Power level and mount sensors on silos without the expense or complexity of wiring. This single point laser quickly installs via a 1.5 ” NPT connection in remote locations, or on silos where inventory monitoring has not been viable.
The FVL-200 measures livestock feed in silos up to 35 feet tall. The SPL-200 can measure solids in silos that are up to 98 feet tall in low or no-dust environments and is powered by a replaceable Lithium battery. Both models have a battery life of three to five years and take interval readings from once per hour to once a day.
An integrated wireless LoRa long range transceiver is used by the laser to convey data to a LoRa modem. Data measurements from the SPL-200 are transmitted to the Binventory software or BinView web application for easy access from a tablet, phone, or PC. Data from the FVL-200 is exclusively utilized with the FeedView application.
Applications
- Human and pet food ingredients
- Plastic pellets and granules
- Dry chemicals
- Single -point level measurement in silos up to 98 feet tall
- Paper and pulp processing
- Measuring bulk solids in low to no-dust environments
Features
- 2 ” NPT threaded mounting with mounting plates that are adjustable or fixed
- Sends measurement data in programmable time intervals
- Up to 90 feet single point measurement
- Battery-powered to eliminate wiring and simplify installation
- Long battery life of three to five years depending on frequency of measurement
- Dust tube protects laser from buildup to minimize maintenance
- Visible red laser for aiming, which is safer than invisible laser
- LoRa transceiver for reliable long-range data communications
Specifications
- Hazardous Location: Not rated for hazardous locations
- Mounting: 2.0 " NPT standard threaded nose, multiple mounting flange types
- Laser Beam Size: 2.5 x 5 mm at 3 meters (FWHM)
- Laser Wavelength: 635 ± 10nm
- Laser Safety: <1 mW (Class 2)
- Housing Material: Aluminum and Injection molded plastic
- Measurement Accuracy: ±5mm (0.20 inches)
- Data I/O: LoRa
- Configuration I/O: LoRa and Micro USB (under sealed cover)
- Ingress Protection: IP67
- Wireless Communications Range:
- >10 km (>6 miles) Line-of-Sight (LOS)
- >1.6 km (>1 mile) Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) (Dependent upon terrain and line of sight obstacles)
- Ambient Operating Temperature
- Standard: -22 ˚F to 149 ˚F (-30 ˚C to 65 ˚C)
- Optional: -40 ˚F to 149 ˚F (-40 ˚C to 65 ˚C)
- Power Source: 3.6V, 19AH Internal Li-Ion battery
- Battery Life: 3- 5 years dependent on frequency of measurement
- Battery Voltage Reporting: Configurable
- Measurement range: 30m (98 feet)
- Receiver Addressing: Configurable
Battery-Powered Laser Level Sensor — BinMaster
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