LevelSync Magnetostrictive Level Transmitters

Continuous Measurement, Enhanced Performance.

Engineered to enhance Magnetic Level Gauges with continuous, precise, and reliable liquid level measurement.

The LevelSync Magnetostrictive Level Transmitter elevates the functionality of Magnetic Level Gauges by providing continuous and highly accurate liquid level measurement. Its advanced design ensures robust performance, seamless integration, and minimal maintenance, making it an ideal choice for demanding industrial environments where precision and reliability are paramount.

The LevelSync Magnetostrictive Level Transmitter is designed to complement and enhance Magnetic Level Gauges (MLGs), offering continuous, highly accurate liquid level measurement for a wide range of industrial applications. This transmitter operates by tracking the position of the MLG’s float with precision magnetostrictive technology, ensuring real-time monitoring of product levels with exceptional reliability.

With a focus on performance and flexibility, the LevelSync transmitter eliminates the need for scheduled maintenance or recalibration, making it a "set it and forget it" solution for demanding environments. The robust construction, including 316L stainless steel and optional explosion-proof housings, ensures durability even in extreme conditions, such as high temperatures, pressures, or corrosive media.

Key Features:

  • Continuous Measurement: Provides real-time level data with unmatched accuracy and repeatability.

  • Seamless Integration: Compatible with most Magnetic Level Gauges from leading manufacturers, allowing easy retrofitting or system upgrades.

  • Maintenance-Free: Once installed and calibrated, the transmitter requires no scheduled maintenance or recalibration, reducing downtime and costs.

  • Robust Design: Built to withstand harsh industrial environments with a durable enclosure and high-temperature capability.

  • Flexible Output Options: Supports multiple protocols, including Modbus RTU, HART®, Analog (4–20 mA), and DDA, for seamless integration with existing control systems.

Applications:

  • High-precision level measurement in chemical processing, petroleum, power generation, and more.

  • Ideal for applications requiring continuous monitoring of critical levels, such as storage tanks, bypass chambers, and process vessels.

The LevelSync Magnetostrictive Level Transmitter is the perfect solution for industries that demand continuous, precise, and reliable level measurement. By integrating this transmitter with your Magnetic Level Gauges, you unlock a new level of performance, efficiency, and process control.

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Storage Tank Monitoring

The LevelSync Magnetostrictive Level Transmitter provides continuous, real-time monitoring of liquid levels in storage tanks, ensuring precise inventory control and safety compliance. Its seamless integration with Magnetic Level Gauges enables accurate tracking of high-value or hazardous liquids, such as chemicals or petroleum products, even in extreme conditions.

Bypass Chamber Measurement

Ideal for bypass chambers in process systems, LevelSync ensures reliable level measurement in applications involving high temperatures, pressures, or corrosive media. Its maintenance-free operation reduces downtime while delivering accurate data for critical process control and automation.

With its advanced technology and robust design, the LevelSync transmitter is a game-changer for industrial operations that demand precision and reliability.

Why Use Continuous Level Measurement?

In industries where precision and reliability are crucial, continuous level measurement provides an unparalleled solution for real-time monitoring and control of liquid levels. Unlike point-level switches, which detect levels at specific points, continuous measurement offers a comprehensive and uninterrupted view of liquid levels, ensuring smoother operations, enhanced safety, and greater efficiency. Here’s why continuous level measurement is indispensable:

Real-Time Insights

  • Delivers constant, uninterrupted data to ensure accurate level monitoring and control.

  • Enables quick response to changes, preventing overflows or equipment failures.

Safety and Compliance

  • Prevents hazardous incidents by monitoring critical levels continuously.

  • Ensures adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

Reduced Operational Downtime

  • Minimizes manual inspections, allowing processes to run without interruptions.

  • Identifies anomalies early for predictive maintenance and reduced failures.

Enhanced Process Efficiency

  • Supports automated systems like pumps and valves for seamless operation.

  • Maintains optimal liquid levels to improve production consistency and reduce waste.

Principle of Operation

The LevelSync Magnetostrictive Level Transmitter operates based on the precise interaction of magnetic fields and torsional strain pulses. This advanced mechanism ensures continuous and highly accurate level measurement in real time.

How It Works:

  1. Magnetic Interaction:

    • A magnetic float inside the Magnetic Level Gauge (MLG) chamber moves in response to changes in liquid level.

    • The float’s magnetic field interacts with the waveguide housed in the LevelSync transmitter.

  2. Torsional Strain Pulse Generation:

    • The transmitter sends a current pulse through the waveguide, generating a radial magnetic field.

    • The interaction between the float’s magnetic field and the waveguide creates a torsional strain pulse.

  3. Signal Conversion and Measurement:

    • The torsional strain pulse propagates along the waveguide and is detected by a sensor at one end.

    • The time taken for the pulse to travel (time-of-flight) is measured and converted into a precise level reading.

Key Benefits:

  • This non-intrusive technology ensures durability and eliminates the need for recalibration.

  • Provides continuous, real-time measurement with high accuracy and repeatability.

The magnetostrictive principle makes the LevelSync transmitter a robust, reliable solution for seamless integration with Magnetic Level Gauges, ensuring optimal performance in diverse industrial applications.

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Technical Specifications

Level Output

  • Measured Variable: Product level

  • Output Signal/Protocol: Modbus RTU, DDA, Analog (4…20 mA), HART®

  • Order Length: 305…3658 mm (12…144 in.) (Order length equals the measurement range; longer lengths available upon request.)

  • Inherent Accuracy: ±1 mm (0.039 in.)

  • Repeatability: 0.001% F.S. or 0.381 mm (0.015 in.), whichever is greater (any direction)

Electronics

  • Input Voltage: 10.5…28 VDC

  • Fail Safe: High, full scale (Modbus, DDA); Low, 3.5 mA default or high, 22.8 mA (Analog, HART®)

  • Reverse Polarity Protection: Series diode

  • EMC Standards: EN 61326-1, EN 61326-2-3, EN 61326-3-2, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8

Environmental

  • Enclosure Rating: NEMA Type 4X, IP65

  • Humidity: 0…100% relative humidity, no condensation

  • Operating Temperatures:

    • Electronics: −40…+71°C (−40…+160°F)

    • Sensing Element: −40…+125°C (−40…+257°F) (Contact factory for specific temperature ranges.)

  • Materials: 316L stainless steel, epoxy-coated aluminum

Field Installation

  • Housing Dimensions:

    • Single Cavity: 145 mm (5.7 in.) W × 127 mm (5 in.) D × 109 mm (4.3 in.) H

    • Dual Cavity: 117 mm (4.6 in.) W × 127 mm (5 in.) D × 206 mm (8.1 in.) H

    • Stainless Steel Single Cavity: 178 mm (7.1 in.) W × 135 mm (5.3 in.) D × 153 mm (6 in.) H

Wiring

  • Connections: 4-wire shielded cable or twisted pair, Daniel Woodhead 6-pin male connector, 4570 mm (180 in.) integral cable with pigtail

Electrical Connections

  • Single and Dual Cavity: ¾" FNPT conduit opening, M20 for ATEX/IECEx/UKCA version

  • NEMA Type 4X: ½" FNPT conduit opening

Display

  • Measured Variables: Product level

Product Literature & Downloads

Brochure

Specification Sheet