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OPTIWAVE - Model 6500 -2-Wire 80 Ghz Radar (FMCW) Level Transmitter for Powders and Dusty Atmosphere
The OPTIWAVE 6500 is a 2-wire 80 GHz radar (FMCW) level transmitter for demanding applications with powders in very dusty atmospheres. With its small beam angle, this radar is particularly suited for continuous, non-contact level measurement in high and narrow silos, hoppers or buffer storage containers up to 100 m / 328 ft. Due to specific algorithms and the high signal dynamics of the FMCW radar, the level transmitter is ideal for low-reflective media, dust, uneven surfaces or silos with internal obstructions. As it features flush-mounted PEEK and PTFE Lens antennas, there is no intrusion into the tank.
The OPTIWAVE 6500 provides accurate and reliable readings in process conditions with temperatures up to +200°C / +392°F and pressures up to 40 barg / 580 psig. It offers flange or thread connections as well as an optional 112 mm / 4.4" antenna extension for the DN40 / 1.5″ antenna. Approvals for use in hazardous areas are also available. It comes with extensive device diagnostics (acc. to NE 107) and HART®7 communication.
Radar (FMCW) level transmitter for powders and dusty atmosphere- Continuous, non-contact level measurement in high and narrow silos, hoppers or containers
- 80 GHz radar, flush-mounted Lens antenna
- Measuring range: 0…100 m / 328 ft
- -50…+200°C / -58…+392°F; -1…40 barg / -14.5…580 psig
- 2-wire, loop-powered, with HART®7
- High dynamics for clear vision despite dusty atmospheres or low reflective media
- Empty tank spectrum function eliminates false reflections caused by tank internals
- Flush-mounted PEEK or PTFE Lens antennas (no tank intrusion):
- DN70 / 2¾″ with 4° beam angle for distances up to 100 m / 328 ft
- 112 mm / 4.4" antenna extension for long nozzles
- Unaffected by angle of repose
- Purging system for antenna cleaning
- ±2 mm / ±0.08″ accuracy
- Large choice of flange and thread connections
- Low-cost 316L low-pressure flange discs
- Large, backlit LCD screen with 4-button keypad for operation with bar magnet; no need to open the housing cover
- PACTware™, HART® DD and DTM provided free of charge with full functionality
- Extensive device diagnostics acc. to NAMUR NE 107
- SIL 2/3 certified for safety-related applications
- 3-year warranty
General
- Level measurement in high and narrow silos with internal obstructions, buffer silos, bulk storage containers, hoppers
- Processes with fast changing levels (≤60 m/min / 196.85 ft/min)
Minerals and mining industry
- Fine powders (e.g. building materials)
- Sand
- Cement
- Gypsum
- Lime
- Filler
- Fly ash
- Coal dust
Chemical industry
- Plastic powder
- Silica
- Soap powder
Food and beverage industry
- Milk powder
- Coffee powder
- Chocolate powder
- Flour
- Starch
- Salt, sugar
Power industry, iron, steel and metal industry
- Coke and coal dust
Pulp and paper industry
- Saw dust
Depending on selected device configuration
General information
- Product type: Level transmitter
- Product family name: OPTIWAVE
- Product positioning: For powders and dusty atmospheres
- Measurement variables: Distance, Level, Mass, Reflection, Volume
- Measurement principle: Radar
- Level measurement type: Continuous measurement
- Contact to measured medium: No
- Interface measurement: No
- Redundancy: No
- Measured media: Granulates, Powders, Solids
- Measuring range (solids):
- 0…100 m/
- 0…328 ft
- Ambient temperature:
- -40…+80°C/
- -40…+176°F
- Operating conditions
- Process pressure:
- -1…40 barg/
- -14.5…580 psig
- Materials
- Gaskets: Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), Fluoroelastomer rubber (FKM/FPM), Kalrez® 6375
- Wetted parts: Austenitic stainless steel (1.4404/316L), Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
- Process connections
- Flange connections:
- EN (1092-1): DN50…200
- ASME (B 16.5): 2…8"
- JIS (B 2220): 50…200A
- Pressure ratings:
- EN (1092-1): PN40
- ASME (B 16.5): Cl 300#
- JIS (B 2220): 10k
- Pressure rating (EN 1092-1): PN40
- Pressure rating (JIS B 2220): 10k
- Pressure rating (ASME B 16.5): Cl 300#
- Thread connections:
- Male:
- G1½, G3
- 1 ½ NPT, 3 NPT
Approvals/Standards
- Certificates/Approvals Safety: SIL 2/3
- NAMUR compliance: NE 107, NE 21, NE 43, NE 53
- Ingress protection: IP66/68, NEMA4X/6P
- Certificates/Approvals Ex: ATEX, cQPSus, EAC Ex, IECEx, KCs, NEPSI
- Certificates/Approvals Marine: DNV
- Certificates/Approvals Others: CRN / ASME B31.3, WHG
Communication
- Analogue outputs: 4…20 mA
- Digital outputs: FOUNDATION™ fieldbus, HART®, Profibus-PA
Accuracy
- Accuracy (solids):
- ±2 mm/
- ±0.08 in