Selecting the Correct Illumination for Your Glass Gage: DuraStar LED Indicators

We had a customer reach out to us last week via our online chat feature and ask:

"I have a Clark Reliance FG-466 Gage Glass. Which DuraStar model can I use for illumination on this gage glass?"

One of our technical experts replied promptly:

"The DuraStar model number for the FG466 Flat Glass Gage is: DS1000-1612-1. This is for Ordinary (non-hazardous) locations."

Why Matching the Exact Gage Model Matters

This exchange illustrates something worth understanding about illuminator selection: it isn't a one-size-fits-all accessory. The correct DuraStar model depends on the specific gage it's being attached to - in this case, the FG-466 Flat Glass Gage calling for the DS1000-1612-1 configuration. Getting this match right at the point of inquiry, rather than guessing or ordering a generic option, is exactly what a quick chat with a technical expert is meant to solve.

How the DuraStar Illuminator Works

The DuraStar Illuminator uses three columns of directed amber-colored LEDs to create a brilliant, star-like image at the water level. This is a distinct visual approach from other Reliance illumination products - rather than a simple backlight or a bi-color red/green system, the DuraStar's directed LED columns concentrate light specifically at the level line itself, producing a bright, focused point of reference rather than illuminating the entire gage uniformly.

Tool-Free Installation

The DuraStar easily attaches to new or existing Reliance level gages without the use of tools. This matters both for new installations and for retrofitting illumination onto gages that were originally installed without it - a facility with existing transparent gages that are hard to read doesn't need a specialized installation procedure to add DuraStar illumination to them.

Hazardous Location Approval

The DuraStar is approved for use in Class 1, Div 1, Group B, C & D environments - covering hazardous locations where flammable gases or vapors may be present. This approval matters for facilities in chemical processing, refining, or other applications where standard, non-hazardous-rated lighting equipment isn't suitable for the area classification.

Ordering the Right Configuration

Contact your local representative or a Reliance Applications Engineer to configure a DuraStar for your transparent glass level gages - as this customer did, providing the specific gage model up front is what allows a technical expert to identify the correct DuraStar configuration quickly, rather than requiring back-and-forth troubleshooting after an incorrect model has already been ordered.

Applications

DuraStar illumination is valuable for:

• Chemical Processing & Refining: Hazardous location applications requiring Class 1, Div 1 rated illumination

• Facilities with Existing Transparent Gages: Adding tool-free illumination retrofit without gage replacement

• Any Application Requiring a Focused, Star-Like Level Reference: Rather than uniform backlighting

Learn More

If you have a specific gage model and need to identify the correct DuraStar configuration, reach out via our online chat or contact a Reliance Applications Engineer directly.

Email: relianceappeng@clark-reliance.com Phone: +1 (440) 572-1500

Related Products & Resources:

• Direct Reading Devices: https://www.clarkreliance.com/direct-reading-devices

• Glass Level Gages & Valves: https://www.clarkreliance.com/glass-level-gages-valves

• Adding an Illuminator to Existing Gages in the Field: https://www.clarkreliance.com/post/adding-an-illuminator-to-existing-gages-in-the-field

• Reflex vs. Transparent Level Gages: https://www.clarkreliance.com/post/reflex-vs-transparent-level-gages

• Reliance Case Studies: https://www.clarkreliance.com/reliance-case-studies