LevelDatic

Reliable tank level, water ingress and draft monitoring

LevelDatic – best balance in safety,
efficiency and profitability
We develop, manufacture and commission remote tank level gauging, water ingress
detection, and draft measuring and monitoring systems for all kinds and sizes of
ships and offshore structures.

Our focus is always on customer needs in combination with safety, reliability and
lifetime economics – the LevelDatic systems are tailor-made for every ship for best
balance in safety, efficiency and profitability.

All LevelDatic systems must always work reliably providing accurate readings, also in
extreme situations.

With experience from more than 2,300 LevelDatic systems delivered and in operation
since 1987, we know we meet this challenging objective.

All our products comply with the latest requirements and have been type approved
by all major classification societies.

Our company is DNV ISO 9001:2000 certified.

We are a fully owned subsidiary of Rosemount Tank Radar AB, and a member of
Emerson Process Management Marine Solutions.

700537-3/07

SF-Control Oy
Valimotie 13bB
00380 HELSINKI, Finland
Phone.: +358 9 756 2340
Telefax: +358 9 757 2778
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.sf-control.fi
 LevelDatic for all kinds of Reliable systems for
ships and offshore structures enhanced ship safety
We develop, manufacture and commission LevelDatic remote online Shipowners concerned with safety, reliability and lifetime economics
tank level gauging, water ingress detection and draft measuring select LevelDatic.
systems for all kinds and sizes of ships.
LevelDatic stands for cost- The electro-pneumatic LevelDatic system provides reliable and
efficient high quality systems LevelDatic can be used for measuring levels and filling rates in all accurate continuous on-line information on actual tank levels,
 Tailor-made ship specific solutions types of tanks such as fuel oil, lubrication oil, sludge oil, bilge, fresh possible water ingress and ship’s drafts.
for best cost-efficiency
water and ballast water tanks.
 Easy installation and commissioning
Every tank, hold, void space and draft measuring point has its own
 Accurate special sensors with proven
reliability and long lifetime It can also be used for water ingress detection and water level dedicated sensor in a LevelDatic cabinet located in a safe place,
 Quick and easy sensor change, no measuring in cargo holds, dry ballast tanks and void spaces on bulk where the risk for cabinet damage is minimal. Our high quality
system downtime carriers. And of course for void space water ingress detection and pressure sensors are very accurate and stable, with virtually no drift
 No entry of tanks needed for system monitoring on passenger and other vessels, semi-submersibles and over their entire lifetime. LevelDatic 100S cabinet with
checks and maintenance other offshore structures as well. measuring air pipes on ship
 Ready protocols for most All checks can be made locally at the cabinets and in the automation  System and sensor performance is
automation systems easily checked directly from the
LevelDatic is equally suitable for newbuildings and retrofit system. Sensor functioning is self-checked continuously by cabinet and in the automation
 Turnkey retrofit installations
installations, replacing failed systems by other makers. LevelDatic. system.
 World wide service network

Special applications of LevelDatic are available such as flooding With more than 2,300 systems fitted since 1987, the performance
control systems, ballast water exchange systems and dynamic draft records show the proven reliability of LevelDatic. There are almost
measuring systems. Stand alone applications are also available. no need for spares and service.

Cover photo courtesy by Neste Oil Oy

 Maintenance free systems LevelDatic retrofit
installations
We have always focused strongly on enhancing safety when LevelDatic is the ideal solution for up-grading of existing level
developing LevelDatic remote tank level, water ingress detection gauging systems, or replacing failed level gauging systems by other
and draft measuring systems. makers.
LevelDatic is virtually
maintenance free because
This means that all LevelDatic systems must always be reliable and Many oil, products and chemical tankers, LNG carriers, car carriers,
 All sensors and components used are
of high quality with proven long
provide accurate on-line information in normal every day operation passenger vessels, ferries and navy vessels have been retrofitted
lifetime as well as in possible distress situations. with LevelDatic and are working superbly.
 Extensive system checking and
testing during manufacturing and All LevelDatic systems are built by very skilled engineers using high The retrofits are always carried out in close cooperation with the
commissioning
quality components only. Every system and all sensor units are shipowner or ship operator, with the objective of reducing the
 All sensors are located in cabinets in Retrofit with LevelDatic LD 80S
safe area and easily accessible factory tested in our plant for functionality and accuracy; - including installation costs and possible off-hire. A pre-survey is usually carried
with installation by shipowner
 Quick and easy sensor checking and
testing all fatal and system alarm functions. out in order to establish the condition of the old system onboard as
 Close co-operation with ship owner
change, with no shutting down, no basis for the retrofit or up-grading. for best ship specific solution
rebooting and no system downtime During commissioning onboard the ship, the system operation and  Pre-survey for checking the condition
 No sensors, moving parts or cables alarms are checked and verified once more. We have carried out complete retrofits onboard ships, also cruise of the old system and the possibilities
in tanks subjected to dirt, wear and to integrate parts of old system with
tear, corrosion or mechanical vessels, while they have been sailing making money for their owners.
the new LevelDatic
damage As a result, there are very few claims even for our first installations
 No entry of tanks needed for system of LevelDatic systems, and almost no need of maintenance of the The retrofits can be delivered as turnkey installations. We carry out
checks and maintenance
system during the ship’s entire lifetime. and supervise the installation of air piping and the system cabinets,
 Turnkey retrofit installations including commissioning of the LevelDatic system. We can also
This means significant savings in maintenance and spare part costs provide part retrofits and expansions of present systems.
and system downtime.

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 LevelDatic WIM for bulkers Several special applications

LevelDatic WIM is the next generation water ingress detection and We have developed several LevelDatic applications to meet the
monitoring system for bulk carriers complying with all requirements needs of shipowners and officers.
of IMO Solas Chapter XII/12.
These applications presently include, among others:
It is an intelligent system based on scientific principles allowing the
system to detect any water in cargo holds, empty ballast tanks and Decision Support for Flooding Control - has been developed in
voids, and monitor the change in water levels. cooperation with Onboard Napa Oy. It is based on real online
flooding information, an accurate online floating position, and a
Tests and measurements we have carried out for various bulk powerful calculation tool based on a real 3D geometric product
LevelDatic WIM for bulkers
cargoes under classification society supervision show that LevelDatic model. The DFC identifies the location and quantity of floodwater,
 Tailor-made ship specific solutions
for best cost-efficiency WIM detects reliably and accurately the presence of water in and performs continuous trend analysis based on the measured
 Easy installation and commissioning different bulk cargoes tested, and can continuously monitor the flooding rates and corresponding measured real floating position.
of system on newbuildings and change in water levels in these cargoes. Integrating the LevelDatic 100S with Onboard-NAPA provides an
sailing ships
unbeatable solution giving the officers best possible decision
 Display for water level monitoring
The special LevelDatic WIM alarm panel has all required alarms and support in case of flooding.
 Testing and purging possibilities shows in addition the actual water level.
 Shows actual water levels and level LevelDatic DYN is a special application of the LevelDatic draft
changes
The officers can see what is really happening in a leak condition. measuring system, which measures the changes in vessel floating
LevelDatic WIM is not blind like humidity sensor based systems, position during navigation. This information may also be used in
which only give pre-alarms and main alarms, and no information on various other applications such as ballast water management, vessel
what is happening. scheduling, fuel economy management, hull stress monitoring etc.
 Satisfied customers Always close to you – worldwide
– our prime objective sales, service and support
As a customer oriented company we provide the best tailor-made As a part of Emerson Process Management Marine Solutions we are
and cost efficient solutions. Our objective is always to satisfy committed to provide customers with the best possible products,
customer's needs and expectations. service and support there is.
Recent newbuildings include:
 4 LNG carriers by Daewoo for Qatar We listen to our customers and appreciate receiving feedback We give our customers the highest attention and priority – before, LevelDatic commissioning and
Gas II maintenance checks from
relating to our products and services. during and after system installation. cabinet
 6 product tankers by HHI Mipo for
Vroon, The Netherlands  System parameter settings
We continuously develop new products and services, and improve Our worldwide presence means that we are always close to you for
 4 container vessels by Hanjin for  Sensor performance and changing
German owners existing ones based on customer feedback combined with new immediate attention. defect sensors
 5 car carriers by Daewoo for technology and our extensive experience from more than 1,300  Air pressure and air flow controller
Wallenius Marine, Sweden systems onboard various types of ships. Our offices are staffed with expert consultants, naval architects,  Measuring pipe tightness
 2 cruise vessels by Aker Finnyards marine engineers, surveyors and highly-skilled service technicians  Purging of measuring pipe
for RCI
Our staff of skilled and innovative engineers has long and profound providing you with the best possible service and support.  Fatal and system alarms
 5 ropax vessels by Fincantieri for
Finnlines, Finland
experience in developing and installing ship automation and control  Densities
systems. They have been working with shipyards and shipowners We also supply pressure transmitters, gas detectors and other  Communication
for years, and understand well how to develop technically viable Emerson Rosemount products as part of our deliveries.
Recent retrofits include:
and cost efficient solutions for ships.
 2 chemical tankers for Ernst Jacob,
Germany Please contact us or any of our representatives for more information
 1 roro for Engship, Finland We contribute to safety of ships and their crew by developing, on our products and services.
 1 container ship for Komrowski,
manufacturing and installing equipment and systems that are
Germany reliable and work as expected, also in difficult situations. EMERSON. CONSIDER IT SOLVED
 LevelDatic 80S and 100S
technical specifications
Both LevelDatic 80S and 100S Multipoint transmitters are high
quality, reliable and accurate level gauging and draft measuring
systems.

In both systems, all sensors are located in the LevelDatic cabinets

in safe area and easily accessible.

All LevelDatic systems meet with the latest requirements, including

those for electro-magnetic compatibility. Type approval certificates
have been granted by all major classification societies.

The LevelDatic system LevelDatic 80S LevelDatic 100S

Measuring capacity per cabinet Measuring capacity per cabinet
1…10 electro-pneumatic measuring points 1…10 electro-pneumatic measuring points
The fully digital LevelDatic 100S calculates the levels and drafts, 1…5 electro-pneumatic measuring points AND
5 analogue 4…20 mA inputs
whereas the analog LevelDatic 80S sends 4-20 mA pressure signals
For every measuring point For every measuring point
to the automation system, where the calculations for levels and - capacitive custom-made gauge pressure sensor with over capacity - capacitive single crystal silicon absolute pressure sensor with over
drafts are done. of 8 bar capacity of 8 bar
- constant air flow speed controller and indicator, continuous air - constant air flow speed controller and indicator, continuous air
flow in measuring lines flow in measuring lines
- purge and test possibility - purge and test possibility
All LevelDatic sensors are located in cabinets in a safe place outside - built-in non-return valve and shut off valve - built-in non-return valve and shut off valve
the tank area. There are no sensors, electrical cables or moving For every cabinet For every cabinet
- shut off valve for air supply - shut off valve for air supply
parts in the tanks that can be damaged, or require tank entry for - pressure reducing valve with manometer and low pressure alarm - pressure reducing valve with manometer and low pressure alarm
switch switch
replacement, service, cleaning or calibration. - atmospheric connection for pressure sensor reference - atmospheric connection for pressure sensor reference
- PLC for measurement and communication processing
Standard interface Standard interface
Every tank, hold or void space measured has at least own dedicated - 2-wire 4…20 mA signal from every measuring point - one RS-485 serial line, SF-Control protocol
- optional interface / outputs:
LevelDatic sensor, and a constant air flow speed controller with - second RS-485 serial line , SF-Control protocol
indicator. There is always continuous air flow in all measuring lines. - up to 10 analogue 4…20 mA outputs for selected measuring points

There is purge possibility with full supply air pressure for every System capacity System capacity
- unlimited - up to 32 LevelDatic 100S cabinets (max. 320 meas.points) to same
measuring line. RS-485 serial line
Measuring range Measuring range
0…40 m 0…35 m
The pneumatic unit has built-in non-return and shut-off valves, Accuracy Accuracy
which prevent any back-flow from the measuring lines if the air ± 0.2% of sensor F.S. incl. non-linearity, repeatability and hysteresis ± 0.1% of system F.S. incl. non-linearity, repeatability, hysteresis
error and temperature error.
supply drops or is shut down, or if the measuring line is accidentally
Power supply Power supply
broken. 230 / 115 VAC; 50 – 60 Hz, or 24 VDC 230 / 115 VAC; 50 – 60 Hz, or 24 VDC
Air supply Air supply
- about 7 bar dry and clean air - about 7 bar dry and clean air
LevelDatic uses dry clean instrument air for measuring the hydro-
Air consumption / measuring point Air consumption / measuring point
static pressure in tanks, holds and voids. The actual levels and empty tank 0.5 lit / min free air; 0.07 lit / min (7 bar) empty tank 0.5 lit / min free air; 0.07 lit / min (7 bar)
10 m 0.85 lit / min free air; 0.12 lit / min (7 bar) 10 m 0.85 lit / min free air; 0.12 lit / min (7 bar)
drafts are calculated using the measured hydro-static pressure, and 20 m 1.2 lit / min free air; 0.17 lit / min (7 bar) 20 m 1.2 lit / min free air; 0.17 lit / min (7 bar)
30 m 1.4 lit / min free air; 0.20 lit / min (7 bar) 30 m 1.4 lit / min free air; 0.20 lit / min (7 bar)
affecting parameters such as atmospheric pressure, liquid densities,
Housing Housing
pipe resistance etc. - epoxy powder painted steel - epoxy powder painted steel
- standard colour RAL 7032 (grey), other colour optional - standard colour RAL 7032 (grey), other colour optional
- IP 56, splash proof - IP 56, splash proof
In case dry and clean air cannot be supplied, then an air dryer with Operating temperature Operating temperature
filter should be installed in order to restrict moisture and possibly 0…+ 55°C 0…+ 55°C
Storage temperature Storage temperature
oil from entering the LevelDatic system. -50… + 60°C -50… + 60°C
Humidity Humidity
- no condensation - no condensation