SENSVISION TYP-A 115 – An Equivalent to the BD Sensors OEM 18.605 G
The BD Sensors OEM 18.605 G is a submersible pressure transmitter designed for hydrostatic level measurement in water and fuel oil tanks. It uses a piezoresistive stainless steel sensor and provides low-pressure measurement over nominal ranges from 1 mH₂O to 10 mH₂O, allowing accurate, continuous liquid-level monitoring in submerged installations.
The SENSVISION TYP-A 115 offers equivalent submersible construction, hydrostatic level range coverage, piezoresistive stainless steel sensor technology, accuracy characteristics, output flexibility, and IP68 environmental protection as the BD Sensors OEM 18.605 G. It is an ideal alternative for OEM equipment builders and industrial users requiring dependable tank, reservoir, or well level measurement.
Like the BD Sensors OEM 18.605 G, the SENSVISION TYP-A 115 is designed for direct immersion and continuous hydrostatic level measurement. It measures liquid level through the pressure exerted by the liquid column and is available in level ranges of 1, 2.5, 4, 6, and 10 mH₂O, corresponding to nominal pressure ranges from 0.1 bar to 1 bar.
The SENSVISION TYP-A 115 offers accuracy of ≤ ±0.5% of span for nominal pressure ranges above 160 mbar and ≤ ±1% of span for nominal ranges at or below 160 mbar. With long-term stability of ≤ ±0.2% of span per year and a measuring rate of 1 kHz, it provides stable, repeatable level measurement for industrial monitoring and control applications.
For straightforward integration with tank-monitoring systems, PLCs, OEM controls, and process instrumentation, the SENSVISION TYP-A 115 is available with standard 2-wire 4–20 mA output, as well as optional 3-wire 0–10 V and 10–90% ratiometric output versions. Response times of up to 10 milliseconds for current-output versions and up to 3 milliseconds for voltage-output versions support responsive measurement in level-control systems.
The transmitter features a robust stainless steel housing and stainless steel 316L diaphragm, with FKM sealing and a durable PVC or PUR cable available in multiple lengths. Its IP68 ingress protection rating supports continuous submersion, while vibration resistance up to 10 g and shock resistance up to 100 g for 1 ms support dependable use in challenging industrial and environmental conditions.
Whether you are replacing an existing BD Sensors OEM 18.605 G or specifying a transmitter for a new tank-level application, the SENSVISION TYP-A 115 provides a dependable, cost-effective alternative without compromising measurement performance, installation flexibility, or submerged-environment durability.
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Further Information on the TYP-A 115
The SENSVISION TYP-A 115 has been engineered to provide the same fit, form, function, and hydrostatic level-measurement performance as the BD Sensors OEM 18.605 G, making it an ideal alternative for existing installations and new OEM tank-level monitoring applications.
Key Features:
Submersible OEM pressure transmitter for continuous hydrostatic level measurement
Level measurement ranges of 1, 2.5, 4, 6, and 10 mH₂O
Corresponding nominal pressure ranges from 0.1 bar to 1 bar
Piezoresistive stainless steel sensor technology
Stainless steel 304 housing
Stainless steel 316L diaphragm
FKM seals
Accuracy of ≤ ±0.5% of span for nominal pressure ranges above 160 mbar
Accuracy of ≤ ±1% of span for nominal ranges at or below 160 mbar
Long-term stability of ≤ ±0.2% of span per year
Measuring rate of 1 kHz
Standard 2-wire 4–20 mA output
Optional 3-wire 0–10 V output
Optional 3-wire 10–90% ratiometric output
Response time of ≤10 ms for 4–20 mA versions
Response time of ≤3 ms for 0–10 V versions
IP68 ingress protection for continuous submersion
PVC or PUR cable options
Standard cable lengths of 3 m, 6 m, 9 m, and 12 m, with custom lengths available
Suitable for water and fuel oil applications where wetted-material compatibility is confirmed
Medium, ambient, and storage temperature range from -10 °C to 70 °C
Permanent short-circuit protection on applicable output versions
Reverse-polarity protection
Vibration resistance up to 10 g, from 25 Hz to 2 kHz
Shock resistance up to 100 g for 1 ms
Designed for 100 million load cycles
Suitable for water tanks, fuel oil tanks, industrial process tanks, reservoirs, groundwater and well-level monitoring, environmental monitoring, and water-management systems
The SENSVISION TYP-A 115 is manufactured to deliver equivalent performance, reliability, and installation flexibility as the BD Sensors OEM 18.605 G, allowing OEMs and end users to transition confidently while maintaining accurate, stable, and dependable submersible level measurement.