DUT-E S7 Wireless fuel level Sensor allows measuring current fuel volume and its changes in a fuel tank. DUT-E S7 fuel level sensor is used as a part of vehicle telematics system (GPS vehicle tracking system) and provides reliable information on remaining fuel volume, fuel tank fill-up and draining volumes and helps fleets to set up clear fuel accounting and prevent fuel theft from vehicle’s tank. DUT-E S7 wireless fuel level sensor is also used for fuel level monitoring in stationary tanks.
Wireless data transfer is carried out using S7 Fuel Level Sensor Technology via BLE channel. BLE signal from DUT-E S7 Fuel level sensor can be received by compatible vehicle tracking unit (telematics unit) and/or any Android device.
DUT-E S7 fuel level sensor can also be used as a “night watchman” to alert a driver to fuel theft from vehicle’s tank, for example, when resting at night parking.
DUT-E Wireless Fuel Level Sensor Tasks
Monitoring of fuel tank fuelling and draining
Fuel theft detection
Fuel usage monitoring- wireless data transfer using S7 Technology via BLE (Bluetooth 4.X Low Energy);
- operation in BLE-radio mode without pairing with receiver – simultaneous data transfer to telematics unit, smartphones, tablets with Bluetooth
- built-in battery – DUT-E S7 works without external power supply;
- very low power consumption allows autonomous operation of sensor up to 5 years;
- explosion protection confirmed by the IECEx Certificate of Conformity.
- DUT-E S7 is compatible with telematics unit from leading manufacturers — Navtelecom, Teltonika, Falcom, Neomatica and others — as well as with the CANUp telematics gateway.
No cable : Explosion- and fire-safety of sensor.
No cable : Quick installation of sensor and telematics unit.
No cable : Increased resistance to vandalism.
DUT-E S7 has all the advantages of “classical” DUT-E fuel level sensor models :
- shortening/extending length of measuring probe;
- bottom spring for higher rigidity of mounting into tank;
- screen filter for probe protection from water and mud in a tank;
- digital self-diagnostics feature for sensor operation quality check;
- automatic compensation of ambient temperature effect on sensor’s parts.
- holes for sealing sensor in order to avoid unauthorized dismounting;
- bayonet mounting plate allows to reduce mounting time;
- ergonomic grooves for comfortable grip when fastening in bayonet mounting;
- full set of mounting accessories;
- conformity with European and national automotive standards.
Fuel Tank Monitor Smartphone App Fuel Level Sensor
Fuel Tank Monitor app is used for displaying accurate fuel level, volume, temperature and notifications on fuel tank fill-up or fuel draining from tank. All settings for particular DUT-E S7 sensors are stored in the app and can be exported / imported to another device.
Fuel Tank Monitor App Features :
- displaying information about the sensors (serial number, firmware version, address within S7 network);
- saving and uploading sensor profile to / from other android devices;
- keeping fuel level sensor’s “Empty” / “Full” calibration parameters;
- keeping fuel tank calibration table;
- display notifications on fuel tank fill-up / discharging;
- fuel level sensor self-diagnostics information;
- data logging from DUT-E S7 fuel level sensor
- function of automatic defining the remaining distance of the route;
- function of summation of the fuel volume indications of the specified group of sensors;
- data display in metric/USC systems of units of measurement;
- function of automatic defining the time left before the tank is full during fuelling;
- separate configuration of functions of the Events detection: “Fuelling”, “Discharging” and others.
Fuel Level Sensor Real-world Project Examples
Fuel monitoring and GPS tracking in real-world projects
Long-haul trucks
Home appliances and electronics distributor
- Objective : fuel tank monitoring and GPS tracking for long-haul trucks.
- Solution : DUT-E S7 fuel level sensors, CANUp telematics gateways, monitoring and analytics software.
- Result : reduced fuel consumption, refueling and draining control, transparent logistics.
City buses
Bus fleet “Rigas Satiksme”, Latvia
- Objective : fuel tank monitoring for city buses.
- Solution : DUT-E S7 fuel level sensors, GPS/GLONASS terminal.
- Result : accurate readings in complex-shaped tanks, fuel theft prevention, refueling control.
Why customers choose DUT-E S7 Fuel Level Sensor
- Wireless BLE : less installation work, lower risk of tampering.
- Compatibility : Android devices and telematics terminals.
- Autonomy : long service life with no maintenance.
- Protection : resistant to sabotage attempts.
- Accuracy : stable measurements in complex-shaped tanks.
DUT-E Wireless Fuel Level Sensor Specification
| Estimated lifetime of the sensor (battery life), years | : 5* |
| Fuel level sensor operating principle | : Capacitive |
| Wireless data transfer interface | : Bluetooth 5.X |
| Tx Power, dBm | : +4 |
| Rx sensitivity, dBm | : -88 |
| Maximum distance between sensor and receiver, m | : 10…20 (when mounted on a vehicle or inside a building) not less 50 (when mounted within line-of-sight) |
| Standard probe length, mm | : 700, 1000 (can be manufactured up to 3000 mm on request) |
| Data transfer interval, s | : 5 |
| Number of simultaneous BLE-signal receivers | : Any number in DUT-E S7 operation range |
| Temperature range, °C | : -30…+80 |
BLE Module Activation Fuel Level Sensor
DUT-E S7 operates in four modes, which are defined by BLE-module state :
- “Storage” — in this mode DUT-E S7 is kept from the date of production. BLE-module of the sensor is deactivated, no signal is sent.
- “Manufacturing” — limited functionality mode, enabled only for serial number and firmware version check through Fuel Tanks Monitor app.
To activate this mode, touch sensor head’s cap with permanent magnet. After 4 hours or after re-touch of cap with the magnet, BLE-module of the sensor will switch back into “Storage” mode. - “Operating” — full functionality operation mode of DUT-E S7. “Operating” mode is enabled when installing the sensor into a fuel tank. After enabling this operation mode, it becomes possible to adjust configurations related to a particular sensor and monitor its values using Fuel Tanks Monitor mobile application.
- “Service” — this mode serves to update the inbuilt firmware of sensors and to record the Sensor profile (saved before in the mobile device memory) into the internal memory of DUT-E S7 or DUT-E 2Bio S7.
In “Operating” mode, BLE-module of DUT-E S7 becomes active for the remaining lifetime of the sensor without possibility of switching to any other mode.
To enable “Operating” mode, small screwdriver and permanent magnet should be used. A screwdriver should touch both tubes (i.e. make a short circuit of measuring probe) and permanent magnet should touch sensor head’s cap.
