Set Up - Long Range Wireless
PTLevel Cistern Setup
In this article, we will go over how to setup a Long Range Wireless PTLevel used to monitor water in a common cistern for household water use. The Long Range Wireless PTLevel can achieve up to 1km of range, comes with 13' of tubing, and the ...
Chemical Pail Installation
If you understand how the PTLevel measures liquids, then you can effectively install a PTLevel to measure any "liquid" that has a consistent density. Basically, an air pocket is created in the pressure chamber when the pressure chamber is submerged, ...
Graphs and History - Wireless
In June of 2023 we implemented new data graphs with some amazing new features! To access all graphs (and power settings, alert options, etc), log into your ptdevices.com account and click the 3 dots to the right of your tank name: Level Graphs The ...
What is the amp hour rating for running the PTLevel Long Range Wireless for 24 hours?
You may want to run the PTLevel long range wireless on a solar system but how big of a system do you need to setup? Now, some big things to note is that the below numbers are based on the current default power setup. You can modify the power settings ...
The PTLevel and Solar Panels
Both the PTLevel WIFI and PTLevel Long Range Wireless can be utilized with solar panels; however, you must provide the complete solar package (batteries, solar panels...). The PTLevels do not have charging capabilities built into them. To size the ...
Are you Moving?
If you own a PTLevel and are moving, this article is for you! It is divided into 2 options, taking the PTLevel with you to your new home OR leaving your PTLevel and transferring it to the new owners. 1. Taking your PTLevel with you Whether you have ...
Septic System Installation
How to monitor the level in your septic tank To use a PTLevel in your septic tank, we recommend a slightly different installation method. (You can use a regular pressure chamber, but the thicker liquids can make maintenance more difficult). What is ...
What is the Maximum Depth the PTLevel Wireless Can Monitor?
The Wireless PTLevel is shipped with 13' of tubing, however upon request we can supply longer tubing. The device can monitor up to 18' of water and anything deeper than that, water can enter the tubing and cause inaccurate readings. For deeper wells, ...
How Often Does the PTLevel Wireless Report Online?
The Wireless PTLevel is designed to be battery conscious and with that, it implements a special monitoring schedule. By default, it wakes up every 30 minutes to check the level. Then, if the level is out by approx. 10% since the last 30 minute check, ...
Can the PTLevel Wireless be Installed Outside?
Absolutely. All PTLevel devices are designed specifically to handle the outdoor environment. A few tips for outdoor installations: We recommend that you keep the small tubing that is exposed to the outdoors as short as possible. Protect the small ...
What is the Range on the PTLevel Wireless?
We use a special low power very long range radio technology in our Wireless PTLevel devices. With the provided antennas which are built in, you can achieve up to 1km range or more depending on what is in between. We have customers who have their ...
How Long Does The Battery Last?
The Wireless PTLevel uses 4AA batteries and is designed to make them last as long as possible. Theoretically, using the default power schedule which is adjustable online, you should be able to get at least 2 years out of those batteries. Of course, ...
Wireless Device Installation Instructions
This article is for downloading the Long Range Wireless PTLevel Instruction Manual. To learn the step-by-step process of installing the device in a cistern, with pictures, visit our PTLevel Cistern Setup Page: ...
What The Transmitter Lights Mean
What do the different LED patterns represent, on the Transmitter?
What the Receiver Lights Mean
What do the different LED patterns represent, on the Receiver?
WIFI Connection Procedure
LET’S GET YOUR PTLEVEL CONNECTED To top Below are a couple of videos on how to connect your PTLevel receiver to your WiFi at home. You need to do this if you are setting it up for the first time or if you’ve changed your home password or network SSID ...
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How Often Does the PTLevel Wireless Report Online?
The Wireless PTLevel is designed to be battery conscious and with that, it implements a special monitoring schedule. By default, it wakes up every 30 minutes to check the level. Then, if the level is out by approx. 10% since the last 30 minute check, ...
Level Reading Maintenance - Long Range Wireless PTLevel
Now that you have your PTLevel setup, you’re probably wondering what to do over time in order to maintain the device and it’s readings. There’s really not much to do, but as with everything, a little bit of maintenance goes a long ways. Maintenance ...
Wireless Device Installation Instructions
This article is for downloading the Long Range Wireless PTLevel Instruction Manual. To learn the step-by-step process of installing the device in a cistern, with pictures, visit our PTLevel Cistern Setup Page: ...
WIFI Connection Procedure
LET’S GET YOUR PTLEVEL CONNECTED To top Below are a couple of videos on how to connect your PTLevel receiver to your WiFi at home. You need to do this if you are setting it up for the first time or if you’ve changed your home password or network SSID ...
Calibration Procedure and Sensor Accuracy
After you’ve installed your new device and setup the depth of your tank, you must calibrate the device in order to achieve a proper reading. This process is simple and is explained below. You can not calibrate at 0% or really low levels, and you must ...