Distance

[ptonsparky]

I need to measure the distance to a product in a tank. Grain. It would be nice to have it work with an AB 1400.
Tank is 36' tall but we could work with say the top 1/2 to 1/4. Any suggestions?

 

[eric9822]

These guys should have something.

http://us.magnetrol.com/

 

[Smart $]

These guys should have something.

http://us.magnetrol.com/

They do...http://us.magnetrol.com/intermediate.aspx?menu=126

 

[ptonsparky]

Thank you.

Ran out of time today but they look like pricey buggers although the non contacts I found were almost $900 apiece, with a sytems integrator discount. Not sure what that is but hey, 10% is 10%.

 

[John120/240]

Machinery's Handbook has all sorts of calcauations for round tanks and such. Eithier liquid

volume or dry products. Might try your local libary. My copy is loaned out or I would look it up.

 

[gadfly56]

Machinery's Handbook has all sorts of calcauations for round tanks and such. Eithier liquid

volume or dry products. Might try your local libary. My copy is loaned out or I would look it up.

I think the OP wants to measure the dynamic level, not the static volume.

 

[ptonsparky]

A simple 4-20ma signal with a max range of 30 to 50 feet would work. The ultrasonic I found to day had more programing options than the ab 1400. Seemed like it anyway. Could be a nice extra to an already fun project. There will be six bins.

 

[eric9822]

They are pricey but they work well, I have used a few for liquid levels but never for solids. The company is pretty thorough about the application when ordering to ensure it will work. I seem to remember having to fill out a two or three page form last time I ordered one.

 

[masterinbama]

I need to measure the distance to a product in a tank. Grain. It would be nice to have it work with an AB 1400.
Tank is 36' tall but we could work with say the top 1/2 to 1/4. Any suggestions?

The ultrasonics don't perform well if the grain produces a lot of dust. Check out bindicators they work well with grains.


http://www.bindicator.com/

 

[ptonsparky]

The ultrasonics don't perform well if the grain produces a lot of dust. Check out bindicators they work well with grains.


http://www.bindicator.com/

Good reading. I have used bindicators in the past that were simple on/off. Did not realize they offered so much more.

 

[tish53]

We have used many different sonar and laser non-contact level sensors with varying success. Over the last 2 years we have switched to a radar sensor ( see link below) from Ohmart Vega. The have been extremely reliable in our rock crusher applications where we have a real dust problem ( i would assume similar to a grain bin). These sensors are more expensive then some of the others mentioned but are performing great for us and easily worth the cost.


http://www.vega.com/en/Innovation_VEGAPULS_Type-overview.htm

 

[sii]

Try http://www.binmaster.com/.....support your (somewhat) local businesses. These are made by Garner Industries in Lincoln.