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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Robertshaw Model 158A capacitance to current
RF transmitter is designed for remote mounting from
the sensing probe and is used for continuous level
measurement and control. Housed in a weather-tight
or explosion-proof enclosure, with or without local
indication, the Model 158A may be mounted up to
150 feet from the sensing probe allowing convenient
and accessible installation.
A true DC current output signal, unaffected by varying
load resistance, is produced which is directly and
linearly proportional to input capacitance change. All
calibration adjustments for the system are within the
transmitter enclosure and are completely independent
and non-interacting resulting in a simple "one-shot"
calibration method. Wide adjustment ranges for both
zero and span are provided to insure satisfactory
operation on virtually any measurement application.
Unique circuit design concepts are employed in the
Model 158A to effectively "cancel-out" the
capacitance inherent in the Triaxial cable used to
couple the transmitter to the probe. This permits the
use of long lengths of interconnecting cable without
any degradation in performance of the system − and
without the need for compensating cables, padding
capacitors, or other calibration "tricks." Extensive use
of integrated circuit operational amplifiers and other
state-of-the-art semiconductors are used in the Model
158A to achieve reliability and long-term stability.
A wide variety of standard sensing probes for use with
the Model 158A are available from Robertshaw to
satisfy virtually any level measurement application.
Sales Manual Section 100
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION MODEL 158A
LEVEL-TEL
MODEL 158A
Probe, Cable and Conduit Outlet Box
shown for illustration only.
Must be ordered separately.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• CSA Certified (See Specifications)
• Independent and non-interacting adjustments-
Simple initial calibration
• Remote mounting capability-
Convenient installation location
• True Current Output Signals-
Insensitive to load variations
• All solid-state circuitry-
Long-term stability and reliability
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