Class launches PLI Digital Liquid Level Gauge

At Seawork this week, Class Instrumentation Ltd is launching the PLI Digital – an extension of their world renowned PLI liquid level indicator range.

“We are delighted to be able to continue in the spirit of innovation and new product development that our customers have always associated with Class Instrumentation” said Ken Hawes, CEO and technical director of Class Instrumentation Ltd.

Class Instrumentation Ltd first launched the analogue PLI in 1996 for the fire safety industry as a method of determining the level of liquefied gases in fire suppression systems. The unit is also now widely used in the marine sector for onboard surveying of fire suppression systems on merchant and cruise vessels and offshore in the oil and gas industry.

Since its launch, the PLI unit has been upgraded to the PLIPlus and the PLI Digital joins the range today on 25 June 2013. The new PLI Digitalis a powerful new upgrade of the successful PLI unit, with all the features of the original design, the PLI Digital has the ability to take a reading from cylinders in poor condition, or suffering from a layer of rust, it also has an in-built thermometer and an easy-to-read digital display.

The PLI Digital is intended for use on a range of liquid gases in fire extinguisher systems, including CO2, FM200, Halon and replacements, the PLI Digital will indicate the level of any liquefied gas in a cylinder, including propane. It will also indicate the level of oil or water in a container.

“The 25 June is a busy day for us” said Kat Sinclair, International business manager, Class Instrumentation Ltd. “We are exhibiting at Seawork, launching the PLI Digital and, as Class Instrumentation Ltd is sponsoring the Seawork 2013 Innovation Showcase – Ken is presenting the Spirit of Innovation Award to the winner this evening. It’s a wonderful sense of coming full circle and being able to lend our support to other innovators.”

Visit Class Instrumentation at stand A211.