Level Sensor Data Sheet
Level Sensor Data Sheet
eTape
TM
PN-12110215TC-8
Description
The eTape sensor is a solid state, continuous (multi-level) fluid level sensor for measuring levels in
water, non-corrosive water based liquids and dry fluids (powders). The eTape sensor is
manufactured using printed electronic technologies which employ additive direct printing
processes to produce functional circuits.
Theory of Operation
The eTape sensor's envelope is compressed by hydrostatic pressure of the fluid in which it is
immersed resulting in a change in resistance which corresponds to the distance from the top of
the sensor to the fluid surface. The eTape sensor provides a resistive output that is inversely
proportional to the level of the liquid: the lower the liquid level, the higher the output resistance;
the higher the liquid level, the lower the output resistance.
Specifications
Sensor Length: 10.1" (257 mm) Resolution: < 0.01“(0.25 mm)
Thickness: 0.015" (0.381mm) Actuation Depth: Nominal 1” (25.4 mm)
Width: 1.0" (25.4 mm) Reference Resistor (Rref): 1500 , ±10%
Active Sensor Length: 8.4" (213 mm) Connector: Crimpflex Solder Tabs
Sensor Output: 1500 empty, 300 full, ±10% Temperature Range: 15°F - 150°F (-9°C - 65°C)
Resistance Gradient: 140 /inch (56 /cm), ±10% Power Rating: 0.5 Watts (VMax = 10V)
Sensor Output
The eTape can be modeled as a variable resistor (300 – 1500 Ω ± 10%). The typical output
characteristics of the eTape sensor are show in the figure below:
1.10
1.00
0.90
0.80
0.70
0.60
0.50
0.40
0.30
0.20
0.10
0.00
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Liquid Level (Inches)
Milone Technologies, Inc - 17 Ravenswood Way - Sewell, New Jersey 08080 - Phone: (856) 270-2688
Email: info@milonetech.com Web: www.milonetech.com
Continuous Fluid Level Sensor
eTape
TM
PN-12110215TC-8
Sample Circuits
Custom Applications
The eTape sensor can be manufactured in custom lengths to fit any application.
Contact Milone Technologies if you have an application that requires specific
length, configuration or output characteristics.
Technical Support
If you require technical support for the eTape liquid level sensor, please contact our technical
support department by email at: techsupport@milonetech.com.
Milone Technologies, Inc - 17 Ravenswood Way - Sewell, New Jersey 08080 - Phone: (856) 270-2688
Email: info@milonetech.com Web: www.milonetech.com