ABB LWT300 series GWR level instruments

ABB’s LWT300 series level instruments are designed to eliminate the need for the high levels of technical expertise traditionally required to operate guided wave radars. Instead, the expertise has been embedded into the measurement device, making it easier and simpler to use.

The LWT300 series, comprising LWT310 for liquids and LWT320 for solids level measurement, builds on the legacy of the MT5000 series of guided wave radars. Now including the ABB’s LevelExpert algorithm, the instruments can automatically differentiate between the actual measured level and false signals. Operators simply need to enter installation data and basic process conditions and LevelExpert does the rest.

Baseline mapping and echo selection are no longer required as the LevelExpert cuts through the noise and automatically reports the right level. Because readings are taken automatically, there is no longer any need for multiple manual adjustments by the operator.

The LWT300 series is designed to perform at temperatures up to 204°C, under process pressures reaching 207 bar, and to comply with the SIL2 certification for functional safety. This makes the measurement devices suitable for use in a wide range of applications including industries where safety is a priority such as oil and gas; petrochemical; chemical; power generation; water and wastewater; and pulp and paper.