Krohne OPTIWAVE 5200 C/F radar level meter

The OPTIWAVE 5200 C/F is a 10 GHz FMCW radar level meter for liquid applications in up to a 30 m measuring range. The 2-wire loop-powered device measures level and volume in storage or process tanks with process conditions up to 250°C and pressures up to 40 bar, and can be used for general-purpose or hazardous locations (Class 1/Div 1). The OPTIWAVE 5200 C/F has been designed and developed for use in SIL 2 safety-related systems according to IEC 61508.

The OPTIWAVE 5200 C/F electronics are compatible with a wide selection of antennas. The PP and PTFE wave horn antennas are process sealed by their antenna material instead of a traditional process seal construction with O-ring gaskets. These gasket-free antennas are suited to extremely corrosive environments. The PP antenna can be mounted on process connections as small as 38 mm. The metallic horn and waveguide antennas use a dual seal mechanism, which is a combination of O-ring gaskets with Krohne’s Metaglas process interface design, for a completely hermetic seal in highly toxic or explosive applications. Metallic horn antennas range in sizes from DN 80 to DN 200.

The modular design of the housing with its bayonet locking system and antenna extensions ensures suitability for a variety of mounting positions and applications. To make the display screen easy to read, the quick coupling system permits a 360° housing rotation. The remote converter version OPTIWAVE 5200 F features full display and configuration capability up to 100 m away from the antenna.