Level sensors play a critical role in water and wastewater management for ensuring efficient operation, optimizing treatment and ensuring compliance. In municipal water treatment applications in particular, they are often used to monitor levels in open channels, lagoons, canals, lift stations, sediment tanks, clarifiers and chemical feeding tanks. In addition, in elevated storage tanks, level monitoring is important to be sure that water pressure and supply is adequate during peak demand periods. The sensors are also utilized for measurement in tanks storing chemicals used in the water treatment process.
The NCR-86 radar level sensor from BinMaster Level Controls is designed to streamline management. When paired with the company’s BinCloud software, according to the maker, it becomes the singular solution for measuring any solid or liquid commodity across vessels and sites, and is all accessible through a single login. In addition, it adapts to any level measurement application, providing 1 mm accuracy for solids, powders, or liquids of varying bulk density or specific gravity.
Despite challenging conditions such as dust, foam, steam, or condensation, the NCR-86 ensures rapid data updates, enhancing efficiency in inventory management. The sensor offers a simple Bluetooth setup using a BinDisc or the BinMaster Sensor App, optionally connected to the operator’s phone or PC, facilitating easy installation. It utilizes wireless and solar gateways, long-range transceivers, and HART consolidator modules to reduce system costs and complexity.
Utilizing the sensor is easy. Once installed, simply connect the NCR-86 to the BinCloud system, which then enables users to log in, monitor inventory, receive alerts and generate reports for any commodity, at any site, during any defined time.
Encapsulated electronics make the NCR-86 dependable and safe to operate in extreme environments, withstanding high temperatures and pressures. It is certified to various hazardous approval standards. Customers can choose from plastic, aluminum or stainless steel housings, along with various seal materials that suit specific process requirements.
The NCR-86 employs advanced technology to combat cyber-attacks, adhering to the highest IT security standards set by the process industry. Designed to standard IEC 61511, the NCR-86 ensures functionally safe operation in any process industry. They are also suitable for use in wastewater applications such as providing overflow protection for sewage treatment plants during flooding or stormwater during heavy rainfall, or in receiving stations to measure the level of sewage pumped from trucks into receiving tanks to control the input of sludge at the plant. 800-278-4241; www.binmaster.com
