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KPSI 350 Small Bore SDI-12 Submersible Level Transducer   

The KPSI 350 small bore submersible hydrostatic level transducer represents the leading edge of level sensing technology available today. Incorporating a highly stable media-isolated sensor, the KPSI 350 features SDI-12 serial-digital interface in a small bore transducer. SDI-12 is a standard for interfacing data recorders with microprocessor-based sensors, especially in the environmental monitoring field.

KPSI 350 Features

  • Level Ranges up to 230 ft (70 m) H2O
  • Unsurpassed Accuracy of ±0.05% Total Error Band
  • SDI-12 Communication Interface
  • Welded 316 SS or Titanium Construction
  • On-board Surge Protection
  • Optional Lifetime Lightning Protection
  • Custom Cable Lengths

KPSI 350 Applications

  • Surface Water Monitoring
  • Tailrace and Forebay
  • Oceanograhic Research 
  • Ground Water Monitoring
  • Down Hole
  • Stage Monitoring

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The KPSI 350 is intended for applications with requirements that include battery-powered operation with minimal current drain, low system cost, and use of a single recorder with multiple sensors “daisy-chained” on one cable.  It will accommodate cable lengths between sensors and recorder up to 200 feet.

Able to operate from unregulated 12VDC power, each unit contains a microprocessor and EEPROM, which in addition to supporting the SDI-12 interface, are used to implement sophisticated compensation algorithms. This technique, combined with superior media-isolated sensing technology and proven packaging, results in a price/performance combination unmatched by any previous technique.  The attached electrical cable is custom manufactured to Pressure Systems’ specifications and includes Kevlar® members to prevent errors due to cable elongation, and a unique water block feature that self-seals in the event of accidental cuts to the cable.  Each transducer is shipped with our latest SuperDry™ Vent Filter that prevents moisture from entering the vent tube for at least one year without maintenance, even in the most humid environments.

The KPSI 350 is CE compliant to EN 61000-6-4:2001 and EN 61000-6-2:2001 and have an IP 68 and NEMA 6P housing protection rating.  All KPSI Transducer calibrations are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Dated 07/11

Parameter
353
355
351
Units
Comments
LEVEL RANGES
Full Scale Level Ranges 10 thru 230
(3 thru 70)
10 thru 69
(3 thru 21)
ft H2O
(m H2O)
vented gage reference
Intermediate level ranges are available
Proof Pressure
1.5
x FS
 
Burst Pressure
2.0
x FS
 
STATIC PERFORMANCE
Measurement Accuracy
Level
±0.10
±0.05
±0.10
N/A
%FS TEB
%FS TEB
for level ranges > 10 ft (3m) H20
for level ranges <= 10 ft (3m) H20
N/A
N/A
±0.01
±0.1
ft H2O
% of reading
when reading <= 10 ft (3m) H20
when reading > 10 ft (3m) H20
Temperature
±0.5
ºC
 
Excitation
±0.5
VDC
8 to 28 volts
MEASUREMENT RESOLUTION
Level
±0.0001
%FS
 
Temperature
±0.001
ºC
 
ENVIRONMENTAL
Wetted Materials 316 SS or Titanium; Delrin®
polyurethane or Viton®
Delrin® and Viton® are registered trademarks of DuPont.
Compensated Temp Range
0 to 50
ºC
 
Operating Temp Range
-20 to 60
ºC
when using polyurethane cable
Protection Rating
IP 68, NEMA 6P
   
ELECTRICAL
Excitation
6 - 28
VDC
 
Input Current
8
1.0
mA

mA
average current during data acquisition
Quiescent
Interface
SDI-12
RS-485
  SDI-12 v 1.3 protocol
PHYSICAL
Approximate Weight
0.35 (160)
0.05 (79)
lbs (g)
lbs/ft (g/m)
transducer
cable
Cable
 
Jacket Material


  Pull Strength

  Number of Conductors
 
Conductor Size
Polyurethane (std)
ETFE (opt)


200 (90)

4


22 
 


lbs (kg)



AWG

 

Tefzel®, Teflon® and Kevlar® are registered trademarks of DuPont.
ETFE is a fluoropolymer (Teflon® derivative) material, Tefzel® or equivalent
Cable Seal
Molded polyurethane
Viton® Gland
  for polyurethane cable
for ETFE cable
LIGHTNING PROTECTION (OPTIONAL) The power supply needs to be limited to 150 mA to avoid lock up of the gas tubeafter a suppression event
Life Expectancy > 1000 operations    
Peak Clamping Voltage 36 volts    
Shunts 20,000    

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