Remote Communications

Outputs 101: 4-20mA

The 4-20mA output is very popular for its stable performanceA very common output signal for sensors of all kinds, 4-20mA has a few very good reasons why it has been so popular for so long:

Long Cable Runs

The 4-20mA output allows for cable runs over 1000 ft. with almost no signal degradation and without regard to any voltage drops in the wire.

Extending Remote Network Connections with Radios

Radio is an effective method for remote communicationsRemote networks are very useful in monitoring remote tanks. These can be monitored on a nearby local network or over the Internet from virtually any location. How, then, can you get a network or Internet connection to a remote location?

Water Distributor Finds Perfect Inventory Management Tool

Spring water vending kioskA unique water distribution outfit in New England let’s customers fill their own bottles from a network of filling kiosks. The challenge? Keeping the kiosks stocked.

How To Configure an Abrupt Change Alarm

Tank view on LevelandFlow.comAn abrupt change in a remote tank often spells disaster. These can be due to thefts and leaks or unusual usage patterns resulting in an overflow or a shortage.  Even when the change is routine, a notification to verify data is always helpful.

From the Lab: Abrupt Change Alarm

Chart view of an abrupt change which triggered an alarmMany of our customers are managing remote inventories of valuable commodities. There are a number of challenges keeping inventory managers in the dark about what’s really happening to their remote tanks. One of them is abrupt changes that are either unauthorized or unexpected.

Chemical Distribution and Waste Collection

Distributors and waste collectors of bulk liquids rely heavily on their trucks and remote tanks to transport and store product. This operation is quite expensive.

Modbus RTU vs Modbus TCP/IP: What's the Difference?

Modbus RTU and TCP/IP is all about networking field devices, such as our level sensors and pressure transducersThe specific way data is packaged and transmitted is known as a communication protocol.