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 Non-Contact Ultrasonic Level Meters – OPTISOUND 3030 C - 3050 C
 
Ultrasonic Level Gauge for Solids
OPTISOUND 3030 C, 3040 C and 3050 C ultrasonic sensors are especially suitable for level measurement of solids, but a real so good for liquids. The instruments differ in the measuring range, the transducer version and the process fitting.
 
Through different, adapted emitting frequencies and effcient transducers, levels in a measuring range of 0.6 m - 45 m (1.97 ft - 147.6 ft) can be measured.
 
Resistant materials for the transducers and process fittings also allow applications in corrosive products (depending on the model).
 
OPTISOUND 3030 C
The application range covers liquids and solids in virtually all industries.
 
Measuring Range
liquids: 0.6 - 15 m
solids: 0.6 - 7 m
 
Process Connection:
compression flange or mounting strap
 
Process Temperature:
-40 - 80°C
 
Process Pressure:
-0.2 - 1 bar
 
OPTISOUND 3040 C
Solids applications
 
Measuring Range:
liquids: 1 - 25 m
solids: 1 - 15 m
 
Process Connection:
flange with optional swivelling holder
 
Process Temperature:
-40 - 80°C
 
Process Pressure:
-0.2 - 0.5 bar
 
OPTISOUND 3050 C
Solids applications
 
Measuring Range:
liquids: 0.8 - 45 m
solids: 0.8 - 25 m
 
Process Connection:
flange with optional swivelling holder
 
Process Temperature:
-40 - 80°C
 
Process Pressure:
-0.2 - 0.5 bar
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 Magnetic Level Gauge – BM 26 A
 
Bypass Level Indicator
The proven mechanical-based solution for level indication
  • Most compact bypass level indicator on the market
  • Robust, stainless steel design
  • Permanent, IP68 local indication without power supply

The BM 26 is a simple, rugged instrument designed to indicate level or interface. It indicates level using a float magnetically coupled to an index or a column of rotating flaps. It is ideal for aggressive media stored in tanks when the PTFE lining option is used.
 
For liquids with densities less than 0.5 kg/l / 31 lb/ft³, pressures more than 120 bar / 1740 psig and temperatures higher than 300°C / 570 °F, we recommend our BW 25 displacer-type level indicator.
 
Highlights
  • Stainless steel design (optional NACE conformity)
  • Proven technology
  • Temperature range: -200...+300°C / -325...+570°F
  • Pressure range: -1...120 bar / -14.5...1740 psig
  • Density: 0.5...3 kg/l / 31...187 lb/ft³
  • Float material options: 316L, 316 Ti and Titanium
  • Stainless steel scale with wide choice of markings: m/cm, ft/in, %, volume etc.
  • Less risk of leakage than a sight glass - little or no maintenance needed
  • Easy to install
  • Ideal for tanks with obstructed environments
  • Optional indication of interface
  • Optional approvals for EEx i or EEx d applications

Industries
  • Chemical and Petrochemical
  • Oil and Gas
  • Power

Applications
  • Boilers
  • Condensators
  • Hydrocarbons and Separators
  • Liquid gas
  • Process and storage tanks
  • Steam cracking
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 Magnetic Level Gauge – BM 26 BASIC | ADVANCED
 
Stainless Steel Bypass Level Indicators for applications up to 40 bar / 580 psig
  • Best price / performance ratio
  • Full stainless steel construction
  • IP68 local indicator with bold colours and an optional stainless steel scale

Our bypass level indicators are simple, rugged devices designed to indicate or transmit the level of liquids. They indicate level using a float magnetically coupled to a column of rotating flaps. Bistable switches can be attached to the measuring tube to detect level.
 
The Basic version is ideal for measuring liquids with a density ≥0.75 g/cm³ / ≥46.8 lb/ft³, temperatures up to 150°C / 300°F or pressures up to 16 bar / 232 psig (for more data, refer to Guidelines for maximum operating pressure on page 37). Level can also be transmitted via an ER analog transmitter.
 
The Advanced version is ideal for measuring liquids with density range of 0.54...2.0 g/cm³ / 33.7...124.8 lb/ft³, temperatures up to 300°C / 570°F or pressures up to 40 bar / 580 psi (for more data, refer to Guidelines for maximum operating pressure on page 37). Level can also be transmitted via an ER analog transmitter or Radar/TDR level transmitters.
 
Highlights
  • Stainless steel design, including indicator rail (Hastelloy® C-276 as an option)
  • Proven technology
  • Less risk of leakage than a sight glass - little or no maintenance needed
  • Easy to install
  • No power required - permanent local indication
  • Indicator is isolated from process (magnetically-coupled)
  • Conforms to the latest European construction standards (NACE as an option)
  • Optional approvals for Ex i applications
  • Optimal construction: weight is kept to the minimum

Industries
  • Chemical
  • Oil and Gas
  • Petrochemical
  • Water

Applications
  • Low- and medium-pressure storage tanks
  • Process tank
  • Separators
  • Distillation tank
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 Magnetic Level Gauge – BM 26 F
 
Bypass Chamber with integrated Guided Radar (TDR) Level Meter
The solution for tanks with obstructed environments
  • Ideal for tanks with obstructed environments
  • Measures level, interface, and level and interface
  • Optional remote housing provides the user with an unrestricted view of the display screen

BM 26 F is based on proven bypass measurement technology. It is capable of high precision measurement and is unaffected by foam, agitated product surface and obstructed tank environments. BM 26 F integrates the OPTIFLEX 1300 C Guided Radar (TDR) Level Meter for distance, level and volume measurement of liquids and liquid/liquid interface. It can also optionally indicate level using a permanent, IP68 local indication without power supply.
 
For pressures 40...120 bar / 580...1740 psig and temperatures 200...300°C / 390...570°F, we recommend using our BM 26A bypass level indicator. For pressures more than 120 bar / 1740 psig and temperatures higher than 300°C / 570°F, we recommend using our BW 25 displacer-type level indicator. For further information on the integrated Guided Radar (TDR) level meter, please refer to the Technical Datasheet for the OPTIFLEX 1300 C.
 
Highlights
  • Configured system - easy to measure
  • Measurement independent of density
  • Ideal for tanks with obstructed environments
  • PACTware and DTMs included as standard
  • Measures down to dielectric constant of 1.4
  • Display in 9 languages: even in Chinese, Japanese and Russian
  • Housing is removable under process conditions

Industries
  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemicals
  • Power
  • Water

Applications
  • Process and storage tanks
  • Steam crackers
  • Boilers
  • Separators
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 Magnetic Level Gauge – BM 26 W
 
Magnetic Level Indicator with integrated Radar Level Meter
The measurement solution with built-in redundancy
  • Can easily be isolated from the process
  • Two measurement principles in one device
  • Autonomous local indication with an IP68 ingress protection rating

BM 26 W is based on proven bypass measurement technology. BM 26 W integrates the OPTIWAVE 7300 C FMCW Radar Level Meter for distance, level and volume measurement of liquids. It can measure level in a variety of difficult conditions: foam, agitated product surface and obstructed tank environments. It also indicates level using a permanent, IP 68 local indication without power supply.
 
For pressures from 40 to 120 bar / 580 to 1740 psig and termperatures from 200 to 300°C / 390 ... 570°F, we recommend our BM 26A bypass level indicator. For pressures more than 120 bar / 1740 psig and temperatures higher than 300°C / 570°F, we recommend our BW 25 displacer-type level indicator. For further information on the integrated radar level meter, please refer to the Technical Datasheet for the OPTIWAVE 7300 C.
 
Highlights
  • Configured system - easy to measure
  • Redundant measurement system
  • Ideal for tanks with obstructed environments
  • PACTware and DTMs included as standard
  • Optional second current output
  • Optional limit switches
  • Optional approval for EEx i or EEx d applications
  • Removable housing under process conditions

Industries
  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemicals
  • Power
  • Water

Applications
  • Process and storage tanks
  • Steam crackers
  • Boilers
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 Potentiometric Level Gauge – BM 500
 
Potentiometric liquid-level measuring device
  • Hygienic installation
  • Completely made of stainless steel
  • Maintenance / seal-free installation

The BM 500 level gauge operates on the potentiometric measuring principle and is designed for use in all electrically conductive products with a minimum conductivity of 1 µS/cm (e.g. distilled water).
 
This method is particularly suitable for measuring levels in small vessels containing viscous, pasty or heavily caking products. The electronic evaluation unit is integrated in the connecting head and supplies a level-proportional output signal of 4 ... 20 mA.
 
The HWM 500 hygienic process welding sleeve ensures installation in conformity with standards of hygiene. Due to its high temperature resistance (140°C / 285°F), the BM 500 is eminently suitable for CIP cleaning and sterilizing processes.
 
Applications
  • Fruit juice
  • Ketchup
  • Beer
  • Toothpaste
  • Dairy products

Measuring Principle
The measuring principle is comparable to that of a slider potentiometer, with in this case the liquid representing the slider pick-off.
 
An alternating current is applied to a stainless steel tube to cause a drop in voltage via the electrical resistance of the tube (cf. slider path). The conductive wall of the vessel forwards the tapped voltage conducted through the liquid to a high-resistance amplifier. Based on the supply voltage, this yields the ratio between the depth of immersion and the total length of the tube.
 
Together with the high-resistance pick-off, this ratio explains why the measuring system is independent of the conductivity of the product. Sticky deposits merely form a parallel connection with the anyway very low-resistance tube. What is measured, therefore, is only the actual product between tube and vessel wall.
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