River monitoring requires accurate level measurement within a small range, yet these environments can experience extreme level fluctuations from storms or floods. This demands a sensor that delivers both precision and overpressure protection, a challenge for traditional sensors which often compromise one for the other.
The LMK382 submersible level transmitter is specifically designed for monitoring water levels in environments where occasional high surges in level occur, such as those experienced in rivers. The sensor’s ceramic measuring cell is capable of withstanding extreme overpressure situations, making it ideal for applications where the normal operating level is significantly lower than the potential surge level.
A key advantage of the LMK382 is its ability to provide accurate measurements over a low range while remaining unaffected by large level fluctuations. This is particularly useful in river monitoring applications where precise level measurements are required within a relatively small range, but where occasional floods or storm surges can cause the water level to rise dramatically. For instance, if you need to monitor a river with a typical depth of 1 meter but which can surge up to 10 meters during a storm, the LMK382 with a 1 mH2O range would be suitable. This is because the sensor can withstand overpressure up to 40 mH2O, ensuring continuous operation and protection from damage during extreme weather events.
LMK382 Low Range Water Level Transmitter
- Pressure Range: 1
- Units: mH2O
- Reference Type: Gauge / Vented (atm to +P)
- Overpressure Rating: 4 bar g / 40 mH2O g
- Output Signal: 4-20mA, 2 wire
- Accuracy: 0.35% FS
- Installation Type: Probe version with nose cone
- Housing Material: Stainless Steel 316L
- Diaphragm Material: Ceramic Al2O3 96%
- Media Exposed Seals: FKM
- Cable Type: PVC (70degC max)
- Cable Length: 15
- Cable Length Units: Metres (m)