The Senso4s level gauge for gas cylinders is a very accurate monitoring instrument to prevent a gas cylinder suddenly becoming empty. We have summarised in this article what needs to be observed during start-up and during operation.
The Senso4s level gauge for gas cylinders is kept very simple in terms of handling. However, in customer consultation meetings, we have identified a few points which were unclear before the purchase or caused measurement errors during use. We therefore prepared this article and answered the FAQs.
The Senso4s is a gas cylinder scale, so to speak, which provides the filling level and, for example, a consumption forecast in a smartphone or tablet app via algorithm. During operation, in addition to the filling and tare weight of the gas cylinder, it also carries the weight of the pressure regulator and the gas hose.
This is why it is important that you attach the pressure regulator and hose assembly to the gas cylinder before you start up the Senso4s. However, you do not have to calculate the weight of the fittings separately. An average value is already saved in the algorithm.
The associated app provides you with the exact steps during the initial start-up. These are three simple steps after you have adjusted the Senso4s to the appropriate size:
Please observe these steps carefully, as otherwise measurement errors may occur.
As already mentioned at the beginning, the Senso4s is based on a weighing principle. Therefore, if you place objects on the gas cylinder before or during installation or during normal use, this leads to inaccurate measurements or even measurement errors. Therefore, please do not place any barbecue tongs, torches or leak detector sprays on it.
Please be aware before purchasing it that the Senso4s only works correctly permanently if it is on a level and solid surface. For example, if a foot of the Senso4s is located in a trough or even suspended in the air, no meaningful measurement result can be produced.
Examples of the best surfaces are plastic or wooden plates, concrete, asphalt and other flat and solid grounds. Ribbed plates, steel gratings or similar are rather unsuitable.
If you want to use the Senso4s in the gas cylinder case of your leisure vehicle, you must observe the following.
The Senso4s has a fixed measuring interval of 15 minutes. This means that the device carries out a measurement every quarter of an hour – even if there is no active Bluetooth connection with a mobile device.
Why every 15 minutes and not directly every second? First and foremost to save the batteries, so that they last for at least one year and you don’t have to replace them every week.
As already mentioned, the Senso4s receives its required power from batteries. These are not included in delivery. However, these are the standard type of batteries, which everyone probably has at home: 3 x batteries type AAA.
The Senso4s fits all commercially available gas cylinders with a base diameter between 18 and 32 centimetres. These are, for example, propane gas cylinders with a filling weight of 5, 8, 11 or 16 kilograms.
It is important that the mobile device has at least standard Bluetooth 4.0 and an Android or iOS operating system.
Of course, there are also restrictions on using the Senso4s. The level gauge must not
If you have any questions that we have not yet answered, please write us an email or give us a call.
This blog will never ask members of the public or unqualified persons to make changes to or fiddle around with technical systems themselves.
In accordance with the Industrial Safety Regulation (BetrSichV), a qualified person must take care of a system which requires monitoring.
A qualified person is someone who has the specific specialist knowledge required. This knowledge is gained by way of a professional apprenticeship, corresponding professional experience or current occupational activity.
Please note that the texts are based on information, regulations and standards for Germany. Please always check the rules and regulations in the relevant country of destination and consult specialists if necessary.
