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Created by: habella at: 12/1/2011 1:20 AM (6 Replies)

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12/1/2011 1:20 AM	Rate (0)
habella Experienced Member Joined: 11/1/2007 Last visit: 5/22/2024 Posts: 36 Rating: (0)	Is it safe to use LR200 with Horn on Fermenter Tank with 9% alcohol content, 20 inH2O pressure and closed vessel? Thank you very much for your feed back

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12/1/2011 7:26 AM	Rate (0)
Marcjan Platinum Member Joined: 4/22/2010 Last visit: 11/18/2024 Posts: 5697 Rating: (715)	Hello, Well, you have to study the manual and the local regulations. Have here 1 manual, there are lots more, don't know the exact type you have in mind. http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/38741858 Have a close look at the Environmental part of it. Regards, Marcjan
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Toppie Posts: 74 Rating: (3)	Hello Habella Is it safe? Yes if you order to the right approval requirements. Is it the best choice? Low frequency radar, typically 6GHz, require larger antennas and this can detract from the volume in the vessel. High frequency radar, typically 26GHz, requires much less headroom and has smaller components. Which is right for you? I assume there will be foam and moisture at some time. Low frequency radar has the best chance at penetrating foam and has a higher resistance to condensation and antenna buildup. High frequenct radar has a better chance ofreflecting off the top of thick moist foam but can be attenuated by a thin layer of non dense foam. They are also more succesceptible to high condensation. I would say that in an application such as your with high condensation and some foam, the LR200 would be a very good choice. Use either the Rod antenna or the largest horn you can fit in your process connection but no smaller than a 6" horn. Regards Toppie [ \|:)
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habella Experienced Member Joined: 11/1/2007 Last visit: 5/22/2024 Posts: 36 Rating: (0)	Thanks

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12/12/2011 10:31 AM	Rate (0)
habella Experienced Member Joined: 11/1/2007 Last visit: 5/22/2024 Posts: 36 Rating: (0)	Is it safe also use LR250 on same closed vessel 9% alcohol content, 20 inH2O pressure? Thank you so much

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12/12/2011 3:00 PM	Rate (0)
Toppie Posts: 74 Rating: (3)	Hi Again habella Sure it is. Just make sure you select the correct area electrical classification and heed the warnings I posted earlier. Note that 20" H2O pressure is less than 0.5 atm so you will not require a pressure rated version. This saves a few $$. Build your LR250 on the PIA Selector http://pia-portal.automation.siemens.com Cheers [ \|:)
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DavieS Posts: 64 Rating: (2)	You can complete and send an application questionnaire from this link to your Siemens rep to be sure: https://www.automation.siemens.com/w1/automation-technology-level-measurement-with-level-measuring-instruments-18693.htm#lb-51,content-19314
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