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Level and tank contents instrumentation
News Release from: Siemens Automation and Drives | Subject: PA on radar systems
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 September 2007
Profibus PA added to radar level
transmitters
Siemens Automation and Drives has added Profibus PA interfaces to their Sitrans LR250 and Sitrans LR460 radar level transmitters
This allows for a more flexible approach to diagnostic management It provides substantial cost savings through preventative maintenance as well as reporting information to optimise plant efficiency, including advanced diagnostic data
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 10 Apr 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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These transmitters conform to the Profibus Profile Version 3.01, Class B standard, allowing users to prioritise status information between maintenance and operator stations.
The profile standard allows optimum interchangeability between other Profile Version 3, Class B level devices.
The compact plug-and-play 25GHz 2-wire device Sitrans LR250 is the easiest to install and quickest to configure radar transmitter available today.
The level of liquids or slurries can be accurately and reliably measured in minutes.
The transmitter can be used in general applications, but is also suitable for chemical, pharmaceutical and hydrocarbon processing applications, including corrosive environments.
Sitrans LR460 is a continuous radar level measurement transmitter featuring 24GHz frequency-modulated continuous wave technology and Process Intelligence echo processing.
Sitrans LR460 is designed for difficult solids applications, including those with extreme dust, high temperatures and long ranges up to 100metres (328 feet).
Virtually any solid medium can be measured, including cement powder, fly-ash, coal, gypsum, flour, grain, aggregates and plastics.
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