PIEZO ST
Piezometric level probe

Measure your clear water with confidence, even at depth

 

The piezometric probe PIEZO ST allows continuous monitoring of water level in wells, rivers, lakes and groundwater. The hydrostatic probe PIEZO ST is also used for pump automation through a level control relay.

The piezometric probe PIEZO ST is composed of a piezoresistive sensor that measures hydrostatic pressure which is directly proportional to water depth. Pressure data is then converted into an electrical signal by piezoresistive technology and conditioned in a 4-20mA loop

Accurate water level monitoring is essential in many fields, such as water resource management, agriculture, environmental engineering and construction.

 

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Technical specifications

Water column height Full scale possible from 1 mH2O to 500 m. (Full scale, 20mA, factory set to requested value)
Measurement signal 4/20mA current loop, 4mA for 0m and 20mA for full scale.
Electrical characteristics DC 6 to 38 volts
Consumption Signal in milliamperes
Measuring cell Hastelloy C276
Hysteresis 0.05%
Max temperature from -0°C to 40°C
Housing body Stainless steel AISI 316 L
2-conductor cable 0.22 mm² Equipped as standard with 10 meters of PU cable
Probe weight 370 g
Dimensions Height: 130 mm - Diam: 25 mm

 

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Operating principle

"Install, immerse, measure: Precision at the heart of your installations"

A piezometric probe is an instrument used to measure the piezometric level of a groundwater table or reservoir, i.e. water pressure expressed as water column height by converting the hydrostatic pressure of the water column into an electrical signal.

The piezometric probe is placed at the bottom of a borehole, well or reservoir, immersed in water. The piezometric probe contains a piezoresistive pressure sensor that measures the pressure exerted by the water column located above the probe.

The piezoresistive sensor converts this pressure into an electrical signal (in mA, V or via digital communication). This signal is proportional to the water height.

The signal is sent to a control unit or recorder. The piezometric level is then obtained directly (relative to ground level or a reference elevation).

 

Installation guide

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Probe fixing

The piezometric probe can be suspended via the cable sheath, using a support, the Cable fixing accessory (FIXCAB), which allows proper fixing of the electrical cable at the desired height and allows precise adjustment at any time.

If the piezometric probe is frequently removed or at risk of snagging, it is recommended to use a stainless steel support cable with eyelet to lift the probe.

Be careful when using clamps or other elements during fixing that could damage the cable and deteriorate the device by allowing water to enter inside the float level switch by capillarity.

 

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Electrical connection

The electrical connection must be placed in a non-hermetic enclosure (the internal pressure of the enclosure must be equal to atmospheric pressure), thus preventing water or other contaminants from entering the capillary. This helps prevent water infiltration that could compromise the safety of electrical connections as well as the probe's service life.

The electrical junction box must never be placed inside the tank. The cable and its capillary can be extended using a standard signal cable.

We equip our float level switches with the cable length you require to avoid connections that would impair their operation.

 

Applications

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