{"id":6912,"date":"2024-03-07T15:29:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mmtitalia.com\/conductive-probes-what-are-they\/"},"modified":"2025-03-27T10:45:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T10:45:04","slug":"conductive-probes-what-are-they","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mmtitalia.com\/en\/conductive-probes-what-are-they\/","title":{"rendered":"Conductive Probes: What Are They"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we discuss <a href=\"\/en\/portfolio_cat\/conductive-probes\/\">conductive probes;<\/a> if you&#8217;re interested in learning more, keep reading!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Are Conductive Probes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In level measurement, conductive probes are ideal tools for use with conductive liquids such as acids, detergents, and water-based solutions. However, they are not compatible with hydrocarbons, solvents, and oils due to their very low conductivity.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, conductive level probes are used in safe inventory applications (to monitor minimum material levels) and help prevent tank overflow through two-point or multipoint control (pump control).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How the Conductive Measurement Principle Works:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>An alternating voltage is applied between rod probes installed in an empty tank. When the conductive liquid enters the tank and establishes a connection between the reference base probe and, for example, the maximum-level probe, there is a measurable increase in current, causing the instrument to switch.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For level control, the instrument switches again when the liquid clears the maximum-level probe.<\/li>\n<li>For two-point control, the instrument will not switch again until the liquid clears both the maximum and minimum-level probes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Using alternating voltage prevents probe rod corrosion and avoids product degradation due to electrolytic effects.<\/p>\n<p>The tank wall material does not affect measurement. If the tank is metallic, it can serve as a return electrode, saving the need for an additional probe.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the very low electrical voltage involved, touching the probe rods while the system is operating is completely safe.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Advantages of Using Conductive Level Probes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to monitor up to five level thresholds with a single probe.<\/li>\n<li>Two-point control, with additional maximum and minimum detection functionality.<\/li>\n<li>Option to choose between rod or rope versions for optimal application adaptation.<\/li>\n<li>No calibration required, thanks to standard settings for most common conductive liquids.<\/li>\n<li>No moving parts in the tank, ensuring durability, high operational reliability, and no wear, blockages, or clogging issues.<\/li>\n<li>Adjustable measurement ranges: 100 \u2126, 1 k\u2126, 10 k\u2126, 100 k\u2126.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to explore our products, click <a href=\"\/en\/portfolio_cat\/conductive-probes\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we discuss conductive probes; if you&#8217;re interested in learning more, keep reading! What Are Conductive Probes? In level measurement, conductive probes are ideal tools for use with conductive liquids such as acids, detergents, and water-based solutions. However, they are not compatible with hydrocarbons, solvents, and oils due to their very low conductivity. 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