Non-Contacting Radar Transmitter Introduced

Magnetrol International (Belgium), a leading level and flow instrumentation manufacturer, has launched the Pulsar Model R96 non-contacting radar (NCR) transmitter for accurate, reliable level control in process applications. Virtually unaffected by the presence of vapors or air movement within a vessel’s free space, the two-wire, loop-powered, 6 GHz NCR transmitter measures a wide variety of liquid media in process conditions ranging from calm product surfaces and water-based media to turbulent surfaces and aggressive hydrocarbon media.

The PULSAR Model R96 offers state-of-the-technology performance, offering: Best-in-class signal processing for exceptional accuracy and reliability, An extensive measurement range, from 20 meters to 40 meters, Advanced diagnostics with automatic waveform capture, A powerful device type manager (DTM) with industry-leading field configuration and troubleshooting capabilities, SIL 2 Capable levels and a 92.7% SFF, and HART and FOUNDATION Fieldbus digital output.

This latest NCR unit joins the company’s ground-breaking Eclipse Model 706 guided wave radar (GWR) transmitter to offer process industries a complete portfolio of advanced radar technologies for level control solutions.