The level measurement instrumentation used in food and beverage production must fulfill certain vital criteria. First and foremost, it must accurately and reliably measure the level of the material contained in the various storage, holding and buffer tanks utilized in manufacturing facilities. Precise level measurements help to ensure consistent product quality, increase safety by protecting against both overfills and dry-running pumps, prevent product loss, and optimize inventory management and stock availability. It is also important that level measurement devices should be as easy as possible to install and integrate into an automation system, as this reduces complexity for manufacturers. Of course, any instrumentation used in food and beverage manufacture also needs to comply with the industry’s strict hygiene and food safety standards, to prevent products from being contaminated during the production processes.