KROHNE Radar level Transmitter OPTIWAVE 1520
OPTIWAVE 1520
Radar level transmitter for basic applications with liquids and granulates
- Cost-effective non-contact level measurement in tanks (up to 5 bar / 72.5 psi), (waste)water basins, pumping stations, etc.
- Compact and robust 80 GHz radar with flush-mounted PVDF Lens antenna; waterproof (IP68) version also available
- Measuring range: 0…10 m / 32.8 ft
- 2-wire 4…20 mA HART®7; user-friendly commissioning via Bluetooth® using the OPTICHECK Level Mobile app
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Description
Description
Specifications
General information
| Product type | Level transmitter |
| Product family name | OPTIWAVE |
| Product positioning | For basic liquid and solid applications |
| Product variants |
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| Measurement variables | Distance, Level, Reflection, Volume |
| Measurement principle | Radar (FMCW) |
| Level measurement type | Continuous measurement |
| Contact to measured medium | No |
| Interface measurement | No |
| Redundancy | No |
| Measured media | Liquids |
| Measuring range (liquids) | 0…10 m/ 0…32.8 ft |
| Ambient temperature | -25…+80°C/ -13…+176°F |
| Measuring point | Pressurised tank, Open tank, Open basin |
Operating conditions
| Process pressure | -1…5 bar/ -14.5…72.5 psi |
| Process temperature | -25…+80°C/ -13…+176°F |
Materials
| Antenna | Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) |
| Gaskets | Fluoroelastomer rubber (FKM/FPM) |
| Wetted parts | Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), Fluoroelastomer rubber (FKM/FPM) |
Process connections
| Thread connections | Male: G1½ 1½ NPT |
Approvals/Standards
| Ingress protection | IP66/68 |
Communication
| Analogue outputs | 4…20 mA |
| Digital outputs | HART®, Bluetooth |
Accuracy
| Accuracy (liquids) | Max. measuring error: ±5 mm / ±0.2″ Repeatability: |
Features & Options:
- Very economical level solution for simple applications with moderate accuracy requirements (±5 mm / ±0.2 in)
- Robust PVDF housing, also available as an IP68-rated waterproof version designed to withstand heavy rainfall and flooding events for several days
- PVDF Lens antenna in DN40 / 1½”
- TBM (Tank Bottom Management) ensures reliable measurement even in empty tanks
- User-friendly device installation and set-up, easy commissioning possible without prior knowledge
- Drift-free and maintenance-free, no need for recalibration
- Delivered with a 5 m / 16.4 ft shielded cable
- Large choice of accessories available – from orientation kits to brackets and low pressure flanges to weather protections and purging kits
KROHNE Radar level Transmitter Other Available Models:
- OPTIWAVE 1520
- OPTIWAVE 1540
- OPTIWAVE 1560
- OPTIWAVE 3500
- OPTIWAVE 5400
- OPTIWAVE 6400
- OPTIWAVE 6500
- OPTIWAVE 7400
