Soliwave FDR57
Technical Data
ComparePoint Level / Solids
| Measuring Principle | Microwave barrier |
| Characteristic / Application | Transceiver Non-contact point level detection and flow monitoring Detecting, counting and positioning of objects Monitoring of material transfer points Detection and analysis of deposits and contamination Installation: Non-contact installation (tranmission window) or front-flush installation (contact) |
| Specialities | With optional integrated bulk flow monitoring Parallel mode with up to 5 channels Detection range limit: max. 100 m Detection range flow: max. 10 m, depending on bulk solids |
| Supply / Communication | Via process transmitter with control unit Nivotester FTR525 |
| Ambient temperature | -40 °C...+70 °C (-40 °F...+158 °F) |
| Process temperature | Non-contact installation: any Within installation: -40°C ... +70°C (-40°F ... +158°F) With high temperature adapter: up to +450°C (+842°F) |
| Process pressure / max. overpressure limit | Non-contact installation: any Within installation: 0.5 bar ... 6.8 bar (7.2 psi ... 99 psi) abs. With high pressure adapter: up to +21 bar (+305 psi) abs. |
| Min. density of medium | Solid weight: > 10 g/l |
| Main wetted parts | Non-contact installation: no wetted parts Within installation: 316Ti, PTFE or Ceramic |
| Process connection | Threads: 1-1/2" R, 1-1/2" G, 1-1/2" NPT |
| Communication | Via process transmitter with control unit Nivotester FTR525 |
| Certificates / Approvals | ATEX, CSA C/US, IEC Ex |
| Design approvals | EN10204-3.1 |
| Options | Sight glass High temperature adapter High pressure adapter Installation bracket FAR50, FAR51, FAR52, FAR53, FAR54, FAR55 |
| Components | Transmitter: FQR57 Process transmitter: FTR525 |
| Application limits | Solid weight: < 10 g/l |
The Soliwave microwave barrier switch performs non-contact point level detection and solids flow monitoring (flow/no-flow, flow trend). The instrument can be used for detection and counting, detecting deposits and monitoring the feed process and the quantity of conveyed material. It can be installed in vessels, channels, on stockpiles, in feed stations, pump stations, filters or other free-fall shafts. Measurement from outside a non-metallic vessel is permitted.
Advantages
Convenient installation via R 1½, 1½ NPT thread or G 1½ (with lock nut)
The instrument is robust and operates economically throughout its entire life cycle: no wear, process-wetted parts with ceramic sensor membrane (optional), long service life, maintenance-free
Structurally compatible with the microwave barrier switches FQR50/FDR50 and FQR56/FDR56, so existing process connections can be used; for example, accessories such as adapter flanges, mounting brackets and sight windows can continue to be used
Optional built-in solids flow monitoring function increases the safety of point level detection
The measuring principle is almost unaffected by process properties
Can be used in harsh conditions where other measuring methods are limited
Simple operation via the Nivotester FTR525 with graphic display saves time and costs
Application
Non-contact (wear-free, maintenance-free) point level detection (low/high limit) and flow monitoring (flow/no-flow, flow trend) of bulk solids.
Provides detection, counting and positioning functions
Detects and analyzes deposits and contaminants in filters
Monitors the feed process
Monitors the quantity of conveyed material
Permitted for use in applications with a maximum temperature of 450°C (+842°F)
Permitted for use in applications with a maximum pressure of 20 bar (+290 psi)
International explosion protection certification
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Case Studies
Municipal Wastewater Treatment — Wastewater Treatment Plant · Microwave Level Switch Application Case
Project Background
Municipal Wastewater Treatment customers at the Wastewater Treatment Plant stage have long faced the challenge of insufficient accuracy in effluent quality monitoring and instruments prone to contamination causing data drift, affecting compliance discharge, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Microwave Level Switch.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Microwave Level Switch for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Municipal Wastewater Treatment conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Food & Beverage — Food Production Line · Microwave Level Switch Application Case
Project Background
Food & Beverage customers at the Food Production Line stage have long faced the challenge of high hygienic measurement requirements, with inline instruments needing to withstand CIP/SIP cleaning while maintaining stable accuracy, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Microwave Level Switch.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Microwave Level Switch for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Food & Beverage conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical — Reactors and Storage Tanks · Microwave Level Switch Application Case
Project Background
Chemical & Pharmaceutical customers at the Reactors and Storage Tanks stage have long faced the challenge of highly corrosive media and complex conditions, requiring corrosion-resistant and explosion-proof instruments, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Microwave Level Switch.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Microwave Level Switch for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Chemical & Pharmaceutical conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Power & Energy — Power Plant Boiler and Turbine · Microwave Level Switch Application Case
Project Background
Power & Energy customers at the Power Plant Boiler and Turbine stage have long faced the challenge of unstable measurement under high temperature and pressure, with high maintenance and downtime costs, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Microwave Level Switch.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Microwave Level Switch for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Power & Energy conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
