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Transducers/Radars
Remove power, disconnect the Transducer/Radar, cut off the electrical cable and
dispose of cable and Transducer in accordance with regional environmental regulations
for electrical / electronic products.
Controllers
Remove power, disconnect the controller, and remove battery (if fitted). Dispose of
Controller in accordance with regional environmental regulations for electrical /
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Pulsar Measurement Contact Information
Pulsar Measurement Ltd.
Cardinal Building
Enigma Business Centre
Sandy’s Road Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 1JJ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1684 891371
Fax: +44 (0) 1684 575985
Website: www.pulsarmeasurement.com
Canada Office USA Office
Pulsar Measurement Inc.Pulsar Measurement Inc.
16456 Sixsmith Drive 11451 Belcher Road South
Long Sault Largo
ON FL 33773
K0C 1P0 USA
Canada
Tel: 613-938-8956 Tel: 315-788-9500
Toll Free: 855-300-9151 Toll Free: 888-473-9546
Email: northamerica@pulsarmeasurement.com Email: northamerica@pulsarmeasurement.com
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Pulsar Measurement operates a policy of constant development and improvement and reserves the
right to amend technical details as necessary.
mmWAVE Radar (Ex mb)
mmWAVE-is Radar (Ex-ia)
ATEX/IECEx Installation Guide
Full manuals available at:
https://pulsarmeasurement.com/downloads/instruction-manuals/
The mmWAVE Radar (dBR16 and dBR8) are new FMCW non-contacting radar level
measuring sensors designed to meet the requirements of today’s demanding process
level measurement applications for liquids and solids.
The mmWAVE Radar features an innovative design, which has no extra antenna
requirements, that can offer very high performance and effective radar level sensing. It
gives all the advantages associated with radar technology and offers best-in-class
performance with a narrow beam angle and a range from 0.077 to 8 metres for a dBR8,
and 16 metres for a dBR16. The signal emanates from the curved face of the radar, but
for the purposes of measurement it is measured from the drip shield.
Housed within a robustly engineered enclosure, the mmWAVE Radar is designed for
easy retrofitting to any of Pulsar’s many controllers (including the Ultimate, Ultra series
and BlackBox) all as a microwave alternative to a dB transducer. Using the latest
versions of firmware: Ultra 7.5.1, Ultra Twin 1.5.1, BlackBox 2.1.1 and Ultimate 2.1.10
and onwards the mmWAVE radars can be programmed for use in P101 (transducer).
For further information on setting up Radar with a controller please consult Pulsar for
assistance.
Two ATEX / IECEx approved versions are available:
1. Ex ia (IS): for zones 0,1 and 2
3-wire, for use with Pulsar’s standard range
of controllers. Tamb. -20°C to +80°C
2. Ex mb: for zones 1 and 2
3-wire, for use with Pulsar’s standard range
of controllers. Tamb. -20°C to +80°C
Standard cable lengths:10, 20 or 30m. A range of mounting brackets are available.
Not all mmWAVE sensors are certified for use in hazardous areas; check the label for
approval details. Labels for the two versions of protection are show below:
Ex ia (IS)
Ex mb
The ‘X’ in the certification numbers indicates that certain special conditions apply:
See the EU declaration of conformity in this document for more information.
Via 1” BSP or NPT mounting thread.
130x90mm (0.42x0.29 ft.) maximum.
dBR16: 0.077 to 16m (0.25 to 52.49 ft.).
dBR8: 0.077 to 8m (0.25 to 26.25 ft).
Exmb: 500m (1,640 ft.), Exia: 300m (984 ft.)
EN302-729:2016 (Level Probing Radar).
FCC part 15, FCC ID: QO6-MMWAVEDBR.
Minimum distance between targets
Min / Max temperature (electronics)
-20°C to +80°C (-4°F to 176°F).
Key Advantages of mmWAVE Radar
•World beating long range non-contact radar level sensor.
•Class-leading performance, range and exceptionally narrow beam angle.
•Excellent accuracy and repeatability.
•State of the art, proven, algorithms for ignoring unwanted targets (DATEM).
•Measure contents through non-conductive container walls.
•Unaffected by fog, haze, mist or rain.
•Independent of ambient temperature.
•Immune to inert gas, vapour, steam or pressure.
•Direct retrofit to Pulsar controllers.
•No extra antenna selections required no matter what the application.
