Remote tank level monitoring for water, fuel and chemical tanks — no more manual dipping.
1. What this is for
Read tank level remotely instead of sending someone to dip the tank.
2. Where it is used
Water, fuel and chemical tanks at remote or unmanned sites.
3. Next step
Send tank height, liquid type and power or network options. We return a sensor and gateway path for quotation.
A possible path is a level sensor with a supported RS485 / Modbus output, a compatible 4G RTU or gateway, and MQTT data sent to your cloud. Choose the sensing method and confirm the complete configuration before ordering.
Liquid, tank height, mounting, blind zone and obstructions determine the sensing method.
RS485 alone does not establish Modbus support. Confirm the register map or electrical input.
Confirm cellular bands, coverage, firmware, payload, credentials and the receiving platform.
Calculate the complete sensor and modem load, reporting interval and low-sun autonomy.
Confirm the exact assembly IP rating, condensation, surge protection and cable entries.
Choose what you know. Leave the rest as “Not sure yet” and we can help with selection.
Start with the measurement and site conditions; no equipment family is selected yet.
These are options for review. The exact model, compatibility, power, enclosure and certificates are confirmed before quotation.
Discuss this configurationYour choices will appear with the inquiry. Add your email, country and a short description; a photo is optional.
Equipment selection, or help with the whole farm?
Start with a country and a short description. We can help select one device, configure a kit, or plan the farm equipment list and agreed integration. Technical details can follow.
Compare ways to work with SunGene →Models and quotation stay on sungeneiot.com. Use the matching field condition first.
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Review water delivery, pump state and greenhouse signals from existing farm facilities.
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Plan field and orchard measurements around available power, coverage and maintenance visits.
Tanks at remote or unmanned sites are hard to read. Without remote level data you risk dry runs, overflows and wasted truck rolls just to check a gauge.
The exact model, interfaces and enclosure are confirmed in the written quotation.
Compare before you configure
Select the sensing method from the liquid, tank geometry, mounting access and maintenance conditions before choosing 4G or LoRaWAN. Radar, ultrasonic and submerged pressure measurement each have different installation constraints.
Level measurement
Supported field interface
4G RTU / gateway
Customer platform
Consider non-contact measurement where access from the top is available.
Check before selection
Antenna, beam path, nozzle and internal obstructions; verify suitability for foam, condensation and the liquid characteristics against the chosen model.
Consider non-contact measurement with a clear acoustic path above the liquid.
Check before selection
Dead band, temperature, vapor, foam and turbulence. Check usable range in the actual tank, not only the maximum published range.
Consider hydrostatic measurement where a sensor can remain in the liquid.
Check before selection
Liquid density, material compatibility, vent/reference arrangement, sediment and maintenance access. Level conversion depends on density and pressure conditions.
Do not treat a remote reading as an independent overflow or dry-run protection system. Define local protection, alarm escalation and loss-of-communication behavior with the site team.
Exact model, interfaces and enclosure are confirmed in the written quote.
System design, software integration, PLC/SCADA programming and site installation responsibilities are agreed in the written project scope.
Data destination
Customer platform or an agreed third-party service
Water-site deployment context
Sensors, interfaces, enclosure, power and mounting are confirmed against the actual project before quotation.
Connect level, flow and pump status with the water decisions your team makes.
Explore this requirement
Review coverage, equipment identity and the path into your chosen platform.
Explore this requirementTank height, geometry, material, liquid compatibility, foam, vapor, condensation, temperature and pressure.
Contact or non-contact sensing, required usable range, blind zone, accuracy class and maintenance access.
Nozzle size, sensor position, internal obstructions, cable route, stilling tube and enclosure location.
RS485 register map, 4-20mA loop power, dry contacts, pulse inputs and any independent overflow switch.
Project logic: Continuous level or an independent point switch stays above the approved threshold for the project delay.
Operator context: Show tank ID, current level, inlet state and pump status before dispatching an operator.
Project logic: Level remains below the operating limit while an outlet pump or process demand is active.
Operator context: Check source availability, pump permissives and sensor health before restarting equipment.
Project logic: Rate of change exceeds the accepted band outside a scheduled fill, drain or transfer window.
Operator context: Review inlet / outlet flow, valve state, leakage and recent maintenance activity.
Remote integration context
Sensors, interfaces, enclosure, power and mounting are confirmed against the actual project before quotation.
Radar or ultrasonic sensing avoids liquid contact, while a submersible transmitter measures hydrostatic pressure from inside the tank. The choice depends on liquid compatibility, foam or vapor, tank geometry, mounting, blind zone, required range and site classification rather than the network technology alone.
No. LoRaWAN is the radio path. The measuring element may be radar, ultrasonic, hydrostatic or a point-level switch connected to a compatible field node. Sensor output, node inputs, regional band and payload format must be checked together.
Often yes, but the answer depends on site layout, antenna height, obstructions, reporting interval, regional radio settings and whether every field node has adequate power and coverage. A site plan and pilot test are safer than assuming a fixed range.
Optional pH, conductivity, turbidity or dissolved-oxygen points can be added when the process need, calibration routine, cleaning access and maintenance ownership are clear. These instruments should not be treated as maintenance-free accessories.
Provide the tank and liquid details, photos, measured points, alarm requirements, field power, site network, country, target platform, quantity and schedule. Exact model, material compatibility, certification and enclosure are confirmed before order.
Start with a short description. A complete equipment list is not required.
