Hydrostatic level transmitter for water and liquids, ø40 mm

Hydrocont B4

Hydrostatic level transmitter for continuous level and temperature measurement in liquids, with ranges from 0…0.05 bar to 0…20 bar or 0…1 to 0…100 mH2O, 4…20 mA FSK or RS485 Modbus-RTU, and ingress protection (IP68).

Introduction

Reliable level data starts with a transmitter that keeps working where liquid measurement gets demanding. Designed for continuous level, gauge level and temperature measurement in liquids, this ø40 mm hydrostatic transmitter is well suited to industrial applications, especially fresh water, waste water and saltwater.
 
A capacitive ceramic measuring cell, heavy stainless steel housing and double-walled, double-sealed supporting cable help maintain precise readings under challenging conditions, including low temperatures, shock and vibration. Measuring ranges cover 0…0.05 bar to 0…20 bar and 0…1 to 0…100 mH2O, with selectable accuracy classes down to \leq \pm0.05 %FSI.
 
Integration stays flexible on site. The family offers 4…20 mA FSK for analog current loops or RS485 Modbus-RTU for digital networks, with optional temperature measurement via Pt100 or Pt1000. Ingress protection (IP68) supports immersed installation to \leq 100 m/\leq 20 bar.

Stable level data
Stable level data
Accuracy classes down to \leq \pm0.05 %FSI support precise hydrostatic measurement.
Built for immersion
Built for immersion
Ingress protection (IP68) covers use to \leq 100 m/\leq 20 bar in liquids.
Flexible outputs
Flexible outputs
Select 4…20 mA FSK or RS485 Modbus-RTU for analog loops or digital networks.
Water application fit
Water application fit
Suitable for fresh water, waste water and saltwater level measurement.

Features

Hydrostatic measurement principle

The liquid pressure acts directly on the ceramic process diaphragm in a dry measuring system, where capacitance change is processed into the level signal.

Temperature sensing options

Depending on the electronics version, the transmitter can include Pt100, 3-wire temperature measurement or Pt1000 measurement for -20…+70 °C.

Cable and pressure reference

The supporting cable includes a capillary tube with filter attachment for reference air supply in gauge pressure measurement.

Electrical output variants

The family includes a 2-wire 4…20 mA FSK version and a 4-wire RS485 Modbus-RTU version with bidirectional communication.

Configuration interface

Parameterization and operation are carried out via the integrated wired interface, with FSK interface and operating software used for the 4…20 mA FSK version.

Process-wetted materials

Material options include ceramic Al2O3 99.9 %, 1.4404/316L stainless steel, 1.4462/318LN duplex steel, PEEK, FKM/FPM, EPDM, FFKM, PE and FEP.

Explosion-area variants

ATEX variants are available for category 1 or category 2 equipment, depending on the selected electronics output and approval version.