Measuring water level in the tank

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Measuring water level in the tank

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PA3040
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Dear All

Please advice me what is the most suitable sensor to measure water level and put the result in the LCD display

Water tank 500L

fixed on root top 6M

I would like to connect the sensor height from the ground about 2M

My Tank height 1M

width 1M

Pipe diameter 1.25cm ( hose connected to tank )

Please advice

Thanks in advance

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TomasVaverka
NXP TechSupport
NXP TechSupport

Hi,

The following application notes might help you to select a suitable device.


AN1950: Water Level Monitoring

http://www.freescale.com/files/sensors/doc/app_note/AN1950.pdf

AN1516: Liquid Level Control Using a Pressure Sensor

http://www.freescale.com/files/sensors/doc/app_note/AN1516.pdf


Regards,

Tomas