Level Learning
Range, Tank Height, Fill Height & Dead Band
Learning Notes
Part 1 - View Slide
  • Range is the maximum measurement distance of the sensor.
  • Make sure the maximum range is not less than the tank height.
  • Double the sensor range in applications with higher temperature, condensation and turbulence.
Part 2 - View Slide
  • Tank height is the distance from the face of the transducer down to the bottom of the tank; this is your 4 mA set point or "tank empty."
  • Fill height is the distance from the face of the transducer to the maximum desired liquid height; this is your 20 mA set point or "tank full."
  • Riser height is the distance from the face of the transducer to the top of the tank; add riser height to tank height measurement.
Part 3 - View Slide
  • Dead band is the minimum distance from the face of the transducer from which the sensor can measure.
  • Liquid should never enter the sensor's dead band.
Part 4 - View Slide
  • Select appropriate sensor range based on your tank height and application variables.
  • Input tank height and fill height set points.


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