Liquid Level Probe

There are several reasons why an operator would install a liquid level probe, the most common is to determine the current level in a tank without incorporating any electrical equipment. Many companies either do not have access to electricity where the tanks are located or they simply do not want anything complicated. Other applications for a liquid level probe include but are not limited to sump level, drum level, and open tank level control. 

Most liquid level probes are inserted into the top of the tank through a threaded bulkhead fitting or flanged connection, this is the most common way to install a liquid level probe. Essentially a liquid level probe will either be used for continuous level measurement with a 4-20mA output that would be ran from the liquid level probe to a PLC or local LED display. Alternatively, a liquid level probe would be used from a high or low level switch. The liquid level probe would have a relay output and once the liquid level hits the liquid level probe it would switch and communicate to a local audible or visual alarm. The liquid level probe would alert the operator that their tank is in an upset condition, whether it is low or high level the liquid level probe can work in either application. It all depends on how the liquid level probe is connected to the alarm, normally open or normally closed are the standard options for a liquid level probe.   

The most common mistake that operators make when choosing a liquid level probe is that they will not take into consideration the wetted materials. Especially when they use one that should never really see the application, such as a high level liquid level probe. Many companies will make stainless steel liquid level probes and this will not be suitable in any aggressive chemical applications. It is highly recommended that the operator select the Level Pro CSS liquid level probe which is constructed of polyethylene material and suitable for most chemical applications. The simplistic is also a reason that operators lean towards the Level Pro CSS liquid level probe. Complete with a NEMA 4X junction box with an internal terminal strip so the operator can run his own cable into the switch to connect it to his alarm is very important to most companies. 

The Level Pro CSS liquid level probe is one of the only liquid level probes that have this as a standard feature. A market leading water treatment chemical skid manufacturer was looking for a corrosion resistant liquid level probe that would replace the floats that they were currently using, the issue was that the floats on the current liquid level probe would eventually stick and fail causing amisreading and a lot of overfills within the plant that purchased the units. The solution was to incorporate the Level Pro CSS liquid level probe, with no moving parts the capacitance liquid level probe would detect the high or low level and never become subject to failure due to sticking. 

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Ultrasonic level sensor

The ultra pro 500 ultrasonic level sensor is an accurate way to continuously monitor water, chemical, or waste water liquid levels. Regardless if the media is corrosive, the ultra pro 500 ultrasonic level sensor is non-contact and will never actually touch the liquid. Even if the media is corrosive, the ultra pro 500 ultrasonic level sensor is designed in PVDF material to withstand the most corrosive industrial applications, therefore is media does come in contact with the ultra pro 500 ultrasonic level sensor there will be no external damage. 

The ultra pro 500 ultrasonic level sensor can monitor liquid level in tanks, sumps, or pits up the 65 feet. Having a wide variety of ranges that the ultra pro 500 ultrasonic level sensor can monitor is beneficial to the end user and distributor. The main issue with the competitor’s ultrasonic level sensors is that they make their distributors purchase a programming FOB or download external software. The ultra pro 500 ultrasonic level sensor is push button calibrated, meaning you push two buttons to set your 4-20mA output on the ultra pro 500 ultrasonic level sensor and you are ready to install! Most industrial ultrasonic level sensor applications are programmed so the 4mA is empty and 20mA is full. 

The ultra pro 500 ultrasonic level sensor has the ability to adjust to ensure that the operator can utilize in either set up. If the operator or distributor would like the 20mA set point to be empty, he simply reverses the programming on the ultra pro 500 ultrasonic level sensor. The ultra pro 500 ultrasonic level sensor features an LED indication light for user confirmation that the ultrasonic level sensor is receiving the return signal and that the ultrasonic level sensor is in fact communicating properly. One thing with ultrasonic level sensors is that you must ensure you are implementing and installing them in correct applications. This means no foam, turbulence, vapor, or condensation should be present. If the ultrasonic level sensor is installed in an application where these factors are present it may function incorrectly. 

Having an ultrasonic level sensor mounted in a stand pipe is one way to prevent these factors from affecting the reading, but ideally you will want to install where it has a clear line of sight to the liquid. Also, it is very important that you ensure that the ultrasonic level sensor is installed straight. The ultrasonic level sensor must be facing the liquid and not be installed on an angle where the beam may bounce off of obstructions or the tank / pit walls. Hart protocol and RS-485 are becoming much more popular in industrial facilities, the ultra pro 500 ultrasonic level sensor has the ability to cater to both of these outputs and makes for quick and easy integration to the PLC or SCADA system. Most ultrasonic level sensors come with a cable that limits the way the operator can install the sensor, the ultra pro 500 ultrasonic level sensor has a DIN electrical connection and the operator simply supplies his own wire to install freely within the plant.

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Ultrasonic Level Sensor

When Metal Koting in Toronto, Ontario wanted to determine the current level in their hydrochloric acid tanks, they decided to implement installing a level pro ultra pro ultrasonic level sensor. The level pro ultra pro ultrasonic level sensor is a simplistic, user friendly non-contact ultrasonic level sensor. With most ultrasonic level sensors, the user must download software or purchase a programming FOB to set the 4-20mA range. The level pro ultra pro ultrasonic level sensor is a push button calibrated ultrasonic level sensor and is the most user friendly ultrasonic level sensor on the market today. Another requirement for Metal Koting’s application was that the ultrasonic level sensor had to be constructed of a corrosion resistant thermoplastic.

One that would hold up in the industrial application and plant setting, the ultrasonic was to be installed on the holding tanks that were directly placed underneath thermoplastic piping. If the piping were to rupture the media would leak onto the ultrasonic level sensor and therefore they required it to be corrosion resistant and would prefer it to be NEMA 4X. The level pro ultra pro ultrasonic level sensor met both of their requirements and therefore they had chosen the level pro ultra pro ultrasonic level sensor for both of their holding tank applications. After a few months of the level pro ultra pro ultrasonic level sensor being installed it was evident that they had made the correct decision in choosing level pro ultra pro ultrasonic level sensor over any other ultrasonic level sensor.

A few features that make the level pro ultra pro ultrasonic level sensor one of the most industrial ultrasonic level sensors on the market are listed in this paragraph. Prior to selecting your level pro ultra pro ultrasonic level sensor, please consult one of Level pro’s ultrasonic level sensor technical representative to assist in your application. The level pro ultra pro ultrasonic level sensor is one of the best ultrasonic level sensors out there, but if they are installed in the incorrect application then it will not work as well as the operator will want. There are a few application details you must be aware of when deciding if a ultrasonic level sensor is the best solution. 

These factors include foam, turbulence, condensation, and vapor all of which will through off the reading on the ultrasonic level sensor. The features that make the level pro ultra pro ultrasonic level sensor different from the competition is the fact that the unit is constructed of PVDF for chemical resistance, the push button calibration set up feature, and the fact that the level pro ultra pro ultrasonic level sensor is available in many mounting configurations for different tank adapters. The level pro ultra pro ultrasonic level sensorwill provide either a 4-20mA or RS-485 output so that it can be used on smaller facility applications as well as major industrial automation plants. The operator must specify which ultrasonic level sensor he would like but level pro makes it very simplistic with a part number breakdown on the level pro ultra pro ultrasonic level sensor data sheet. 

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UBA Chemical – USING THE LEVELPRO LEVEL SENSOR- ULTRAPRO & 100 Series

Icon Process Controls and Levelpro release the new Level Sensor, the Ultrapro series 500 and 1000using Ultrasonic technology. As well as the 100 series submersible level sensor using hydrostatic pressure technology. Available now with a local display or coupled with the remote TVL Series ITC550 remote display. Using an output of 4-20mA or 0-5V. This unit can be equipped with almost every display on the market. Within days of the levelpro level sensor release, UBA Chemical used the LevelproUltrasonic, as well as the 100 series submersible Level Sensor to quickly and accurately give a reading of their Sodium Hypochlorite tank. Both of these level sensors by Levelpro work perfectly with the highly corrosive application.

 

           

The Levelpro Ultrapro Level Sensor as mentioned is available in two different styles. The 500 and 1000. The difference between the two is the local display that the 1000 series comes equipped with. Some of the attractive features that UBA Chemical was interested in and currently use are the No FOB or computers needed to program the unit. They were able to install and set up the Levelpro Level Sensor right there on site. With the all plastic design in PVDF and Polypropylene. Even if there is a spill or fumes from the product, it will not affect the unit.  With the two button set up, it took only minutes to get this unit up and running quickly and accurately. Meaning there was little to now down time for UBA, which is a big deal for a company of this magnitude. The customer did not have to let us know the sizing of the tank at the time of purchase since they were able to adjust the 4mA and 20mA to fit their tank needs at the time of install. Available in one meter, two meter, six meter and twenty meter.

The Levelpro Level Sensor work with them all. Some customers get nervous with ultrasonic, scared that some condensate or vapours can get in the way of an accurate reading. With the LevelproLevel Sensor, the echo is so large that is can actually push the condensate off the unit, allowing it to continue to keep an accurate level without going lost. UBA is ever going and may want to switch to HART protocol in the future with majority of their tanks that they currently have on site. This makes the Levelpro Level Sensor something to keep in mind for all of their future applications since it does offer this output.

 The 100 Series level sensor by Levelpro is also perfect for this application. It can go upwards of 100ft range of water column and is available in PP, PVC and PVDF Materials. With kalrez seals as a standard and Teflon cable. No chemical can corrode these units.

            The market has had a gap in its offering for several years now. With level sensors that were not making the cut. Now with the Levelpro Level Sensor; The Ultrapro and 100 series, the gap has been filled. Introducing a much stronger product than ever before and keeping the accuracy at an all-time high. With the positive feedback from all the customers that have the Levelpro Level Sensor installed. It should continue to make an impact on the market.

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Everest – Keeping it’s operated up and running with the LevelproViewSonic Battery Operated Level Sensor

Levelpro releases the new Ultrasonic battery operated Level Sensor, the Viewsonic Level transmitter.  Available in stores now with a local display or couples with the remote display that can be placed nicely on the desk of your customer. This unit can only be coupled with the remote display given but can also be used without any display. Within days the the release, Everest used the Levelpro Viewsonic Battery Operated Ultrasonic Level Sensor to quickly and accurately give a reading of their Sodium Hypochlorite tank. They are able to use this on any large or small tank. Allowing to read it on site in a bar style graph.

The LevelproViewsonic Battery Operated Ultrasonic Level Sensor is the only battery operated level transmitter on the mark. Some of the attractive features of this unit is the fact that no FOB or computers needed to program the unit. We can also have the battery operated level sensor to be programmed at the factory level.In Everest’s case, Icon process controls programmed the battery operated sensor at the factory and the only thing Everest had to do with the Battery operated ultrasonic level sensor was to install it on their tank.

 With-in seconds they were receiving an accurate reading. With the all plastic design in PVDF and Polypropylene. Even if there is a spill or fumes from the product, it will not affect the unit.  With the two button set up, it took only minutes to get this unit up and running quickly and accurately. Meaning there was little to now down time for Everest, which is a big deal for a company of this magnitude.

The customer did not have to let us know the sizing of the tank at the time of purchase since they were able to adjust the 4mA and 20mA to fit their tank needs at the time of install. The Levelpro battery operated Ultrasonic Level Sensor, the Viewsonic work with them all. Some customers get nervous with ultrasonic, scared that some condensate or vapours can get in the way of an accurate reading. With the Levelpro battery operated Ultrasonic Level Sensor, the echo is so large that is can actually push the condensate off the unit, allowing it to continue to keep an accurate level without going lost. This makes the LevelproBattery Operated Ultrasonic Level Sensor something to keep in mind for all of their future applications since it does offer this output.

The market has had a gap in its offering for several years now. With Ultrasonic battery operated level sensors that were not making the cut. Now with the Levelpro battery operated Ultrasonic Level Sensor; The Viewsonic, the gap has been filled. Introducing a much stronger product than ever before and keeping the accuracy at an all-time high. With the positive feedback from all the customers that have the Levelpro battery operated Ultrasonic Level Sensor installed. It should continue to make an impact on the market.