TEK790

Our ATEX certified LPG Tank Sensor is a flexible and configurable battery operated level sensor with an integrated LoRaWAN radio.

Benefits:

  • Accurate, reliable tank level reporting to server monitoring application
  • LoRaWAN Communication
  • Up to 15 years battery life
  • Programmable level alarms
  • Low powered Rochester hall effect interface
  • Measures approximately 5%-95% of tank capacity
  • Rochester gauge compatible
  • Accurate to 4%
  • Conforms with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
  • Reports local temperature and battery level
  • Remote re-configurability
  • Easy to install and commission
  • CE Conformance and ROHS Compliant
  • Minimum 1 year warranty
  • Dimensions Weight 60mm x 105mm x 73mm / 2.4" x 4.1" x 2.9“
    330g/0.73lb including Rochester gauge, 220g/0.49lb without
  • Housing Material Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) black moulded enclosure.
  • Operating Temperature -20°C to +55°C / -4°F to 131°FNote 1
  • Storage Temperature +20°C to +25°C / 68°F to 77°F clean, cool, dry and ventilated.Note 1
  • Humidity 15 – 95% RH
  • Environmental Protection Ingress protected to IP68, Impact resistance to IK06, UV resistant, Flammability rating UL94-V0, Chemical resistant
  • Frequency 863 - 876MHz Nominal 868MHz ISM band.
  • Output power +14dBm (25mW) (as measured into the internal antenna on the PCB; internal antenna gain = -3dB typ)
  • Receiver Sensitivity Up to -136dBm
  • Approximate range More than 15km/9miles range in sub-urban situation (depends on environmental configuration) More than 2km/1.25miles range in urban situation (depends on environmental configuration)
  • Dial-gauges 5V Rochester Senior/Junior Twinsite/R3D (Rochester DS-1318.pdf compatible as standard)
  • Accuracy/resolution 10-bit (1023) A/D resolution, Accuracy is dependent on the gauge used
  • Safety ATEX Zone II 2 G Ex ib IIA T3 Gb
  • User interface NFC contactless standard interface: ISO 15693 (Frequency: 13.56MHz). Used for installation sequence, R/W distance up to 30mm.
  • Material compatibility Suitable for use in tanks for the storage of water diesel fuel, kerosene, gas oil types A2,C1,C2 and D as defined by BS2869 and LPG.
  • Battery life Up to 15 Years from activation(Note 2)
  • Battery technology 3.6V SAFT LS17500 or EVE ER17505 capacity 3.6Ah
  • Manual Activation Integrated slider magnetic switch or via android phone application and NFC interface. Installation feedback is provided via a bi-colour LED.
  • Mounting Wall mount with screws, Vertical pipe mounting with cable ties, Horizontal pipe mounting with cable ties


Note 1: Storage and operation above 25°C/77°F may reduce battery life. Shelf life recommended not to exceed 12 months

Note 2: Based on activation within 6 months of the manufacturing date of the product, and device configuration for 4 measurement per day, 4 LoRaWAN connections per day from a location where the LoRaWAN coverage does not require retries (SF7), and a normal distribution over the operating temperature range centered at +25°C/77°F.

  • EMC directive 2014/30/EU The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive ensures that electrical and electronic equipment does not generate, or is not affected by, electromagnetic disturbance.
  • LVD directive 2014/35/EU The Low Voltage Directive (LVD) ensures that electrical equipment within certain voltage limits provides  a high level of protection for European citizens, and benefits fully from the Single Market.
  • RED directive 2014/53/EU The Radio Equipment Directive ensures a Single Market for radio equipment by setting essential requirements for safety and health, electromagnetic compatibility, and the efficient use of the radio spectrum
  • ATEX directive 2014/34/EU II 2 G Ex ib IIA T3 Gb (LCIE16ATEX3023X)
  • RoHs directive 2011/65/EU This Directive lays down rules on the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste EEE.
  • LoRa Alliance Compliant to LoRaWAN 1.0.2 Specification
  • REACH REACH (EC Regulation 1907/2006)

• LPG/Propane tank dial-gauge position measurement

• Rochester R3D/Twinsite Senior/Junior

• Tanks

• Fixed or mobile

• Vented or pressurised

• Underground

• Optimise delivery or collections

• Spot and continuous inventory measurement

• Configurable reporting schedule and alarms