Magnetrol user-friendly free space radar
Posted: 19 July 2003
Pulsar, the “Pulse Burst Radar” of Magnetrol is one
of the first radars on the market that does not need external software,
PC or any other external tooling.
Further, it uses no complex symbols nor signs for customer configuration
and set up.
The Pulsar shares the same customer interface as the Eclipse Guided
Wave Radar (TDR), who’s menu structure has been praised multiple
times by users as well as in 3rd party comparison tests.
The clear 2-line menu structure where dimensions are entered as
level values instead of distance data are a major help for set up.
The Pulsar is 24 V DC loop powered and equipped with highly energy
efficient circuitry of the newest generation.
The new circuitry avoids duty cycling to accomplish effective measurement.
For this reason Pulsar can track level changes up to 4,5 m / min.
The universal amplifier is housed in a dual compartment housing
and connects directly to a horn or dielectric rod type antenna via
a quick connect/ disconnect coupling.
The antennas are available in different lengths for various nozzle
heights. One amplifier can be kept in stock and used with all antenna
types via simple, customer software configuration.
The PulsarTM emits short bursts of 6 GHz energy and measures the
transit time of the signal reflected off the liquid surface.
Its lower frequency allows the unit to service tougher process
applications (foam, agitation) including liquids with dielectrics
as low as 1.7. The system uses a linearly polarized microwave beam
that can be rotated to improve its performance.
Proper orientation will reduce the amount of unwanted reflections
from obstructions or sidewall reflections (multipath). Via the menu
configuration, it is a simple procedure to have the unit identify
false targets and to eliminate these for level evaluation.
The Pulsar series complements the established Eclipse® range
from Magnetrol, the market leading Guided Wave Radar transmitter
for technically challenging applications. The Pulsar is ideally
suited for applications with longer measuring ranges up to 20m and
/or applications with highly viscous or aggressive media.
For more information see www.magnetrol.com.
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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