Magnetic Battery Operated Flow Meter

Battery Operated Flow Meter is mainly suitable for occasions where there is no external power supply, but self-powered.

Magnetic Battery Operated Flow Meter

Battery Operated Flow Meter is a lithium battery powered electromagnetic flow meter developed on the basis of electromagnetic flow meter. The battery-powered electromagnetic flowmeter uses a specially designed sensor excitation system and a high-performance lithium battery power supply system. Designed specifically for the water industry. Satisfy urban water supply to ensure accurate water fee calculation. It is widely used in the workplace without power supply. Such as: urban water supply, heating, sewage treatment, water administration and water resources, water conservancy projects and other industries.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of  Magnetic Flow Meters for flow measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Features of Magnetic Battery Operated Flow Meter

  1. Large-screen clear LCD display: clear and fast data display, ensuring fast reading of data
  2. Full digital signal processing, stable work, high measurement accuracy, strong anti-interference ability
  3. Three-electrode measurement, more accurate than general two-electrode measurement
  4. The service life is up to 3-5 years
  5. Automatic two-way flow measurement, on-site instantaneous flow, forward and reverse cumulative total, pressure (special customization) display
  6. Self-diagnosis fault alarm and GSM/GPRS data wireless remote transmission function
  7. Through the GSM/GPRS remote management software system, functions such as wireless remote transmission, storage and data analysis of flow data can be realized.
  8. The meter adopts piecewise linear correction, so that it can ensure the accuracy requirements in the large, medium and small flow measurement.

Specifications of Magnetic Battery Operated Flow Meter

Nominal diameter:DN6mm—DN3000mm
(DN32mm~DN2000mm can also choose plug-in battery-powered electromagnetic flowmeter)
Nominal pressure:0.6—4.0Mpa (special pressure can be customized)
Accuracy:±0.5%
Measuring range:0-15m/s
Measuring medium (conductivity):>20µs/cm
Medium temperature:-10℃—+160℃
Ambient temperature: -10℃—+60℃
Power supply mode:3.6V/DC built-in lithium battery power supply. Continuous working time 3-5 years
Connection mode:flange type, plug-in type, clamping type (optional)
Structure:integrated type, split type (optional)
Protection level:integrated type IP68, split type sensor IP68, converter IP65
Display mode:LCD large screen backlit liquid crystal display.
Automatic two-way measurement.
Simultaneously display instantaneous flow, flow rate, pressure, total forward and reverse cumulative total, battery power, clock and alarm prompts, etc.
Output signal:pulse output 0.00001~1/p.
Frequency output 1~1000Hz arbitrary setting (passive optocoupler output)
Communication method:GSM (SMS data packet)/GPRS wireless data remote transmission/RS485

Guess you like: Magnetic flow meter working principle

There is a component in the structure of electromagnetic flowmeter called “electrode”. Where is the function of this electrode?

Let’s start with its principle. The measurement principle of electromagnetic flowmeter is based on Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction.

When a medium with a certain conductivity flows through the measuring tube, it will cut the magnetic line of force to generate a certain electromotive force. The electromotive force is detected by the electrode and transmitted to the converter through the cable. After the converter processes the electromotive force, the flow rate of the medium can be displayed. .

The role of the electrode is to detect the magnitude of the electromotive force.

The magnitude of the electromotive force is proportional to the magnetic flux intensity. The inner diameter of the measuring tube is proportional to the average flow velocity. The volume flow of the medium is linearly related to the induced electromotive force and the inner diameter of the measuring tube. It is inversely proportional to the magnetic induction intensity of the magnetic field and has nothing to do with other physical parameters.

The electrode is in direct contact with the measured medium. Therefore, the selection of electrode material is very important. Commonly used electrode materials are 316L stainless steel, Hastelloy, titanium, tantalum, platinum, etc. The material of the electrode can be selected according to the characteristics of the medium.

Magnetic flow meters for wastewater

According to the situation of the wastewater treatment site, there are two general wastewater discharge methods. One is to discharge through pipes, and the other is to discharge through ditches. The two types of flow meters selected are therefore different.

1.Waste water is used for pipeline discharge, and most of them choose electromagnetic flowmeter to measure. Because there are no obstructions in the sensor, there is no fear of debris in the medium.

But need to pay attention to the medium must be full. If the pipe is not full, a pipe must be used to lead a section of the sinking pipe to ensure that the flowmeter is in a full pipe.

Note that the electromagnetic flowmeter cannot be installed at the drain of the pipeline, and the length of the straight pipe must meet the requirements of the flowmeter.

2.Wastewater is used for ditch discharge, mostly using ultrasonic open channel flow meters.

A measuring groove is installed at the discharge port, and an ultrasonic probe is installed directly above the groove. In this way, the flow of wastewater flowing through can be measured. This instrument generally uses 24V power supply, output: 4-20MA.

When selecting the electromagnetic flowmeter for waste water, it is necessary to know the temperature of the medium, the pressure of the medium, the flow range of the medium, the composition of the medium, the power supply requirements, and the on-site installation requirements. The key point of the selection is to choose which product to measure well. The second is to consider the convenience of installation, operation and maintenance. Finally, the product price can be considered.

More about : Sewage Flow Meter Selection

Electromagnetic Flow Meter Price List

Why is the price of some lithium battery electromagnetic flowmeters at USD 0. Some prices are higher.

Some manufacturers quote real prices, and some quote false prices.
So many people will ask how much is a lithium battery electromagnetic flowmeter?

Electromagnetic flowmeters have different prices due to different diameters, different materials, different media, different linings, different meter heads, and different functions. The final quotation is based on the parameters.

Remarks:
Because the lithium battery electromagnetic flowmeter is battery-powered, the price is different than other ordinary electromagnetic flowmeters. The final price should be based on the parameters.

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Frequently
Asked
Questions

The flowmeter is for measurement, mainly for measuring flow. Accuracy is the main parameter of the flowmeter.

The flow sensor is a signal output. Electrical signal, pulse signal, which is usually called analog output. It is for flow control.

Portable flow meters can also be called portable ultrasonic flow meters.

Generally, due to the requirements of some industrial sites, the on-site environment cannot be satisfied for the pipeline installation method, which is not only troublesome to install, but also has many after-sales problems. Therefore, in many occasions, customers will choose portable ultrasonic flowmeters. Its convenient installation has won a lot of favored by customers.

Portable ultrasonic flowmeters are relatively powerful. For example, some have functions such as data storage, direct printing, and online analysis of data. The handheld ultrasonic flowmeter generally only meets the flow measurement function. If additional data processing is required, it can be processed in the form of data line transmission.

Extended reading: Portable ultrasonic flow meter for water

The flow coefficient of the turbine flowmeter is the flow rate that represents the on-site working conditions. The flow coefficient is usually precisely related to the measurement accuracy of the instrument. This is also a very important item. The measurement accuracy level of the turbine flowmeter can be ±1% and ±0.5%.

Ordinary water meters do not need to install batteries. Those with display screens need to install batteries. Those who do not need manual meter reading may also need batteries.

If the water meter is an ordinary water meter, that is, a rotor-type water meter, there is no need to install batteries. This water meter is mainly composed of a casing, an impeller measuring mechanism, a deceleration mechanism, and an indicator meter. It has the characteristics of simple structure.

If the water meter is an IC card prepaid water meter, a battery needs to be installed. Since its data transmission and transaction settlement are carried out through the IC card, it is possible to realize the change from the staff’s door-to-door meter reading to the user’s own payment at the business office. IC card transactions The system also has the characteristics of convenient transaction and accurate calculation. It can use the bank for settlement.

Sino-Inst offer over 20 Magnetic Battery Operated Flow Meter, with Best Price.
A wide variety of Magnetic Battery Operated Flow Meters options are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

Sino-Inst can customize the nominal diameter of DN3-DN3000.
And Sino-Inst can be customized: waterproof electromagnetic flowmeter, battery-powered electromagnetic flowmeter, solar-powered electromagnetic flowmeter, thermal electromagnetic flowmeter, integrated split electromagnetic conversion, etc.

Magnetic Stainless Steel Flow Meter

Stainless steel flow meter with stainless steel housing and stainless steel flange connection. Stainless steel flow meter can be used in harsh environment for corrosive fluids flow measurement.

Stainless steel flow meter is an electromagnetic flow meter made of stainless steel. It works based on Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. Used to measure the volume flow of conductive liquids with conductivity greater than 5μS/cm. Stainless steel flow meter is an induction meter that measures the volume flow of conductive media. It can measure the volume flow of general conductive liquids. It can also be used to measure the volume flow of strong corrosive liquids such as strong acids and alkalis and even liquid-solid two-phase suspension liquids such as mud, mineral pulp, and paper pulp.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of  Magnetic Flow Meters for flow measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Features of Magnetic Stainless Steel Flow Meter

  1. Flow measurement is not affected by changes in flow density, viscosity, temperature, pressure and conductivity. The sensor induced voltage signal has a linear relationship with the average flow rate. Therefore, the measurement accuracy is high
  2. There is no obstruction in the measuring pipe, so there is no additional pressure loss. There are no movable parts in the measuring pipeline. So the sensor has a long life
  3. The straight pipe section required by the sensor is short, which is convenient for installation
  4. Only the inner lining and electrode of the sensor are in contact with the liquid to be measured. As long as the electrode and lining material are selected reasonably. Resistant to corrosion and wear
  5. Two-way measurement system. The forward and reverse flow can be measured.
  6. Applicable medium: any conductive liquid.

Specifications of Magnetic Stainless Steel Flow Meter

Converter formCompact typeSplit type
Executive standardJB/T9248-1999JB/T9248-1999
Accuracy classLevel 1 or 0.5Level 1 or 0.5
Dielectric conductivity>5μs/cm>5μs/cm
Can measure the lowest flow rate0.1 m/s0.1 m/s
Can measure the highest flow rate15m/s15m/s
Turndown ratio1:20, can be customized1:20, can be customized
monitorStandardStandard
Signal outputPulse or 4-20mAPulse or 4-20mA
Lining materialRubber, PTFERubber, PTFE
Electrode material lining316 stainless steel, tantalum, titanium316 stainless steel, tantalum, titanium
Power supply220VAC or +24VDC220VAC or +24VDC
Communication InterfaceRS232, RS485RS232, RS485
ProtocolMODBUS, HART, Profibus, etc.MODBUS, HART, Profibus, etc.
Explosion-proof gradeExd[ia]qIICT5Exd[ia]qIICT5
Protection levelIP65, optional IP68IP65, optional IP68
Instrument passDN6~DN2000DN6~DN2000
Installation methodFlange installation, optional flange clampingFlange installation, optional flange clamping
Nominal pressure1.6MPa or customized1.6MPa or customized
Medium temperature<180℃<180℃
Ambient temperature-30℃-60℃-30℃-60℃

Flow Meter for Measuring Corrosive Liquids

Stainless Steel Flow Meter is a kind of electromagnetic flow meter. It can be used to measure the flow of strong corrosive liquids such as acid, alkali and salt solution.

In the process of industrial consumption, many media are slightly or extremely corrosive. However, due to consumer demand, we also need to measure these media.

How to choose a suitable flow meter? How to choose a flow meter for measuring corrosive media?

1.Corrosion

Corrosion is a phenomenon in which metals are destroyed due to chemical effects in their environment. All metals and alloys can be corrosion resistant in certain specific environments.

But in other environments it is very sensitive to corrosion. Generally speaking, there are no industrial metal materials that are resistant to corrosion in all environments.

Corrosion can be divided into uniform corrosion (uniform corrosion) or general corrosion (general corrosion) and partial corrosion (localized corrosion).

The corrosion rate of general corrosion can be expressed in units such as mm/a. Usually, the data whose corrosion rate is below 0.1mm/a is converted to corrosion-resistant data. The corrosion rate is one order of magnitude larger than this, that is, the corrosion rate is 1mm/a.

Information about common equipment can sometimes be determined as applicable. Regarding the measuring element of the flow meter, it is not allowed. Based on the corrosion rate, the service life of the metal can be predicted.

Extended reading: Corrosive Liquid Chemical Level Sensor in Chemical Processing

2.Damage to the flowmeter caused by corrosive media

The corrosiveness of the medium is a serious threat to the flowmeter. Only certain types of flow meters such as clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters are less affected by corrosion.

a. Corrosive media will corrode the parts that are in direct contact with the flowmeter. Make it damaged and lose its function. For example, corrosion damage to the diaphragm of the differential pressure transmitter, and complete failure due to leakage of silicone oil. The electrode is corroded, causing the medium to be out of the world, causing the excitation coil to burn out.

b. The parts of the flowmeter are corroded by corrosive media for a long time and the geometric dimensions are changed. Cause the accuracy of the instrument to decrease. For example, after the rotor in the rotameter is corroded by the fluid, the outer dimension is reduced.

As a result, the flow indication is low. Another example is that the vortex generator in the vortex flowmeter is corroded by the fluid and the width is reduced. The appearance of the front flow surface becomes rough, causing changes in the flow coefficient.

There are also clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters that are less affected by corrosive media. It is also often caused by the corrosion of he metal pipe by the medium. It weakens the transmitting and receiving signals, and loses flexibility in severe cases.

c. Shorten the life of the instrument. For example, the conical tube and other parts in the metal tube float flowmeter. After several years, the welds were worn out.

d. Leakage of corrosive media. If it is not discovered and disposed of in time, it will easily lead to safety and personal accidents.

According to long-term inspection, electromagnetic flowmeter and ultrasonic flowmeter are selected for common corrosive liquid measurement. If it is corrosive gas, you can choose acid-resistant stainless steel vortex flowmeter or other gas flowmeter.

The electromagnetic flowmeter for measuring liquid media can measure various corrosive media containing tiny particles. Of course, the premise is that the measured medium is conductive. It is only necessary to use different lining materials and electrode materials according to the corrosiveness of the medium to deal with the corrosion problem of the medium belt.

Ultrasound is even simpler. If you choose a clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter, you don’t have to think about the corrosiveness of the medium at all. It’s just not as high as an electromagnetic flowmeter in measurement accuracy.

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3.Measures for fluid corrosion in flow measurement

(1) Change the instrument regularly

Corrosive media can corrode metals in various conditions. Some corrosion rate is very fast, that is, full corrosion. Some corrosion is subtle, very slow, that is, partial corrosion. When making instrument selection, it should be analyzed in detail according to the detailed situation. Then make a decision.

For example, compressed air and water are generally considered to be non-corrosive, but they are not. Because the concentration of nitrogen and oxygen compounds in the atmosphere in urban areas is generally higher. When it is absorbed by the condensate in the compressed air. The condensate is acidic. Thereby it has slight corrosion to carbon steel materials.

This situation is more serious in plant areas such as sulfuric acid plants, nitric acid plants, and chlor-alkali plants. Of course, in addition to dilute nitric acid, sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid may be contained in the compressed air at this time. The water situation is similar. Especially river water. Because it contains a variety of ions, it also corrodes carbon steel. Instruments used under this condition will show signs of corrosion after several years.

For example, it was found that the surface of the carbon steel ring chamber in contact with the fluid in the flow throttling installation was corroded. Become bumpy. In severe cases, the geometric size and appearance will change greatly. The inner walls of the front and rear straight pipe sections also become uneven. This situation does not meet the requirements of the verification procedures. It is difficult to guarantee the accuracy of the original instrument.

At this time, a problem arises. Is it possible to design and select the annular chamber and the front and rear straight pipe sections in the throttling installation to be changed to stainless steel?

Of course, if it is changed to stainless steel. The corrosion problem of the annular chamber and straight pipe section will certainly be solved, but at the same time the investment has increased. And the increase in investment is related to the pipe diameter. If the nominal diameter is larger. The increase in technology capital is not a small number.

Therefore, the decision-making should be based on the measurement accuracy request of the detailed measurement point, the severity level of corrosion, the life expectancy, and the budget acceptance ability. Weigh the pros and cons, and control responsively.

If the measurement accuracy is not high. Such as for process monitoring and control. Slightly corroded, carbon steel materials can also be used for many years. After the change to stainless steel, the investment increased more. Then, it’s better to wait for the ring chamber to be corroded and unable to continue to be used. Then update the entire or damaged part of the throttling installation.

(2) Avoid the heavy

Avoiding the heavy and the light is based on a deep understanding of the process flow and the characteristics of the relevant media. Choose a measurement plan reasonably. It can also achieve the purpose of metering or stopping control of the consumption process. Avoid highly corrosive parts. And choose the less corrosive part. Even change the variety of adjusted parameters.

For example, the flow rate constant value adjustment system can be replaced by liquid level average adjustment or other suitable variable adjustment. So as to avoid the problem of corrosion resistance of flow measuring instruments.

For example, the flow of sewage into sewage treatment plants must be measured. In order to control the total discharge of pollutants. The sewage is generally acidic or alkaline. And correspondingly, an appropriate amount of alkali or acid should be added to neutralize it. Then, consider the corrosion of sewage to the flow meter. Of course, it is better to select the flow detection point after neutralization.

The flow measurement of raw gas also has a similar situation. Raw gas often contains a certain amount of sulfur dioxide. This gas is not very corrosive in boring hours. But after the wild gas is separated from the furnace. With the increase of the transfer interval. The gas temperature gradually decreases. The temperature rises accordingly. And it quickly shows condensate and is highly corrosive. When considering the location of the gas flow measuring instrument device. Of course, it should be selected before the gas presents condensate.

(3) Choose an instrument with corrosion resistance

①The instrument selection of common acid medium.

In the vortex flow sensor and turbine flow sensor, the part in contact with the fluid is acid-resistant steel. Ordinary acidic liquids and gases can be used.
The oval gear flowmeter made of acid-resistant steel can meet the needs of accurate measurement of ordinary acid liquids.

②The instrument selection of conductive liquid.

There are many kinds of lining materials for measuring tube of electromagnetic flowmeter.

Among them, the good corrosion resistance is polytetrafluoroethylene. There are also several kinds of electrode materials, which can meet the needs of most corrosive media.

When selecting electrode materials, the requirements should be met. Don’t be superstitious about precious metals. Because precious metals are not omnipotent.

Other catalysts like platinum electrodes have also attracted people’s attention. In chemical consumption, platinum is a very good catalyst. Certain media react chemically after contact with platinum under certain conditions. Proven hydrogen peroxide. The platinum electrode electromagnetic flowmeter is measuring hydrogen peroxide. Aerosol will be generated on the surface of the electrode. When the flow is zero. The output will also fluctuate.

Select appropriate electrode materials and lining materials to measure the flow of corrosive media. If the fluid temperature is also within the allowable range. That is the ideal choice, its measurement accuracy can reach 0.3~1%R.

Magnetic flowmeter can meet the needs of various measurement ranges. But if the fluid does not conduct electricity, the electromagnetic flowmeter is powerless.

③The instrument selection of non-conductive liquid.

When the clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter works, the fluid does not directly contact the meter. Therefore, it is suitable for various corrosive fluids.

There are two types of clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters according to their principles. Jet lag and Doppler.

The time difference method is suitable for clean single-phase fluids. The accuracy is related to pipe diameter and flow rate.
E.g:
a. When pipe diameter>150mm, v>0.3m/s, the uncertainty is ±2%R (it can reach ±1% R after calibration). v ≤0.3m/s, the uncertainty is ±O.Olm/s.
b. When the pipe diameter is ≤150mm, v>0.3m/s, the uncertainty is ±5%. v≤0.3m/s, the uncertainty is ±0.05m/s.

The Doppler flowmeter is suitable for liquids with high solid content or bubbles. The uncertainty can only reach ±1%~±10%. Obviously much lower than the electromagnetic flowmeter. Therefore, use it only when there is no other better method. The price has nothing to do with the pipe diameter. When DN≤200, ultrasonic meters are more expensive than electromagnetic flowmeters. When DN≥250, the ultrasonic flowmeter is cheaper than the electromagnetic flowmeter.

④ Selection of corrosive gas instruments

a. Ultrasonic flow meter.

In recent years, the domestic and foreign natural gas industry has achieved rapid development. This has greatly promoted the development of natural gas metering instruments. Among them, the multi-channel ultrasonic flowmeter specially developed for natural gas measurement is a dazzling pearl. If this technology is transplanted for corrosive gas flow measurement, it should be feasible. Because only the inner wall of the measuring tube needs to be treated for corrosion prevention.

b. Throttle differential pressure flowmeter.

There are no reports of commercial throttling differential pressure flow meters suitable for corrosive media. However, such meters developed by users themselves were reported decades ago.

Sino-Inst offers over 10 Magnetic Stainless Steel Flow Meter for flow measurement. About 50% of these are wastewater flow meters, 40% is the liquid flow sensor. And 20% are Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter and mass flow meter.

A wide variety of Magnetic Stainless Steel Flow Meters options are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

Sino-Inst is a globally recognized supplier and manufacturer of flow measurement instrumentation, located in China.


Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter

Sanitary Flow Meter adopts stainless steel tri clamp fittings. Used in food, sport drink, liquor and other beverage industries preprocess applications.

Sanitary Flow Meter uses a new type of sanitary lining material and lining technology, which meets the sanitary requirements of the food industry. It uses a stainless steel shell and stainless steel clamp connection. It is convenient for the quick disassembly and cleaning of the electromagnetic flow meter. Magnetic flow meter in a sanitary version which meets the strict requirements of the food-processing and bio-technology/ pharmaceutical industries.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of  Magnetic Flow Meters for flow measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Features of Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter

  1. The sensor adopts new sanitary lining material. Prevent the accumulation of measuring medium residues in the measuring tube.
  2. The sensor adopts a quick connection scheme. The electromagnetic flowmeter is easy to disassemble, maintain and clean.
  3. The converter uses a 16-bit embedded microprocessor for signal processing. It has high integration and fast calculation speed. The calculation accuracy is high. Fully digital signal processing. Strong anti-interference ability. Features such as reliable measurement.
  4. The intelligent converter can simultaneously display measurement data such as volume flow percentage, instantaneous flow, and cumulative flow.
  5. The flowmeter is a two-way measuring system with three totalizers inside. Forward total, reverse total, and difference total. It can display positive and negative flow.
  6. With digital communication signal output such as current, pulse, RS485, RS232, Hart and Modbus.

Specifications of Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter

Nominal diameter:DN10~DN100mm;
Nominal pressure:≤1.6MPa;
Accuracy:±0.5%; ±0.3%;
Measuring range:0~10m/s (flow velocity);
Lining material:PFA;
Electrode material:316L stainless steel, HB, HC, titanium, tantalum
Shell material:stainless steel;
Medium temperature:-10℃~+80℃;
Environment temperature:-25℃~+60℃;
Connection method:Clamp type quick connector;
power supply:220V AC or 24V DC;
Installation:Integrated-type, split type
Enclosure rating:Sensor IP65, IP68 optional
(IP65: dust-tight, anti-spraying, IP68: dust-tight, long-term work underwater.)
Converter IP67 (IP67: dust-tight, short-term immersion)

Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter Dimension

1. Clamp connector/threaded connector
2. Clamp/lock nut
3.Clamp connection flange/threaded connection flange
4. Converter
5. Ground screw
6. Magnetic circuit board
7. Electrode
8. Excitation coil

Application of Hygienic Electromagnetic Flowmeter in Beer Industry

Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter uses a new sanitary lining material and lining process. Meet the hygiene requirements of the food industry. At the same time, a stainless steel casing and a stainless steel clamp connection are used to facilitate the rapid disassembly and cleaning of the electromagnetic flowmeter.

The electromagnetic flowmeter is not easily contaminated during use. It can be widely used in the production process of mineral water, soy sauce, jam, fruit juice, rice wine, milk, and other foods, as well as in the fields of hygiene and chemical industry. Especially it is most widely used in beer filling.

Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter is used in the beer filling production line to perform quantitative filling while filling. An electronic valve filling machine equipped with a sanitary electromagnetic induction flowmeter is adopted, which is a dynamic measurement and quantitative form. The electromagnetic flowmeter is used for dynamic measurement of the liquid flowing through the valve.

A Sanitary electromagnetic flowmeter plays an important role in the measurement process of beer brewing. Not only because it has the advantages of low failure rate and high measurement accuracy. Also due to its Faraday electromagnetic induction principle. That is, the conductor will generate induced electromotive force when passing through the magnetic field. The flowing liquid medium represents a moving conductor, and the induced current is proportional to the flow speed. Input the metering amplifier through a pair of electrodes. Through the calculation of the fluid cross-sectional area and flow rate. The flow rate can be accurately obtained, and the quantitative accuracy can reach 1/1000.

Note: The caliber of the selected sanitary electromagnetic flowmeter is not necessarily the same as the pipe diameter, it should be determined by the flow rate. The process industry transports liquids with different viscosities such as water. The pipeline velocity is generally 1.5~3m/s. EMF is used on such pipelines, and the sensor diameter is the same as the pipe diameter.

Read more about Digital Beer Flow Meters for Sale|Brewery-Wine-Craft Beer Brewing Process management system 

Application of Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter in measuring beverages such as milk and juice

Milk is a liquid food, similar to this, there are juices, beverages, etc. For the measurement of such media, the level of hygienic requirements is of course the first.

In our sales process, we often encounter some telephone consultations Choose the flowmeter in the milk pipeline configuration. The related flowmeter products produced by our company can also meet its measurement requirements.

The following is a corresponding explanation of the selection of measuring instruments for such food liquid media.

Question: Should I choose a sanitary liquid turbine flowmeter or a sanitary electromagnetic flowmeter? Or is there a more advanced, better and more suitable flow meter?

Answer: First of all, milk (liquid) conducts electricity (there are various conductive ions in it). There are many kinds of mineral ions in milk, so both flow meters can be used.

Extended reading: Food grade flow meters for Food & Beverage industry

Tri-Clamp Sanitary Turbine Flowmeter

Advantages:
(1) High precision, among all flow meters, it is the most accurate flow meter;
(2) Good repeatability;
(3) Zero drift, good anti-interference ability;
(4) Wide range;
(5) Compact structure.
Disadvantages:
(1) The calibration characteristics cannot be maintained for a long time;
(2) Fluid physical properties have a greater impact on flow characteristics.

Tri-Clamp sanitary magnetic flowmeter

Advantages:
(1) The measurement channel is a smooth straight pipe, which will not be blocked. It is suitable for measuring liquid-solid two-phase fluids containing solid particles, such as pulp, mud, sewage, etc.;
(2) No pressure loss caused by flow detection, and good energy saving effect;
(3) The measured volume flow is actually not significantly affected by changes in fluid density, viscosity, temperature, pressure and conductivity;
(4) Large flow range and wide caliber range;
(5) Corrosive fluids can be used.
Disadvantages:
(1) Liquids with very low conductivity cannot be measured, such as petroleum products;
(2) Cannot measure gas, steam and liquid with larger bubbles;

Read more about Sanitary Flow Meters-316SS,Tri clamp-Pulse- for Brewery

Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter has a wide range of applications.

Large-caliber instruments are mostly used in water supply and drainage projects.

Small and medium calibers are often used in high-demand or difficult-to-test occasions, such as the cooling water control of the blast furnace tuyere in the iron and steel industry, the measurement of pulp and black liquor in the paper industry, the strong corrosive liquid in the chemical industry, and the ore pulp in the non-ferrous metallurgical industry.

Small calibers and tiny calibers are often used in places with hygiene requirements such as the pharmaceutical industry, food industry, and biochemistry.

Summary:

The flowmeter in the milk pipeline configuration can be selected according to the on-site working conditions and flow range. No flowmeter is the best, only choose the appropriate flowmeter according to the actual situation on the spot. It is handy during use. It is a perfect flow meter.

Extended reading: Stainless steel flow meters|304-316 optional

Sanitary Turbine Flow Meter

Sanitary Flow Meter, also called sanitary turbine flow meter or Hygienic turbine flowmeter.

The Sino-Instrument sanitary turbine flow meter, food grade flow meter, provides accuracy, versatility, and economy, in measuring a wide variety of food, beverage and pharmaceutical products.

The Sino-Inst sanitary turbine and is suitable, for use in clean-out-of-place (COP) and sterilize-out-of-place (SOP) environments.

Extended reading: Vortex Hygienic Flow Meter

Sino-Inst offers over 10 Sanitary Flow Meters, with the Best Price.

A wide variety of Sanitary Flow Meters options are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

About 13% of these are magnetic flow meter, 14% are Insertion Magnetic Flow Meter, 25% are Venturi flow meter, 13% are Handheld ultrasonic flow meter, and others are Liquid Turbine Flow Meters.

Sino-Inst is Sanitary Flow Meters supplier, located in China. Sanitary Flow Meters products are most popular in North America, Mid East, and Eastern Europe. The United States, and India, which export 99%, 1%, and 1% of ultrasonic level transmitters respectively.

Magnetic Flow Meters

What is Magnetic Flow Meter?

Magnetic Flow Meter is a flow meter that measures the flow of conductive fluids. Abbreviated as EMF, also called Electromagnetic flowmeters. It is a kind of Volumetric flow meter. A magnetic flow meter measures the velocity of conductive liquids moving through a pipe or conduit. In the wastewater treatment industry, Magnetic Flow Meter is the best flow meter choice.

  • Measures liquids or liquid slurries that have a minimum conductivity of 5 µS/cm.
  • Sanitary type, PTFE anticorrosive materials are optional.
  • Clamps, flanges, insertion installation are optional.
  • Battery powered optional.
  • Low cost.
  • DN 6 to DN2000
  • High precision: 0.5%, 0.2% optional

Sino-Inst offers a variety of  Magnetic Flow Meters for flow measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Featured Magnetic Flow Meters

Magnetic Flow Meters Features

  • Measurement is not affected by the variation of flow density, viscosity, temperature, pressure and conductivity. High accuracy measurement is guaranteed according to the linear measurement principle.
  • No obstacle in the pipe, no pressure-loss and lower requirement for straight pipeline.
    DN 6 to DN2000 covers a wide range of pipe size. A variety of liners and electrodes are available to satisfy different flow characteristic.
  • Programmable low frequency square wave field excitation. Improving measurement stability and reducing power consumption.
  • Implementing 16 bits MCU, providing high integration and accuracy.
  • Full-digital processing, high noise resistance and reliable measurement. Flow measurement range up to 1500:1.
  • High definition LCD display with backlight.
  • RS485 or RS232 interface supports digital communication.Intelligent empty pipe detection and electrodes resistance measurement diagnosing empty pipe and electrodes contamination accurately.
  • SMD component and surface mount technology (SMT) are implemented to improve the reliability.

Magnetic flow meter working principle

Magnetic flow meters use the principle of Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction to measure the flow rate of liquid in a pipe. In the magnetic flowmeter pipe parts, a magnetic field is generated, and channeled into the liquid flowing through the pipe. 

Faraday’s Law states that the voltage generated is proportional to the movement of the flowing liquid. A conductor moving through a magnetic field produces an electric signal within the conductor. And the singal is proportional to the velocity of the water moving through the field. 

As fluid flows through the magnetic field, conductive particles in the fluid create changes. This variation is used to measure and calculate the velocity of water flow through the pipe. When the fluid moves faster, more voltage is generated. The electronic transmitter processes the voltage signal to determine liquid flow.

Magnetic flow meter principle – Faraday’s Formula

Faraday’s Formula
E is proportional to V x B x D where:

E = The voltage generated in a conductor
V = The velocity of the conductor
B = The magnetic field strength
D = The length of the conductor

To apply this principle to flow measurement with a magnetic flow meter. First is to state that the fluid being measured must be electrically conductive for the Faraday principle to apply.

As applied to the design of magnetic flow meters, Faraday’s Law indicates that:the signal voltage (E) is dependent on V, B, D.V is the average liquid velocity ;

B is the magnetic field strength ;

D is the length of the conductor ( which in this instance is the distance between the electrodes).

To learn more about Magnetic Flow Meters, this video by Emerson gives a good explanation.
Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=lRSjYjg9WRo

Advantages of using Electromagnetic Flow Meters.

  • High precision and stability
  • Self-check
  • Two-way measurement
  • No pressure loss
  • No moving parts
  • May be for sanitary purposes
  • Large size available
  • Dirty liquid and mixed fructose are ok

Disadvantages of using Magnetic Flow Meters

  • Can not be used to measure gas, steam and liquids containing a lot of gas;
  • Cannot be used to measure liquid media with very low conductivity.
  • Cannot be used to measure high temperature media. At present, it is restricted by the lining material and electrical insulation material of the measuring tube of the electromagnetic flowmeter for general industry;
  • The electromagnetic flowmeter is easily affected by external electromagnetic interference.

Magnetic flow meter diagram

Dimensions of Converter, shown as Fig 3.

Dimensions of Sensor, shown as Fig 4.

Remark:

1. Nominal Pressure 4.0 MPa for DN10-150; Nominal Pressure 1.6 MPa for DN10-1000; Nominal Pressure 1.0 MPa for DN10-1600; Nominal Pressure 0.6 MPa for DN10-2000. Other special pressure level can be designed on demand.

2. The length L increases 6 mm if ground flange is equipped; The length L increases 6 mm if inlet protection flange is equipped; The length L increases 6 mm if liner protection flange is equipped.

Magnetic flow meter accuracy

The accuracy of the electromagnetic flowmeter supplied by Sino-Inst is 0.5%, 0.2% optional.

How to understand the accuracy of electromagnetic flowmeter?

The absolute value of the difference between the measured value and the true value is compared with the true value, and the number in front of the obtained percentage is the accuracy. If the number is less than 0.5 and greater than 0.2, the general accuracy is called 0.5 level.

For example: the measured value is 100.5 or 99.5, the true value is 100, and the obtained percentage is 0.5%, which means that the accuracy is 0.5. But if the number in front of the percentage is less than or equal to 0.2, it is called 0.2 level accuracy.

Such as:

  • Rosemount magnetic flow meter’s Accuracy: Up to 0.15% of volumetric flow rate accuracy over 13:1 flow turndowns, 0.25% over 40:1 flow turndown
  • Yokogawa magnetic flow meter Accuracy: ±0.35% of flow rate

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Magnetic Flowmeter Applications

Electromagnetic flowmeters have been used for more than 50 years and have been widely used worldwide. The fields involve water/sewage, chemical, pharmaceutical, paper, food and other industries.

Large-caliber meters are mostly used in water supply and drainage projects.

Small and medium calibers are often used in places where solid and liquid are both equal and difficult to detect fluids or high requirements.

Small calibers and tiny calibers are often used in places with hygiene requirements such as the pharmaceutical industry, food industry, and biological engineering.

  • Water / Wastewater Industry
  • Food and Beverage
  • Metals
  • Brewing, Distilling, and Wine makening
  • HVAC
  • Chemical
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Mining, Mineral Processing

Extended Reading: Metal Tube Flow Meter Applications

Magnetic flow meter troubleshooting

Every measurement process is unique. Any instrument may have problems during use.

In the process of using the electromagnetic flowmeter, if there is a measurement problem. Please check whether the following problems occur first, and try the corresponding solutions.

If the problem is not listed below, please contact Sino-Inst staff in time. We will provide you with suggestions for problem solving.

PhenomenonSolution
No displaya) Check the connection of power supply;
b) Check fuse;
c) Check the voltage of power supply;
d) Check if the LCD contrast can be adjusted. Adjust it if possible;
e) Return to base, if a) to d) are OK.
Coil Alarma) Check if terminal EXT+ and EXT- are open;
b) Check if coil resistance is less than 150Q;
c) Replace converter if a) and b) are OK.
Empty Pipe Alarm and Electrodes Alarma) Check if the sensor pipe is filled with fluid;
b) Check the connection of signal wiring;
c) Connect the terminal SIG1, SIG2 and SIG GND. If the alarm display disappears, it is confirmed the converter is normal. The alarm may be caused by the bubble in the fluid;
d) For electrodes alarm, measure the resistance between two electrodes with a multimeter. The read should be between 3 to 50k. Otherwise, the electrodes are contaminated or covered.
High AlarmIncrease the flow range.
Low AlarmReduce the flow range.
Inaccurate Measurementa ) Check if the sensor pipe is filled with the fluid to be measured .
b) Check the wiring;
c ) Check if the sensor factor and flow zero are the same as those on the calibration sheet .

Extended Reading: Guide: Magnetic Flowmeter Installation

Magnetic flow meter price

Magnetic Flow Meter has different calibers, different materials, different media, different linings, different meter heads, and different functions, so the price is different!

The Magnetic Flow Meter price list is attached below for reference only!

The final quotation is subject to the parameters!

Diameter/DNLining rubber (USD)Lined with PTFE (USD)ElectrodePower Material
DN15485 647 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN20493 647 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN25500 647 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN32537 654 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN40566 654 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN50588 662 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN65618 676 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN80676 691 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN100706 750 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN150728 794 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN200757 838 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN250809 985 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN300926 1118 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN350985 1368 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN4001081 1441 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN5001184 1765 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN6001368 1904 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN7001640 3574 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN8002556 3868 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN9003088 4574 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN10004044 5926 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
Note: Electromagnetic flowmeters are different in price due to different calibers, different materials, different media, and different functions!

Factors affecting the price of Magnetic Flow Meters

  1. The larger the diameter of the flowmeter, the higher the price. For example, DN250 electromagnetic flowmeter is more expensive than DN25 electromagnetic flowmeter. On the contrary, the smaller the diameter, the lower the price.
  2. The flowmeter is divided into: integrated type and split type. Split type electromagnetic flowmeter is more expensive than integrated type electromagnetic flowmeter. The high reason is that the expensive money for the split type is shielded wire money.
  3. The flowmeter is divided into: ordinary type, anti-corrosion type, anti-corrosion type. The price of electromagnetic flowmeter is higher than that of ordinary electromagnetic flowmeter. The reason for the higher price is that the lining is distinguished. The anti-corrosion type is tetrafluoroethylene lining, mainly for measuring acid Alkaline medium. The common type is rubber lining, mainly for measuring sewage and ordinary water medium.

  1. According to the standard of output signal connection and excitation (or power supply) connection, there are four-wire system and two-wire system;
  2. According to the assembly method of converter and sensor, there are split type and integrated type;
  3. According to the connection method of the flow sensor and the pipeline, there are flange type, clamping type, sanitary type, and insert type;
  4. According to whether the electrode of the flow sensor is in contact with the measured liquid, there are contact type and non-contact type;
  5. According to the structure of the flow sensor, there are short tube type and plug-in type (plug-in electromagnetic flowmeter);
  6. Classified by purpose, there are general type, explosion-proof type, sanitary type, anti-intrusion type and diving type (open channel flowmeter) for open channel flow measurement.

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Magnetic flowmeters are used in water treatment plants to measure treated and untreated sewage, process water, water, and chemicals.

Water and wastewater applications include the custody and transfer of liquids in the main pipe between water/wastewater areas.

Applications in the mining and mineral processing industries include process water and process slurry streams and heavy media streams.

In order of usage, water/wastewater industry, chemical, food and beverage, oil and gas (although not for oil and gas fluids but in support of the processes), power, pulp and paper, metals and mining, and pharmaceutical.

When choosing a suitable electromagnetic flowmeter, Sino-Inst recommends that you consider the following parameters in turn:

  1. Pipe diameter;
  2. Installation structure;
  3. Electrode material;
  4. Lining material;
  5. Power supply requirements;
  6. Signal output requirements;
  7. Pipeline pressure;
  8. Medium temperature

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Installation requirements

  1. The measured medium must be a conductive liquid. The pipe should be filled. There must be no air bubbles.
  2. During installation, the flow direction of the measured medium is consistent with the flow direction indicated by the flow meter;
  3. The straight pipe section of 5DN in front and 3DN in back must be guaranteed (DN is the diameter.). If there are mainstreams such as valves, elbows, and reducing heads in the front section, it is recommended that “before 10DN and after 5DN”
  4. The flowmeter should be avoided as much as possible: negative pressure in the measuring tube. Try to avoid large vibrations. Corrosive gas and other places with harsh installation environment around;
  5. The flowmeter should avoid ferromagnetic objects and equipment with strong electromagnetic fields (such as large motors, large transformers, etc.). So as not to affect the working magnetic field and current signal of the sensor;
  6. For the convenience of maintenance, it is recommended to install a bypass pipe at the flowmeter installation location.
  7. When the flowmeter is installed at high altitude or underground, sufficient space for installation, debugging and maintenance should be reserved. In addition, make corresponding measures according to different protection levels;
  8. Should fully understand the corrosiveness of the measured medium and the characteristics of the flowmeter, and strictly prevent the flowmeter from being corroded;
  9. When welding or flame cutting near the sensor, take isolation measures to prevent the lining from heating. And it must be confirmed that the instrument sensor signal line is not connected to prevent damage to the sensor.

Extended Reading: Insertion Flowmeter Types

  1. Mass flow meters and electromagnetic flow meters are different types of flow meters. The mass flow meter measures the mass of the fluid. The electromagnetic flowmeter is a volume flowmeter, which measures the volume of fluid.
  2. The mass flow meter can measure non-conductive media. And more special media such as high temperature, low temperature and high viscosity. Electromagnetic flowmeters can only measure conductive media, mostly wastewater.
  3. The accuracy of the mass flow meter is higher.
  4. The cost of mass flow meters is several times that of electromagnetic flow meters.

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Sino-Inst offer over 50 Magnetic Flow Meters, with Best Price.

A wide variety of Magnetic Flow Meters options are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

About 13% of these are magnetic flow meter, 14% are Insertion Magnetic Flow Meter, 25% are Venturi flow meter, 13% are ultrasonic flow meter, and others are Liquid Turbine Flow Meters.

Sino-Inst is Magnetic Flow Meters suppliers, located in China. Magnetic Flow Meters products are most popular in North America, Mid East, and Eastern Europe. The United States, and India, which export 99%, 1%, and 1% of Magnetic Flow Meters respectively.

Capacitive Level Sensors

A capacitive Level Sensor is also called an RF capacitance level meter. Capacitive Level Sensor is a liquid level (level) transmitter for liquid, oil, solid, and interface measurement.

Capacitive Level Sensors can be used for point level detection and continuous level measurement, particularly in liquids. The measuring principle is based on the change of the capacitance in a capacitor. The electrically conductive tank wall and a probe inside of the tank form a capacitor, The capacity changes of which are used to determine the level. This animation shows the measuring principle in conductive liquids and non-conductive liquids. The Capacitive Level Sensor can convert the changes of various levels and the height of the liquid level into standard current signals. Level Sensors can also support wireless transmission, RS485 digital communication transmission, etc.

Featured Capacitive Level Sensors

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Capacitive level sensor working principle

The capacitive level sensor is based on the change of capacitance to perform liquid/level measurement. The level gauge electrode and the container form two electrodes of a capacitor. The capacitance value varies with the container.

The level of the material medium changes and changes, and is converted to the corresponding level output signal.

A basic requirement for measuring liquid/level with a capacitance level meter is the relative medium of the measured medium.

The electrical constant (the ratio of the dielectric constant of the measured medium to the air) should not change during the measurement.

Endress+Hauser has a good explanation video about Measuring Principle Capacitance. Let’s look together.

Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPCUDVp0WZc

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Sino-Inst offers over 10 Capacitive Level Sensors for level measurement. About 50% of these are RF level meters, 40% is the tank level sensor.

A wide variety of Capacitive Level Sensors are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

Sino-Inst is a globally recognized supplier and manufacturer of Capacitive Level measurement instrumentation, located in China.

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RF Admittance Level Sensor

RF Admittance Level Sensor is developed from radio frequency capacitance. More accurate and more applicable continuous level measurement.

RF Admittance Level Sensor is a continuous level measurement product designed based on the principle of radio frequency admittance. The product has the advantages of high stability, high sensitivity, and wide range of applications. Compared with the traditional capacitive level sensor, the RF Admittance Level Sensor adopts a modular design. The meaning of admittance is the reciprocal of the impedance in electricity. It is composed of resistive, capacitive and inductive components. The radio frequency is high Frequency radio spectrum. So radio frequency admittance can be understood as measuring admittance with high frequency radio waves. When the instrument is working, the sensor and the tank wall and the measured medium form an admittance value. When the height of the medium changes, the admittance value changes accordingly. The detection circuit converts the measured admittance value into a level signal output.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of  Capacitance Level Transmitters for level measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Features of RF Admittance Level Sensor

The radio frequency admittance level meter has the following advantages:

  • Anti-hanging material: unique independent measurement impedance and capacitive reactance design improve the anti-hanging ability
  • Strong adaptability: Probe temperature range: -100 ℃…500 ℃
  • Range: The minimum measurement range can reach a few centimeters and the maximum measurement range can reach hundreds of meters
  • Interface measurement: suitable for measuring oil-water interface and gas-liquid interface
  • Non-sticky: suitable for measuring viscous materials, the probe has no hanging material
  • High stability: stable and reliable output, resistant to fly ash, blanking, moisture, crystallization, waxing
  • Maintenance-free: no movement, no wear parts, no need for frequent cleaning, maintenance, and debugging   
  • Better measurement effect for materials such as powder particles;
  • The process connection size is small, which is convenient for hole installation;
  • It has better adaptability to the measurement of small tanks and special tanks;
  • The measurement blind area is small, which maximizes the measurement range;
  • Good directionality, especially special tanks and special-shaped tanks, with low transmission loss and many measurable media.

RF Admittance Level Sensor Probe Types

RF Admittance Level Sensor-16-Insulated Hard Rod

Probe type: insulated hard rod
Process temperature: -100…200℃
Process pressure: -0.1…4.0MPa
Output mode: 4~20mA
Process connection: 3/4″BSPT threaded installation (standard)/flange installation (optional)
Explosion-proof grade: ExiallCT4 (optional)
Typical application: corrosive/conductive liquid, viscous liquid, can be installed separately

RF Admittance Level Sensor-17-Insulated Flexible Cable

Probe type: insulated flexible cable
Process temperature: -40…140℃
Process pressure: -0.1…4.0MPa
Output mode: 4~20mA
Process connection: 3/4″BSPT threaded installation (standard)/flange installation (optional)
Explosion-proof grade: ExiallCT4 (optional)
Typical application: conductive liquid, conductive solid powder, insulated flexible cable, can be installed separately

RF Admittance Level Sensor-18-Non-insulated Flexible Cable

Probe type: non-insulated flexible cable
Process temperature: -100…200℃
Process pressure: -0.1…6.3MPa
Output mode: 4~20mA
Process connection: 1″BSPT thread installation (standard)/flange installation (optional)
Explosion-proof grade: ExiallCT4 (optional)
Typical application: insulating solid, insulating liquid non-insulated flexible cable, can be installed separately

RF Admittance Level Sensor-19-Insulated flexible cable

Probe type: insulated flexible cable
Process temperature: -100…200℃
Process pressure: -0.1…4.0MPa
Output mode: 4~20mA
Process connection: 3/4″BSPT threaded installation (standard)/flange installation (optional)
Explosion-proof grade: ExiallCT4 (optional)
Typical application: conductive liquid, interface, can be installed separately

RF Admittance Level Sensor-20-Flexible Cable

Probe type: flexible cable
Process temperature: -50…140°C
Process pressure: -0.1…1.6MPa
Output mode: 4~20mA
Process connection: 3/4″BSPT threaded installation (standard)/flange installation (optional)
Explosion-proof grade: ExiallCT4 (optional)
Typical application: deep well, super long range, can be installed separately

RF Admittance Level Sensor-21-Hard Rod Tube

Probe type: barrel type hard rod
Process temperature: -100…200℃
Process pressure: -0.1…6.3MPa
Output mode: 4~20mA
Process connection: 1 1/2″BSPT threaded installation (standard)/flange installation (optional)
Explosion-proof grade: ExiallCT4 (optional)
Typical application: low dielectric constant liquid, can be installed separately

RF Admittance Level Sensor-22-Double insulated hard rod

Probe type: double rod insulated hard rod
Process temperature: -100…260℃
Process pressure: -0.1…4.0MPa
Output mode: 4~20mA
Process connection: 3/4″BSPT threaded installation (standard)/flange installation (optional)
Explosion-proof grade: ExiallCT4 (optional)
Typical application: strong corrosive liquid with reference electrode, conductive liquid, interface, can be installed separately

RF Admittance Level Sensor-23-Insulated hard rod

Probe type: insulated hard rod
Process temperature: -100…200℃
Process pressure: -0.1…6.3MPa
Output mode: 4~20mA
Process connection: 1″BSPT thread installation (standard)/flange installation (optional)
Explosion-proof grade: ExiallCT4 (optional)
Typical applications: interface, power off, strong stirring occasions, can be installed separately

RF Admittance Level Sensor-24-High temperature flexible cable

Probe type: insulated flexible cable
Process temperature: -50…800 ℃
Process pressure: -0.1…4.0MPa
Output mode: 4~20mA
Process connection: 3/4″BSPT threaded installation (standard)/flange installation (optional)
Explosion-proof grade: ExiallCT4 (optional)
Typical application: high temperature insulating solid, can be installed separately

Specifications of RF Admittance Level Sensor

Power supply:13VDC~35VDC
Output:4~20mA
Environment temperature:-40℃~70℃
Medium temperature:-100℃~800℃
Linearity:0.50%
Repeatability:0.10%
Delay:1~30s adjustable
Spark protection:built-in spark protection circuit (to sensor)
Electrical interface:M20*1.5
Cable:The special connection cable between the split electronic unit and the sensor is standard 5m, the longest is 50m
Process connection:BSPT threaded installation (standard)/flange installation (optional)
Shell protection:IP66
Certification:ExiaIICT4

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RF Admittance Level Sensor’s Applications

  1. Power plants: coal piles, raw coal bins, fuel bins, reservoirs, exhaust gas purification tanks, bin pumps, ash storage, fuel tanks, etc.
  2. Chemical industry: distillation tower, raw material and intermediate silo, reaction tank, ammonia tank, toxic liquid tank, solid silo, separator, etc.
  3. Petrochemical: oil pipelines, distillation towers, concentration tanks, liquefied gas tanks, ammonia tanks, steam drums, oil refinery oil depots, electrical desorption interfaces, asphalt tanks, etc.
  4. Water and water treatment: reservoirs, sewage tanks, water treatment tanks, sedimentation tanks, digestion towers, gas pipelines, deep wells, drinking water networks, etc.
  5. Cement: Stone silos, raw meal silos, cement silos, coal powder silos, slag storage silos, etc.
  6. Metallurgy: ore silo, ore crusher, raw material silo, auxiliary silo, blast furnace, alumina powder silo, electrolytic cell buffer tank, etc.
  7. Oilfield: crude oil or product oil storage tanks, three-phase separators, sedimentation tanks, sewage tanks (pools) and oil-water interfaces, drilling mud tanks, etc.
  8. Papermaking: raw material warehouse, storage tower, drying drum, etc.
  9. Others: quarry, food, pharmaceutical, environmental protection, shipbuilding and other industries

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RF Admittance Level Sensor Working Principle

RF Admittance Level Sensor works based on radio frequency admittance level control technology. Radio frequency admittance level control technology is a development from capacitive level control technology. The material to which the sensor adheres is called hanging material. The anti-hanging material performance is better, the work is more reliable, and the measurement is more accurate. Level control technology with wider applicability. The meaning of “admittance” in “radio frequency admittance” is the reciprocal of impedance in electricity. It is composed of resistive, capacitive and perceptual components. “Radio frequency” means high frequency, so radio frequency admittance technology can be understood as a method of measuring admittance with high frequency current.

The important difference between point radio frequency admittance technology and capacitance technology is the use of three-terminal technology and the diversity of measurement parameters. The measurement signal at the center end of the circuit unit is connected with the center line of the coaxial cable. Then connect to the center end of the sensor.

At the same time, the shielding layer of the coaxial cable is suspended on a level that is very small and very stable, but has the same potential, the same phase and the same frequency as the measurement signal, but has no direct electrical relationship, that is, isolated from each other. The effect is equivalent to that the measured signal passes through a non-inverting amplifier with a gain of “1” and a strong drive capability. The output is connected to the shield of the coaxial cable. Then connect to the shielding layer of the sensor. The ground wire is another independent wire in the cable.

Because of the above-mentioned relationship between the center line of the coaxial cable and the outer shield, there is no potential difference between the two. Therefore, no current flows, that is, no current leaks from the center line. It is equivalent to no capacitance between the two or the capacitance is equal to zero. Therefore, the temperature effect of the cable and the installation of capacitors will not have an impact.

For the problem of hanging material on the sensor. Adopt a new sensor structure, five-layer concentric structure.

Sensor structure: The innermost layer is the center probe, the middle is the shielding layer, and the outermost is the grounded mounting thread, which is isolated by an insulating layer. As with the coaxial cable, there is no potential difference between the center probe and the shield. Even if the impedance of the hanging material on the sensor is small, no current will flow.

The electronic instrument measures only the current from the center of the sensor to the opposite tank wall (ground). Because the shielding layer can prevent the current from flowing back along the sensor to the container wall. Therefore, the ground current can only pass through the measured material to the opposite container wall through the end of the sensor.

That is, U center probe = U shielding layer, I center probe pair shielding layer = (U center probe-U shielding layer) × YL=0.

Although there is a potential difference between the shielding layer and the container wall, current flows between the two. But the current is not measured and does not affect the measurement result. In this way, the measuring terminal is protected from the influence of hanging materials. Only when the material in the container actually opens up and contacts the central probe, the measured current can be formed between the central probe and the ground through the measured material. The instrument detects this current and generates an effective output signal.

Radio frequency admittance technology introduces measurement parameters other than capacitance, especially resistance parameters. The signal-to-noise ratio of the radio frequency admittance level meter measurement signal increases. The resolution, accuracy and reliability of the radio frequency admittance level gauge are greatly improved. The diversity of measurement parameters also greatly expands the reliable application fields of radio frequency admittance level gauges.

The radio frequency admittance level gauge sensor can choose a variety of materials. Can be installed integrally or separately. Used for limit control and alarm. Welcome to contact Sino-Inst for detailed information.

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Application Range of Various Level Sensors

There are many types of level gauges. There are heavy hammer level gauges, resistance-rotation level gauges, radio frequency admittance level gauges, diaphragm level gauges, tuning fork level gauges, vibrating rod level gauges.

They each have their own advantages and are suitable for different working conditions.

Rotary resistance level gauge

The anti-rotation level gauge can be used for the measurement of solid particles and dust. Mainly used in feed, silica, stones, spherical particles, wood chips, calcium powder, rubber, metal, limestone, grain, foundry sand, sawdust, coal powder, resin, raw leather, peanuts, clay and other materials measuring.

Radio frequency admittance level gauge

RF admittance level gauge products are widely used. Several typical occasions are as follows: the measurement of materials such as chemicals, plastics, films, feed, grain rubber medicines, liquid waste water, sand, food slurry cement, powder coating/clothing coal, granular solid oil and paper pulp.

Diaphragm level gauge

The diaphragm level gauge can be installed outside the container, whether it is installation, maintenance, equipment replacement or sensitivity adjustment. In practical applications, it is not recommended to use in the environment where the material is extremely light, viscous or large particles

Tuning fork level gauge

A dual-purpose level switch with an intelligent circuit for the tuning fork level gauge. Suitable for almost all liquids, light, easy-flowing solids

Vibrating rod level gauge

The vibrating rod level gauge can be used to monitor powder, grain or bulk materials (the diameter does not exceed 5-10cm). The density of the material must be greater than 0.05KG/DM3.

If it is lower than this density, the internal friction of the material will not be enough to weaken the amplitude of the vibration switch. This kind of vibrating level switch can be widely used in the monitoring of coal, cement, limestone, grain, sugar, fly powder and other materials.

Featured Level Sensors

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Radio frequency admittance is a new type of level control technology with wider applicability developed from capacitive type. It is an upgrade of capacitive level technology. The so-called radio frequency admittance, the meaning of admittance is the reciprocal of impedance in electricity. It is composed of resistive components, capacitive components, and inductive components. The radio frequency is the high-frequency radio spectrum. So the radio frequency admittance can be understood as using high frequency Radio wave measurement admittance.
When the meter is working, the sensor of the meter forms an admittance value with the tank wall and the measured medium. When the level changes, the admittance value changes accordingly. The circuit unit converts the measured admittance value into a level signal output to realize level measurement.

RF level sensor adopts advanced RF admittance technology. It overcomes the defect that the capacitive level meter cannot eliminate the influence of the conductive hanging material.

It is not affected by water vapor, dust or condensation, and has the advantages of stable and reliable long-term operation, high sensitivity, good linearity, high temperature resistance, and high pressure resistance.

It can be used for liquid level (level) measurement of liquid, oil and solid measurement, without moving parts.

The RF type level switch realizes the level measurement and control by sensing the change of reactance (capacitive reactance and impedance) between it and the tank body.

The internal electronic unit, the reactance between the probe measuring pole and the empty tank together form a balanced bridge circuit and generate a stable oscillating signal.

When the measured medium covers the probe measuring pole, the reactance change between the probe measuring pole and the tank will cause the bridge circuit to be unbalanced and stop generating oscillating signals. The post-stage circuit detects this change and outputs an alarm signal.

The oscillating signal is applied as a radio frequency signal at the same time as the probe’s measuring pole. It is also sent to the protection pole of the probe after passing through a 1:1 voltage follower. The radio frequency signals of the measuring electrode and the protection electrode have the same potential, the same phase, the same frequency and are isolated from each other.

When the probe is hung with material, there is no potential difference between the measuring electrode and the guard electrode to form electrical isolation to ensure that the signal change of the guard electrode does not affect the detection. The change of the reactance on the probe measuring pole can only be determined by the material between the probe measuring pole and the tank. So that the hanging material on the probe will not affect the normal detection.

Types of Level Transmitters:
Level measurement transmitters are of seven types. Each type of transmitter works in a different way, and makes it useful for different types of processes.
Capacitance Level Transmitters
Hydrostatic Level Transmitters
Magnetic Level Transmitters
Radar Fill Level Transmitters
MUltrasonic Level Transmitter
Guided Microwave Level Transmitters
Hydrostatic level transmitters

The main function of the liquid level sensor is to detect the liquid level. The functions that can be implemented include water shortage protection, no water alarm, waterproof overflow, high liquid level reminder, etc.
The liquid level sensor is used to detect the liquid level, and it is determined that the liquid level needs to be controlled at the position. Then the liquid level sensor is installed in the corresponding position.
For example, the liquid level at the bottom of the container needs to be measured, and a signal reminder needs to be given when no liquid is detected.
Then when the container is in a liquid state, the sensor works normally. When the liquid level drops to a low level, the liquid level sensor will give a signal reminder or alarm when it detects this industrial control change.

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Sino-Inst offers over 10 RF Admittance Level Sensors for level measurement. About 50% of these are RF level meters, 40% is the tank level sensor.

A wide variety of RF Admittance Level Sensors are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

Sino-Inst is a globally recognized supplier and manufacturer of RF Admittance Level Sensor instrumentation, located in China.

SIRD-806 Radar High Temperature Level Sensor

High Temperature Level Sensor is used for high temperature tanks. Especially for solid measurement under high temperature environment. Such as blast furnace material level measurement.

High Temperature Level Sensor can be used for level measurement of bulk solids at high process temperatures up to +400 °C. SIRD-806 Radar High Temperature Level Sensor can be used universally for continuous level measurement of bulk solids at high process temperatures. Output 4~20mA Superimposed HART signal. Often used in blast furnace level measurement.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of FMCW Radar Level Transmitters for industrial level measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Features of SIRD-806 Radar High Temperature Level Sensor

  • No blind spots. High precision.
  • The two-wire technology is an excellent alternative to differential pressure meters, magnetostrictive, radio frequency admittance, and magnetic flap meters.
  • Not affected by pressure changes, temperature changes, inert gas, vacuum, smoke, steam, etc.
  • Easy to install, durable and maintenance-free.
  • HART or PROFIBUS-PA communication protocol and fund field bus protocol. The calibration is simple and easy to realize the on-site calibration operation through the digital LCD display. Realize simple configuration setting and programming through software GDPF.
  • The measurement is sensitive and the refresh speed is fast.
  • Suitable for high temperature working conditions, up to 200°C process temperature, up to 300°C when using high temperature extension antenna.

Specifications of SIRD-806 Radar High Temperature Level Sensor

Applicable medium:Solid, especially medium measurement in high temperature environment
Application:Blast furnace level measurement
Explosion-proof certification:Exia IIC T6 Ga/Exd IIC T6 Gb
Measuring range:15m
Antenna:Horn antenna
Frequency:6 GHz
Process temperature:(-40~400)℃
Measurement accuracy:±20mm
Process pressure:(-0.1~0.3)MPa
Signal output:(4~20)mA/HART
On-site display:Four-digit LCD programmable
Power supply:Two-wire system (DC24V) Four-wire system (DC24V/AC220V)
Repeatability:± 1mm
Housing:Single cavity/Aluminum Double cavity/Plastic/Stainless steel Single cavity
Process connection:Flange

Extended Reading: Case: High Temperature Radar Level Transmitter for Melted Salt-Solar Photovoltaic Power Station

SIRD-806 Radar High Temperature Level Sensor Applicaiton

1) Iron and steel metallurgy: CDQ pre-storage room. Coal bunker, iron ore, and the top of CDQ pre-storage room of Coke Dry Quenching device (CDQ). Radar waves are emitted to continuously measure the inside of CDQ pre-storage room Red hot coke level

2) Cement industry: raw material warehouse, clinker warehouse, rotary kiln, petroleum coke and finished cement warehouse

3) Power industry: fly ash warehouse, pulverized coal warehouse

Extended reading: ​Solid flow meter | For bulk solids-powder-soybean-cement 

Application of Radar High Temperature Level Sensor in Blast Furnace

The level of the blast furnace is a very important measurement data in the steel industry. It plays a very important role in the quality control of steel production, the improvement of production efficiency and the improvement of production safety.

The level measurement points on the blast furnace include the measurement of two kinds of media: the level measurement of the furnace top mineral material and the level measurement of the molten iron of the torpedo tanker.

However, due to these conditions, the process temperature is very high (generally more than 300 ℃). Level measurement on blast furnaces has always been a problem.

Extended reading: GWR Solid Level Sensor-for Cement silo-Ash powder measure

For a long time, major steel manufacturers have been committed to finding an economical solution with long service life, reliable performance, low maintenance, and high measurement accuracy.

In the working condition of a blast furnace, there are usually three main measurement requirements for level measurement:
Blast furnace material level measurement;
Level measurement of blast furnace distribution bin;
Torpedo tank hot metal level measurement.

Extended Reading: Featured Silo Level Sensors

  1. Blast furnace material level measurement.
    Need to use the level sensor to measure the mineral material to be added to the blast furnace. The control of the material level needs to ensure that the material level is maintained at a certain height. The height of the blast furnace silo cannot be empty. Otherwise, there is no guarantee that the mineral material of the cloth bin will be supplied in time. Do not make the silo material level too full, resulting in overflow. Generally, the maximum measurement range required for this measurement point is about 5-6 meters.
  2. The main difficulty in measuring the slag level of the blast furnace distribution bin is: the temperature at the top of the bin top is very high, generally exceeding 600°C. The top thickness of the silo roof is relatively large, generally about 1 meter to 1.5 meters.
    The outlet temperature at the installation location of the level gauge generally exceeds 600°C. After repeated research, it is found that the high temperature is mainly caused by the radiant heat of the high temperature medium in the warehouse. Guide wave elbow can be made to avoid the high temperature gas at the outlet of the warehouse roof installation.
    In addition, in order to reduce the influence of conduction heat, the length of the entire waveguide is more than 2 meters. So that the high temperature gas in the tube can get enough cooling pipe section. After installing the guided wave elbow, the temperature of the installation flange is less than 100℃.
  3. Measurement of molten iron in torpedo tanks.
    The temperature of molten iron is as high as 1000℃ or more. But because the measured medium is liquid, the main problem to be solved is how to solve the problem of high temperature.
    At this measurement point, three different methods can be used to solve the high temperature problem.
    • Install compressed air channels on the extended installation standpipe. Inject compressed air to reduce the process temperature of the horn antenna port of the radar level gauge.
    • Design of guided wave elbow. Avoid ultra-high temperatures caused by radiation.
    • Keep a certain distance between the horn antenna of the radar level sensor and the installation port. To reduce the ultra-high temperature in the process.

The application of the radar level sensor on the blast furnace can take full advantage of the characteristics of solid-type radar, and the cost performance is very high. Radar High Temperature Level Sensor provides an ideal solution acceptable to customers for blast furnace level measurement applications.

Extended reading: Radar level sensor for solids – Dust solid level measurement

Featured High Temperature Level Sensors

High temperature tank level sensor

High temperature liquid level sensor

High temperature Non-contact level sensor

Sino-Inst offers over 10 Radar High Temperature Level Sensors for level measurement. About 50% of these are Radar level meters, 40% is the tank level sensor.

A wide variety of Radar High Temperature Level Sensors are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

Sino-Inst is a globally recognized supplier and manufacturer of radar level measurement instrumentation, located in China.

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SIRD-805 Radar Slurry Tank Level Sensor

Slurry Tank Level Sensor is specially used to measure the slurry level in the storage tank. Such as powder slurry tank measurement, liquid measurement with stirring.

Slurry Tank Level Sensor used to measure the slurry level in the storage tank. This is a common application of radar level gauges. Such as powder slurry tank measurement, liquid measurement with stirring. The 6GHz intelligent series radar level sensor is suitable for non-contact continuous measurement of liquids, especially low dielectric constant, slightly viscous, and stirred liquids. It is suitable for occasions where temperature and pressure change greatly. Inert gas and volatilization exist.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of FMCW Radar Level Transmitters for industrial level measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Features of SIRD-805 Radar Slurry Tank Level Sensor

  • The beam angle is small, and the energy is concentrated. It has stronger anti-interference ability. It greatly improves the measurement accuracy and reliability;
  • The antenna size is small. It is easy to install and install dust cover and other antenna protection devices;
  • The measurement blind area is smaller. Good results can also be obtained for small tank measurement;
  • The wavelength is shorter. It is more suitable for level measurement of dust and small particles;
  • Using advanced microprocessor and unique EchoDiscovery echo processing technology, it can be applied to various complex working conditions.
  • It adopts pulse working mode with extremely low transmitting power. It can be installed in various metal and non-metal containers without harm to human body and the environment.

Extended Reading: How to Measure Volume of Liquid

Specifications of SIRD-805 Radar Slurry Tank Level Sensor

Applicable medium:Liquids, especially liquids with low dielectric constant, slightly viscous, and stirring
Application:20% flour slurry tank measurement; liquid measurement with stirring
Explosion-proof certification:Exia IIC T6 Ga/Exd IIC T6 Gb
Measuring range:20m
Antenna:Horn antenna
Frequency:6 GHz
Process temperature:-40~130℃(standard type)/-40~250℃(high temperature type)
Measurement accuracy:±10mm
Process pressure:(-0.1~4)MPa
Signal output:(4~20)mA/HART
On-site display:Four-digit LCD programmable
Power supply:Two-wire system (DC24V) Four-wire system (DC24V/AC220V)
Repeatability:± 1mm
Housing:Single cavity/Aluminum Double cavity/Plastic/Stainless steel Single cavity
Process connection:Flange

Extended reading: Industrial Tank level indicators and Tank Level Gauges

How to select right Tank Level Sensor ?

Radar Level Sensor is a very common level measurement tool, which is widely used in various complicated working conditions.

So how to select the Radar Level Sensor with stirring and vacuum?

Selection under stirring

Radar Level Sensor is generally not used for guided wave radar in a tank with stirring.

The force of stirring can easily bring the cable of the guided wave radar into the propeller or bend the rod of the guided wave radar.

Therefore, only the high-frequency or low-frequency horn Radar Level Sensor for non-contact measurement can be selected.

If the liquid level on site is above the stirring propeller, it generally has no effect on the measurement.

If the liquid level will be lower than the stirring propeller, the false echo function must be used to filter out the signal reflected by the propeller. This can ensure that the propeller is not used as a target when measuring.

Selection under vacuum conditions

Under vacuum conditions, the boiling point of liquids will be much lower than under standard atmospheric pressure. Many liquids start to boil at 30-40°C.

The reaction kettle and evaporation kettle in the pharmaceutical factory are like this. When there is no vacuum, the liquid is very calm. After vacuuming, the liquid of 1 meter will become 3 meters high, all of which are boiling bubbles and fine water droplets. In this case, you can only use the horn-mouth Radar Level Sensor. Then you need to make certain changes on-site, and you can contact the Radar Level Sensor manufacturer for details.

Power and output signal

Radar Level Sensor’s power supply is basically 24VDC on the market. If the customer requires 220VAC, then a 220VAC to 24VDC switching power supply will do.

There are two types of radar output signals: 4-20mA and 485.

4-20mA is currently the dominant one and is widely used in industrial situations. There are few users of 485, and it is generally used in occasions that require low power consumption. For example, water conservancy and hydrology, flash flood warnings, etc.

Extended reading: Ultrasonic level transmitter for Hazardous Liquids

Featured Tank Level Sensors

External Tank Level Sensor

HS-2000 External Mounted Ultrasonic Tank Level Sensor- (referred to as “external level gauge”). It adopts advanced signal processing technology and high-speed signal processing chip. It breaks through the influence of container wall thickness. Realizes the height of the liquid level in the closed container True non-contact measurement. The ultrasonic liquid level sensor (probe) is installed directly under the outer wall (bottom) of the container under test. Calibrate the outer wall of the probe. There is no need to open holes for the container to be tested, easy to install, and does not affect production. It can accurately measure the level of various toxic substances, strong acids, strong alkalis and various pure liquids in high-pressure airtight containers. The HS-2000 External Mounted Ultrasonic Tank Level Sensor has no special requirements for the material of the liquid medium and the container. The explosion-proof design is adopted to meet the explosion-proof requirements.

Water Tank Level Sensor

Radar Non Contact Water Level Sensor adopts non-contact measurement method and does not touch the water body. It is not affected by water quality, sediment and floating objects. The RS-485/RS-232/4-20mA interface can realize data long-distance wired transmission or docking with SCADA hydrological telemetry system. The measuring distance can be up to 70 meters.

The superiority of the radar water level gauge measurement principle makes it suitable for the following working environments: water level monitoring such as lakes, rivers, reservoirs, etc. Ditches with a large number of floating objects and sediments, and places where a lot of water plants are produced. Solar energy Power supply, remote field work and areas prone to flash floods.

Read more about: Water Tank Level Sensors for Level monitoring and Auto-control

Ultrasonic Tank Level Sensor

Sino-Inst offers over 10 Radar Tank Level Sensors for level measurement. About 50% of these are Radar level meters, 40% is the tank level sensor.

A wide variety of Radar Tank Level Sensors are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

Sino-Inst is a globally recognized supplier and manufacturer of radar level measurement instrumentation, located in China.

SIRD-804 Radar Solid Level Sensor

Solid level sensor is also called the solid state level sensor. Specially used to measure solid material level. Non-contact Continuous level measurement in solid particles or bulk solids.

Solid level sensor measures the solid level. Solids have many different properties from liquids. SIRD-804 Radar Solid Level Sensor uses 6GHz pulsed radar signals. The maximum range is 35m. Designed specifically for solid measurement, not affected by temperature, pressure changes or steam level changes. It can be used for continuous measurement of solids (including but not limited to lime block measurement; raw coal measurement, etc.). Dot matrix LCD liquid crystal screen Display. Sight and purge connection is optional. Support HART® protocol and 4-20mA output. Applicable medium: solid particles or blocks, not suitable for solid powders.

Features of SIRD-804 Radar Solid Level Sensor

  • Non-contact measurement. No wear and no pollution
  • Short wavelength, especially suitable for medium measurement in solid dust environment
  • The blind area is small, and the small silo can also obtain good measurement results
  • The beam angle is small and the energy is concentrated. The echo ability is enhanced, which is beneficial to avoid interference
  • High signal-to-noise ratio, better performance can be obtained even in fluctuating conditions
  • Small size speaker, easy to install on site
  • Explosion-proof type is optional. Suitable for applications in hazardous locations
  • LCD dot matrix liquid crystal display. What you see is what you get

Specifications of SIRD-804 Radar Solid Level Sensor

Applicable medium:Solid particles or blocks, not suitable for solid powder
Application:Lime block measurement; raw coal measurement
Explosion-proof certification:Exia IIC T6 Ga/ Exd IIC T6 Gb
Measuring range:35m
Antenna:Horn antenna
Frequency:6 GHz
Process temperature:-40~130℃(standard type)/-40~250℃(high-temperature type)
Measurement accuracy:±20mm
Process pressure:(-0.1~0.3)MPa
Signal output:(4~20)mA/HART
On-site display:Four LCD programmable
Power supply:Two-wire system (DC24V) four-wire system (DC24V/AC220V)
Repeatability:± 1mm
Housing:Single cavity/aluminum double cavity/plastic/stainless steel single cavity
Process connection:Universal joint flange (optional)

Featured Radar Solid Level Sensors

Solid level measurement

A solid Level Sensor refers to an instrument that detects changes in the height of solid materials in containers in real-time. Level gauges are also called level transmitters, level controllers, level gauges, and level gauges.

Solid level measurement is widely used in modern industrial production, mainly to detect the height of materials in closed or open containers during industrial production.

Generally speaking, the continuous detection method of material height is called the continuous measurement method. The detection of material height reaching a certain position is called limit measurement method, or switch measurement method.

The instrument that is often used to measure and control the level of solids or liquids in storage tanks, tanks, etc. is called Solid Level Sensor.

Among them, the instrument specifically used to measure solids is also called Solid Level Sensor. The instrument specially used to measure liquid is called a liquid level sensor. Extended reading: Radar Level Meter for Corrosive Liquids

Solid level measurement

There are many types of Solid Level Sensors. This article will list the most common and commonly used types of level meters on the market today, and briefly introduce them to users.

Static pressure type level meter: used for level measurement in tanks or containers, can be installed directly or through remote sealing components.

Ultrasonic level meter: used for level monitoring of liquids and granular solids.

Radar level meter: small beam angle (minimum 5 degrees), energy concentration. Stronger anti-interference ability. Greatly improved measurement accuracy and reliability. Both solid dust and liquid can be monitored.

Capacitive level meter: level measurement under high temperature and high pressure conditions. Dustproof, anti-hanging material, anti-steam, anti-condensation. A new type of capacitive continuous level meter. Due to the use of radio frequency technology and microcomputer technology, it solves the problems of large temperature drift, difficult calibration and fear of adhesion of traditional capacitive level meters.

It can be widely used in continuous measurement of liquid and solid silo levels in various industries. Especially for measurement under high temperature, strong corrosion, strong adhesion, and dusty environment, the capacitive level meter is the most suitable.

Level switch: It is used to detect the predetermined liquid level of granular solids, slurries and interfaces. Ultrasonic method or high-sensitivity capacitive measurement.

Extended reading: Radar level sensor for solids – Dust solid level measurement

Ultrasonic Level Sensor for Solids

The ultrasonic pulse emitted by the ultrasonic transducer is transmitted to the surface of the object to be measured through the propagation of coal qualification. After reflection, it returns to the receiving transducer through the sound transmission medium.

Measure the time that the ultrasonic pulse propagates in the sound transmission medium from the transmission to the reception. Then according to the speed of sound in the sound transmission medium, the distance from the transducer to the object surface can be calculated. To determine the level.

FAQ

What are the different types of level sensors?

Types of Level Transmitters:
Level measurement transmitters are of seven types. Each type of transmitter works in a different way, and makes it useful for different types of processes.
Capacitance Level Transmitters
Hydrostatic Level Transmitters
Magnetic Level Transmitters
Radar Fill Level Transmitters
MUltrasonic Level Transmitter
Guided Microwave Level Transmitters
Hydrostatic level transmitters

What type of sensor is a fuel level sensor?

Regarding fuel level measurement, we can use contact and non-contact level sensors.
Contact types are: Magnetostrictive level transmitter is the most commonly used.
Non-contact type: Ultrasonic non-contact liquid level sensor is the most convenient.

How does a float level sensor work?

Float level sensor uses magnetic float as the measuring element. Through magnetic coupling, the internal resistance of the sensor changes linearly. The smart converter converts the resistance change into a 4-20mA standard current signal. It can display the percentage of liquid level, the current of 4 ~ 20mA and the value of liquid level. Remote transmission control room can realize automatic detection, control and recording of liquid level. This instrument is suitable for petroleum, chemical, power, light industry and pharmaceutical industries, such as sewage treatment and medium level measurement in various atmospheric and pressure vessels, especially for underground tanks and tanks.

Sino-Inst offers over 10 Radar Solid Level Sensors for level measurement. About 50% of these are Radar level meters, 40% is the tank level sensor.

A wide variety of Radar Solid Level Sensors are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

Sino-Inst is a globally recognized supplier and manufacturer of radar level measurement instrumentation, located in China.

SIRD-803 Radar Oil Tank Level Sensor

Oil tank level sensor is very important in the petroleum industry. Oil storage tanks are important for oil refineries to store crude oil and refined oil. The level of the storage tank is one of the important parameters of the oil gathering and transportation process.

The Oil tank level sensor can be based on various measurement technologies. For example, the continuous emergence of high technology such as ultrasonic and radar level sensors. According to the characteristics of the storage tank medium, the measurement of the storage tank can be divided into five types: light oil and crude oil, heavy oil, asphalt, liquefied gas, and corrosive medium. The automatic level measurement of oil tanks has entered a new stage of multi-function and high precision. The non-contact radar level meter can solve the problems of large errors and unsafe levels in liquid level measurement.

Features of SIRD-803 Radar Oil Tank Level Sensor

  • No blind zone, high precision.
  • Two-wire technology. It is an excellent substitute for differential pressure meters, magnetostrictive, radio frequency admittance, and magnetic flap meters.
  • Not affected by pressure changes, temperature changes, inert gas, vacuum, smoke, steam, etc.
  • Easy to install, durable and maintenance-free.
  • HART or PROFIBUS-PA communication protocol and fund field bus protocol. It is easy to calibrate, and it can easily realize on-site calibration operation through digital LCD display. Simple configuration setting and programming can be realized through software GDPF.
  • The measurement is sensitive and the refresh speed is fast.
  • Suitable for high temperature working conditions, up to 250°C process temperature, up to 300°C when using high temperature extension antenna.

Specifications of SIRD-803 Radar Oil Tank Level Sensor

Applicable medium:Liquids, especially pressure and volatile liquids
Application:Crude oil and light oil liquid level measurement;
Aluminum hydroxide liquid level measurement;
Raw coal and limestone position measurement
Explosion-proof certification:Exia IIC T6 Ga/ Exd IIC T6 Gb
Measuring range:35m
Antenna:Horn antenna
Frequency:6 GHz
Process temperature:-40~130℃(standard type)/-40~250℃(high temperature type)
Measurement accuracy:±10mm
Process pressure:(-0.1~4)MPa
Signal output:(4~20)mA/HART
On-site display:Four-digit LCD programmable
Power supply:Two-wire system (DC24V) Four-wire system (DC24V/AC220V)
Repeatability:± 1mm
Housing:Single cavity/Aluminum Double cavity/
Plastic/Stainless steel Single cavity
Process connection:Flange (optional) / thread

If you need to measure high temperature and high pressure (-0.1MPa-32MPa) oil storage tanks, then learn about New Choice for Heating Oil Tank Level Sensor.

Choose Your Right Level Sensor

There are many liquid-level measurement techniques currently used in storage tanks. According to the measurement method, it can be divided into contact type and non-contact type.

Contact measurement methods mainly include manual detection rulers. Float-type steel belt level sensor. Servo type level sensor. Static pressure type level sensor. Magnetostrictive level sensor. Radiofrequency admittance level sensor.

Non-contact measurement methods mainly include an ultrasonic level sensor, radar level sensors, etc.

At present, the commonly used measurement methods on the market that can meet the requirements of commercial level sensors are: magnetostrictive level sensors, servo-type level sensors, radar level sensors, static pressure level sensors, etc.

The hydrostatic liquid level measurement system (HTG) is too complicated and requires a lot of maintenance and other shortcomings. The usage is getting less and less.

As a high-precision liquid level measurement method, radar level sensors are more and more recognized and accepted by customers because of their large range, convenient installation, and low maintenance.

Moreover, in recent years, the price of radar level sensors has decreased year by year. Many ordinary users have also begun to use radar level sensors as a liquid level measurement solution for storage tanks.

Read more about 7 Level Senors for Tank Level Measurement

How to choose a suitable level sensor for different use environments?

  1. On-site liquid level measurement of storage tanks. Suitable to use magnetic float level sensor and float level sensor. Direct-reading color glass plate level sensor can also be used;
  2. The liquid level measurement of crude oil, light oil, heavy oil, and chemical raw materials (non-corrosive) storage tanks is suitable for the use of radar level sensors (high frequency radar level sensors, guided wave radar level sensors);
  3. Liquid level measurement of inner floating roof tank, pressurized tank, outer floating roof tank, storage tank with agitator or swirling flow. Radar level sensor with still-pipe installation method should be selected;
  4. Measurement of the liquid level of the dome tank. Optional guided wave radar liquid level sensor. High-frequency radar liquid level sensor can be used for liquid level measurement of floating roof tank. Of course, if the floating roof adopts in-pipe measurement, guided wave radar level gauge or intelligent radar level sensor can also be used;
  5. Measurement of liquid quality, density, volume and liquid level of pressure tanks, vaulted tanks, atmospheric tanks, and floating roof tanks. Can use static pressure tank liquid level sensor. But do not use high viscosity liquid level measurement.
  6. The liquid level measurement of crude oil, refined oil, asphalt, ethylene, propylene, liquefied petroleum gas, liquefied natural gas and other mediums in large vaulted tanks and spherical tanks. In order to use guided wave radar liquid level sensor.

Extended reading: Radar Level Meter for Corrosive Liquids

The application of radar Oil Tank Level Sensor in the petrochemical industry

According to the characteristics of the storage tank medium, the measurement of the storage tank can be divided into five types: light oil and crude oil, heavy oil, asphalt, liquefied gas, and corrosive medium. The following will briefly introduce the application of radar-level sensors in these media.

Typical light oil media are gasoline, naphtha, petroleum, etc. Generally, a certain amount of volatile gas is generated and the dielectric constant is low. The low-frequency radar liquid level sensor measures directly, and the signal may be too weak to cause a loss of wave. It is generally required to install still pipe.

For example, a low-frequency radar level gauge can meet the level measurement of light oil. The use of high-frequency radar level sensors does not require any auxiliary measures and can measure the level of light oil.

Due to its characteristics, high-frequency radar is generally not recommended for stilling wave tubes. For some taller storage tanks, the cost of making still pipes and installation costs are higher. In addition, many longer still-pipes may cause certain deformation under the change of the environment, which may affect the measurement effect and accuracy of the radar level gauge.

Therefore, the overall investment cost of choosing high-frequency light oil storage tanks for measuring large ranges will be more economical and applicable than low-frequency radar solutions.

Read more about: Ultrasonic Tank Level Sensor-External Mounted

The typical heavy oil medium is diesel oil and so on. The dielectric constant is generally >3. There are certain volatile gases. Can use low-frequency radar sensor to measure directly.

Extended reading: Oil Level Measurement Solutions for the Oil & Gas Industry

The dielectric constant of pitch (liquid) is also relatively low. Generally around 3 (according to temperature). And liquid asphalt generally needs to be maintained at high temperatures. A certain amount of water vapor is usually accompanied by high temperatures. The characteristics of asphalt are relatively sticky, and it is easy to produce a certain phenomenon of hanging materials.
In high-temperature conditions, it is generally necessary to choose an antenna made of PTFE, rather than a PPS antenna.

In order to prevent the influence of hanging materials, you can choose a horn antenna.

However, water vapor generally causes the production of condensed water. Experiments show that the pole antenna is less sensitive to condensate than the horn antenna. Because the effective electromagnetic wave emission area of ​​the rod antenna is much larger than that of the horn antenna.

Asphalt has a low dielectric constant, and the small amount of hanging material generated in the antenna can generally be penetrated by the electromagnetic wave of the radar level gauge.
Since the hanging material of the asphalt medium is relatively viscous, the effect of using the cleaning device is not very obvious. Therefore, it is not recommended to use a cleaning device for measuring asphalt.

For asphalt applications where mixing and material hanging in the tank are very serious, a radar level sensor with a bell mouth can be used. The size of the bell mouth should not be less than DN150 (6″).

For processes where the temperature is higher, the condensation water phenomenon is more obvious. It is better to use a full PTFE rod antenna. The PTFE antenna with the stainless steel shielding section has a better shielding effect on the installation standpipe with a smaller diameter.

However, if the shielding length is selected too short, it cannot be extended. The length of the shielding section of the full PTFE antenna can be freely and conveniently extended according to the length of the installation standpipe. However, the installation of a riser with a small diameter (≤DN80) will affect the operation of the antenna.

Liquefied gas includes liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Typical liquefied gas media include propane, butane, etc.

The main features are:

  • The dielectric constant is generally very low (1.5~1.8)
  • High pressure and low temperature storage;
  • Explosion-proof requirements;
  • It is usually stored in spherical tanks, and the height of the spherical tanks generally ranges from 10 to 28m.

The dielectric constant of most corrosive media is relatively high. Accompanied by varying degrees of volatile gas (smoke). Different concentrations of corrosive media have different corrosive requirements for different radar antenna materials.

The volatile gases of many corrosive media have certain permeability. After a period of use, it may penetrate into the electronic part of the instrument or the motor transmitting part of the antenna and damage the radar level gauge.

Therefore, which radar antenna is used to measure corrosive media generally needs to be confirmed by checking the chemical compatibility table in advance.

Extended reading: Radar Liquid Level Sensor|Corrosive, steam, volatile liquids

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In order to monitor the level of the mailbox, we generally choose to install a level gauge.

Divided into two categories:
One type is contact type, including single-flange static pressure/double-flange differential pressure level transmitter. Float-type liquid level transmitter. Magnetic level transmitter. Drop-in liquid level transmitter. Electric internal float level transmitter. Electric float level transmitter. Capacitive liquid level transmitter. Magnetostrictive liquid level transmitter. Servo-level transmitter, etc.

The second category is the non-contact type, which is divided into the ultrasonic liquid level transmitter, liquid level transmitter, and so on.

The Smart Oil Gauge allows you to remotely monitor your home heating oil tank. The Smart Oil Gauge uses an ultrasonic sensor to measure the level of oil in the tank throughout the day and transmits this information over your home’s Wi-Fi network. Check your tank level from any smartphone, tablet, or PC – anywhere in the world. When the tank is low, the device will send text and e-mail alerts indicating that it’s time to order oil.

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The oil tank monitor is an instrument used to measure and display the level of oil tanks.
For example, the level gauge dedicated to gas stations is a magnetostrictive level gauge. If you are a buried oil tank, it is very inconvenient to monitor the amount of oil. However, the magnetostrictive level gauge is used, which is installed in the oil storage tank. The oil quantity is directly displayed on the liquid level monitor through the liquid level gauge. No manual measurement is required. The oil quantity monitoring of multiple oil tanks can be realized remotely.

The monitor on top of your oil tank is pretty easy to find and read. It usually has a red or a yellow plastic disk that is covered by a clear plastic tube with levels such as FULL, ¾, ½, ¼, etc. Most monitors make use of a rigid metal rod attached to a float inside the oil tank. When the tank is full, the float rises and pushes up the disk to the top of the gauge. As the oil is consumed, the float falls accordingly and the monitor reading drops.

Sino-Inst offers over 10 Radar Oil Tank Level Sensors for level measurement. About 50% of these are Radar level meters, 40% is the tank level sensor.

A wide variety of Radar Oil Tank Level Sensors are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

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