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Off-Highway Vehicle manufacturers require feedback on the status of all the fluid level containers on their vehicles, but they struggle with the different styles and types of sensors required to provide that feedback. With all these
different applications with different fluids, the manufacturer needs to buy and stock several different styles of these liquid level sensors. Many different part numbers, in lower volume, lead to increased costs
and adds to the warehousing of more parts than needed.
Application Challenge:Finding a single liquid level sensor, with no moving parts, that will reliably detect water, oil, coolant as well as fuel and will endure the environment of an excavator. Traditional liquid level sensors (that can detect all fluids) rely on a float that will physically move up and down. The sensor is calibrated to the specific gravity of the fluid. It will operate differently in oil as compared to water. Also, these traditional float-style sensors have moving parts. When they are mounted in a high vibration and shock, environment, like an excavator, the floats can become damaged and malfunction. |
 | Application Solution:Gems Sensors’ NEW ULS-200 Level SensorGems' new ULS-200 advanced sensing technology detects the presence or absence of fluids without depending on their specific gravity. It reliably identifies almost any liquid. Featuring a durable housing, IPX7 & IP6k9k rating, and a wide operating temperature range, the Universal Level Sensor is ideal for the demanding conditions often found in construction equipment. |
Features & Benefits:
- Durable sealed design – IPX7 & IP6k9k
- High-pressure range
- Developed for the most rugged aqueous, oil, and hydrocarbon applications
- Tolerates coolant coating – no false triggers due to old, dried on fluid
- Wide temperature range
- Small size – under 3˝ (75 mm) total length