OPTIWAVE 5400

The OPTIWAVE 5400 is a 2-wire 24 GHz radar (FMCW) level transmitter for liquids in basic process applications. It is particularly designed for continuous, non-contact level measurement in the chemical, petrochemical, power as well as oil and gas industry. It can be equipped with a PP Drop antenna for condensing atmospheres and corrosive media but features also Metallic Horn antennas. Due to its high dynamic range, the 24 GHz radar can measure distances up to 100 m / 328 ft.

The OPTIWAVE 5400 provides accurate readings even in processes with fast changing levels, in closed tanks or in the open air (dams, rivers etc.). This level transmitter can replace radars in basic applications requiring higher accuracy. It offers flange or thread connections as well as optional antenna extensions to suit any nozzle length. It is approved for hazardous areas and comes with extensive device diagnostics (acc. to NE 107) as well as HART®7 communication.

Features & Options

• 2-wire, loop-powered, with HART®7
• PP Drop antenna:
  • Insensitive to condensation
  • Small beam angle (5° with DN150 / 6″ Drop antenna)
  • Ellipsoidal shape and smooth surface to minimise scaling
  • PP flange plate protection and cladded antenna extensions for corrosive media
  • New DN100 / 4″ Drop antenna for distances up to 80 m / 262.5 ft
• 316L Metallic Horn antenna with optional purging system
• TBM (Tank Bottom Management) ensures reliable measurement even in empty tanks:
  • dedicated algorithms to filter and compensate for irregular radar wave reflections that occur at tank bottom when the vessel is empty
  • allows for quick and easy commissioning of tanks regardless of their size, material or geometry
• ±2 mm / ±0.08″ accuracy
• Antenna extensions to suit any nozzle length
• Empty tank spectrum function eliminates false reflections caused by tank internals
• Large choice of flange and thread connections
• Large, backlit LCD screen with 4-button keypad for operation with bar magnet; no need to open the housing cover
• PACTware™, HART® DD and DTM provided free of charge with full functionality
• Extensive device diagnostics acc. to NAMUR NE 107
• SIL 2/3 certified for safety-related applications
• 3-year warranty

Typical applications

General

• Level measurement in storage, process or batch tanks (max. 100 m / 328 ft) and open air applications (dams, rivers etc.)
• Storage and process tanks requiring high accuracy
• Processes with fast changing levels (≤60 m/min / 196.85 ft/min)

Chemical Industry

• Alcohols e.g. methanol, ethanol
• Solvents, acids, bases
• Phosphorus
• Additives
• Condensates
• Lime slurry

Petrochemical Industry, Oil and Gas Industry

• Fuels
• Hydraulic oils and other hydrocarbons

Power Industry

• Process and cooling water