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 Non-Contact Level Meters – OPTIWAVE 7300 C
 
The radar solution for liquids
  • For liquid applications
  • The only guarantee for measuring accurately in difficult conditions
  • Antenna options (Drop, Hygienic, ...) designed for specific purposes

This device is a non-contact Radar (FMCW) Level Meter for distance, level, volume and mass measurement of liquids, pastes and slurries. It gives a stabler measurement than pulse radar and is well suited to agitated process conditions. The device can operate at very low and very high process temperatures as long as the process connection temperature limits are observed.
 
Highlights
  • ±3 mm / ±0.12¨ standard accuracy
  • Optionally equipped with a 4-button touch screen display and an easy-to-use setup wizard
  • Reliable measurement in difficult process conditions
  • Operates up to a process connection temperature of 200°C / 390°F and 40 bar / 580 psig
  • Measuring range up to 80 m / 260 ft
  • Long antenna versions can be extended to suit any nozzle length
  • Drop antenna for corrosive liquids (with optional PTFE/PP flange plate) or where product build-up is likely to occur
  • Sealed Drop antenna extension option for pressurized tanks
  • PACTware and DTMs included as standard
  • Optional second current output
  • Directly-accessible graphic touchscreen/wizard (option)
  • Converter rotates 360°
  • Triple barrier gas-tight protection available for working with dangerous gases (using pre-stressed fused glass)

Industries
  • Chemicals
  • Food & Beverage
  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemicals
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Water & Wastewater

Applications
  • Tanks with agitators
  • Process tanks
  • Storage tanks
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 Non-Contact Level Meters – BM 702 A
 
2-Wire Non-Contact Radar (FMCW) Level Meter
  • Level radar meter with 2-wire technology
  • High accuracy and repeatability
  • Maintenance-free

The 2-wire radar solution
Beside OPTIWAVE 7300 C the only FMCW Radar Level Gauge with 2-wire technology. Non-contact alternative to ageing technologies.
 
BM 702 A is a non-contact Radar (FMCW) level meter for distance, level and volume measurement of liquids, pastes and slurries. It gives a more robust and reliable measurement than pulse radar systems and is well suited to agitated process conditions.
 
The device can operate at process temperatures up to +250°C / +480°F if a version with HT (hightemperature) distances pieces is ordered.
 
Highlights
  • Reliable measurement in difficult process conditions
  • Measuring range up to 30 m / 98 ft (dep. on antenna version)
  • Modular design allows the replacement of the converter under process conditions (without interruption of the process)
  • Operates up to flange temperature of +250°C / +480°F and pressure of 1000 bar / 14504 psi
  • Wave-Stick antenna for corrosive liquids (with optional PP/PTFE flange plate) and hygienic applications
  • A variety of operating languages integrated as standard for the optionally equipped graphical display
  • Antenna extension available to suit any nozzle length (straight, 90° bent and S-shaped)
  • Purging system for cleaning, heating or cooling of antenna as option available
  • ±10 mm / 0.4" standard accuracy, optional ±5 mm / 0.2"
  • Excellent price/performance ratio

Industries
  • Chemicals
  • Food & Beverage
  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemicals
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Water & Wastewater

Applications
  • Storage tanks
  • Process tanks
  • Stilling wells and bypass chambers

 
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 Contact Level Meters – OPTIFLEX 1100 C
 
Guided Radar (TDR) Level Meter
The cost-effective TDR solution
  • Continuous level measurement of liquids and solids
  • Cost-effective 2-wire loop-powered TDR level meter
  • Intuitive 5-step quick setup procedure

This device  is a 2-wire TDR level meter for measuring distance, level, volume and mass of liquids and solids. Its simple, compact design allows service technicians to quickly assemble the probe and attach it to a threaded connection. It is an affordable solution for applications that do not require a high level of accuracy and is also an excellent alternative to traditional level controls such as RF Capacitance, conductive and DP transmitters.
 
The display can be ordered with the device or as an accessory. It shows measurement data on a 128 × 64 pixel screen. The configuration menu permits the device to be set up in a small number of intuitive steps.
 
Highlights
  • 2-wire loop-powered level meter for liquids and solids
  • For general-purpose use (non-hazardous areas)
  • Measuring range up to 20 m / 65.6 ft (liquids) and 10 m / 32.8 ft (solids)
  • Easy menu navigation without opening the housing
  • Probes and process connections are made of stainless steel
  • For process temperatures up to 100°C / 212°F and pressures up to 16 barg / 232 psig
  • Display in 9 languages: including Chinese, Japanese and Russian

Industries
  • O.E.M. equipment (e.g. as part of an automatic oil lubrication feed system)
  • Machine & skid assembly (The control of water and cleaning agents in industrial washing machines, filling machines for ink and beverages)
  • Tank & silo building (Tanks for water, oil, underground tanks, rental tanks for glycol etc.)
  • Water & wastewater (Level control in water basins, ports, locks)
  • Pulp & paper (All kinds of storage tanks and recyclying tanks)
  • Agriculture (Water control for greenhouses, livestock feed management, blood recovery in abbatoirs)
  • Chemical (Storage of plastic pellets)
  • Automotive (Paint booths, lubricant oils)
  • Food & beverage (Various storage and recycling tanks for wine, beer, fruit juice, ...)

Applications
  • Level measurement in buffer tanks, collectors and simple process applications
  • Silo level monitoring in quarrying and agriculture
  • Volume measurement for storage tanks (with a 30-point strapping table)
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 Contact Level Meters – OPTIFLEX 1300 C
 
Guided Radar (TDR) Level Meter
  • Universal device that can measure level of liquids, pastes, granulates, powders, and liquid interface
  • Easy to install: onsite calibration is not needed
  • Operates up to 300 bar / 4350 psi

This device is a Guided Radar (TDR) Level Meter for measuring distance, level, interface, level and interface, volume and mass. It has higher signal dynamics and a sharper pulse than conventional TDR devices and therefore better reproducibility and accuracy.
 
A variant with a remote converter can be mounted up to 14.5 m / 47.6 ft from the probe. The device can operate at very low and very high process temperatures as long as the process connection temperature limits are observed.
 
Highlights
  • Displays level and interface
  • PACTware and DTMs included as standard
  • Optional FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA outputs
  • Optional second current output - used for displaying interface measurements, for example
  • High-pressure and high-temperature versions
  • Optimal process safety (with Metaglas® dual process sealing system for dangerous products)
  • Display in 9 languages: even in Chinese, Japanese and Russian
  • Available in stainless steel and Hastelloy® C-22. Other materials are available on request: monel, tantalum, titanium, duplex, ...
  • Angled single cable and rod probes are available on request for installation in tanks which contain obstructions

Industries
  • Chemicals & Petrochemicals
  • Oil & Gas
  • Minerals & Mining
  • Wastewater
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Food & Beverages
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Energy

Applications
  • Blending tanks
  • Distillation tanks
  • Process tanks
  • Separator
  • Solid silos (inventory)
  • Storage tanks
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 Contact Level Meters – OPTIFLEX 2200 C / F
 
Guided Radar (TDR) Level Meter
The modular TDR solution
  • Modular design of housing and probe ensures suitability for a variety of mounting positions and applications
  • Universal measurement device for liquids and solids
  • SIL2-compliant according to IEC 61508 for safety-related systems

This device is a TDR Level Meter for measuring distance, level, volume and mass. Its modular design makes it an economical and reliable solution for common applications.
 
Highlights
  • 2-wire loop-powered HART® TDR level meter for liquids and solids
  • DPR (Dynamic Parasite Rejection): the software dynamically eliminates false reflections caused by environmental disturbances and product build-up
  • Horizontal or vertical housing position to suit every installation
  • Snap coupling system permits removal of the housing under process conditions and rotation of the housing through 360° to make the display screen easier to read
  • Bayonet housing cover permits easy opening and closing, even after years in service
  • The remote converter can be installed up to 100 m / 328 ft from the probe
  • Display keypad is directly accessible without opening the cover
  • Measuring range up to 40 m / 130 ft
  • Backwards compatible with all previous KROHNE TDR level meters e.g. BM 100 A, BM 102 and OPTIFLEX 1300 C
  • SIL2-compliant according to IEC 61508 for safety-related systems - Full FMEDA analysis available

Industries
  • Chemical market
  • Oil & Gas
  • Power
  • Food
  • Wastewater
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Metals, Minerals & Mining

Applications
  • Liquid level measurement in process tanks for various chemical products
  • Liquid volume measurement for storage tanks
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 Contact Level Meters – OPTIFLEX 4300 C Marine
 
Guided Radar (TDR) Level Meter
  • Alternative to level radar in slop-, deck-, LPG- and ballast tanks
  • Measurement of level and oil/water interface
  • Redundant ullage indication
  • Fully stand alone unit with touch screen
  • Closed tank service
  • Designed to operate in extremely rough conditions on ships

The OPTIFLEX 4300 C Marine offers accurate and reliable level gauging in various applications not fully covered by standard cargo level radars. Based on Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) measuring principle, the instrument signal is guided by a stainless steel wire, reducing the requirement for free space.
 
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