What Can the F200 Monitor?
The F200 is the communications gateway rather than the measuring sensor. The connected sensor determines what the system can measure.
- Tank level and liquid inventory
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Liquid or gas flow
- Pulse counts from compatible meters
- Selected equipment and environmental conditions
- Asset location when configured for GPS reporting
This separation gives organisations flexibility to select the most appropriate sensing method for the tank, material, measurement range and operating environment.
Industrial Sensor Connectivity
The F200 supports a broad range of analogue and digital sensor interfaces through a watertight connection. According to LevelCon, supported interfaces include:
- RS-485
- RS-232
- 4–20 mA
- 0–5 V
- I²C
- High-frequency pulse counting up to 16 MHz
Compatible equipment can include hydrostatic pressure sensors, radar and ultrasonic level sensors, propane tank dials, flowmeters, gas meters, Modbus devices and variable-frequency drives. Compatibility must be confirmed for the specific sensor, cable, connector and F200 configuration.
Remote Connectivity and Asset Location
The F200 uses cellular connectivity to send reported data to the LevelCon platform. Available network standards and carrier support depend on the supplied device variant and the service available at the installation location.
A built-in accelerometer can activate the multi-GNSS location system when movement is detected. This makes the F200 suitable for selected mobile tanks, trailers and other assets where users need both sensor data and reported asset location.
Designed for Remote Installations
The F200 combines an integrated solar reservoir with a serviceable 6,000 mAh primary battery. LevelCon states that the device can operate for more than five years between service visits when configured for two reports per day. Actual service life depends on reporting frequency, sensor power requirements, network conditions, temperature, sunlight and system configuration.
An always-on local display shows supported readings such as level, pressure and temperature at the device. This allows personnel to check the current reported value locally without opening a laptop.
Field Installation and Environmental Protection
The F200 measures approximately 120 mm high × 89 mm wide × 36 mm deep. It supports magnetic mounting on suitable ferrous surfaces and screw mounting on other structures.
LevelCon lists the F200 as IP67 rated and certified for Class I, Division 1, Group D hazardous locations with a T4 temperature rating. Certification, installation method and the complete sensor system must be checked against the requirements of each hazardous-area application.
How the F200 Remote Monitoring System Works
- A compatible sensor measures level, pressure, flow, temperature or another required parameter.
- The F200 collects the measurement through the configured sensor interface.
- The gateway sends the reported data through its cellular connection to the LevelCon cloud platform.
- Authorised users view measurements, trends, alerts and supported asset-location information through the web or mobile interface.
Typical Applications
- Fuel, oil and lubricant storage
- Water and wastewater tanks
- Liquid fertiliser and agricultural feed
- Chemical storage and processing
- LPG and propane monitoring
- Flow and meter monitoring
- Generator fuel and selected equipment conditions
- Mobile tanks, trailers and distributed industrial assets
F200 Technical Overview
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Replacing an Existing StarPin
The F200 is the current replacement for the discontinued StarPin. A migration should still be checked rather than treated as a direct hardware swap. Metromatics can review the existing sensor interface, mounting, communications service, reporting frequency, power demand and portal configuration before recommending the appropriate F200 setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the LevelCon StarPin been discontinued?
Yes. LevelCon has replaced StarPin with the F200. Metromatics can help existing users determine the appropriate F200 configuration for their current monitoring application.
Does the F200 measure tank level by itself?
No. The F200 collects and transmits measurements from a compatible sensor. The correct level sensor depends on the stored material, tank geometry, range, required accuracy and installation conditions.
Can the F200 track mobile assets?
The F200 includes an accelerometer and motion-activated multi-GNSS location capability. The reporting behaviour and suitability should be confirmed for the specific asset-tracking requirement.
Can the F200 connect to existing industrial sensors?
Potentially. It supports several common analogue and digital interfaces, but the existing sensor output, power demand, cable and connector arrangement must be checked before reuse.
Can the F200 be used in hazardous locations?
LevelCon lists the F200 as Class I, Division 1, Group D, T4 certified. The complete installation—including the sensor, wiring and mounting—must meet the requirements of the particular site.
Discuss Your Monitoring Application
Contact Metromatics to discuss the tanks, equipment or mobile assets you need to monitor. We can help select compatible sensors, confirm the appropriate F200 configuration and plan the connection to the LevelCon platform.
