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 March 2015, MARIETTA, GA -
Configuring process instruments generally takes a quick skimming of the manual before the actual device setup is even attempted.
Over two years ago when Siemens released SITRANS LR560, the first 78GHz radar level transmitter, they knew that it could be set up in minutes using the quick wizard and graphical user interface. People who never touch an instrument are amazed when they set the LR560 in just a few minutes.
 In a recent event, Siemens put it to the test again. A basic customer configuration for a typical level application was provided. Seasoned and novice contestants had a chance to compete against each other. Most people could configure the instrument according to the provided parameters in less than two minutes. The talk of the day was that somebody actually did it 41 seconds. Not even an iPhone reboots that quickly.
The cool thing is that most solids level applications can be done just with a basic setup and without the need of any configuration software.
Since your focus is production or inventory management, isn’t it great that you only need to invest minimal time to get this instrument operational in minutes?
The Best of Both Worlds
SITRANS LR560 is testimony to rapid technological progress in level measurement technology. Siemens’ innovation combines the benefits of non-contact radar and guided wave radar measurement, and its frequency – three times higher than that of conventional devices – ensures extremely reliable results, even in demanding applications.
Outstanding in Every Respect
SITRANS LR560 offers not just an unbeatable frequency of 78 GHz, but also a wide range of other features which make it what it is: state-of-theart in every respect and the leader when it comes to ultimate reliability in solids measurement. For example, the high operating frequency together with a special compact lens antenna produces an extremely narrow beam angle of just 4 degrees. The advantage: errors caused by standpipes or internal components in the silo are minimized, significantly reducing the costs of installation and commissioning.
Sophistication down to the last detail
The unique design ensures simple and reliable programming with an intrinsically safe infrared handheld programmer, allowing the enclosure to remain closed in potentially explosive atmospheres. The beam can be easily directed with the aiming flange if necessary to allow level readings in the lower cone area of the silo. What’s more, the
SITRANS LR560 is truly dirt-repellant: when the transmitter is used in particularly harsh environments, effective lens cleaning is simple with the standard, built-in air purge connection. An optional graphical local display interface is also available, with an intuitive Quick Start Wizard for simple setup and operation. An echo profile display and other diagnostic information are available for diagnostic support. Startup is easy using the Quick Start Wizard; only a few parameters need be set for basic operation.
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