Project Description

80GHz Radar Level Transmitter (Standard Version)

SKR800N

Benefits

  • 2-wire 80GHz FMCW Radar

  • For liquid and bulk solids.

  • High Frequency 80GHz, More Focus

  • Beam Angle 3°

  • One type of PTFE Antenna, no cable, rod, or drop structure.

  • Suitable for long/tall/narrow applications

  • Not affected by temperature changes, dust or vapors

  • Dielectric Constant > 2 is recommended

  • Support small batch OEM service

Working principle

Frequency modulation continuous wave (FMCW) technology is adopted in the object level meter of 80GHz radar level transmitter. The continuous wave with frequency variation is transmitted within a certain period, and the echo reflected by the object has a certain frequency difference with the transmitted signal. The distance information between the target and the radar can be obtained by measuring the frequency difference.
Radar level meter, as a new industrial level measuring instrument, has the characteristics of high-temperature resistance, high-pressure resistance, vacuum resistance, strong penetration, temperature, steam, dust, and other effects.

Non-Contact Level Measurement Instrumentations

When it comes to non-contact level measurement, both Ultrasonic and Radar are two of the most common types, while radar is divided according to different frequency, namely: 26GHz, 80GHz, 120GHz. Those devices applied similar measuring principles, installation(from top to end), and for dealing with similar  industrial application. Each technology has varying degrees of success in different applications.

80GHz Radar vs. Ultrasonic

When it comes to non-contact level measurement, both Ultrasonic and Radar are two of the most common types, while radar is divided according to a different frequency, namely: 26GHz, 80GHz, 120GHz. Those devices applied similar measuring principles, installation(from top to end), and for dealing with similar industrial applications. Each technology has varying degrees of success in different applications.

Ultrasonic level instrumentations are a cost-effective devices, which is suitable for some simple applications, but they’re not as reliable or accurate in changing or difficult environments. Most application don’t have the stationary product in a stable condition, it will be wise to select 80GHz radar over an ultrasonic device.

Ultrasonic Radar
Common Frequency 30 kHz, 240 kHz 80GHz
Microwaves Type Mechanical wave(Sound waves) Electromagnetic waves
Dust, condensation, buildup Huge influence No influence
Air temperature, pressure Huge influence No influence
Air density, and gas composition Huge influence No influence
Suitable Application Simple/stationary measurements (Exp: Water level) Nearly all types of level measurements

80GHz Radar vs. 26GHz Radar

Non-contact level radar is widely used, but most of the radar type is restricted to 26 GHz.

Due to it’s frequency and signal strength, 26GHz reflects poorly from some liquids, as well as many solids, which reduces accuracy.

Meanwhile, the beam angle and antenna size(often come with large horn structure) limits its ability to dealing with application with foam, condensation, especially in some small, tall, narrow vessels, or spurious reflections from mounting fittings, tank walls, baffles, heaters.

26GHz Radar 80GHz Radar
Common Frequency K-band 26GHz W-band 80GHz
Beam Angle >10° >3°
Accuracy ±5mm ±2mm/±1mm
Antenna Type Horn PTFE Lens
Antenna size
Installation

OEM/Customize Service

SKE Measurement considers itself a solution provider and manufacturer. We offer maximum flexibility and a cost-optimised offer for our OEM customers.

What we could provide:

The range includes customized shell version/color, thread type(G-Thread/NPT Thread), Customized Software, prints, manual and catalog. If you are interested in installing at your side, Radar Module is available for sure.

Radar-Module

Housing Version/Color

Broad LOGO Print

Storage/Package

Application Cases

Technical specifications

Application Liquid/Solid Measurement
Frequency 77GHz-81GHz
Measurement Range 8m, 15m, 30m
Antenna Material PTFE
Installation Thread G2 1/2 / Flange
Process Temperature -40℃~+60℃
Process Pressure Normal atmospheric pressure
Accuracy liquid: ±2mm; Solid ±5mm
Beam Angle
Signal output 4-20mA/HART, Rs 485-Modbus
Power <0.5W (two-wire)
Explosion-proof Exdia II CT6Gb

 
Model SKR800N SKR800NS SKR800H
Product Type FMCW Radar Level Transmitter FMCW Radar Level Transmitter FMCW Radar Level Transmitter
Application *Simple liquid Measurement (exp: water)
*Standard liquid measurement (exp: Corrosive chemical)
*Simple solid measurement
*Simple Liquid Measurement
*small-sized antenna, lightweight
*Suitable for small-sized tank/vessel
*Standard Bulk Solid Measurement
*Large range water measurement
*Suitable for Narrow tank, silo, vessel.
Frequency 77GHz-81GHz 77GHz-81GHz 77GHz-81GHz
Measurement Range Liquid: 0.2-30m (0.6 ft – 98 ft)
Solid: 0.2-15m (0.6 ft – 49 ft)
Liquid: 0.2m-20m (0.6 ft – 65 ft) Solid: 0.2-60m (0.6 ft – 198 ft)
Liquid: 0.2-60m (0.6 ft – 198 ft)
Accuracy ±2mm for liquid
±5mm for solid
±2mm ±5mm for solid
±2mm for liquid
Beam Angle 1.5°
Antenna Material SS 304/Sealed PTFE SS 304/Sealed PTFE SS 304/Sealed PTFE
Process Connection Thread G 2 1/2 ;
Flange from DN80
Thread G 3/4 ;
Flange From DN32
Thread M130*2 ;
Flange from DN100
Process Temperature -40°C to +60°C (-40 to +140 °F) -40°C to +60°C (-40 to +140 °F) -40°C to +60°C (-40 to +140 °F)
Process Pressure Normal atmospheric pressure Normal atmospheric pressure Normal atmospheric pressure
Signal output 4-20mA/RS485(Modbus – RTU) 4-20mA/RS485(Modbus – RTU) 4-20mA/RS485(Modbus – RTU)
Power Two-wire DC 24V (22V~30V) Two-wire DC 24V (22V~30V) Two-wire DC 24V (22V~30V)
Explosion-proof Exdia II CT6Gb Exdia II CT6Gb Exdia II CT6Gb
SK-R800N 80GHz Radar Level Transmitter
Code Medium Type
L Liquid
S Solid
Code Measuring Range
3~30 3m8m15m20m30m
Code Connection
G G Thread
N NPT Thread
X Customize
Code Temperature
N -40-60°C
Code Electric Interface
M M20×1.5(F)
N 1/2 NPT(F)
Code Communication
M Modbus
H Hart
SK-R800N L 10 G N M H

Documentation