Doc. #: M1800, Rev. 06
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Interstitial Hydrocarbon Liquid Sensor with
Water Indicator
OPW P/N: 30-0234-HW-01
Interstitial Hydrocarbon Liquid Sensor Installation
The Interstitial Hydrocarbon Liquid/Water Sensor is designed for use
in the interstitial area of a fiberglass double-walled tank. The
hydrocarbon liquid/water sensor contains a carbon/polymer material
that changes its resistance when exposed to liquid hydrocarbons.
Additionally, it contains a conductive strip to detect the presence of
water, providing the ability to discriminate between hydrocarbon liquid
and water. In the event of a break in the cable, the system will activate
the alarm.
Interstitial Hydrocarbon Liquid/Water Sensor Specifications
Liquid hydrocarbons/water
-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)
Length: 13.8” (35 cm), Width: 1.0” (2.5 cm)
Uncontaminated: 1000-3000 ohms
Contaminated: 10,000-200,000 ohms
Belden #88760 or Alpha #55371
1,000’ (305 m) field wiring
16 per I.S. barrier channel 64 per barrier)
Red = Power, Black = Signal, Shield: = Ground
*NOTE: Maximum Wiring Length is the maximum length of cable to
be used to connect all sensors on an individual channel. This length
includes run of cable from I.S. Barrier to each sensor board in the
string.