Chemical Industry


Diesel Fuel Tank Level Monitoring

STS Diesel Fuel Tank Level Monitoring with the STS ATM.ECO/N/EX Pressure Transmitter

Application 

Continuous level monitoring of diesel fuel within a hazardous environment.

Key Requirements

  • Level sensor that does not require structural modification of the storage vessel for installation
  • Relevant approvals for use within a hazardous atmosphere
  • Responsive and accurate analogue output
  • Suitable for use over an extended temperature range
  • Resistance to RF interference from handheld radios

Solution

STS ATM.ECO/N/EX pressure transmitter with the following key features;

  • Submersible pressure transmitter with a 24mm IP68 stainless steel housing
  • IECEX certification for use within explosive atmospheres
  • 4-20mA output with an accuracy of <0.25% FS and a response time of <1ms
  • Approved for use with process temperatures ranging from -5 to +50 deg C
  • Immune to RF interference of up to 10V/m and within the frequencies of 0.08 and 2.7GHz for 3s

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Plastics Moulding

Application 

Temperature control of polyurethane moulding.

Key Requirements

  • High IP rating of control panel
  • Flexibility of output options within the one controller
  • Easy programming of parameters
  • Adjustable hysteresis on alarms and set points
  • Accurate control of process temperature

Solution

West Control Solutions P6100+ temperature controller with the following key features;

  • IP66 front control panel, capable of operation within ambient temperatures of up to 55 deg C
  • Wide variety of auto-detect option cards, allowing for customisation of the control functions
  • Dual colour HMI and programming structure allows for easy parameter selection and configuration
  • User defined hysteresis for process and loop alarms and also upon the standard dual outputs
  • 0.25% accuracy for PID, ON/OFF, Manual, Alarm and ‘Ramp to Setpoint’ control  modes

 

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