Discover how Alderon Industries integrates the Barksdale SL5 submersible level transducer into wastewater lift station and wet well monitoring applications. Learn about hydrostatic level measurement, installation methods, system integration, and key performance specifications.
Lift Station Level Monitoring: How Alderon Industries Uses Barksdale Submersible Level Transducers. |
 Barksdale submersible level transducer displayed with a protective-cage assembly at WEFTEC 2026. | At WEFTEC 2026, Alderon Industries showcased a wastewater level-monitoring solution built around a submersible level transducer manufactured by Barksdale. The display demonstrated how continuous hydrostatic level measurement can support wet well monitoring, pump control, and alarm functions.
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 | How Hydrostatic Level Measurement WorksA submersible transducer measures the hydrostatic pressure created by the liquid column above the sensing element. As the level changes, the transducer converts the pressure change into a proportional 4–20 mA signal for compatible monitoring and control equipment. In a vented gauge-pressure configuration, the cable references atmospheric pressure through a vent path. A hydrophobic filter helps protect the atmospheric vent tube from moisture intrusion. How Alderon Integrates the Barksdale SL5 PlatformAlderon's general-purpose ASLTGP offering uses a submersible level transducer manufactured by Barksdale. Technical content provided at WEFTEC describes a 10 psi configuration corresponding to approximately 23 feet of water column, with a two-wire, loop-powered 4–20 mA output.
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 | Two Installation Methods for Wastewater ApplicationsThe diagrams illustrate two common methods for installing submersible level transducers in wet well applications. The appropriate method depends on mounting requirements, physical protection, and the measurement environment. Hanging-Bracket InstallationThe transducer with the protective cage is suspended directly in the liquid. The cage provides mechanical protection while keeping the sensing area exposed to the measured media. Stilling-Well InstallationThe no-cage configuration is installed inside a 2-inch PVC pipe. The stilling well protects the instrument and provides a more stable local measurement environment. |
 | Compact Configurations for Different Installation NeedsThe dimensional recreation compares two compact configurations:
The protected version supports direct suspension in the wet well. The smaller no-cage configuration is suited to installation inside a stilling well. |
Technical ResourcesReview specifications, pressure ranges, wiring, installation requirements, sensor replacement, cleaning, troubleshooting, and ordering information. |
SL5 Technical PerformanceKey SL5 specifications include:
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Installation and Service Advantages
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From Level Measurement to Pump ControlThe SL5 provides a continuous 4–20 mA signal for integration with compatible VFD and PLC pump-control systems. In the Alderon solution shown at WEFTEC, the connected control panel can display the measured level and apply configurable pump-control and alarm setpoints. For engineers and channel partners, this creates a clear system architecture: the submerged transducer measures hydrostatic pressure, the current loop carries the signal, and the controller uses the measurement for monitoring and control. |
Explore the Barksdale SL5Review product features, application information, and configuration options for continuous submerged level measurement. |