Product category:
Level and tank contents instrumentation
News Release from: Allison Engineering | Subject: K-Tek LM80
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 31 January 2008
Laser level transmitters ideal for bulk
solids
Laser level transmitters offering high accuracy, non-contact and continuous level measurement for bulk solids and opaque liquids has been introduced by level and flow specialists Allison Engineering
The K-Tek LM80 Lasermeter level transmitter is particularly effective in applications involving bulk solids and opaque liquids, even in the most demanding environments As the transmitter uses a pencil thin light beam, the problems associated with ultrasonic and radar transmitters, such as false echoes caused by beam spread, are eliminated
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 4 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Other important benefits for the LM80 transmitter include that its narrow beam means the reflection will return back along the same path, even if the target is at an oblique angle or has an uneven surface: it can even be programmed to reject momentary intrusions by passing objects.
The operating principle of the LM80 transmitter is based upon it measuring the distance to solid objects or opaque liquids: as an 'optical' instrument, it requires a direct line of sight to 'see' the material, although it is capable of measuring through clouds of light or medium dust.
It can be mounted in any orientation and operates effectively even if a glass or plastic shield is required to seal the container, for protection against aggressive or pressurised applications.
Ideal level measurement applications for the LM80 transmitter will include installation on tanks, silos, hoppers, bins and mixing basins where the stored media includes food and beverage ingredients such as chocolate or sugar, it has also been successful in other industrial applications involving media such as coal and plastic pellets. Request a free brochure from Allison Engineering ...
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