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Does ultrasonic level measurement work with a standpipe?
Posted by mikedelacluyse135 in Echomax transducers, Installation, Level, Level Technology, Measurement, Siemens, Ultrasonic on April 29, 2014
The easy answer: Yes.
But in a recent webinar on choosing the best level technology for your application, the more specific answer is this: Yes, AS LONG AS you pay attention to the unit specs and a pretty simple rule of thumb.
How to keep condensation from affecting Siemens ultrasonic level sensors
Posted by mikedelacluyse135 in Echomax transducers, Level, Level Technology, Measurement, Siemens, Troubleshooting, Ultrasonic, Uncategorized on March 25, 2014
Recently, a customer noticed that the Siemens ultrasonic level measurement system he had installed in a storage bin showed a signficant amount of moisture buildup. At extreme temperature changes (like we’ve seen a lot latele here in the Midwest), there’d be moisture buildup on the Echomax ultrasonic transducer, sometimes so severely, they’d have problems from signal loss.
How could they fix it? One quick trip to the local big-box or auto supply store provided a Siemens-supported solution.
A “So What” review of Siemens new SITRANS LUT400 ultrasonic level controller
Posted by danstips in Control, Echomax transducers, Flowmeters, Level, Level Technology, Open Channel Flow, Siemens, SO WHAT Reviews, Ultrasonic on November 5, 2012
Part of my job as the technical specialist at Lesman is to make sense of new products and upgrades, and figure out what’s really going to matter most to our customers.
Sometimes it’s just a matter of a much-needed new functionality, or better configuration tools, easier mounting, or switching to the most current form of data storage.
In the case of Siemens’ latest ultrasonic controller, it’s all that and more.
Siemens (and Milltronics) ultrasonic controllers and transceivers, like the HydroRanger, MultiRanger, and OCM-III have been around for years with no significant improvements. Instead of updating these devices, Siemens has done a complete redesign, and introduces the SITRANS LUT400 as the first device in the new ultrasonic controller family.
Here are my initial thoughts on this new player in the ultrasonic game.
The Impact of Background Echoes on Ultrasonic Level Measurement
Posted by danstips in Configuration, Echomax transducers, Installation, Level, Level Technology, Measurement, Siemens, Ultrasonic, Uncategorized on June 21, 2012
Photography is a pretty good way to illustrate the importance of background.
Look at the two photographs here. In one, the background is minimal, and focuses your eye on the subject matter. In the other, the background seriously detracts from the subject. Where should you be focusing? What’s most important?
But unlike photography, where a good background helps you focus on the subject, in the world of non-contact ultrasonic level measurement, even a “good” background has a negative influence. Background never contributes to a level reading, it only detracts. But Siemens has a built-in function to “cure” for the influence of backgrounds in their level devices. Read the rest of this entry »
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