Overview
The benefits of Propane Tank Level Monitor run deep for those selling propane and propane accessories. Compatible with Sr & Jr R3D® Remote Ready gauges, this sensor installs within 15 minutes, allowing propane providers to remotely monitor tank levels.
How They Work
- An ultrasonic sensor mounted on the outside of the tank measures the propane level without direct contact.
- Level readings are transmitted wirelessly to the UpKeep Edge gateway at configurable intervals.
- UpKeep Edge processes the data and triggers alerts when tank levels drop below specified thresholds.
- Historical consumption data enables trend analysis and automatic reorder scheduling.
Applications
- Tank level monitoring
- Automatic reorder alerting
- Multi-site fuel management
- Consumption trending
Specifications
| SKU | MNS2-9-IN-HE-MG |
|---|---|
| Category | Safety & Leak Detection |
| Sensor type | Propane Tank Sensors |
| Dimensions | 3.7 × 2.9 × 1.4 in |
| Weight | 7 oz |
| Certifications | 900 |
| Power Source | management |
| Wireless Range | Up to 1,200+ ft. (non-line-of-sight) |
| Battery Life | Up to 10+ years (usage-dependent) |
| Encryption | Encrypt-RF (256-bit AES) |
Questions about this sensor
- What does the Industrial - Propane Tank Level Monitor measure?
- The benefits of Propane Tank Level Monitor run deep for those selling propane and propane accessories. Compatible with Sr & Jr R3D® Remote Ready gauges, this sensor installs within 15 minutes, allowing propane providers to remotely monitor tank levels.
- Where is the Industrial - Propane Tank Level Monitor typically installed?
- Common placements include tank level monitoring, automatic reorder alerting, multi-site fuel management. It uses a NEMA-rated industrial enclosure, so it holds up to wash-down, outdoor, and high-vibration locations.
- What does it need to work?
- An UpKeep Edge gateway within about 1,200 ft. One gateway supports 50 or more sensors, and readings reach UpKeep over the gateway's cellular, Ethernet, or Modbus connection.
- What happens when a reading is out of range?
- UpKeep opens a work order against the asset and notifies the assigned technician. You set the thresholds for each propane tank sensor individually.
