Design and Implementation of SOC-Based Noncontact-Type Level Sensing for Conductive and Nonconductive Liquids

In contrast to the existing electromechanical systems, the noncontact-type capacitive measurement allows for a chemically and mechanically isolated, continuous, and inherently wear-free measurement. Integration of the sensor directly into the container’s wall offers considerable savings potential be...

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Main Authors: J. L. Mazher Iqbal, Munagapati Siva Kishore, Arulkumaran Ganeshan, G. Narayan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/7630008
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Summary:In contrast to the existing electromechanical systems, the noncontact-type capacitive measurement allows for a chemically and mechanically isolated, continuous, and inherently wear-free measurement. Integration of the sensor directly into the container’s wall offers considerable savings potential because of miniaturization and installation efforts. This paper presents the implementation of noncontact (NC)-type level sensing techniques utilizing the Programmable System on Chip (PSoC). The hardware system developed based on the PSoC microcontroller is interfaced with capacitive-based printed circuit board (PCB) strip. The designer has the choice of placing the sensors directly on the container or close to it. This sensor technology can measure both the conductive and nonconductive liquids with equal accuracy.
ISSN:1687-8434
1687-8442