Portalevel® ADVANCED

The Portalevel® ADVANCED is a portable, non-invasive ultrasonic liquid level indicator designed for measuring the content of fire suppression agents in seamless or welded single-skin cylinders. The Portalevel® ADVANCED boasts additional advanced features for detailed analysis.

P/N: 2290334-ADV

NSN: 6680-99-275-5292

IMPA MSG P/N: 652776

CAGE Code: KD983  – COLTRACO LIMITED

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Overview

Delivering Safesite® and Ensure Asset & Personnel Safety

Portalevel® ADVANCED quickly and accurately determines the liquid level in a wide range of liquefied fire suppression agents, including CO2, FM200™, and NOVEC™1230. The device features a high-contrast OLED display that clearly indicates the cylinder contents phase, showing either “GAS” or “LIQUID.”

Signal Viewer

The integrated signal viewer provides a real-time, oscilloscope-like display of the ultrasound signal, allowing users to observe the signal’s response and visually confirm phase transitions. This added clarity supports more precise identification of the liquid level, making measurements quicker and more reliable, delivering accuracy within ±1mm of the true liquid level in cylinder diameters ranging from 110mm to 700mm.

Key Features Of The Portalevel® ADVANCED

  • Signal Viewer: Provides visual feedback of the ultrasound signal, increasing confidence in measurements.
  • Optimised Rectangular Sensor: Enhanced design directs ultrasound more effectively, improving accuracy and measurement efficiency.
  • Advanced Signal Processing: New algorithms provide clearer differentiation between gas and liquid phases, ensuring precise results.
  • Faster Testing: Simplified procedure with clear GAS/LIQUID indication for quicker operation, reducing testing time.
  • Extended Battery Life: 24 hours (est.) of continuous use.

Advantages Of Using The Portalevel® ADVANCED:

  • Portable & Versatile: Quickly measures cylinders of various sizes and types.
  • Non-invasive: No system downtime, ensuring safe and continuous operation.
  • Rapid Measurement: Provides results in under 30 seconds—significantly faster than traditional methods like weighing.
  • Long Battery Life: 24 hours of use on AAA batteries with easy replacement.
  • Clear Display: The intuitive OLED screen clearly shows the cylinder contents, whether “GAS” or “LIQUID.”
  • Lifetime Support: Coltraco Ultrasonics provides continuous technical support throughout the product’s lifecycle.

Agent Weight Calculation with Portasteele®

The combination of the Portalevel® ADVANCED and Portasteele® CALCULATOR uses our decades of experience in ultrasonic engineering and collaboration with fire suppression system manufacturers to allow a user to clearly determine the agent weight from the liquid level without having to physically weigh the cylinder. The benefits of this are:

Traceability: The liquid level found is traceable to the agent weight which is the only documented evidence of fire suppression cylinder contents from the manufacturer

Temperature Correction: Any fluctuations in liquid level as a result of temperature changes is automatically accounted for in the calculations, giving you the true agent contents at all times regardless of temperature

All measurements are saved and recorded with time & date stamp, for effective audit trail and to comply with relevant ISO and NFPA regulations where agent weight is required to be reported

Coltraco’s Portalevel Journey

With over 30 years of experience in developing ultrasonic liquid level indicators, Coltraco Ultrasonics is a leader in this field. Our instruments are crafted to the highest standards in the UK using premium materials, offering superior value and reliability, backed by our unique position in research and development.

What's in the box

  • Portalevel® ADVANCED: Main Unit
  • Handheld Ultrasonic Sensor: For transmitting ultrasound
  • Ultrasonic Couplant: Ensure good contact between cylinder and sensor
  • Infrared Thermometer: To measure cylinder surface temperature
  • Operating Instructions: Provide guidance on how-to-use
  • Calibration Certificate: Certify unit has been tested successfully
  • Robust Carrying Case: To hold the equipment and accessories

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

120x78x27 mm (L x W x D)

Unit Weight

300g (with batteries)

Cylinder Compatibility

Works on most single-skinned cylinders, operational range may vary depending on the cylinder contents.

Typical cylinder diameter: 110mm – 700mm

Agent Types

Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Halon fire agents (Halon 1211, Halon 1301, Halon 2402), FE-13™, FE-25™, Clean Agents (Novec™ 1230, FM200™­)

Accuracy

Down to ± 1% of true liquid level

Display

1.54” 128x64 OLED

Additional Features
  • Displays cylinder phase “GAS” or “LIQUID”.
  • Can be used alongside the Portasteele® CALCULATOR (sold separately) to quickly convert the liquid level to the agent weight.
  • Comes with Infrared thermometer to allow an operator to measure the cylinder temperature at the time of measurement.
Power Supply

4x LR03 (AAA) cells for up to 24 hours of operation.

Operating Tempurature
  • Main Unit: -10°C to +65°C
  • Sensor: -10°C to +65°C
Sensor

Piezoelectric crystal sensor made from stainless steel. Connects via a 1m BNC coaxial cable.

Certifications
  • CE, UKCA
  • Coltraco is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 approved
Warranty

Main Unit: 3 years, Sensors: 1 year Lifetime customer support

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Portalevel® ADVANCED is an ultrasonic liquid level indicator designed to quickly and accurately monitor the contents of fire suppression system cylinders without the need to disconnect or weigh them. Using ultrasonic technology, it detects the liquid level inside a range of cylinders, ensuring systems remain compliant and fully operational.

The Portalevel® ADVANCED can measure a wide variety of liquid-based fire suppression agents, including CO₂, FM-200®, NOVEC™ 1230, FE-13™, and many others. It is compatible with most common cylinder types used in marine, industrial, and commercial fire protection systems.

Using the Portalevel® ADVANCED offers a faster, safer, and more efficient alternative to traditional cylinder weighing. It minimises downtime, reduces labour costs, prevents accidental discharges, and complies with international fire safety regulations, all while providing highly accurate, non-invasive measurements.

Yes, the Portalevel® ADVANCED is specifically designed for ease of use. Most operators can be trained within minutes thanks to its simple interface and clear instructions. Coltraco Ultrasonics also provides comprehensive user manuals, training videos, and optional onsite or online training sessions.

The Portalevel® ADVANCED is widely used across industries that rely on critical fire suppression systems, including shipping, offshore oil and gas, data centers, power generation, defence, and manufacturing. It ensures compliance and enhances safety in environments where system integrity is vital.

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