Product Details:
Type | Float Fuel Sensor |
Flange Material | Stainless Steel |
Accuracy | 1 % |
Input | 12 to 24 V DC |
Output | 4 to 20 mA |
Operating Temperature | -40 to +85 deg C |
IP Protection Class | IP67 |
Fuel level sensors, also known as fuel gauges, allow drivers to monitor fuel consumption and help them to determine when to refill the tank. They consist of two main components: the sensing system itself (also known as the sender) and the indicator (also commonly referred to as the gauge).
Fuel gauges work by measuring the voltage across a variable resistor within the sensing system, to determine the level of fuel; which is then relayed to the driver via the indicating system. Several components work within the sensing system, enabling it to detect how much fuel is in a tank, including the float switch, a variable resistor, and a wiper. The sensor system is relatively simple compared to other sensors currently produced, although newer sensor systems can also utilize microprocessors for faster and more accurate measurements.