Made in Japan
Manufacturer: KROHNE Japan KK
Model: OPTIWAVE 6500

Features

• 2-wire, loop-powered, with HART^®7
• High dynamics for clear vision despite dusty atmospheres or low reflective media
• Empty tank spectrum function eliminates false reflections caused by tank internals
• Flush-mounted PEEK or PTFE Lens antennas (no tank intrusion):
  • DN70 / 2¾″ with 4° beam angle for distances up to 100 m / 328 ft
• 112 mm / 4.4″ antenna extension for long nozzles
• Unaffected by angle of repose
• Purging system for antenna cleaning
• TBM (Tank Bottom Management) ensures reliable measurement even in empty tanks:
  • dedicated algorithms to filter and compensate for irregular radar wave reflections that occur at tank bottom when the vessel is empty
  • allows for quick and easy commissioning of tanks regardless of their size, material or geometry
• ±2 mm / ±0.08″ accuracy
• Large choice of flange and thread connections
• Low-cost 316L low-pressure flange discs
• Large, backlit LCD screen with 4-button keypad for operation with bar magnet; no need to open the housing cover
• PACTware™, HART^® DD and DTM provided free of charge with full functionality
• Extensive device diagnostics acc. to NAMUR NE 107
• SIL 2/3 certified for safety-related applications
• 3-year warranty

Typical Applications

Level measurement in high and narrow silos with internal obstructions, buffer silos, bulk storage containers, hoppers
Processes with fast changing levels (≤60 m/min / 196.85 ft/min)