measuring principle Radiation-based measurement is based on focussed gamma rays, i.e. radiation, emitted by a minimally radioactive isotope. The sensor, which is mounted on the opposite side of the container, receives this radiation. Because gamma rays are attenuated when penetrating matter, the highly sensitive sensor can calculate the level, limit level, density or mass flow from the intensity of the incoming radiation recieved.
The advantages
Maximum operational reliability even under the
toughest operating conditions
Measurement independent of pressure, temperature
and product toxicity or corrosiveness
Measuring system can be installed externally
and set up during ongoing production
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FIBERTRAC 31 FIBERTRAC 32 SOLITRAC 31
Application Level and interface measurement Level and interface measurement Level and interface measurement of liquids and bulk solids of liquids and bulk solids of liquids and bulk solids
Measuring range up to 7 m up to 7 m up to 3 m
Version Sensor with flexible plastic Sensor with flexible plastic Sensor with PVT rod detector detector ø 42 mm detector ø 60 mm
Process pressure any any any
Process temperature any any any
Non-repeatability ≤0.5 % ≤0.5 % ≤0.5 %
Mounting From outside on the vessel From outside on the vessel From outside on the vessel
Signal output 4 … 20 mA/HART, Profibus PA, 4 … 20 mA/HART, Profibus PA, 4 … 20 mA/HART, Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus Foundation Fieldbus Foundation Fieldbus
Benefit Simple installation on round Cost savings through the use Maximum accuracy through and conical vessels via flexible of only one sensor for a PVT detector detector measuring range of up to 7 m and reduces source size needed
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POINTRAC 31 MINITRAC 31 WEIGHTRAC 31
Application Level detection of liquids Density measurement of liquids Mass flow determination of bulk and bulk solids and bulk solids solids on belts and in screw conveyors
Measuring range – – up to 2800 mm (conveyor width)
Version Sensor with PVT rod detector Sensor with integrated Nal With PVT rod detector detector in protective tube of 316L
Process pressure any any any
Process temperature any any any
Non-repeatability ≤0.5 % ≤0.1 % 1 % of measuring range final value
Mounting From outside on pipeline From outside on pipeline or on Through supplied measuring frame or on vessel vessel
Signal output 8/16 mA/HART, Profibus PA, 4 … 20 mA/HART, Profibus PA, 4 ... 20 mA/HART, Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus Foundation Fieldbus Foundation Fieldbus
Benefit Reliable limit level detection by Simple, retro installation, even Wear-free due to non-contact a PVT scintillator eliminates the in confined spaces, during measurement need for early replacement of ongoing production processes the source thanks to compact design
56 VEGASOURCE 31 VEGASOURCE 35 SHLD1
Application Source container for radioactive Source container for radioactive Source container for radioactive isotope isotope isotope
Version Cs-137: For activities Cs-137: For activities Cs-137: For activities up to 18.5 GBq (500 mCi) up to 111 GBq (3000 mCi) up to 3.7 GBq (100 mCi) Co-60: For activities Co-60: For activities up to 0.74 GBq (20 mCi) up to 3.7 GBq (100 mCi)
Process pressure any any any
Process temperature any any any
Non-repeatability – – –
Mounting Flange DN 100 PN 16, 4" 150 lbs Flange DN 100 PN 16, 4" 150 lbs Mounting plate or L profile 152 mm (6")
Signal output Optionally with ON/OFF position Optionally with ON/OFF position Optionally with ON/OFF position switch switch switch
Benefit Minimal space requirement Trustworthy shielding allows Trustworthy shielding allows due to compact design with use without control areas use without control areas low weight (11 kg) (34 kg) (82 kg)
