Emerson introduces new non-contacting level radar

The SIL 3-capable Rosemount™ 5408 Non-Contacting Radar Level Transmitter uses enhanced technology and Human Centred Design to deliver accurate, reliable measurement and ease-of-use, supporting greater worker efficiency and plant safety.

To reduce complexity and enable less experienced workers to easily manage their level measurements for tank monitoring, process control and overfill prevention, the Rosemount 5408 has been designed to simplify operator tasks. Pictorial instructions and a highly intuitive software interface guide the operator through installation, commissioning, proof-testing, operation and maintenance. Enhanced on-board diagnostics support preventative maintenance, and provide actionable information, streamlining the troubleshooting process. The ability to perform proof-testing and site acceptance tests remotely saves time, increases worker efficiency and reduces the reliance on highly experienced staff.

Andreas Hessel, Rosemount Strategic Product Manager, Emerson Automation Solutions, said: “With a changing workforce demographic and increasing pressure to improve plant efficiency, companies require instrumentation that is extremely reliable and easy to implement and operate […] The Rosemount 5408 takes level measurement a big step forward in both areas, offering the most advanced and simple-to-use radar available.”

The Rosemount 5408 uses two-wire Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology that uses a continuous echo to maximise radar signal strength and produce a more robust and reliable measurement. In addition, radar-on-chip technology replaces a circuit board, thereby removing sources of EMC noise, which cause signal disturbance, improving measurement accuracy and reliability.

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