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Pulsar® model R96- 6 GHz non-contact radar transmitter

The Pulsar® Model R96 is a loop-powered, 24 VDC, non-contact radar level transmitter. It has a longer measurement range, improved diagnostics and is easier to use than most loop-powered radar transmitters.

Pulsar R96 horn
Technology

Non-Contact Radar

Non-Contact Radar level transmitters are offered with various operating frequencies, each having their own advantages.

There are two types of Non-Contact Radar transmitters:

  • Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW)
  • Pulse Burst Radar

FMCW devices transmit a continuous signal with a constantly changing frequency down toward the liquid. The detected difference in frequencies between the transmitted signal and return echo is proportional to the distance.

Pulse Burst Radar transmitters, the older of the two types, emit short bursts of energy to a liquid surface, and incorporate ultra-high-speed timing circuitry to measure the time of the return signal reflected off the liquid surface.  Distance is then calculated utilizing the equation:

Distance = C x Transit Time/2, (where C = Speed of Light)

Non-contact radar technology

Features

  • Performance not process dependent (changing specific gravity and dielectric have no effect)
  • 6 GHz operating frequency offers superior performance in the tougher applications of turbulence, foam, and heavy vapors
  • Antenna designs to +400 °F (+204 °C)
  • Range up to 130 feet (40 meters)
  • Quick connect/disconnect probe coupling allows vessel to remain sealed
  • SIL 2 capable with Safe Failure Fraction (SFF) = 92.7% (FMEDA available upon request)
  • PACTware™ PC software interface with new improved DTM.

Options

  • HART® 7.1 and Foundation fieldbus™ digital communications
  • 316 stainless steel dual compartment enclosure
  • 4" and 6" horn antennas
  • Polypropylene and Teflon® rod antennas
  • Antenna nozzle extensions

Antennas

Horn antennas

Pulse burst radar horn antennas are a robust and electromagnetically efficient design that offers the highest level of performance in typical through-air radar applications. The largest horn antenna should be used to ensure the best possible performance in all operational conditions.

 Dielectric rod antennas

For a large number of pulse burst radar installations that require 6 GHz operation where an existing process connection will not accommodate a horn antenna, Magnetrol offers a dielectric rod antenna.  Typically constructed of 316SS and TFE or polypropylene, additional materials are also available.

Operating principle

PULSAR transmitter technology is based on pulse-burst radar technology together with equivalent time sampling circuitry. Short bursts of 6 GHz microwave energy are emitted and subsequently reflected from the liquid level surface.

Pulse burst radar
Pulse burst radar

Approvals

ATEX Ex d, Ex ia, Ex n
CSA XP, IS, NI
FM XP, IS, NI
EAC (GOST) Ex d, Ex ia, Metrology
IEC Ex d, Ex ia
SIL SIL 2 (1oo1)

Other approvals are available. Consult factory for more details.

Downloads

Approvals & certificates

ATEX Ex d certificate Pulsar R96
ATEX Ex i certificate Pulsar R96
ATEX Ex n certificate Pulsar R96
Canadian certificate Pulsar® R96 - XP, IS, DIP, NI
FM certificate Pulsar® R96 - XP, IS, NI
FMEDA Report Pulsar R96
IECEx d certificate Pulsar R96
IECEx I certificate Pulsar R96
IECEx n certificate Pulsar R96

Instruction manuals

HART to Modbus Adapter Operating Manual
Firmware version 1.7
Pulsar® R96 Foundation Fieldbus
PULSAR® Model R96 Non-Contact Radar Transmitter, 6GHz model for heavy industrial applications.
Pulsar® R96 HART
PULSAR® Model R96 Non-Contact Radar Transmitter, 6GHz model for heavy industrial applications.
Pulsar® R96 SIL Safety Manual
PULSAR® Model R96 Non-Contact Radar Transmitter, 6GHz model for heavy industrial applications.

Product catalogs

Pulsar® R96
PULSAR® Model R96 Non-Contact Radar Transmitter, 6GHz model for heavy industrial applications.

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