Krohne BM26A-8000 magnetic level indicator

With the introduction of the BM26A-8000, Krohne has completed its launch of the BM26A series of magnetic level indicators. Replacing the previous generation, the devices are designed according to specific industry needs.

Initially introduced in 1955, the BM26 series has been one of the longest running designs of level measurement instruments. While the rugged design has not changed, a wide range of options have been added, and former special designs are now available as standard.

The latest addition, the BM26A-8000, is designed to offer redundant level measurement in liquid applications and is available in two versions. The BM26A-8000-TWIN consists of a double measuring chamber with one chamber featuring a flapper indication, and the other one acting as a bypass chamber equipped with a TDR guided radar, FMCW radar or displacer level transmitter.

The BM26A-8000-BI version features a measuring chamber with two compartments, one for the OPTIFLEX 7200 TDR transmitter probe and one for the float moving next to it.

By adding a reed-chain transmitter to these assemblies, the operator can compare the measuring values of the assembled radar level transmitter to those of the reed chain transmitter directly in the control room. This allows for redundant measurement as both technologies operate independently from and uninfluenced by each other, providing a high degree of process safety in critical applications.

The BM26A-8000 can thus be a suitable choice for steam cycle applications in power plants, storage tanks with dangerous chemicals, separators in the oil and gas industry as well as other level and interface applications.