Water level control is the process of monitoring and regulating water levels within industrial or commercial systems such as storage tanks, process vessels, cooling towers, and treatment facilities. Maintaining proper water levels is critical for operational efficiency, equipment protection, and system safety. This control is typically achieved through the use of sensors, control valves, and automated control systems that ensure accurate and responsive water level management.
Water Level Control Methods with TPS Devices
Use a Third-Party Modbus Pump
AppBlocks and TPS devices offer strong support for third-party Modbus equipment, so almost any RS485 Modbus device, including pumps can be connected to a TPS unit. Use the Module Tibbit #02 or #05 for RS485 and the Connector Tibbit #20 (or #21) for terminal connections. You will also need to power your Modbus device. Tibbit #05 has a low-power +5V output, which is sufficient for our Bus Probes, but other Modbus devices may have different power requirements.
Schematic:
For Modbus devices with power requirements higher than 5V, you may also supply your own power.
Tutorial:
Click here to learn how to work with slave Modbus devices in AppBlocks.
Example:
Click here to see an example project that uses a Modbus peristaltic pump (stepper motor) to control water levels via an AppBlocks Cloud dashboard.
Use a Relay Tibbit
Controls: Relay.
Lots of water control equipment such as solenoid valves, motorized ball valves and pump starters can be controlled using relays. Relay Tibbits, such as #03, #06, #07, and #15, provide straightforward, reliable relay control directly from a TPS device, enabling seamless integration with a wide range of devices. By connecting a relay output to the control input of a water system, TPS can effectively automate the regulation of water levels. When paired with one of TPS’s liquid level monitoring methods, this setup allows operators to build a fully automated water monitoring and control system using drag-and-drop logic in AppBlocks.
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