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	This page provides a preliminary, exemplary overview of commercially available pressure sensors that are relevant for monitoring water distribution networks.		This page provides a preliminary, exemplary overview of commercially available pressure sensors that are relevant for monitoring water distribution networks.

	''~~'Please note:'~~'' This selection is purely exemplary and does not claim to be complete. There is a multitude of other similar products available locally in Africa as well as on the global market.		<p style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#7F3564">Important notice: If the water is to be used as drinking water, every part and material that contacts the water is required to be ''food safe''. There also should be a certificate to that effect. Most vendors are selling food safe sensors on a regular basis.</p>

			This selection is purely exemplary and does not claim to be complete. There is a multitude of other similar products available locally in Africa as well as on the global market.

	== Areas of Application in Your Project ==		== Areas of Application in Your Project ==

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	\| Eurosensor \|\| EPT8100 \|\| [https://www.variohm.de/produkte/drucksensoren-und-druckschalter/drucksensoren/ept8100-drucksensor Variohm – EPT8100]		\| Eurosensor \|\| EPT8100 \|\| [https://www.variohm.de/produkte/drucksensoren-und-druckschalter/drucksensoren/ept8100-drucksensor Variohm – EPT8100]
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	~~\| MP Sensor \|\| e.g. "Pcore" or "Ptouch" \|\| [https://www.mp-sensor.de/p.trace/5-30-1171-001200 MP Sensor – P.Trace]~~
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	\| Layher \|\| Type 800 xxx \|\| [https://www.layher-ag.de/download/druckschalter/Elektronische_Druckschalter_und_Sensoren.pdf Layher – Pressure Sensors (PDF)]		\| Layher \|\| Type 800 xxx \|\| [https://www.layher-ag.de/download/druckschalter/Elektronische_Druckschalter_und_Sensoren.pdf Layher – Pressure Sensors (PDF)]

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	~~xyzt~~		== Overview ==
			This page provides a preliminary, exemplary overview of commercially available pressure sensors that are relevant for monitoring water distribution networks.

			'''Please note:''' This selection is purely exemplary and does not claim to be complete. There is a multitude of other similar products available locally in Africa as well as on the global market.

			== Areas of Application in Your Project ==
			Pressure sensors are essential components for a water network. They are typically used in two main applications:

			# '''Operating Pressure Measurement:''' Direct measurement of pressure in pipelines to monitor system status, detect leaks, or control pumps.
			# '''Level Measurement in Reservoirs:''' Here, the hydrostatic pressure of a liquid column is measured. The higher the fill level, the greater the pressure at the bottom of the tank. This method is widely established in industrial applications.

			== Technical Basics and Standard Signals ==
			The vast majority of industrial pressure sensors output their measured values as a standardized analog signal. The global industry standard is the '''4–20 mA current loop'''. Its advantages include high immunity to interference over long transmission distances and built-in line fault monitoring (e.g., wire break detection).

			Alternatively, '''voltage signals such as 0–10 V or 0–5 V''' are also offered. These are more suitable for shorter distances or battery-powered applications. Many manufacturers offer their sensors in both variants to provide maximum flexibility for different use cases.

			== Example Sensors ==
			The following table lists a few examples of sensors available on the European market. These are intended to serve as a starting point for research and budgeting.

			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|+ Exemplary Pressure Sensors for Operating Pressure and Level Measurement
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			! Manufacturer !! Model / Series !! Product Link
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			\| Eurosensor \|\| EPT8100 \|\| [https://www.variohm.de/produkte/drucksensoren-und-druckschalter/drucksensoren/ept8100-drucksensor Variohm – EPT8100]
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			\| MP Sensor \|\| e.g. "Pcore" or "Ptouch" \|\| [https://www.mp-sensor.de/p.trace/5-30-1171-001200 MP Sensor – P.Trace]
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			\| Layher \|\| Type 800 xxx \|\| [https://www.layher-ag.de/download/druckschalter/Elektronische_Druckschalter_und_Sensoren.pdf Layher – Pressure Sensors (PDF)]
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			\| Jekker \|\| Series 20 \|\| [https://download.keller-pressure.com/api/download/3XreGChz7qiKf8ZKN2iogj/de/latest.pdf Keller (for Jekker) – Series 20 (PDF)]
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			\| Microsensor \|\| M20 \|\| [https://microsensorcorp.de/produkte/drucktransmitter/m20/ Microsensor – M20]
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			\| Althen \|\| M20 \|\| [https://www.althensensors.com/de/sensoren/drucksensoren/industrielle-druckaufnehmer/m20-standard-druckaufnehmer/ Althen Sensors – M20]
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			== References ==
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