Float, Level Sensors
Float & Level Sensors: Precision Monitoring for Liquid and Solid Levels
Definition:
Float and Level Sensors are specialized devices within the Sensors & Transducers category designed to detect, measure, and monitor the presence, absence, or precise level of liquids, powders, or granular materials in tanks, reservoirs, or industrial systems. These sensors convert physical level changes into electrical signals, enabling automated control and real-time data reporting.
Types of Float & Level Sensors:
1. Float Switches: Mechanical sensors with buoyant floats that trigger a switch at predetermined levels, ideal for simple on/off control in water tanks or sump pumps.
2. Ultrasonic Level Sensors: Non-contact devices using sound waves to measure distance to material surfaces, suited for corrosive or high-purity applications.
3. Capacitive Level Sensors: Detect level changes via dielectric constant shifts, perfect for adhesives, oils, or fine powders.
4. Optical Level Sensors: Utilize infrared light to sense liquid presence, commonly used in compact or hazardous environments.
5. Magnetostrictive Sensors: High-accuracy probes with a magnetic float, providing continuous level measurement for fuel or chemical storage.
Purchasing Recommendations:
- Material Compatibility: Match sensor construction (e.g., stainless steel, PTFE) to the medium s chemical properties to prevent corrosion.
- Output Type: Select analog (4-20mA, 0-10V) for continuous monitoring or discrete (relay, NPN/PNP) for alarm/control systems.
- Installation: Consider tank geometry submersible sensors for deep tanks, top-mounted units for pressurized systems.
- Certifications: Prioritize IP67/IP69K ratings for outdoor use or ATEX/IECEx for explosive atmospheres.
Float & Level Sensors optimize industrial efficiency by preventing overflows, dry runs, and inventory inaccuracies. Investing in the right technology reduces downtime and operational risks.
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SEN LVL OPTICAL POLYS NPN
20017612-31
LDS309-11N LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
DECL-S044A-L868EU
MONITOR LIQUID AND SOLID LEVELS.
RBS306-WAT-US
SENSOR LEVEL WATER DETECT LORA
VP02-230TB
SEN LVL OPTICAL 230VAC NO
VP01-230TB
SEN LVL OPTICAL 230VAC NC
VP03EPM
SEN LVL OPTICAL MOD PNP NC
VPP110
LVL SNSR COND 1 PROBE 1IN PP
80009-000
LS303-31 LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
LLC600D3LSH
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
SENX-S198A-L915US
MEASURE LIQUIDS TO 50 FT. BELOW
VP04EP
SEN LVL OPTICAL PNP NO
59630-1-T-01-D
REED SENSOR W/INTEGRAL FLOAT
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MONITOR LIQUID AND SOLID LEVELS.
VPA1MPA
SEN LVL OPTICAL POLYS PNP
VT1
LVL SNSR COND 1 PROBE PTFE
88508-000
LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR
RSF106H100JV
FLOATSWITCH VERT 100VA PPS
RSF106HVP
FLOATSWITCH VERT 100VA PPS
VNY3
SEN LVL COND 3 PROBE NYLON