TE 12 AUTOMATIC VOLUMETRIC FUEL GAUGE

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Metering Unit:

This is an automatic cycling volumetric fuel gauge, available in three dual capacity volumes of 50/100, 100/200 and 200/400 ml. The measuring element consists of a cylindrical tube with a central support carrying three spacers. These are positioned so that a measured volume of fuel is contained between successive spacers. Optical level sensors are mounted in the cylinder adjacent to the spacers to detect the presence or otherwise of liquid.

The gauge is completely self contained, requiring only a 220/110 volt, 50 Hz supply. The time to consume the measured volume is displayed at the end of each measuring cycle. All fuel connectors are 10 mm/3/8" BSP.

The gauge is designed for long term unattended operation. The 0 to 10 volt analogue output has a resolution of +/- 0.05 seconds which remains valid until the completion of each successive measurement when it is updated to the new value of consumption time.

Operating Cycle:

1. Gauge fills from supply tank.

2. Filling valve closes when fuel reaches upper sensor level.

3. Measuring phase until fuel reaches selected lower sensor level.

4. Gauge fills again.

Data Acquisition:

Remote Electrical Outputs:

0 to 10 volt analogue voltage corresponding to 0 to 200 second consumption time

Digital counter output for use with remote timers

Digital measure/fill outputs

Digital reset input

Gauge Controls:

Reset button to abort the current measurement, refill the gauge and start a new measurement

Calibration switches for the 0 to 10 volt analogue output

Selection switch for 100% or 50% measured volume

LED display of consumption time in seconds

Technical Specification:

TE 12/1: Capacity: 50/100 ml
Maximum Flow Rate: 15 l/hr
TE 12/2: Capacity: 100/200 ml
Maximum Flow Rate: 30 l/hr
TE 12/3: Capacity: 200/400 ml
Maximum Flow Rate: 60 l/hr
Fuel Temperature, maximum: 80°C
Spillback Rate, maximum: 400 % Consumption Rate
Accuracy: +/- 0.25 % of Calibrated Volume
Calibration: Direct Volume Measurement

Order as:

  • TE 12/1 Automatic Volumetric Fuel Gauge
  • TE 12/2 Automatic Volumetric Fuel Gauge
  • TE 12/3 Automatic Volumetric Fuel Gauge
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