LEVEL SENSORS
Catch tank level sensor
ACO Le Mans approved, for endurance motorsport.
The Gill catch tank level sensor is an oil catch-tank level sensor with ACO Le Mans approval, part number 1804-00-020. The approval is the reason to specify it: endurance regulations require it, and a general-purpose level sensor will not satisfy them.
WHERE IT SITS
Catch tank level sensor in the Level sensors range
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SPECIFICATION IN BRIEF
What the Catch tank level sensor provides
SPECIFICATION
Full specification
Figures from the Catch tank level sensor datasheet, issue 3. Confirm the current issue before ordering.
Measurement
| What it is | ACO Le Mans approved oil catch-tank level sensor |
|---|---|
| Part number | 1804-00-020 |
| Application | Endurance motorsport |
Outputs and power
| Outputs | Analogue voltage, rising with oil level |
|---|
Mechanical
| Materials | Sealed unit with rubber gasket |
|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP68 |
Approvals and documentation
| Certifications | ACO Le Mans approved |
|---|---|
| Datasheet | Catch Tank Iss 3 |
COMPARE
Catch tank level sensor against LevelPro: only what differs
| Catch tank level sensor | LevelPro | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | ACO Le Mans approved oil catch-tank level sensor | Robust general-purpose continuous liquid level sensor |
| Build | Sealed unit with rubber gasket | Corrosion-resistant stainless steel, fully sealed |
| Datasheet | Catch Tank Iss 3 | LevelPro Iss 5 |
| Outputs | Analogue voltage, rising with oil level | Current or voltage (0 to 10 V, 4 to 20 mA), RS232 for configuration |
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BEFORE YOU SPECIFY
Is the Catch tank level sensor the correct configuration?
Before specifying, confirm:
- the measurement or level range the application needs
- the output and interface the receiving system expects
- the fluid or medium and its effect on the sensing surface
- the environmental sealing the installation demands
- the mounting arrangement and available space
- any approval or certification the application requires
If those match, the Catch tank level sensor provides that configuration.
QUESTIONS
Specification questions about the Catch tank level sensor
What is the Gill catch tank level sensor?
It is an oil catch-tank level sensor for endurance motorsport, approved by the ACO for Le Mans. The part number is 1804-00-020.
What output does the catch tank sensor give?
It gives an analogue voltage that rises with the oil level in the catch tank.
How is the catch tank sensor sealed?
The sensor is a sealed unit that mounts with a rubber gasket.
Can I use the catch tank sensor as a general level sensor?
No. It is a single-purpose sensor for the ACO catch-tank requirement. For general fuel, oil or water level, use the LevelPro or the LevelLite.
Where can I find the catch tank sensor datasheet?
The current datasheet is Catch Tank issue 3. It is linked in the Documents panel on this page and on the datasheets page.
See it work
CatchTank, in about a minute
Oil level sensing in a catch tank
A short film on capacitive oil level sensing in a catch tank, with no moving parts in the measurement.
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