Figure 8 illustrates a conductivity probe level detection system. It consists of one or more level detectors, an operating relay, and a controller.

When the liquid makes contact with any of the electrodes, an electric current will flow between the electrode and ground. The current energizes a relay which causes the relay contacts to open or close depending on the state of the process involved. The relay in turn will actuate an alarm, a pump, a control valve, or all three. A typical system has three probes: a low level probe, a high level probe, and a high level alarm probe.

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Figure 8 Conductivity Probe Level Detection System