Level Sensor Compatibility Guide — Selecting the Right Technology for Every Liquid and Tank Application

The Icon Process Controls Level Sensor Compatibility Guide (25-0913) helps engineers, OEMs, and system designers select the ideal level measurement technology for each tank and process condition. This quick-reference chart compares four leading LevelPro® technologies—Submersible (Hydrostatic), Radar, Ultrasonic, and Float Sensors—to simplify sensor selection across industrial, chemical, and municipal applications.
Each sensor type is evaluated against key factors such as fluid conductivity, tank material, vapor or foam presence, and environmental conditions. The matrix identifies whether a technology offers a Good Fit, Potential Fit, or Poor Fit for the specified media and installation environment.
Technologies Covered:
Submersible (Hydrostatic): Reliable measurement for clean or dirty liquids, ideal for chemical storage and wastewater.
Radar: Non-contact sensing for corrosive, pressurized, or high-temperature tanks; unaffected by vapor or foam.
Ultrasonic: Cost-effective non-contact solution for clean liquids in open or vented tanks.
Float: Simple, dependable, low-cost option for basic applications and complete filling.
Application Scenarios:
Non-Conductive and Conductive Liquids: Identify which sensors perform best in dielectric or high-conductivity media.
Foam, Vapor, and Dust: Determine when radar offers a more stable signal than ultrasonic or float sensors.
Tank Types: Evaluate sensor compatibility with plastic, metal, mixing tanks, or pressure vessels.
Operational Priorities: Select technologies by installation ease, maintenance level, power source, and temperature range.
Why Use This Guide:
Choosing the wrong level sensing technology can result in inaccurate readings, premature sensor failure, or unnecessary maintenance costs. The Level Sensor Compatibility Guide condenses decades of engineering expertise into a single, easy-to-use visual resource.
It supports selection for LevelPro® models such as:
Submersible Level Sensors
Radar Level Sensors
Ultrasonic Level Sensors
Float Level Sensors
Download the complete guide to match the right sensor technology to your specific process conditions, tank design, and installation requirements.

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