Using Pressure Measurement for Level Control

OEM Automatic 12/07/2010

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LEVEL CONTROL BY PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

Hydrostatic pressure can be used for level control of liquids stored in tanks by measuring the static pressure the liquid applies.

Tecsis offer a range of sensors suitable for applications where a standard mechanical level switch or level sensor is not suitable. This could be for various reasons i.e.: corrosive liquids such as acids, high temperature liquids used in food processes or clean environments such as pharmaceutical production.

By combining the sensor with the ‘weld-in’ thread adapter the sensing face is presented to the tank contents with an FKM seal to keep dirt ingress to a minimum.

The P3251 has two integral potentiometers for zero point and span adjustment to accommodate liquids with varying specific gravity and viscosity.