Wiki source code of Different methods to detect water and liquid level

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13.2	7	= 1. Overview =
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4.1	10	This URL introduce different methods to detect the water / liquid level.
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13.2	13	= 2. Flow switch =
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13.2	15	== 2.1 How it works ==
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4.1	18	Below is an example of flow switch. and product link:
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	20	[[https:~~/~~/www.amazon.com/Float-Switch-Septic-System-Sump/dp/B0064BHEVM/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2PCMSD63FBP42&keywords=float%2Bswitch&qid=1671230997&refinements=p_72%3A1248909011&rnid=1248907011&s=hi&sprefix=float%2Bswitch%2Caps%2C155&sr=1-5&th=1 >>https://www.amazon.com/Float-Switch-Septic-System-Sump/dp/B0064BHEVM/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2PCMSD63FBP42&keywords=float%2Bswitch&qid=1671230997&refinements=p_72%3A1248909011&rnid=1248907011&s=hi&sprefix=float%2Bswitch%2Caps%2C155&sr=1-5&th=1]]
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5.1	25	[[image:image-20221217164432-3.png\|\|height="282" width="501"]][[image:image-20221217164337-2.png\|\|height="279" width="431"]]
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5.1	27	The switch will switch on/off to show if the water / liquid has dedicate level.
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	30	To use such switch with Dragino Products, use can connect it to LSN50v2 use the same way as a door switch. See reference link:
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	32	[[http:~~/~~/wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/view/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LSN50%20%26%20LSN50-V2%20-%20LoRaWAN%20Sensor%20Node%20User%20Manual/#H2.4.5DigitalInterrupt >>http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/view/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LSN50%20%26%20LSN50-V2%20-%20LoRaWAN%20Sensor%20Node%20User%20Manual/#H2.4.5DigitalInterrupt]]
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13.2	35	== 2.2 Advantage & Disadvantage ==
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13.2	38	(% style="color:blue" %)Advantage(%%) : Reliable , Easy to install & Immue to different environment.
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13.2	40	(% style="color:red" %)Disadvantage(%%): Only be able to detect one speicify level. Not able to detect full range of water.
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13.2	43	= 3. Ultrasonic Sensor =
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13.2	45	== 3.1 How it works? ==
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	48	Such as [[LDDS75>>https://www.dragino.com/products/distance-level-sensor/item/161-ldds75.html]] / [[LDDS45>>https://www.dragino.com/products/distance-level-sensor/item/191-ldds45.html]]. They are using ultrasonic technologic to detect the distance between the probe and a flat object such as water level.
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	50	Below is photo and URL shows how Ultrasonic Sensor works to detect Water Level
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	52	[[https:~~/~~/www.electricalvolt.com/2022/06/ultrasonic-level-transmitter-working/ >>https://www.electricalvolt.com/2022/06/ultrasonic-level-transmitter-working/]]
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	54	[[image:image-20221217170756-1.png\|\|height="465" width="539"]]
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	57	When choose the ultrasonic sensor, we need to check the measure range , blind spot and angel to fit the tank.
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	59	An important notice, if there are moisture accumulated in the sense area of Ultrasonic Probe of LDDS75/LDDS45. the reading will become invalid.
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13.2	62	== 3.2 Advantage & Disadvantage ==
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13.2	65	(% style="color:blue" %)Advantage(%%) : Able to detect the level. Good Accurancy.
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13.2	67	(% style="color:red" %)Disadvanage(%%): Wrong reading when probe is block by moisture or other stuff. Affect by temperature.
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13.2	70	= 4. Pressure Sensor =
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13.2	72	== 4.1 How it works? ==
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13.1	75	Pressure Sensor such as [[PS-LB>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eshhuk347xi1ce4/AAA4LUmYc2ITayfJUVsqK3wya?dl=0]] measures the pressure of the air / gas / liquid so can calcualte the liquid level.
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13.2	77	there are two types , (% style="color:blue" %)Thread type (%%)and (% style="color:blue" %)Immersion type(%%). as below:
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13.2	83	== 4.2 Advantage & Disadvantage ==
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13.2	86	(% style="color:blue" %)Advantage(%%) : Able to detect air / gas / liquid pressure level. Immue to factors such as moisture / blocking. etc. Flexible for installation for
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13.2	88	(% style="color:red" %)Disadvanage (%%):
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