HOW
MAGNETROL®
RADAR LEVEL
TRANSMITTERS
DIFFERENTIATE
THEMSELVES
here are many things to
consider when choosing a
radar transmitter. Deciding
what instrumentation
to use for a specific
application will depend not only on the
nature of the application, but also on
other factors such as cost and availability.
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Four of the most important factors to
consider when selecting radar level
transmitters for any application are
performance, diagnostics, versatility, and
ease of use.
Magnetrol® produces two types of radar
level transmitters: guided wave radar
and non-contact radar. Both of these
transmitters have characteristics that
include these four important factors.
Here’s how the Eclipse® Model 706 guided
wave radar and Pulsar® Model R86 and
Model R96 non-contact radar transmitters
meet crucial needs for level measurement
applications.
Eclipse® Model 706 Guided Wave Radar
Performance
The ECLIPSE Model 706 is virtually
unaffected by extreme process conditions,
including temperature, pressure, specific
gravity and dielectric. This means it can be
used across process industries even in the
most challenging applications.
It also has superior signal strength—and
the Model 706 has a signal to noise ratio
almost 3 times higher than its nearest
competitor. Using the ECLIPSE, a plant can
measure tougher applications with less
downtime.
Diagnostics
In addition to an automatic waveform
capture feature, the ECLIPSE tracks and
saves real-time and historical data about
device performance to help guide users
to pinpoint issues when they arise. The
device features an LCD display that
outputs real-time field intelligence
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without the need for an
instruction manual.
Versatility
A broad probe offering
allows the Model 706 to
be used in a wide variety
of process conditions and
connections.
Ease of Use
The ECLIPSE Model 706
comes preconfigured, which
means plant operators can
take it out of the box, attach
two wires, and walk away
knowing the transmitter is
ready to measure.
The Pulsar® R86 adapts to fit any application.
Pulsar® Model R86 Non-Contact Radar
Performance
The PULSAR Model R86 features a 26GHz
signal, with a shorter wavelength that
offers smaller antennas, a narrower
beam and improved accuracy. This gives
it improved performance in the most
demanding process conditions. It also
comes with volumetric configurations to
help you set up the device for your precise
needs. These configurations feature
nine common tank shapes as well as a
strapping table for uncommonly shaped
vessels.
Diagnostics
As with the Model 706, the Model R86
has a