The storage of products such as grains, sugar, ore and liquids can take up a lot of space, typically utilising silo systems which can reach considerable heights. Measuring the level of product within these storage facilities can be difficult at the best of times where both the height and the media within can cause various issues with accurate level sensing. Similarly, production processes that involve stirrers and preparation tanks can create internal environments where accurately measuring the level of the contents within is challenging.
Dust and Foam Frustrations
Dust, moisture, foams, the build-up of residues and other obstructions within a storage or processing vessel can frustrate your average sensor, leading to down time, additional costs and frustration. What you need is a sensing solution that can deliver reliable level sensing results no matter how tall the silo or how demanding the process and the media involved prove to be.
To address these challenges and more, SICK, world renowned for their sensor solutions, have created the high-specification SicWave LFR and LBR ranges of level sensors, these sensors utilise an 80 GHz free-space radar technology delivered via a highly-precise narrow beam that is a thousand times more sensitive than previous generations 26 GHz radar technology.
SicWave LBR – For Solid Media Level Detection
Demanding situations require dedicated solutions, the SicWave LBR free-space radar provides continuous non-contact level measurements, is highly resistant to external interference, dust and deposits and works with all solids. A high-contrast built-in LCD display option is available, aiding set-up and installation and providing the user with essential sensor feedback data. Utilising a unique non-contact 80 GHz radar technology and a highly-focused narrow beam, the LBR range is simple to install and is maintenance-free. With a wide range of options such as antenna design, process connectivity and housing material types ensures these sensors are ready for any application.
Avoiding Those False Signals
The narrow field of view also avoids the potential for false signals caused by dusts and deposits on walls or by other obstructions inside the storage vessel the LBR Level Sensor helps prevent unexpected downtime.
Remote set-up and interrogation of the sensors is straightforward, either using the on-board WPAN interface to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth or through standard HART communication which also enables easy integration with control and diagnostic systems. These sensors feature a 4 – 20 mA output, allowing signals to be monitored and displayed on a cloud-based dashboard environment using IIoT gateways such as SICK’s Telematic Data Collector.
SicWave LBR Solid Media Level Sensor Range Features
- Non-contact detection principle, continuous measurement
- 80 GHz free-space radar with various antennas
- Highly-focused narrow beam microwave radar pulse
- Built-in high-contrast display option
- Measuring range: up to 120 m
- WPAN, HART and Bluetooth communication
- 4-20 mA output
- Process temperature: −40 °C to +200 °C
- Process pressure: −1 bar to 20 bar
- Sensor element accuracy ≤ 5 mm
- Process connection options: thread, flange, special brackets
- Housing: plastic (IP66 / IP67) or aluminium (IP66 / IP68)
- Certificates: Ex d, Ex ia, Ex ta
Typical SicWave LBR Sensor Applications
- Crushers, belt transfer, raw meal, clinker and cement silos as well as silos for solid fuels
- Breakers, storage silos for ore, silos in the metal and steel industry
- Bulk material stockpiles, belt transfer, buffer and production silos in the mining industry
- Storage and small silos in the food and beverage industry
SicWave LFR for Liquid Level Detection
The 80 GHz SicWave LFR non-contact free-space radar sensor, with its highly-focused narrow beam, provides continuous level measurements, works with all liquids and is highly resistant to external interference, false signals, foam and deposits. Insensitive to material build-up, the LFR range of level sensors helps prevent unexpected downtime.
Up and Running in No Time!
Easy to commission, the LFR range can be put into operation quickly and easily and is maintenance-free. A wide range of options for antenna design, housing materials and a range of process connections ensure these sensors are ready for any application. A durable stainless-steel housing option is available for use in hygienic environments such as those required in the food, beverage and drug industries. A high-contrast built-in LCD display option is available, aiding set-up and installation and providing the user with essential sensor feedback data. Remote set-up and interrogation is carried out in the exactly the same way as the LBR range.
SicWave LFR Liquid Media Level Sensor Range Features
- Non-contact detection principle, continuous measurement
- 80 GHz free-space radar with various antennas
- Highly-focused narrow beam microwave radar pulse
- Built-in high-contrast display option
- WPAN, HART and Bluetooth communication
- 4-20 mA output
- Measuring range: up to 30 m
- Process temperature: −196 °C to +200 °C
- Process pressure: −1 bar t0 25 bar
- Accuracy of sensor element ≤ 1 mm
- Process connection options: thread, flange, clamp
- Housing: plastic (IP66 / IP67), aluminium (IP66 / IP68) or stainless steel (IP69)
- Certificates: Ex d and Ex ia, WHG, shipbuilding
Typical SicWave LFR Sensor Applications
- Chemical industry: large tank storage, storage and buffer tanks, reaction and transport containers
- Oil and gas industry: mud pits, trip tanks, shakers and wastewater containers
- Food and beverage industry: large, stirring and preparation tanks, thickener and filling tanks
- Water industry: storage tanks for flocculants, coarse and fine screens
Kempston Controls is the place to come to find the perfect SicWave Level Sensor for your next retrofit or installation project. Call us today on +44 (0) 1933 411 441, use the enquiry form below, or contact us via email at – sales@kempstoncontrols.co.uk.
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