Level Measurement & Control


Capacitance level measurement is cost-effective

August 2007 Level Measurement & Control

Capacitance level measurement has established a firm position in process instrumentation during recent decades and still offers decisive advantages today.

The Liquicap T FMI21 from Endress+Hauser is a cost-effective capacitance probe for continuous level measurement in conductive liquids starting at 30 mS/cm. The measuring range is between 150 mm and 2500 mm at a maximum permissible process temperature of +100°C. The probe is pre-calibrated to the ordered length at the factory. This eliminates customer calibration. Subsequent shortening of the probe rods is easily done at any time using the separate shorting kit. High-quality, corrosion-resistant materials are available for applications in aggressive liquids like acids and lyes. The Liquicap T provides safe and reliable operation regardless of tank materials (plastic, steel or concrete) and tank geometries (baffles, nozzles, etc).

The Liquicap T FMI21 is precalibrated at the factory
The Liquicap T FMI21 is precalibrated at the factory

Used in conjunction with the Fieldgate FXA320, which provides remote measured value interrogation using Internet technology, the Liquicap T is an ideal solution for inventory control in logistics.

Many small storage and buffer tanks in all industries have not yet been equipped with instrumentation. The persuasive price/performance ratio makes this sensor a commercially viable solution for such applications.



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