This is the third week of our NEW weekly #SensorFAQs series which you can join in and follow on our twitter page.
We’ll be sharing Frequently Asked Questions we receive from our customers to help provide expert insights into our product range, the sensor industry and more.
This week we answer ‘What type of switch is the best alternative to a float switch?’
Details for next weeks #SensorFAQs:
Date & Time: Tuesday, 28th May 2019, 1.00pm GMT
Channel: #SensorFAQs
#SensorFAQs – Q3 | What type of switch is the best alternative to a float switch? pic.twitter.com/YCPaEpRUo3
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) May 21, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q3 1/9 | SST’s optical liquid level switches are an excellent alternative to float switches. Optical level switches are easy to install and simple to operate, but are also a different technology. https://t.co/fgEllwUQIV
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) May 21, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q3 2/9 | The benefits of the optical technology are:
Reliability🛠️:
There are no moving parts and can require less maintenance. The optical technology has a long operational life. Float switches can jam or in extreme cases break, allowing debris into the process. https://t.co/fgEllwUQIV
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) May 21, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q3 3/9 | Save on space ↔️:
Only the tip of the SST’s single point optical level switches needs to protrude and be in contact with the liquid. https://t.co/fgEllwUQIV
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) May 21, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q3 4/9 | Sensitivity 〰️:
The optical switch needs minimal contact with liquid for the switch to operate. Float switches generally need a substantial level to do so. https://t.co/fgEllwUQIV
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) May 21, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q3 5/9 | Design Time 🕐:
Our switches are designed to operate in a wide variety of liquids and environments. Different output drive options allow connection to almost any type of load: from low power indication of liquids to a micro controller operating on a … https://t.co/fgEllwUQIV
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) May 21, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q3 6/9 | … 3V supply; to directly driving a motor, pump or relay operating at up to 40Vdc. This can mean you have less design work to do and the switch itself can drive specific load connected to its output. https://t.co/fgEllwUQIV
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) May 21, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q3 7/9 | Converting to optical technology should be a simple process, but not necessarily a drop-in replacement.
For example, SST liquid level switches work with a regulated DC voltage supply whereas many float switches can operate with an AC mains voltage.⚡️ https://t.co/fgEllwUQIV
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) May 21, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q3 8/9 | SST has the widest range of optical liquid level switches to meet your application requirements.
Our technical team are happy to help you integrate them into your system. https://t.co/fgEllwUQIV
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) May 21, 2019
#SensorFAQs – Q3 9/9 | Would you like to Ask our Experts for advice?
Please supply as much application and specification information to the team as possible as this will help them to quickly identify the most suitable level switch for your application.https://t.co/XaD4a8owt7 https://t.co/fgEllwUQIV
— SST Sensing Ltd (@SSTSensingLtd) May 21, 2019
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