LINCOLN, Neb. — Teledyne ISCO Water's new LevelRay non-contact level sensor, leveraging highly accurate and dependable radar technology, is now available through ISCO Water, its distributors and representatives around the globe.
The LevelRay uses FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) radar technology to remotely measure liquid level in water and wastewater systems, notably operating with zero deadband in a versatile range of applications. The LevelRay was designed by Teledyne ISCO Water and is built in the company's Lincoln facility.
The LevelRay sensor is mounted over the flow stream, transmitting and receiving radar waves that are reflected off the liquid's surface. The elapsed time between transmitted and returned signals determines liquid level. Radar technology is far superior to the ultrasonic method, in part because it is not affected by temperature swings, fumes or steam.
“The non-contact measurement method reduces the frequency of maintenance and is ideal for applications where the flow may contain chemicals, grease, silt, or suspended solids," said Kaushal Trivedi, Associate Director of Business Development and Product Management for Teledyne ISCO Water.
In addition to working as a non-contact sensor using radar waves, the LevelRay's tough construction and IP68 protection allow it to withstand being submerged. When a LevelRay is submerged, level measurement switches from radar to an integrated surcharge sensor and continues providing level readings.
LevelRay relays level measurement using TIENet or Modbus RS485 protocols. The TIENet protocol readily allows the LevelRay to interface with Teledyne ISCO DuraTracker or Signature flow meters for level and flow measurement. The flow meter calculates the flow using one of the built-in flow conversions or a user-defined level-to-flow relationship. Using Modbus protocol, LevelRay can be connected to a non-ISCO device for level and flow measurement.
“As with all Teledyne ISCO Water products and services, the LevelRay radar level sensor is backed by ISCO's decades of innovation, experience and expertise in the design, construction and implementation of ruggedly built, dependable, easy-to-use water sampler and flow measurement devices," said John Trofatter, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Sales for Teledyne ISCO Water.
“Our customers know they can rely on us for not only for our products, but also for superior technological expertise and meticulous customer care," Trofatter said. “We look forward to bringing this fine new product to market and rolling out additional innovative new products later this year."
Teledyne ISCO Water LevelRay Applications:
- Flow and level measurement in wastewater collection system
- CSO (Combined Sewer Overflow) and SSO (Sanitary Sewer Overflow) studies
- Industrial discharge flow measurement
- Flow and level measurement in WRRF (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
- Surface water flow and level measurement
- Horizontal design is ideal for in-pipe installation
Standard Features:
- Rugged IP68 protection
- TIENet protocol or Modbus RS485 protocol
- Zero deadband
- Bluetooth
- Optional integrated pressure sensor adds submersible operation
- Bluetooth interface with Teledyne ISCO Water's Flowlink Cipher Go! for configuration, calibration, viewing live data, and diagnostics
