Radar level sensor 80GHz type 64

Description

Product Overview
The Radar Level Sensor 80 GHz Type 64 is a high-frequency, solid-state radar transmitter and receiver engineered for non-contact continuous level measurement of liquids, slurries, and bulk solids in industrial tanks and vessels. It delivers precise distance and level data with minimal process interaction, enabling accurate inventory control, automated process regulation, and safety interlocks. Its key value proposition is ultra-high-frequency resolution combined with robust signal processing, providing reliable readings in harsh process conditions (foam, vapor, dust, turbulence). Strategically, this sensor reduces operational downtime, lowers inventory variance, and supports digitalization initiatives (IIoT/Industry 4.0) by supplying high-integrity level data for control systems and enterprise analytics.

Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Sensing frequency: 80 GHz solid-state FMCW radar (Type 64 architecture).

• Measurement range: typical 0.1 m to 70 m (application-dependent).

• Accuracy and resolution: ±2 mm resolution, typical accuracy ±3 mm (subject to application and installation).

• Beam angle: narrow beam (≤3°) for focused target acquisition and reduced side-lobe interference.

• Antenna material and construction: PTFE- or PEEK-faced antenna options with stainless steel (316L) flanges; dielectric and horn antenna choices.

• Process connection materials: 316L stainless steel, optional Hastelloy or carbon steel flanges.

• Housing/enclosure: IP66/IP67 (standard), optional IP68; die-cast aluminum or stainless steel enclosure for corrosive environments.

• Electronics: integrated signal processing module with temperature-compensated oscillator and digital filtering.

• Outputs and communications: 4–20 mA HART, Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus PA/PA+ and optional Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA gateway.

• Power supply: 24 V DC (standard), optional loop-powered or 85–265 V AC with internal converter.

• Temperature rating: -40 °C to +85 °C ambient; process temperature options -196 °C to +400 °C with specialized housings.

• Pressure rating: vacuum to 40 bar (application-specific sealing options available).

• Certification and compliance: ATEX/IECEx for hazardous zones, SIL2/SIL3 functional safety options, CE, RoHS.

• Electromagnetic compatibility: EMC per industrial standards.

• Physical characteristics: compact transmitter head, weight typically 1.5–5 kg depending on housing and antenna; antenna diameters vary by model.

• Packaging options: wooden export crates for bulk palletized shipments, industrial cardboard with corrosion inhibitors for smaller orders, custom skids for OEM integration.

• Shelf life and storage: electronic units indefinite when stored dry at 0–40 °C; recommended recalibration interval 12–24 months depending on process criticality.

Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: oil & gas (refineries, terminals), petrochemicals, chemical processing, water & wastewater treatment, power generation, cement & mining, food & beverage, and bulk material handling.

• Specific use cases: continuous tank level measurement for custody transfer and stock reconciliation; interface and sludge measurement in wastewater clarifiers; silo and hopper level control for raw material feed; foam-prone or vaporous fluids where guided wave and ultrasonic devices fail; high-pressure or cryogenic vessels requiring non-contact measurement.

• Why it performs better: the 80 GHz frequency produces a narrow beam and high target resolution, minimizing false echoes from internal structures and improving performance on small targets, low dielectric-constant media, and turbulent surfaces. Solid-state FMCW processing yields faster update rates and superior noise rejection compared with lower-frequency radar or ultrasonic sensors.

• Commercial relevance: reduces inventory shrinkage and overfilling risk, lowers maintenance (no moving parts), and extends reliable measurement to applications where alternatives require frequent calibration or produce unreliable readings.

Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: factory-calibrated modules with traceable QA, batch-level serialisation, and documented calibration certificates.

• Supply reliability: scalable production capacity with safety-stock planning, regional distribution centers for expedited delivery, and contract manufacturing options for long-term supply agreements.

• Logistics capability: compatible with standard container and pallet shipping; loading optimization for bulk 20 MT orders; export documentation and hazardous-area packing procedures available.

• Price competitiveness: tiered pricing for volume purchases, OEM channel programs, and lifecycle cost advantages from lower maintenance and longer service intervals.

• Sustainability: low-power electronics, recyclable materials in housings, reduced waste through non-contact measurement (no replacement consumables), and compliance with RoHS and environmental packaging options.

• Technical support: comprehensive documentation (installation guides, EMC/antenna selection manuals), application engineering for sensor selection and configuration, commissioning support, and optional service contracts including calibration, field diagnostics, and spare parts supply.

Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT.

• Loading capacity (MT per container): standard 20 ft container up to ~20 MT depending on packaging configuration; 40 ft container up to ~25–27 MT; exact loading depends on crate dimensions and protective packing.

• Lead times: configurable—standard production lead time 6–8 weeks; expedited programs available subject to MOQ and surcharge.

• Incoterms & shipping: FOB, CIF, DAP options; export-packaging compliant with international freight and hazardous-area packaging protocols.

• After-sales: recommended spare parts per site (transmitter module, antenna gasket), extended warranty and on-site calibration services available.