OPTIWAVE 1540 Radar (FMCW) Level Transmitter
OPTIWAVE 1540 Radar (FMCW) Level Transmitter
Non-contact radar level transmitter for high-precision applications with liquid chemicals and open channel flow.
-Cost-effective non-contact level measurement in IBCs, chemical tanks (up to 5 bar / 72.5 psi), wastewater applications, etc.
-80 GHz FMCW radar - high signal dynamics ensure accurate, reliable measurements.
-PVDF Lens antenna and compact housing - IP68 rated, without display
-Flush-mounted Lens antenna in DN40 / 1½", with small beam angle (1520 / 1540: 8° and 1530 / 1560: 4°)
-Measuring range: up to 15 m / 49.2 ft
-Temperature: Max +80°C (+176°F)
-Housing: PVDF
-Output: 2-wire device / 4...20 mA + HART® 7
-Extensive choice of accessories: brackets, low-pressure flange, orientation kit, purging
-Accuracy: ±5 mm / ±0.20
Options available upon request: Lens antenna in DN70
Delivery Lead Time: 10 - 12 weeks upon order confirmation
Pickup available at Anzen Business Park Warehouse
Usually ready in 5+ days
Specifications
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Level transmitter |
| Product family name | OPTIWAVE |
| Product positioning | For liquid chemicals and open-channel applications |
| Product variants | Standard version with cover IP68-rated version |
| Measurement variables | Distance, Flow rate, Level, Reflection, Volume |
| Measurement principle | Radar (FMCW) |
| Level measurement type | Continuous measurement |
| Contact to measured medium | No |
| Interface measurement | No |
| Redundancy | No |
| Measured media | Liquids, Slurries |
| Measuring range (liquids) | 0…15 m/ 49.2 ft |
| Ambient temperature | -25…+80°C/ -13…+176°F |
| Measuring point | Pressurised tank, Open tank, Mobile plastic tank (IBC), Open basin, Open channel, River |
| Operating conditions | |
| Process pressure | -1...5 bar/ -14.5...72.5 psi |
| Process temperature | -25...+80°C/ -13…+176°F |
| Materials | |
| Antenna | Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) |
| Gaskets | Fluoroelastomer rubber (FKM/FPM) |
| Wetted parts | Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), Fluoroelastomer rubber (FKM/FPM) |
| Process connections | |
| Thread connections | Male: G1½ 1½ NPT |
| Approvals/Standards | |
| Certificates/Approvals Ex | ATEX, IECEx |
| Communication | |
| Analogue outputs | 4…20 mA |
| Digital outputs | HART®, Bluetooth® |
| Accuracy | |
| Accuracy (liquids) | Max. measuring error:±2 mm / ±0.08" Repeatability: ±1 mm / ±0.04" |
Documentation
| Document | File |
|---|---|
| Technical data sheet | Download Technical data sheet |