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MDS-FL | WIRELESS FLEXIBLE PROBE

The DataStik MDS-FL Series probe takes field proven magnetostrictive technology and packages it in a revolutionary new way for greater reliability, easy installation, and mounting.

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Comprehensive technical details and specifications for our industrial tank gauging solution

Product Description

The MDS-FL Series is ideal for liquid level monitoring of product and interface level in a wide variety of liquid media in both above ground and below ground storage tanks and is assembled to your specifications in measuring lengths up to 70 feet.

All probe electronics are integrated into a 0.625-inch OD PVDF sensing tube. This break through in package design eliminates the bulky electronics enclosure at the top of the probe and offers you greater options for insertion and mounting in tanks and vessels. The MDS-FL Series employs a flexible PVDF housing and provides cost-effective inventory monitoring for a wide variety of vessels and liquids.

The MDS-FL Series lower cost design provides more options, offers savings on installation and mounting and has the ultimate in “designed-in” reliability.
The MDS-FL Series includes the patented DataCheck™ Transmitter, batteries, and mounting mast.
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Category In-Tank Probes
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Technical Specifications

•  Power: Two D-cell lithium thionyl chloride batteries (1 for DataStik™ Probe, 1 for DataCheck™ Transmitter)
•  Measurement Length: Up to 70 ft.
•  Resolution: 0.010”
•  Linearity: 0.01%
•  Repeatability: Equal to resolution
•  Temperature Measurement: Up to five along the probe span
•  Temperature accuracy: -10°C to +85°C ± 0.5°C
•  Absolute: -40°C to -11°C ± 2.0°C
•  Temperature Sensing Range: -40ºF to +65ºC
•  Operating Temperature Range: -40ºF to + 71ºC
•  Compatible Controller: OEL8000IIIX-W
•  Floats: Specs based on 4” standard urethane
      BNF-1-4 4” Buna Product Float            BNF-4 4” Buna Float Set
      BNF-1-2 2” Buna Product Float            BNF-2 2” Buna Float Set
      SSF-1-4 4” Stainless Steel Product Float     4” Stainless Steel Float Set
      SSF-1-2 2” Stainless Steel Product Float     SSF-2 2” Stainless Steel Float Set
•  Weight: W2 Series (see chart below)
•  Accessories: SFS Stainless Steel Float Spacer required on probe lengths 288” or greater
•  Bend Radius: Not to exceed 3’ during installation
•  Probe Output to Transmitter: Serial data
• Distance to Receiver: Up to 1 km, unlimited using DataCheck™ Repeaters
•  System Configuration: See DataStik™ Product Bulletin
•  Wireless Scheme: Full Supervised Simplex 902-928 MHz FHSS
•  Electrical Safety Approval: CSA US/C Exia intrinsically safe

Key Features

•  Patented wireless, battery-powered technology •  Rugged, Reliable Magnetostrictive Design with Electronics Integrated into 5/8” Sensing Tube •  High Resolution and Accuracy •  CSA approved Intrinsically Safe (Exia) •  Flexible PVDF •  Numerous Float Options for nearly any application •  No Calibration Required

Applications

•  The MDS-FL Series is ideal for liquid level monitoring of product and interface level in a wide variety of liquid media in both above ground and below ground storage tanks and is assembled to your specifications in measuring lengths up to 70 feet.
•  This break through in package design eliminates the bulky electronics enclosure at the top of the probe and offers you greater options for insertion and mounting in tanks and vessels.

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