Pulse Burst Radar
Level Transmitter
D E S C R I P T I O N
The Pulsar
®
Radar transmitter is the latest generation
of loop-powered, 24 VDC, level transmitters. It has
lower power consumption, faster response time and is
easier to use than most loop-powered radar transmitters.
This latest entry into the radar level measurement field
is designed to provide unparalleled performance and
ease of use. PULSAR non-contact radar is the perfect
compliment to the Magnetrol
®
Eclipse
®
Guided Wave
Radar. These transmitters offer the ultimate solution to
the vast majority of process level applications.
T E C H N O L O G Y
The PULSAR Radar transmitter is based on pulse burst
radar technology together with equivalent time sampling
circuitry. Short bursts of 5.8 or 6.3 GHz microwave
energy are emitted and subsequently reflected from the
liquid level surface. Distance is calculated by the equation
D = Transit time (round-trip)/2. Liquid level is then
calculated by applying the tank height value.
F E A T U R E S
•
Two-wire, 24 VDC loop-powered level transmitter
•
PACTware
™
PC Program using HART
®
communication
for advanced configuration and troubleshooting.
(see bulletin 59-101)
•
Performance not process dependent (changing
specific gravity and dielectric have no effect)
•
5.8/6.3 GHz operating frequency offers superior per-
formance in the tougher applications of turbulence,
foam, and heavy vapors
•
False Target setup is simple, intuitive and effective
•
Will reliably track extremely rapid rate of change up
to 180 inches (450 cm)/minute
•
Antenna designs to +400° F (+204° C),
-14.7 to 750 psig (-1.0 to 51.7 bar)
•
Range up to 65 feet (20 meters)
•
Quick connect/disconnect antenna coupling allows
vessel to remain sealed (patent pending)
•
Extremely low output at antenna: < .01 mW (avg),
< 2 mW (max); hundreds of times less than a cell
phone
•
Safety Integrity Level (SIL) value of 1 (SFF 73.7%)
A P P L I C A T I O N S
MEDIA:
Liquids and slurries; hydrocarbons to water
based media (dielectric 1.7–100)
VESSELS:
Most process or storage vessels up to rated
temperature and pressure. Pits and sumps as well
as non-metallic tanks such as plastic, glass-lined and
concrete.
CONDITIONS:
Virtually all level measurement and
control applications including process conditions
exhibiting varying specific gravity and dielectric,
visible vapors, high fill/empty rates, turbulence, low
to moderate foam and buildup.
MAGNETROL [ MAGNETROL INTERNATIONAL, INC. ]
