GE Awarded Framework Agreement with Yorkshire Water for Level Sensors

Leicester, UK, July 29, 2005.

GE Industrial, Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, announced today the award of a Framework Agreement from Yorkshire Water for the supply of level sensors. The agreement covers the latest technology RTX 1930 rangeable level sensors for use in borehole, surface reservoir and water tower applications throughout the Yorkshire Water region.

The RTX 1930 Series combines accuracy, flexibility and long-term reliability, reducing overall cost of ownership. It uses digital correction and a configuration interface to provide a fully rangeable 4-20mA sensor. Its 4:1 user rangeability is provided from 2.5 mH20 to 700 mH2O, calibrated in a choice of pressure units. The 2-wire, 4–20 mA output can also be inverted to save power and 4mA/Zero elevated for applications such as water towers.

Downranging is controlled remotely by means of an optional long cable interface. Free Remote Configuration Software (RCS) is provided for ease of use. In addition, a full range of accessories is available to enhance installation, operation and maintenance. This includes a moisture-proof cable termination enclosure, sink weights, cable clamp assemblies and pressure adaptors for simplified on-site verification of the sensor using a handheld calibrator.

The precision measurement and long-term reliability of the RTX 1930 are attributed to a combination of advances in micromachined silicon, signal conditioning and high integrity mechanical design. The RTX 1930 is fully electron beam welded with the sensing element contained within an all stainless steel pressure module as part of a compact 30mm diameter capsule. The assembly is terminated with an IP68 injection moulded and strain relieved cable.

The RTX 1930 is part of a comprehensive range of level sensors developed over the last 30 years that play a key role in process and environmental safety critical applications worldwide. Examples range from surface water projects to geological borehole monitoring and from liquid tank levels to waste liquid handling and remediation.

RTX 1930 is a Druck product. Druck has joined other GE high-technology sensing businesses under a new name—GE Industrial, Sensing.