LX-80 | Geolux

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LX-80 Radar Level Sensor

Product Highlights

Contactless water level measurement
The narrowest beam measurement angle on the market (2.5°)
RS-232, RS-485 Modbus, SDI-12, analog 4-20 mA interfaces in all models
Remote configuration of all instrument parameters through any digital communication interface
Robust small size IP68 aluminum or stainless steel enclosure

Applications

Water level monitoring for rivers, channels and lakes
Early flood warning
Water reservoir monitoring and irrigation control
Observing the level of various fluids in the chemical industry
Fluid and solid level tracking in the food industry
Monitoring levels in waste water, industrial applications, and tanks

Product Description

Geolux LX-80 series of instruments are advanced contactless radar level meters designed for precise distance measurement from the instrument to the surface of the various fluids.

This functionality is achieved by transmitting an electromagnetic wave in 80 GHz frequency range (W band), and measuring the frequency shift of the electromagnetic wave reflected from the water surface. Instruments are characterised by low power consumption, supported by multiple communication interfaces, compatible with Geolux and third-party dataloggers, and support remote configuration of all instrument settings over any available digital communication interface. Narrow beam width of only 5° allows for simpler installation, and that nearby structures such as bridge railings or pillars do not interfere with the accuracy of the water level measurement.

Detailed Specifications

General specifications

Radar Type W-band 77-81 GHz FMCW radar

Beam Angle 5°

Detection Distance 8 m / 15 m / 30 m

Resolution 0.5 mm

Accuracy +/- 2 mm

Sampling Frequency 1 sps / 10 sps optional

IP Rating IP68

Interface

Serial Interface 1 x serial RS-485 half-duplex
1 x serial RS-232 (two wire interface)

Serial Baud Rate 9600 bps to 115200 bps