Using free-space radar technology, the devices are accurate, repeatable and suitable for an enormous range of applications across many sectors and industrial environments within factory and process automation.
Using frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar, the LXRC and LXRH sensors can measure levels of liquids and bulk materials up to 15m, with an accuracy of +/- 2 mm, providing easy installation solutions throughout industrial operations.
Because the sensors use contactless FMCW radar technology, both the LXRC and LXRH overcome a range of problems associated with alternative level measurement techniques. Contact measurement technologies can require increased effort to clean tanks and sensors, sustain damage from abrasive, highly viscose or aggressive materials, and see build up on the sensor probe affect measurement.
In addition, challenges associated with Ultrasonic measurement include vacuum, dust, condensation, steam, temperature or build up affecting readings, and limited “windows” of usable distance. With free-space radar all these problems are eliminated as there is no contact and there are no dead zones.
Free-space radar technology is accurate and repeatable and can be used in an almost limitless range of applications; from water and wastewater treatment to dairy processes and paper pulping, and from transfer of aggregates and hydraulic power packs to moving expensive chemicals around a factory and pharmaceuticals.
The LXRC and LXRH sensors can be used throughout industrial processes and easily fitted to a huge variety of machines and containers for the measurement of almost all bulk materials and liquids. This means just a single item for inventory and maintenance across an array of process application conditions.
A one for all solution for anything that is continuously measured and controlled, the LXRC solution is suitable for most factory automation and industrial applications. Meanwhile, the LXRH provides the same high performance but with hygiene adaptors, conforming to industry standards and sanitary requirements for industries such as food & beverage, dairy and pharmaceuticals.
Complete with mechanical process connections and communications capabilities, the compact 80 GHz LXRC and LXRH free space radar level sensors with IO-Link come with standard analogue and digital outputs and are Industry 4.0 compatible. They are available with optional Bluetooth connectivity for easy commissioning and diagnostics on a tablet or smartphone via the SICK app.
The range of up to 15m is suitable for large tanks and silos, while the devices are highly accurate to +/- 2 mm. An operating temperature range from -40 °C to 130 °C and process pressure range from -1 bar to 16 bar make the LXRC and LXRH sensors suitable for use in harsh environments.
Complete with eye height status indication, both devices have short lead times and come with SICK’s expert support and dependable quality.
