Float level sensor is a kind of continuous liquid level measurement sensor. Also called float level switch, float level gauge, float level transmitter.

Float Level Sensors - Single and Multipoint

Float level sensors are continuous level sensors. It can display the liquid level percentage, 4~20mA current and liquid level value on the spot. Output the switching value signal to conduct liquid Bit switch control. Low-cost. Single-point or multi- point measurement and control optional.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of Float level sensors for industrial level measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Featured Float Level Sensors & Switches

SI-U01 Float Level Sensor
SI-U02 Multi-Point Liquid Level Float Switch
SI-U03 Float Switch Water Level Controller
SI-U04 Magnetic Float Level Sensor-Reed Switch
SI-U05 Cable Float Level Sensor & Swtich

What is float level sensor?

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.

Float level sensor working principle

Float level meter is an instrument for measuring liquid level. It is widely used in the field of liquid measurement. Many industries will choose to use it for measurement equipment. Such as the petroleum, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.

Structure of SI-U01 float level sensor

Float level sensor: Float level sensor is designed and produced based on the principle of buoyancy and static magnetic field. The position of a floating ball with a magnet (floating ball for short) in the measured medium is affected by buoyancy. The change of the liquid level causes the position of the magnetic float to change. The role of the magnet and sensor (reed switch) in the floating ball changes the number of components (such as fixed resistance) connected in series to the circuit. Thereby changing the electrical quantity of the instrument circuit system. That is, changes in the position of the magnetic float cause changes in the electrical quantity. The change of the electrical quantity is detected to reflect the liquid level in the container.

The float level sensor is installed on the top of the container through a connection flange. The float ball floats on the liquid surface according to the principle of discharging the liquid volume phase and so on. When the liquid level of the container changes, the float ball also moves up and down. The reed switch of the ball level gauge is magnetically attracted to change the position of the liquid level into an electrical signal. The actual position of the liquid is displayed digitally by the display instrument. The floating ball level gauge can achieve long-range detection and control of the liquid level.

Float level sensor advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Long life span, stable and reliable operation, easy installation, almost no maintenance
  • None influence of measured medium in physical and chemical state. Eg: medium electrical conductivity, dielectric constants, foam, pressure, temperature, evaporation, boiling, bubbling effect etc, .
  • Choose appropriate material can be used in a variety of bad media environment with densities ≥ 0.5G/CC ;
  • Interface measurement with two media of different density control;
  • Wide range of application. Pressures from vacuum to PN160 (special up to PN320), temperature -40~+150 ° c
  • Design, explosion-proof, suitable for explosive environments;
  • Controller can be used to control the upper and lower liquid level.

Disadvantages

  • Low accuracy.
  • The installation position is limited by the shape of the container.
  • Most float level gauges are not suitable for corrosive or hazardous liquid media.

Many users are consulting float ball level timing and often confuse it with float ball level switches and float ball level controllers.
But they are not the same product, and the functions and prices differ greatly.
If they are mixed, it will cause the impression that some of them are sold abnormally and some of them are extremely low in price.
So, what are the differences between float level gauge, float level switch and float level controller?

What is a liquid level switch?

The float level switch uses magnetic force to operate. There is no mechanical connection. The operation is simple and reliable.

The magnetic float of the float level switch is used to rise or fall with the liquid level, so that the reed switch chip at the set position in the sensor detection tube is activated, and the contact open (close) conversion signal is issued.

One or more Reed tubes are installed in the sealed non-magnetic tube. Then the tube is passed through one or more hollow floating balls with ring magnets inside. The rise or fall of the liquid will move the floating balls up and down together. Thereby, the reed switch in the non-magnetic conductive tube is attracted or disconnected, thereby outputting a switching signal.

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More about Float switch From Wikipedia.

Level switch working principle

The Cable Float Level Switch is with simple structure of using micro switch or proximity switch or reed switch to control the contact. And it is user friendly design for level measurement. The switches will send out ON or OFF contact signal output. The floating angle is larger than a certain degree. Then the state of the iron ball and reed switch will be changed for actuation. For wastewater and applications at different temperatures, the material of the float can be selected from plastic to stainless steel. Cable float level switch controls long distance and multi-point contact detection. Cable float level switch can be used for transparent liquid and granular liquid industries.

The Multi-Point Liquid Level Float Switch operates magnetically, without mechanical connections. And it is simple and reliable. When the floating ball switch measures the floating medium of the test medium, the float moves the main body. And at the same time, the magnet on the other end of the float will control the magnet on the switch operating lever.Set one or more reed switches in a closed metal or plastic tube. And then pass the tube through one or more, hollow and floating ring with ring magnet inside. And use the fixed ring to control the floating ball and the magnetic spring. The switch is in the relevant position, which makes the float float up and down within a certain range. The magnet in the float is used to attract the contacts of the reed switch, which generates the opening and closing action.

Frequently
Asked
Questions

The float level switch is a kind of level switch. The float level switch uses magnetic force to operate. No mechanical connections. The operation is simple and reliable. When the float switch floats the measured medium, the float moves the main body. At the same time, the magnet on the other end of the float will control the magnet on the switch action lever.

Continuous liquid level sensors provide continuous liquid measurement and provide accurate liquid levels in tanks/vessels at all times.

Typical applications that require continuous liquid level sensors are. In some processes, understanding the liquid level is critical, or in some processes, high accuracy is essential. Such as process control or inventory control and management.

Examples that can be used as continuous level sensors:
Optical Level Sensor; Submersible Level Sensor; Ultrasonic Level Sensor

The float level detector is used to measure liquid levels in a tank in which a float rests on the surface of the liquid and follows the changing level of the liquid.

Ultrasonic Level Indicator, also called Ultrasonic level sensor, or ultrasonic level transmitter. In this type of transmitter, an ultrasonic transducer is mounted at, or near the top of a container containing liquid. The transducer sends out an ultrasonic pulse. The pulse hits the surface of the liquid, and gets reflected. The sensor then calculates the fill level based on the time between the transmitted and received signal.
Extended reading: Ultrasonic Level Switch-External Mounted

Common liquid level sensors are:
Float type liquid level sensor, magnetostrictive liquid level sensor,
Capacitive liquid level sensor, resistance liquid level sensor,
Radar level sensor, laser level sensor,
Ultrasonic liquid level sensor, pressure sensor,
Bubble level sensor, isotope level sensor,
Thermodynamic liquid level sensor
Therhere are 7 main types of level transmitters that Sino-Instroffers. Each type of transmitter works in a different way, and makes it useful for different types of processes.

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Sino-Inst offers over 10 Float Level Sensors – Single and Multipoints for level measurement. About 50% of these are float liquid level meters, 40% is the level switches.

A wide variety of Float Level Sensors – Single and Multipoints options are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

Sino-Inst is a globally recognized supplier and manufacturer of Float Level Sensors – Single and Multipoint instrumentation, located in China.

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