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# 12" eTape Liquid Level Sensor + extras

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA464 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia)
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The eTape Liquid Level Sensor is a solid-state sensor with a resistive output that varies with the level of the fluid. It does away with clunky mechanical floats...

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## Description

The eTape Liquid Level Sensor is a solid-state sensor with a resistive output that varies with the level of the fluid. It does away with clunky mechanical floats, and easily interfaces with electronic control systems. The eTape sensor's envelope is compressed by the hydrostatic pressure of the fluid in which it is immersed. This results in a change in resistance that corresponds to the distance from the top of the sensor to the surface of the fluid. The sensor's resistive output is inversely proportional to the height of the liquid: the lower the liquid level, the higher the output resistance; the higher the liquid level, the lower the output resistance. This is a very unique sensor, Adafruit haven't seen anything else that is affordable and accurate for measuring liquid level. This sensor seems like it would be a handy addition to an hydroponics, aquarium, fountain or pool controller, or perhaps measuring a rain tube. This particular sensor is the 12" model, **They also include a 4-pin connector and 560 ohm resistor**. The connector is so you don't have to solder directly to the delicate pins: instead, just solder to the connector and plug it onto the sensor. Since the sensor is resistive, it is easy to read it using a microcontroller/Arduino ADC pin. Check the tutorials tab for a quick-start pointer.

## Technical Details

- Sensor Length: 14.1" (358 mm)
- Width: 1.0" (25.4mm)
- Thickness: 0.015" (0.208 mm)
- Resistance Gradient: 150& / inch (59& / cm), ± 10%
- Active Sensor Length: 12.6" (320.7 mm)
- Substrate: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Sensor Output: 2250& empty, 400& full, ± 10%
- Actuation Depth: Nominal 1 inch (25.4 mm)
- Resolution: 0.01 inch (0.25 mm)
- Temperature Range: 15°F - 140°F (-9°C - 60°C)
 
Downloads:

- [eTape Liquid Level Sensor Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/eTapeDatasheet12110215TC-12_040213_233252efb6a.pdf)
- [eTape Liquid Level Sensor App note](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/eTapeApp_5245212d15d.pdf)
 
Adafruit don't have a detailed tutorial for this sensor but it acts very much like a thermistor so they suggest checking out that tutorial for background, and then following these instructions: Connect pin #2 of the sensor to ground, then pin #3 to a 560 ohm resistor. The other side of the 560 ohm resistor to VCC (3.3V or 5V for example) to create a resistor divider. The ADC pin connects to the point between the resistor and sensor.

 ```
// the value of the 'other' resistor
#define SERIESRESISTOR 560    
 
// What pin to connect the sensor to
#define SENSORPIN A0 
 
void setup(void) {
  Serial.begin(9600);
}
 
void loop(void) {
  float reading;
 
  reading = analogRead(SENSORPIN);
 
  Serial.print("Analog reading "); 
  Serial.println(reading);
 
  // convert the value to resistance
  reading = (1023 / reading)  - 1;
  reading = SERIESRESISTOR / reading;
  Serial.print("Sensor resistance "); 
  Serial.println(reading);
 
  delay(1000);
}
```

Then look in the App Note for the conversion between resistance and liquid level.

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/4/6/464-00.jpg)