Pipe Liquid Level Indicator

The Portapipe® is a portable and battery powered liquid level indicator designed to non-invasively, accurately, and reliably measure the level of liquid within a pipe. The Portapipe® can be applied to both vertical and horizontal pipes from 25mm to 330mm in diameter to provide a precise result within ±1% of true level.

P/N: 3174740-PIPE
CAGE Code: KD983 – COLTRACO LIMITED

A Dual-Application Level Indicator

Portapipe® can be utilised in two ways to best meet your requirements:

For Horizontal Pipes: Portapipe® uses a time-of-flight method to accurately determine and display the liquid level as a percentage of the pipe’s capacity.

For Vertical Pipes: Portapipe® uses a presence/absence method where the sensor is sequentially moved up and down to detect the liquid level.

An operator can switch between these two methods at the click of a button, meaning that Portapipe® can be rapidly applied along the full length of a pipe system, no matter its orientation. This allows Portapipe® to be used for a variety of applications, including pipe fullness

Portapipe® Does It All

Portapipe®’s computerised database contains most commonly used industrial fluids (fuels, fire agents, water, etc.) and pipe materials (copper, PVC, carbon steel, etc.) to allow for easy start-up and measurement. New entries can easily be made into this database by an operator with a different fluid or pipe material’s speed of sound; this makes Portapipe® a truly versatile device which can be customised to best suit your needs.

Portapipe® is handheld and portable which makes it a solution that can be cross applied to different pipes throughout a facility. Its quick and easy measurement process allows it to be used to monitor output or detect leaks whenever and wherever the need arises. With two sensor options included, Portapipe® can be adapted to indicate the level within different pipe sizes, and its IP 65 rating allows it to be applied in even the most challenging contexts.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions 168x82x31 mm (L x W x D)
Unit Weight 300g (with batteries)
Power Supply 1x 9V PP3 battery
Battery Life 12 Hours Continuous Use
Sensor Types DE2.5-14: 14 mm Magnetically Mounted
DE5.0-6: 6 mm Magnetically Mounted
Sensor Connectivity 0.9m LEMO-00 Cable
Sensor Frequency DE2.5-14: 2.5 MHz
DE5.0-6: 5.0 MHz
Operating Temperature -10°C to +65°C (14°F to +149°F)
Display 128×68 Backlit LCD
Accuracy ±1% of True Level
IP Rating IP 65 enclosure
Diameter Range 15.0mm – 331.0mm (0.39” – 13“)
Fluid Types Pre-programmed: Water (at 10°C, 20 or 30), Sea Water, Diesel, Petrol, Fuel Oil, LPG, Ethanol, FK-5-1-12, Freon R134A, Freon R22, HFC-227ea, Methanol.
More fluids can be added by entering speed of sound.
Registrations and Approvals UKCA, CE, Coltraco is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 registered
Warranty
  • Main unit – 3 Year Warranty
  • Sensor – 1 Year Warranty
  • Technical Support – Lifetime of the unit