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OEM Design Submersible Sensor and Instrument Probes

Highly customizable submersible level, pressure, and temperature probes specifically designed for OEMs developing data logging and telemetry solutions. These robust probes offer precise measurement capabilities in challenging underwater environments, seamlessly integrating with OEM systems for diverse applications.

Find out more about OEM Design Submersible Sensor and Instrument Probes to determine which product options and capabilities will best meet your application requirements.

Submersible sensor probes play a crucial role in industrial and environmental monitoring applications where real-time data acquisition is essential. These probes are designed to be immersed in liquids or other media, providing continuous measurement of various parameters such as level, pressure, and temperature.

  • Level: Monitoring liquid levels in tanks, reservoirs, and other containers.
  • Pressure: Measuring the pressure of liquids or gases in submerged environments.
  • Temperature: Determining the temperature of the surrounding media.

Key Features

OEMs integrating submersible level, pressure, and temperature probes into their data logging and telemetry systems require a high degree of customization to meet the specific demands of their applications. We offer a range of customizable features, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance:

  • Specialized Housings and Fittings: We understand that OEM applications often require unique mechanical interfaces. Our probes can be customized with specialized housings, mounting flanges, and fittings to ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure and simplify integration.
  • Depth-Rated Sealing: For deep-water applications, we offer robust depth-rated sealing solutions to protect sensitive electronics from pressure and moisture ingress. This ensures reliable operation and longevity in challenging underwater environments.
  • Smart and Analogue Outputs: We offer a wide range of output options to meet diverse OEM requirements. Choose from traditional analogue signals (4-20mA, 0-10V) or opt for smart digital outputs with advanced communication protocols (RS-485, Modbus) for enhanced data integration and remote monitoring capabilities.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Materials: Probe materials are carefully selected to ensure compatibility with the target media. We offer a variety of housing materials, including stainless steel, titanium, and engineered plastics, to withstand corrosive liquids, aggressive chemicals, and harsh environmental conditions.
  • Customized Cable Assemblies: We provide customized cable assemblies with a wide range of electrical connectors to meet specific OEM needs. Choose from industry-standard connectors or specify custom configurations to ensure seamless integration with existing systems.

By collaborating closely with our engineering team, OEMs can leverage these customization options to create submersible level, pressure, and temperature probes that perfectly match their unique requirements. This ensures optimal performance, simplified integration, and enhanced reliability in even the most demanding applications.

Applications

The versatility of submersible sensor probes makes them suitable for a wide range of applications, including:

  • Environmental Monitoring: Monitoring groundwater levels, surface water quality, and oceanographic parameters.
  • Industrial Process Control: Measuring and controlling liquid levels in tanks, pipelines, and other process equipment.
  • Oceanography and Hydrography: Collecting data on oceanographic parameters like temperature and depth.
  • Agriculture: Monitoring water levels and quality in irrigation systems and hydroponics.
  • Research and Development: Collecting data in marine biology, hydrology, and other scientific fields.
  • Aquaculture: Monitoring water quality parameters in fish farms and aquaculture facilities.
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment: Measuring level, flow, and other parameters in tanks, pipelines, and treatment processes.

Level Measurement

  • Continuous Level Monitoring in Tanks and Reservoirs: Submersible level probes offer precise and continuous measurement of liquid levels in storage tanks, reservoirs, and process vessels. OEMs can integrate these probes into their systems to provide real-time level data for inventory management, process control, and leak detection.
  • Groundwater Level Monitoring: In environmental monitoring and hydrology applications, submersible level probes are used to monitor groundwater levels in wells and boreholes. These probes provide valuable data for water resource management, aquifer characterization, and assessing the impact of pumping or drought conditions.
  • Open Channel Flow Measurement: By combining level measurement with flow equations, submersible probes can be used to determine flow rates in open channels, such as rivers, streams, and irrigation canals. This data is essential for water resource management, flood forecasting, and environmental monitoring.

Pressure Measurement

  • Pipeline Monitoring and Leak Detection: Submersible pressure probes are used to monitor pressure in pipelines, enabling leak detection and ensuring the integrity of fluid transport systems. OEMs can integrate these probes into their telemetry systems to provide real-time pressure data and alerts for pipeline operators.
  • Water Distribution Network Monitoring: In municipal water distribution networks, submersible pressure probes are strategically placed to monitor water pressure at various points. This data helps identify pressure drops, leaks, and potential areas of concern, ensuring efficient water delivery and maintaining system integrity.
  • Oceanographic Pressure Measurement: For oceanographic research and underwater exploration, submersible pressure probes are used to measure water pressure at various depths. This data provides valuable insights into ocean currents, tides, and underwater pressure conditions.

Temperature Measurement

  • Thermal Profiling of Water Bodies: Submersible temperature probes are used to measure temperature profiles in lakes, rivers, and oceans, providing valuable data for understanding water circulation patterns, thermal stratification, and the impact of climate change on aquatic ecosystems.
  • Industrial Process Monitoring: In industrial processes involving liquids, submersible temperature probes are used to monitor temperature in tanks, reactors, and pipelines. This data is essential for process control, ensuring product quality, and preventing overheating or freezing.
  • Geothermal Monitoring: Submersible temperature probes are used to monitor temperature in geothermal wells and reservoirs, providing data for assessing geothermal energy potential and optimizing geothermal power plant operation.

Selection Considerations

When selecting a submersible sensor probe for integration into data logging and telemetry systems, several key factors warrant careful consideration:

  • Depth and Pressure Rating: The probe must be rated for the intended depth and pressure to ensure reliable operation without leakage or damage.
  • Material Compatibility: The probe’s housing and wetted materials should be compatible with the target fluid to prevent corrosion, degradation, or contamination of the sensor probe.
  • Mechanical Format: Consider the size and shape of the probe to ensure it will fit into the proposed OEM design or equipment installation.
  • Signal Output: Choose a probe with a signal output that is compatible with the data logging or telemetry system, such as 4-20mA, 0-10V, or digital outputs like RS-485 or Modbus.
  • Cable Length and Connector: Specify the appropriate cable length and connector type for seamless integration with the OEM system.
  • Accuracy and Stability: Select a probe with the required accuracy and stability for the specific application, considering factors such as temperature drift, hysteresis, and long-term stability.