Overview
The OPTIWAVE 1560 is a 2-wire 80 GHz radar (FMCW) level transmitter for liquid and solid applications with low pressure and temperature ranges of up to 5 bar / 72.5 psi and a maximum measuring distance of 30 m / 98.4 ft. It is the best-in class radar when cost-effective level measurement with high accuracy is required. Featuring a flush-mounted Lens antenna with a small beam angle of only 4° makes the radar particularly effective in very confined installation spaces such as extremely narrow vessels or openings. The high dynamic range of its measurement signal allows the instrument to accurately measure extremely agitated product surfaces and under other difficult conditions. The concave design of the Lens antenna means that it is self-draining in the event of condensation, ensuring stable radar signal strength at all times.
The OPTIWAVE 1560 is made entirely in PVDF, making it resistant to many chemical products and allowing for reliable level measurement of many media. The level radar comes IP68 rated, providing additional safety in very dusty areas or outdoor environments exposed to heavy rain or flooding. The 3'' threaded connection of the radar is unique in its device class and offers flexible installation options. The level radar can e.g. be used with existing flanges without protruding into the nozzle of tanks and silos. It is available with bespoke accessories such as brackets and aiming kits, low-pressure flange, purge port connection or weather protection cover.
Product features and options depend on device configuration: Contact us to make sure that your preferred functionality can be combined in one device.
- Compact and economical level radar for high accuracy level measurement of liquids and solids
- Best-in-class radar, highly flexible to adapt to a large choice of applications in various industries
- Fully potted electronics for use in harsh environments with agitated liquids and vibration
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PVDF Lens antenna in DN70 / 3''
- Small beam angle of 4° for reliable level measurement in confined spaces of tanks, extremely narrow vessels, nozzles and holes
- Unique in its class: 3'' threaded connection fits flanges and accessories without protruding into nozzles of silos or tanks
- Antenna material is chemically resistant to a wide range of products
- Special concave antenna design: self-draining in the event of condensation for optimum signal strength and stable measurement at all times
- Flush-mounted, virtually no dead zone
- Extremely high dynamics for reliable level measurement also in the event of dust, condensation, vibration
- Ideal solution for high accuracy requirements
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User-friendly device installation and set-up, easy commissioning possible without prior knowledge
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Via Bluetooth® in combination with mobile phone or tablet and the OPTICHECK Level Mobile app
- Offers pre-configured application templates for easy installation via smartphone or tablet
- Provides a high degree of flexibility and adaptability: can be easily switched to other applications vessel parameters
- Via HART® using the OPTICHECK DTM with quick set-up assistant
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Via Bluetooth® in combination with mobile phone or tablet and the OPTICHECK Level Mobile app
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Features OPTICHECK technology built-in
- Enhanced device diagnostics
- On-site verification without process interruption using the OPTICHECK service tools
- Verification report about device status with one click
- Drift-free and maintenance-free, no need for recalibration
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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
- Delivered with a 5 m / 16.4 ft shielded cable
- Large choice of accessories available - from orientation kits to brackets and low pressure flanges to weather protections and purging kits
- 3-year warranty
Specifications
Depending on selected device configuration
General information
| Product type | Level transmitter |
| Product positioning | For basic applications with liquids and solids in narrow tanks with internal obstructions |
| Product variants |
OPTIWAVE 1560 - IP68 rated version |
| Measurement principle | Radar (FMCW) |
| Measuring range (liquids) | 30 m / 98.4 ft |
| Measuring range (solids) | 30 m / 98.4 ft |
| Ambient temperature |
-25…+80°C/ |
| Measuring point | Tank, Machinery, Open tank, Open basin, Silo |
Operating conditions
| Process pressure |
-1...5 bar/ |
| Process temperature |
-25…+80°C/ |
Materials
| Antenna | Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) |
| Gaskets | Fluoroelastomer rubber (FKM/FPM) |
| Wetted parts | Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), Fluoroelastomer rubber (FKM/FPM) |
Process connections
| Thread connections |
Male: |
Approvals/Standards
| Ingress protection | IP68 |
| NAMUR compliance | NE 107, NE 21, NE 43, NE 53 |
Communication
| Analogue outputs | 4…20 mA |
| Digital outputs | HART®, Bluetooth |
Accuracy
| Accuracy (liquids) |
Max. measuring error:
Repeatability: |
US 9594 
BR 3121 
VN 2450 
GB 1042 
CN 945 
CA 893 
AU 858 
MY 799 
