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title: "Water Level Sensor"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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    typical_range: "0-10 m H₂O (0-98.1 kPa)"
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    value: 15
    unit: "m"
    consequence: "Diaphragm rupture due to exceeding 316L stainless steel yield strength of 290 MPa at 0.1 mm thickness"
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  - node_1:
      trigger: "Electrolytic corrosion from 500 ppm chloride concentration in water"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Apply 50 μm PFA fluoropolymer coating with 0.01 mm/yr corrosion rate"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Thermal shock from 50°C/min temperature gradient during steam cleaning"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implement 2°C/min maximum heating rate control with PT100 thermal protection"
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manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 11223:2015 (HYDROMETRY - MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID FLOW IN OPEN CHANNELS - ULTRASONIC (ACOUSTIC) METHOD FOR WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENT)"
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# Industrial Specification: Water Level Sensor

## 1. Technical Definition
A device that detects and measures the level of water in tanks, reservoirs, or pipes within water supply and drainage systems.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-10 m H₂O (0-98.1 kPa)**. Failure boundary: **15 m H₂O (147.15 kPa) hydrostatic pressure**, Mechanism: **Diaphragm rupture due to exceeding 316L stainless steel yield strength of 290 MPa at 0.1 mm thickness**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Combined Measurement Uncertainty**:

> **Primary Equation**: $u_c = \sqrt{\sum u_i^2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the precision confidence interval for inspection.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| u_i | Standard Uncertainty components | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Electrolytic corrosion from 500 ppm chloride concentration in water | 8 | Sensor membrane perforation causing 100% measurement error | Apply 50 μm PFA fluoropolymer coating with 0.01 mm/yr corrosion rate |
| Thermal shock from 50°C/min temperature gradient during steam cleaning | 8 | Ceramic substrate cracking at 300 μm defect propagation | Implement 2°C/min maximum heating rate control with PT100 thermal protection |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Signal Transmitter](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/signal-transmitter.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Protective Housing](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/protective-housing.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Signal Conditioner**, **Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)**, **Data Acquisition System (DAQ)**  
**Downstream Applications**: Water Treatment Systems, Irrigation Control Systems, Industrial Process Monitoring Equipment  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are used in this water level sensor for durability?
**A**: This water level sensor features a stainless steel sensing element and protective plastic housing, making it resistant to corrosion and suitable for harsh industrial environments in machinery manufacturing.

### Q: How does this sensor integrate with existing water supply and drainage systems?
**A**: The sensor includes a signal transmitter that easily connects to control systems, providing real-time water level data for tanks, reservoirs, and pipes to optimize water management in industrial applications.

### Q: What maintenance is required for this water level sensor?
**A**: With its durable stainless steel and plastic construction, this sensor requires minimal maintenance—periodic cleaning of the sensing element and routine electronic component checks ensure long-term reliability.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 11223:2015 (HYDROMETRY - MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID FLOW IN OPEN CHANNELS - ULTRASONIC (ACOUSTIC) METHOD FOR WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENT)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Water Level Sensor](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/water-level-sensor)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: WATER_LEVEL_SENSOR | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: c58eaafd
