous gas environments or zone 20 hazardous dust environments which is a higher rating than zone 1/21.
120m deep artisian borehole recharge rate
We have a 120m deep artesian borehole with pump located at 70m depth. We are trying to establish the recharge rate of our borehole from the aquifer we are drawing from.
The LMP307 can be ranged to 120m water depth, and we suggest using the polyurethane cable option which incorporates strain relief which will prevent cable stretch on long cable drops, which affects depth calibration.
- SKU ID: s1-lmp307-0005
- Part No: 451-1202-1-1-1-1-3-2-130-000
- Sensor Type: Level only
- Level Sensing Range: 120
- Units: mH2O
- Reference Type: Gauge / Vented (atm to +P)
- Output Signal: 4-20mA, 2 wire
- Accuracy: 0.35%FS (11-12bit res)
- Installation Type: Submersible probe with removable nose cone
- Housing Material: Stainless Steel 316L
- Diaphragm Material: Stainless Steel 316L
- Media Exposed Seals: FKM
- Cable Type: PUR (70degC max)
- Cable Length: 130
- Cable Length Units: Metres (m)
Calibration out of the water
How do I calibrate the LMP307 submersible pressure transmitter when it is out of the water?
Like many submersible pressure transmitters used for water level measurement, a process connection is not necessary and can actually be detrimental to precise measurement, due to trapped air.
In order to calibrate the LMP307 out of the water, first you must prise off the nose cone to reveal the flush diaphragm underneath.
Then using the clamping fixture, the LMP307 can be sealed inside the metal cylindrical part, with an elastomer seal, by tightening the clamping part down onto the backend of the sensor around the cable exit. Care should be taken not to overtighten the wing nuts otherwise too much stress maybe applied to the front end sensing element. The assembly is now ready to be connected to a suitable pressure calibrator for testing.
High temperature diesel fuel level to 2m
Would I be able to use the LMP307 for measuring the level of high temperature Diesel fuel immersed a 2 metre high tank?
Yes the LMP307 has the option for FEP cable which is resistant to Diesel fuel, and the capability to measure lower range level such as a 2m depth fuel tank. The maximum operating temperature range for the LMP307 is 70 degC. If the temperature is higher than this then we would suggest the LMK382 instead with TPE cable, which is designed to tolerate up to 125°C.
Max measurement depth
What is the maximum measuring range in meters for the LMP307?
The maximum depth range is 250 metres.
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