LevelVue B10

Water-Level Continuous Flow Bubbler with Integrated Screen
LevelVue B10

LevelVue B10

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Water-Level Continuous Flow Bubbler with Integrated Screen

High stability, fast response, and extremely low noise depth measurement in a low-maintenance package. Ideal for locations where debris or other environmental hazards would limit the use of a submersed sensor.

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Model:
LevelVue B10
Item Number:
LevelVueB10
Warranty:
1 year

Overview

The LevelVue™B10 is a cost-effective, accurate, reliable solution for water-level measurements based on a non-submersible pressure transducer system. This type of sensor is a bubbler. Bubblers accurately measure the pressure it takes to create a continuous airflow in an airline submerged in water. The LevelVue B10 is designed for ease of use while providing long-term performance and accuracy. With a built-in keypad and display, you can complete your setup and site visit tasks using the LevelVue B10. The LevelVue B10 interfaces with data loggers or other controllers using SDI-12 or Modbus. 

Key Advantages

Compact, Easy-to-Use Water-Level Bubbler
Meets or exceeds USGS OSW requirements

Technical Description

The LevelVue B10 bubbler incorporates all the components needed to be a self-contained, pressurized air-supply system. This bubbler has an industrial air compressor (-40° to +80°C), large air tank (0.8 L), and other components that replace the need for pressurized air tanks and manual valves found in the older continuous gas flow systems. The LevelVue B10 meters the airflow to create a constant flow in the orifice line regardless of the water depth above the outlet. Precision sensors monitor the tank pressure and the line pressure to consistently maintain the same airflow. The precision sensor monitoring the pressure on the orifice line precisely detects the pressure required to push air through the line. This pressure value is directly related to water depth. Applying a simple conversion to the pressure value creates the value of water depth in feet, meters, or other units of measure.

Benefits

  • Low-power idle state for extended battery life
  • Proprietary high-pressure/high-volume purge operation to prevent sediment buildup
  • Simultaneous operation on the SDI-12 interface and Modbus interface
  • Built-in keypad/display for full setup and maintenance operation
  • Incorporated SDI-12 version 1.4 metadata commands for identification of data
  • Standard cold temperature (-40°C) operation
  • Proprietary air flow/bubble generation designed for years of trouble-free operation

Specifications

Operating Temperature Range
-40° to +60°C
Storage Temperature Range
-40° to +80°C
Relative Humidity
0 to 95%

(non-condensing)

Accuracy
≤ 0.02% of full-scale output (FSO) over temperature range
Sensor Overpressure Rating
2 times the pressure
Memory
All settings and parameters are stored in non-volatile memory.
Real-Time Clock
Clock continues to operate with lithium battery, preserving the bubbler's time over power disconnects.
Long-Term Drift
0.1% FS/6 months
Enclosure Material
Fiberglass
Enclosure Dimensions
28.89 x 33.66 x 13.34 cm

(11.375 x 13.25 x 5.25 in.) external

Enclosure Weight
7.48 kg

(16.5 lb)

Sensor Resolution for Range

0 to 10.54 m (34.6 ft)
±2.1 mm (0.007 ft)

for 0 to 15 PSI

0 to 21 m (69.2 ft)
±4.26 mm (0.014 ft)

for 0 to 30 PSI

0 to 35.16 m (115.35 ft)
±7.11 mm (0.023 ft)

for 0 to 50 PSI

Airflow

Airflow Type
Microprocessor-controlled constant airflow over full pressure range and temperature
Bubble Rate
30 to 120 bubbles per minute

(programmable; based on 0.635 cm [0.25 in.] inner diameter outlet)

60 bubbles per minute

(default)

Manual Purge Operation
Immediate purge triggered via built-in keypad/display, SDI-12 command, or Modbus register
Purge Pressure
30 to 90 PSI

(user-programmable)

Purge Activation
Built-in keypad
Automated under program control using SDI-12 extended command or Modbus register
Scheduled from once a day to once every 30 days; 1-day resolution
Purge Sustain Time
0 to 30 s

(programmable)

Pressure Inlet
1/8 in. female NPT
Orifice Line Outlet
1/8 in. female NPT

Power

Input Voltage Range
11.5 to 16.5 V
Current
5 mA

(standby)

10 A

(compressor active, maximum)

7 A

(compressor active, typical)

18 A

(maximum startup surge)

Power Protection
Power inputs are protected against surge, overvoltage, and reverse polarity connection of supply power up to 20 VDC. The internal air compressor is protected by the system level reverse polarity protection.
Power Consumption
Power consumption is less than 60 mA on average at a 60 bubble/min rate with averaged samples over 10 seconds.

Communications

Output Options
SDI-12, RS-485
SDI-12 Protocol
SDI-12 V1.4 compliant
SDI-12 Default "M" Measurement Response Time
8 s
RS-485 Protocol
Modbus, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
RS-485 Baud Rate
9600
Keypad/Display Description
8-line by 20-character OLED graphical display
Operational over the entire temperature range.
Application-specific menu provides complete system setup.

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