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RADAR LOVE 1 How Non-Contact Sensors are Transforming the Grain Industry
RADAR LOVE
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How Non-Contact Sensors
are Transforming
the Grain Industry
NCR-80 VIDEO
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COMPARISON VERSUS 26 GHZ
Overcomes issues associated with other frequencies
80 GHz versus Lower Frequencies
• Level measured
• Volume calculated
• Narrow or corrugated silos
• Focused beam avoids structure
• High dust applications
• Close tracking during fill
• Optional digital output
• No horn
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High frequency 80 Ghz
Radar provides continuous
single-point target level
measurement.
80 GHz Radar
Radar
FEATURES
Reliable level measurement with 80 GHz of power • Non-contact sensor
• Continuous level measurement up to 393 ft.
• Narrow 4° beam angle for precise targeting
• Reliable level accuracy within 0.2 inches
• Hazardous location approvals
• Dusty, moist, or noisy environments
• Push button setup & configuration or utility software
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MATERIALS
Grain & Milling• Corn
• Beans
• Wheat
• Flour
• Fertilizer
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MODELS
Metal-jacketed lens • Various mounting options
• Stainless steel flange
• 4 inch
• 6 inch
• 8 inch
• Maximum 10° swivel
• Mounting plates
• 0, 10, 30 and 45 degrees
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10°
30-DEGREE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
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0-DEGREE MOUNTING PLATE
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SWIVEL ADAPTER FLANGE
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NO HORN
METAL JACKETED LENS INSTALL
GRAINS
DDG
MODELS
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1-1/2’ NPT threaded ➢Distances up to 80 feet
➢Simple installation in existing opening
➢Class II now available
➢8° swivel mounting option
1-1/2” NPT SWIVEL MOUNTING OPTION
8° directional aiming ➢Self-aligning carbon steel flange
➢1.5 inch nylon ball and socket
➢For tanks with radius dome or angled roof
➢Provides precise, easy aiming flexibility
➢Based on 7-inch bolt pattern
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1-1/2” INSTALL
MODELS
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Plastic horn ➢More economical than SS flange
➢Distances up to 393 feet
➢Class I and II approvals available
➢Angled boot
PLASTIC HORN MOUNTING OPTIONS
Flexible options ➢ Mounting straps
▪ 6.7 inch
▪ 11.8 inch
▪ Allows for hanging in open top hoppers
➢ Mounting flanges
▪ 3 inch
▪ 4 inch
▪ 6 inch
▪ 8 inch
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PLASTIC HORN INSTALL
BINDISC
Fast and simple setup
BinDisc Interface
• Push-button sensor setup and configuration
• Integrated into the sensor housing
• Installed and visible under a windowed housing cover
• Aids in on-site system diagnosis
• One BinDisc can be used to setup multiple sensors
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BinDisc
USING BINDISC FOR SETUP
BINDISC DISPLAY
DIRECTIONAL AIMING
SOCKET LENGTH GUIDELINES
3”
4”
6”
7.8”
11.8”
19.6”
2-WIRE LOOP POWERED 4-20/HART TO PLC
For NCR-80 or GWR-2000
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4-WIRE 4-20/HART TO PLC
For NCR-80 or GWR-2000
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MODBUS RTU DIRECT TO PLC/SCADA SYSTEM
For NCR-80 or GWR-2000
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* 24 VDC input power
MODBUS COMMUNICATION WITH BINVENTORY
For NCR-80 or GWR-2000
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MODBUS TO PANEL METERS AND BINVENTORY
For NCR-80 or GWR-2000
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* 24 VDC input power
MODBUS OVER TCP/IP TO BINVENTORY
For NCR-80 or GWR-2000
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BINVENTORY
Formerly known as eBob
➢Version 5.4
➢Works with:
▪ SmartBob
▪ SmartSonics
▪ 3D
▪ NCR-80
▪ GWR-2000
▪ SPL-100
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AVERAGING FEATURE
Average level for multiple sensors
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➢Up to 32 sensors on a single vessel
➢Binventory averages the results
➢Weighted average function
▪ Specify a weight as a percent for each sensor adding up to 100%
➢Arithmetic mean
▪ Selecting Distribute Weight button will balance or weight all sensors equally
DIGITAL PANEL METERS
Compatible with sensors using the Modbus protocol
Modbus-Compatible Displays
• Three modes of operation – master, slave, and snooper
• Customizable upper and lower large, easy-to-read red LED displays
• Accommodates up to 16 process variables in a variety of math functions
• Automatically scans at set intervals or scan manually
• Rugged front panel design stands up to weather and high impact
• Advanced linearization capability compensates for vessel shape and submerged structures
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DPM-100
ANALOG DISPLAY MODULES
At-a-glance display with relay options
Bar Graph Display
• Housed in an enclosure or panel mounted
• Option of 31 or 51-segmented vertical or horizontal display
• Green or red LED
• Loop 4-20 mA input
• Wide range power supply 86-265 VAC / 95-300 VDC
• Wall-mounted enclosures to hold multiple units are available
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