Fuel level sensor devices are designed to detect and monitor the amount of fuel in a container, often in the fuel tanks of vehicles. They play a crucial role in ensuring that drivers are aware of the amount of fuel they have, which helps in planning refills and avoiding situations where the vehicle might run out of fuel.
There are different types of fuel level sensors, including float type sensors, capacitive sensors,Ultrasonic Sensors and Optical Sensors. In modern vehicles, this information is integrated with other vehicle systems, like onboard computers, to provide fuel efficiency data, range estimations, and other relevant information.
There are numerous companies globally that design, manufacture, and supply fuel level sensors. Some cater to specific industries, such as automotive, marine and industrial applications, while others offer a wider range of sensor products. This article lists well-known fuel sensor providers along with famous models and their characteristic features.
Top 5 Fuel Level Sensor Providers in India
- Escort
- Italon
- Ruptela
- Omnicomm
- Technoton
1. Escort
Escort is a reputed company which is a wide scale producer of Fuel level Sensors which is used to monitor fuel consumption, refueling, draining and theft on all types of vehicles, as well as stationary tanks.
Characteristics |
Fuel Sensor Provider Specifications |
Brand Name | Escort |
Fuel Sensor Models | Escort TD 150, Escort TD 150 BLE, Escort TD-BLE (Wireless) Escort TD 500, Escort TD 600 |
Supported Type | Wireless, Wired |
Error in Measurement | up to 1% |
Power Supply Voltage | 7…..70V |
Operating Temperature | -60 to +85 °C |
Sensor Length | 80х80х(L+21), where L is the sensor length in mm |
Output Interfaces | RS 485 |
Supported Vehicles | All types of vehicles, as well as stationary tanks. |
Service and Support | PAN India |
2. Italon
ITALON Fuel Level Sensors (FLS) develops telematics equipment, the company is based in Russia. They are connected to GPS devices via which all the data is transferred along with the fuel level information to a server. All types of transportation, including trucks, buses, heavy equipment, agricultural gear, and many others.
Characteristics |
Fuel Sensor Provider Specifications |
Brand Name | Wireless Fuel Level Sensor |
Fuel Sensor Models | Italon (FLS) Universal, Italon (FLS) Digital, Italon (FLS) BLE |
Supported Type | Wireless, Wired |
Error in Measurement | 0.5 % |
Power Supply Voltage | 3-3.6V |
Operating Temperature | 40… +80 °C |
Sensor Length | 1000 mm to 3000 mm |
Output Interfaces | Analog, Frequency, RS-485 |
Supported Vehicles | All types of trucks, especially big trucks. |
Service and Support | PAN India |
3. Ruptela
Fuel sensors provide accurate fuel calculations to fleet owners and build customer loyalty with installation partners who can confidently deliver on accuracy promises. The fuel level sensor is completely developed and manufactured by Ruptela for universal fuel management: fuel level monitoring, fuel consumption control and fuel theft prevention. It is available in standard and advanced versions, and the same sensor probe can be used with different heads – ECO and PRO.
Characteristics |
Fuel Sensor Provider Specifications |
Brand Name | Ruptela |
Fuel Sensor Models | HCV5/LCV5/Pro5 Lite series |
Supported Type | Wireless, Wired |
Error in Measurement | 1% |
Power Supply Voltage | 3-3.6V |
Operating Temperature | 40… +80 °C |
Sensor Length | 300 – 750 mm |
Output Interfaces | RS485 interfaces |
Supported Vehicles | Trucks, buses and agricultural vehicles |
Service and Support | Limited |
4. Omnicomm
Fuel level sensors manufactured by Omnicomm are setting a new industry standard. It provides accurate fuel calculations to fleet owners and builds customer loyalty from installation partners who can confidently deliver on their accuracy promises.
Characteristics |
Fuel Sensor Provider Specifications |
Brand Name | Omnicomm |
Fuel Sensor Models | Omnicomm LLS 5, Omnicomm LLS-EX 5 Omnicomm LLS 4, Omnicomm LLS-AF 4 |
Supported Type | Wireless, Wired |
Error in Measurement | 0.5% |
Power Supply Voltage | 7……70V |
Operating Temperature | -60 to +80℃ |
Sensor Length | 700-3000 mm |
Output Interfaces | RS-232, RS-485 |
Supported Vehicles | Commercial vehicles |
Service and Support | PAN India |
5. Technoton
Technoton was founded in April 2000, at the beginning of the emerging market for automotive telematics and GPS tracking systems. They started by developing and manufacturing GPS trackers, fuel level sensors and fuel flow meters. The DUT-E fuel level sensor manufactured by technoton is used to accurately measure the level and volume of fuel in the tanks. It determines the current fuel quantity and the volume change (refueling or emptying) of fuel in the tank.
Characteristics |
Fuel Sensor Provider Specifications |
Brand Name | Technoton |
Fuel Sensor Models | DUT-E , DUT-E GSM, DUT-E 2Bio, DUT-E S7 |
Supported Type | Wireless, Wired |
Error in Measurement | 0.2% for stationary fuel tanks
1% for moving vehicles |
Power Supply Voltage | 10-45V |
Operating Temperature | -40 to +85℃ |
Sensor Length | 350, 700, 1000 mm |
Output Interfaces | Digital, CAN j1939/S6
RS 232 (DUT-E COM protocol) RS 485 (DUT-E COM protocol) |
Supported Vehicles | All types of vehicles. |
Service and Support | PAN India |
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