What Is It?
Lidec is a liquid level detector with no moving parts, designed for a wide range of applications:

• High-Level Alarms for Tankers: Whether for single or dual detection, Lidec can be directly connected to an alarm monitoring system or integrated into the CARLA high-level alarm system.
• Water Ingress Detection: Lidec is ideal for detecting bilge accumulation on all types of ships or water ingress in bulk carriers.
• Service Tanks: Insensitive to conductivity, Lidec offers a simple and reliable solution for level detection in various service tanks.

Lidec’s proven technology is unaffected by changes in density, temperature, or pressure, eliminating the need for calibration and ensuring quick and easy commissioning. Its stainless steel housing can be mounted directly on the deck, and the absence of moving parts minimizes maintenance and mechanical wear.

How Does It Work?
Lidec operates on a patented principle based on the propagation of a surface wave within a stainless steel probe. This fully static process involves no vibration or moving parts. A built-in self-monitoring function ensures the reliability of the equipment. Its positive safety design means any malfunction automatically triggers detection. Consequently, there’s no need for periodic cleaning or manual testing.

This feature makes the sensors ideal for use in safety-critical systems, such as overfill protection, bilge well alarms, and water ingress detection systems. Furthermore, the sensor’s compact diameter requires only a small opening in tank walls or roofs.

What Problems Does It Solve?
Protecting against overfill is crucial to prevent environmental harm, operational disruptions, or the loss of valuable products. Additionally, water ingress can lead to exothermic reactions that pose significant risks to ship safety. Lidec level detection sensors provide an easy-to-install, low-maintenance solution to address these critical challenges.