KUS NMEA 2000 Stainless Steel Immersion Tube Transmitter Model NS5 – Digital Plug & Play Tank Transmitter for Fuel & Water
Bring your tank monitoring up to the latest standards in marine technology! The digital KUS NMEA 2000 submersible tube sensor, Model NS5, completely eliminates error-prone analog resistors (ohm signals). Thanks to the integrated CAN bus microprocessor in the sensor head, this sensor transmits level data completely digitally and without loss directly to your existing NMEA 2000 network. Perfectly suited for gasoline, diesel, fresh water, or gray water tanks on modern boats and yachts.
The proven, maintenance-free reed contact technology inside the stainless steel tube ensures an absolutely smooth, stable signal on your chartplotter or multifunction display—completely unaffected by fuel movement (sloshing) during rough sailing.
📐 Measurement Instructions & Fit for Model NS5:
For the NS5 model, measure the required order length from the bottom of the mounting flange to the end of the tube. To prevent the sensor from hitting the bottom of the tank due to material expansion, please follow this rule of thumb:
- Inner clear tank height minus 10 mm to 15 mm = your ideal sensor length.
- Mounting: The sensor features an integrated, international SAE 5-hole flange (54 mm bolt circle). It is screwed directly onto the tank from above.
⚙️ Looking for a custom configuration? Our KUS programming service (Part No. 33900)
KUS NMEA 2000 sensors come hard-coded from the factory as standard (Model NS5 for fuel / Model NS3H for black water).
Would you like to use the transmitter for a different tank type? No problem!
Simply add our KUS NMEA 2000 programming service (item number: 33900) to your cart. Our expert staff will program the sensor head before shipping to use the appropriate NMEA network data sets exactly according to your specifications (e.g., NS5 for fresh water/gray water or NS3H for gray water). Simply specify your request in the comment field for item 33900!
Benefits & Technical Highlights at a Glance:
- True NMEA 2000 Plug & Play: Equipped with a standardized, 5-pin Micro-C connector (M12). The sensor simply screws directly onto an available T-piece in your NMEA backbone. No analog signal converter is required!
- Premium Materials: The sensor tube and flange are made entirely of high-purity, saltwater- and acid-resistant AISI 316 stainless steel (V4A).
- Maintenance-Free Durability: No mechanical, wear-prone float arms or exposed sliding contacts. The internal magnetic float glides along the tube without contact.
- Smart Power Supply: The sensor is powered extremely efficiently directly via the network cable (LEN = 1 / under 50 mA) and operates universally in both 12V and 24V bus systems.
- Complete installation kit: The package includes a fuel-resistant flange gasket and the 5 matching stainless steel screws.
🛠️ Network tip from Tenten-Boats:
Would you like to display the digital fuel data on a classic round gauge in the cockpit as well? Order the perfectly matching, native KUS NMEA 2000 fuel gauge (52 mm) or the **KUS KMG-20T LCD multifunction display** right along with it.
Technical Data (Specifications):
| Feature | Specification / Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / Brand | KUS |
| Model Type | NS5 (Digital NMEA 2000 Flange Transducer) |
| Interface / Connection | NMEA 2000 certified (5-pin Micro-C standard, M12) |
| Standard Mounting | SAE 5-hole (54 mm bolt circle) |
| Material (Tube & Flange) | Stainless steel AISI 316 / V4A |
| Applications | Gasoline, diesel, fresh water, gray water |
| Power consumption (LEN) | 1 (Low Energy Network – less than 50 mA bus current consumption) |
| Protection Class | IP67 (completely dust- and waterproof encapsulated head) |
| Item information | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | KUS |
| Category: | KUS Instruments |
| SKU: | 33003-400 |
| Shipping weight: | 0,60 kg |
| Item weight: | 0,50 kg |