PECM Issue 32 2018 | Page 88

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. T 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 88 PECM Issue 32 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