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BX-LWS | Non-Distinguishing Sensor

The BX-LWS non-distinguishing sensor was designed to accommodate annular spaces of double-wall steel tanks.

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Comprehensive technical details and specifications for our industrial tank gauging solution

Product Description

OMNTEC sensors are most known for their ease of installation, reliability, cost effectiveness and their ability to be tested remotely. Bright Eye sensors (BX-series) are self diagnostic, and programmed to identify themselves and their location, providing the user with critical information.Each sensor can recognize its unique serial number, part number and function. It accomplishes this via an internal microprocessor that enables it to distinguish itself from the other sensors on the system. This information is then relayed back to the OEL8000II controller, eliminating the need to guess where a leak condition is occurring.
Built with four wire buss technology, up to 22 Bright Eye (BX-series) sensors can be networked along a common cable. (A total of 44 Bright Eye sensors can be used with the OEL8000II.) This eliminates the need to run separate lines for every sensor, which results in fewer conduits, and a quicker, less expensive and easier installation. In addition, systems already installed can be easily retrofitted without the need to run new cable.
A major feature of these sensors is that they can be tested from a remote location with the press of a single button, which has been third party certified.
OMNTEC BX-series non-distinguishing sensors employ proven optic technology for leak detection applications. An internal microprocessor enables these sensors to be self diagnostic and self identifying. Each sensor can recognize its serial number, part number and function. This allows the controller to differentiate one sensor from another on the network and relay critical information to the user.
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Technical Specifications

•  Power Consumption: 12 VDC @ 1.4 mA
•  Sensor Cable: OMNTEC EC-4 - 4 conductor 22 AWG shielded twisted pair cable with drain or equivalent. Maximum length 2,000 feet          (610m).
•  Principles of Operation: Normal Condition - Normally closed beam of light
              Alarm Condition - Normally closed beam of light opens (refracts)
•  Response Time: Immediate
•  Operating Temperature: -40 to 140° F
•  Compatible Controllers: OEL8000II | OEL8000III
•  Material of Construction: 304 Stainless Steel
•  Approvals: UL Listed, CUL Listed, ATEX Listed

Key Features

•  Self identifying by part number, serial number and function
•  Easily installed and programmed
•  Less conduit needed
•  Easily tested without removal
•  Corrosion resistant
•  Not affected by hydrocarbon vapors or condensation
•  Intrinsically safe
•  Detects liquids at any angle
•  No moving parts
•  Third Party Certified, UL Listed, CUL Listed, ATEX Listed

Applications

•  The BX-LWS non-distinguishing sensor was designed to accommodate annular spaces of double-wall steel tanks.

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