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Varec Radar Tank Gauge Product Comparison
 
Antenna Type
Horn
Rod
Planar
Parabolic
Accuracy
± 1 mm (0.04")

Max Range - Antenna Size vs. Product Class

DN 150 6"
DN 200/250 8"/10"
-
DN150 ...DN300 (6"...12")
DN450 18"
A
1-38m (125ft)***
B
15m (49ft)*
20m (65ft)*
10m (33ft)*
1-38m (125ft)**
1-40m (131ft)**
C
15m (49ft)
D
20m (65ft)*
25m (82ft)*
20m (65ft)
Communications
HART®
Power Supply
24 Vdc (I.S.)
Intrinsically Safe/
Explosion Proof
Yes/Yes
Approvals
NMi/PTB/FM

* Max. measuring range with custody transfer approval
** Max. measuring range with custody transfer approval = 30m (98ft).
*** ± 3 mm (0.12") accuracy for product class A


 
7230 RTG
7231 RTG
Antenna Type
Horn
Rod
Accuracy
± 10 mm (0.4")

Max Range - Antenna
Size vs. Product Class

DN 150 6"
DN 200/250 8"/10"
Rod
A
-
-
-
B
10m (33ft)
15m (49ft)
10m (33ft)
C
15m (49ft)
20m (65ft)
15m (49ft)
D
20m (65ft)
20m (65ft)
20m (65ft)
Communications

4-20 mA with HART®
Foundation Fieldbus
Profibus PA

Power Supply
Loop Powered
Intrinsically Safe/
Explosion Proof
Yes/Yes
Approvals
FM

 
7240 RTG
7240 RTG
Antenna Type
Small Horn
WaveGuide
Accuracy
± 3 mm (0.13")

Max Range - Antenna
Size vs. Product Class

DN40
1.5"
DN50
2"
DN80
3"
DN100
4 "
WaveGuide
A
-
-
-
-
3.8m (12.4ft)*

B
3m
(10 ft)
5m
(16 ft)
10m
(33 t)
15m
(50 ft)
C
6m
(20 ft)
10m
(33 ft)
15m
(50 t)
20m
(5065 ft)
D
9m
(30 ft)
15m
(50 ft)
20m
(65 t)
20m
(65 ft)
Communications

4-20 mA with HART®
Foundation Fieldbus
Profibus PA

Power Supply
Loop Powered
Intrinsically Safe/
Explosion Proof
Yes/Yes
Approvals
FM

*No measurement 30... 50 cm (11.8... 19.7") from bottom of tank


Product Class with Example Dielectric Constants
A (1.4...1.9 εr) Non-conductive liquids, e.g. LPG1
B (1.9...4 εr) Non-conductive liquids, e.g. white products, black products, crudes, bitumen/asphalts
C (4...10 εr) Chemicals, e.g. concentrated acids, organic solvents, esters
D (>...10 εr) Chemicals, conductive liquids e.g. dilute acids and alkalis

Note! Treat ammonia (NH3) as a product of class A, i.e. always use a stilling well.

 

 

 

 
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