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Wireless Sensor System: LVCS-RF Liquid Vertical Continuous Sensor RF

LVCS-RF Liquid Vertical Continuous Sensor RF

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The LVCS-RF (Liquid Vertical Continuous Sensor - Radio Frequency) is designed to measure a continuous liquid level and transmit this information by radio to a Deeter Wireless Base Station at regular intervals.

The device is battery powered and wirelessly communicates in the 2.4GHz band using the internationally recognised IEEE802.15.4 protocol. The wireless range of the LVCSRF can reach up to 4Km in the US under ideal conditions. A significant increase in the range can be achieved by using one or more Deeter Wireless Routers.

The simplest measurement system comprises an LVCS-RF sensor communicating to a Deeter Base Station connected to a 4-20mA current loop indicator such as a Deeter Current Loop Indicator (DCLI).

The LVCS-RF circuitry is housed in a die-cast Aluminium head with an external antenna. An optional 3m extension lead and bracket are available for mounting the antenna in a position more favourable to wireless communication.

The sensor circuit is fitted inside a 316L stainless steel tube attached to the head, with a 55mm magnetic ball-float. Standard sensing lengths are 250mm, 500mm, 750mm and 1m. Custom lengths are available on request.

The LVCS-RF is powered by a single 3.6V Lithium Thionyl Chloride battery. Battery life is typically 9 months (based on a transmission interval of 10 seconds and an uninterrupted wireless link to the base station).


Radio Frequency

2.4 GHz ISM band

Process Outputs

None

Communications Protocol

IEEE 802.15.4

Operating Temperature

-20ºC to 70ºC **

Frequency Channels

16

Enclosure

IP64

Transmit Power

Model LU01: 18dBm

External Antenna

Fully weather-proof

Antenna Type

Half-wave dipole

Antenna Extension Cable *

3m length

Antenna Gain

2.2dBi

FCC Part 15 Compliant

Yes

Maximum Wireless Range (dependant on enviroment)

4Km

Dimensions for the head of the sensor (mm)

Height = 150
Width = 80
Depth = 120

Standard Measurement Lengths (mm)

250, 500, 750, 1000

Dimensions for the stem of the sensor and float (mm)

Height = 120+
sensing range
Diameter (float) = 55mm

Process Inputs

Magnetic float switch with reed switch array

    

Description

Measured
Length

Ordering Code

LVCS-RF1 LU01

250mm

DE012-0141

LVCS-RF2 LU01

500mm

DE012-0142

LVCS-RF3 LU01

750mm

DE012-0143

LVCS-RF4 LU01

1,000mm

DE012-0144

Wireless pages
Deeter Wireless Sensors
- Wireless Sensor System: Base Station
- Wireless Sensor System: LVCS-RF
- Wireless Sensor System: Router
- Wireless Sensor System: Sender
- Wireless Sensor System: Multi-Channel Base Station

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- 006 Wireless Sensor System - Multi-Channel Base Station
- 005 Wireless Sensor System - Wireless Router
- 004 Wireless Sensor System - Introductory Article
- 003 Wireless Sensor System - Wireless Sender
- 002 Wireless Sensor System - Wireless Introduction
- 001 Wireless Sensor System - Wireless Sensor System