Rope Fuel Sensor

The Rope Fuel sensor detects the presence of liquid hydrocarbon fuels at any point along its length

This sensor is suited to locations that contain fuel storage tanks or fuel transfer stations and is especially ideal for remote locations that use diesel fuel generators.

Rope Fuel Sensor

This sensor is suited to locations that contain fuel storage tanks or fuel transfer stations and is especially ideal for remote locations that use diesel fuel generators. The AKCP ropeFuel sensor is a rope-type leak detector that connects to any AKCP sensorProbe or securityProbe RJ-45 Intelligent Sensor Ports and facilitates the detection of fuel and other liquids.

The ropeFuel sensor detects the presence of liquid hydrocarbon fuels at any point along its length. Installed with the AKCP sensor module, the sensor detects the liquid, triggers an alarm, and pinpoints the location of a leak within a meter, or a foot. Typically this sensor can detect:

Gasoline
Diesel #1
Jet A\B\5\8
JP-4\5\7
Kerosene

As this sensor is a rope type it is perfect for lying beneath fuel tanks, usually found being used with diesel generators in remote locations where early warning of fuel leakage or theft is vital to maintaining the power supply, either of a UPS or as the main power source.

The AKCP ropeFuel sensor in most cases is for single usage only and must be replaced after exposure to hydrocarbon liquids.

Measurement Range	Wet or Dry
Sensor Type	Open/Closed contact input switch
Measurement Rate	Multiple readings every second
	Capable of detecting the presence of fuel and oil at a specific location within 1 meter, or 1 foot along the length of the sensing rope
Response Time	Typical response time at 20°C (68°F) • Gasoline : 2-12 minutes (depending on the grade and type) • Diesel #1 : 60 minutes • Jet A\B\5\8 : 50 – 70 minutes • JP-4\5\7 : 15 – 70 minutes • Kerosene : 47 minutes
Nonresettable	Must be replaced after exposure to hydrocarbon liquids
Indication	LED for Status
Operating Temperature	-20 °C~60 °C 4 °F~140 °F
Pull Force Limit	Not to exceed 50 lb
Bend Radius	2 in. (50 mm) minimum
Pressure	Loads greater than 20 lb (9 kg) per linear inch at 20°C (68°F) may immediately trigger an alarm

Interface
Communications Cable	RJ-45 jack to sensor using UTP Cat 5 wire
Communications Cable Max. length	The FuelRope Sensor can be extended from the RJ-45 Intelligent Sensor ports on the base units up to 100 feet, or 30 meters using standard CAT5/6 LAN cable. Comes fully assembled and includes the rope portion that is the liquid sensing cable, the non-sensing leader cable (from the rope to the sensing module) and the main sensing module. Also includes a 5 foot CAT5 extension cable Sensing Rope Cable can be pre-ordered from a 1 meter minimum to any custom run length of up to 5 meters. Non-sensing cable comes in a standard 20 feet run length.
Power Source	Powered by the controller unit. No additional power needed
	Full autosense including disconnect alarm
Power Consumption	Typical 125 mWatt, 25 mA
Dimensions	56 x 55 x 33.3 mm
Mounting	DIN rail mounting Screw mounting
Cable Diameter	0.28 in. (7 mm) nominal.
Important Note	* The AKCP ropeFuel sensor in most cases is for single usage only and must be replaced after exposure to hydrocarbon liquids. * AKCP does not recommend the ropeFuel Sensor to be placed on a conductive surface.
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