LP Gas Level

R3D Remote-Ready Dial, JR & SR – LPG

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R3D Remote-Ready Dial, JR & SR – LPG Rochester Remote Ready (R3D) Dial for LPG/propane gas applications Application The Rochester Remote Ready Dial, R3D® – LP, is a magnetically-driven, Hall Effect compatible dial. Dials are utilized on stationary applications where direct reading plus an electrical signal to a remote fuel level monitor may be required. Models are available to fit all Rochester Junior, Senior and Snap-Onliquid-level gauges. Rochester’s Hall Effect Module is designed to snap-fit into the recess in the Remote Ready Dial lens. Once installed, the module can provide ratiometric voltage output proportional to the liquid volume inside the tank. General Information & Features In the area of LP gas measurement, a magnetic drive feature is important because a magnetic drive allows a signal from the float mechanism inside the tank to be transmitted through a solid bulkhead. The R3D® – LP dial is designed to allow a second magnetic coupling. This is a coupling from the R3D® – LP pointer magnet, through the sealed lens and into the Hall Effect Module. Previous designs of magnetically driven dials that produce an electrical output signal had the disadvantages inherent in using variable resistors with a wiper arm contact. The magnetic connection of the Hall Effect sensor is more reliable than systems that depend on the sliding contact of variable resistor devices. Hall Effect is a solid state technology with no moving contacts. It counts on the fact that a magnet bends the path of electrons moving through a semiconductor. The bending of the electrons can be detected and converted into an electrical signal. The R3D® – LP and Hall Effect Module can be used as a retrofit on existing LP tank gauges to provide an electrical output which can be utilized for remote monitoring of tank levels. With remote monitoring of tank levels, distributors of LP gas will be able to more efficiently plan deliveries to various consumers. The R3D® – LP case is hermetically sealed by ultrasonic weld ing to melt and fuse the case into one solid piece. This keeps weather out, en sur ing “no-fog” read abil i ty while greatly extending mechanical life. The seal is a high reliability, no-gasket design. The plastic case is far more resistant to corrosion than any metal-cased ver sion and is capable of withstanding broad variations in tem per a ture. The lens and case are a spe cial, UV stabilized plastic material. The R3D® – LP dial is mounted onto Rochester Junior or Senior gauges with #0040-00416 stainless steel dial screws (6 — 32 x 3⁄8″). An ad di tion al item available to ensure weatherproof connections from the module to the remote monitor is heat shrink sol der sleeve part num ber 0025-00495. Remote Ready Gauge If you specify new Rochester Sensors with R3D® – LP, Rochester Remote Ready Dials, Hall Effect Modules can be ordered and installed anytime, anywhere.