Electronic Water Gauge Level Sensor - MER-MCP1081-260-26
- Online measurement of continuous level changes;
- Full-scale level freely configurable;
- Integrated and cascadable, easy multi-node networking (RS485 output);
- Segmented fitting in dual modes improves accuracy;
- Firmware algorithm online upgradeable (IAP);
- Temperature compensation from 0°C to +50°C;
- Non-contact measurement, easy installation.
Model: MER-MCP1081-260-26
Product Introduction
The electronic water gauge level sensor MER-MCP1081-260-26 is based on capacitive non-contact measurement principle. The sensing main chip is a ten-channel multi-mode broadband digital capacitive processor chip MCP1081S, integrating capacitance measurement, acquisition, microprocessor algorithm, temperature sensing and compensation, interface communication, etc., with high sensitivity to liquids inside non-metallic containers. The unique capacitive sensing electrode design and software algorithm effectively overcome technical challenges such as thick container walls, liquid wall adhesion, and water quality differences, and can adapt to 0-1mm air gaps. It is widely used for continuous level measurement in water tanks, especially in strong penetration scenarios where level measurement is required through the container shell and air gap.
Features:
- Online measurement of continuous level changes;
- Full-scale level freely configurable;
- Integrated and cascadable, easy multi-node networking (RS485 output);
- Segmented fitting in dual modes improves accuracy;
- Firmware algorithm online upgradeable (IAP);
- Temperature compensation from 0°C to +50°C;
- Non-contact measurement, easy installation.
Technical Parameters:
Measurement Range:
Level: 0~260mm
Temperature: -40°C~+85°C
Typical Accuracy:
Level: 2%FS, resolution 1mm, continuous level
Temperature: ±0.1°C, resolution 0.004°C
Sensing Distance: 0mm~6mm non-metallic medium
Communication Interface: UART (default)/RS485 data output (MODBUS protocol)
Supply Voltage: DC 2.3V~5.5V
Operating Current: 6.8mA@3.3V (polling at 1s intervals)
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C~+85°C
Module Dimensions: 260mm*26mm*5.1mm (L*W*H)
Module Port Specification: 1.25-4PLTDK, 4-pin horizontal SMD connector
Sensor Dimensions: 276mm*30mm*13mm (L*W*H)
Sensor Housing Material: PVC
Sensor Cable Specification (customizable): 4PIN 2.54mm pitch terminal wire/4PIN male header wire, both 1m length
Sensor Weight: 200g
Protection Rating: IP68