drinkworld Technology + Marketing 4/2021

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unlikely to place demands on level
measurement technology in terms of
the space it takes up, the same does not
apply in the food and beverage industry.
Here, skids typically have very tight
piping arrangements, which makes it
difficult for large or bulky devices to be
installed. The new transmitter is able to
meet this challenge because it uses 80
GHz frequency modulated continuous
wave technology on a single electronic
chip with embedded smart algorithms,
rather than having a separate circuit
board. This enables the device to be
much more compact, which not only
provides an ideal solution for the small
tanks often used in food and beverage
production, but also has a positive
effect on the environment, with fewer
electronics being used. In addition,
the single chip technology enables
exceptional radar beam focusing, which
together with smart algorithms enables
greater measurement accuracy to be
achieved even when tanks contain
objects such as agitators.
Ease of integration
Reducing design complexity is an
important aim for food and beverage
manufacturers, and instrumentation
needs to be easy to integrate with any
automation system. To achieve this, the
latest device is the first non-contacting
radar transmitter with IO-Link
connectivity. In addition to the digital
high-speed IO-Link communication,
the transmitter also provides both
conventional 4-20 milliamperes and
switch outputs. To further reduce
complexity and ensure trouble-free
operation, software configuration tools
allow the device to be connected and
configured online or offline, with easyto-use
graphic interfaces decreasing
commissioning time, optimizing device
replacement processes, and digitally
recording parameter settings.
Conclusion
By combining the high performance
and reliability of a non-contacting radar
device, typically deployed in the oil and
gas industry, with a compact hygienic
design and simple connectivity using
IO-Link communications, food and
beverage manufacturers now have the
ideal solution for their demanding level
measurement applications. Implementing
these transmitters is easy and can
result in a range of significant benefits.
These include increased food safety and
product quality, minimized product loss,
and increased production capability
through optimized tank utilization and
inventory management.
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