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Solid global success: SITRANS LR560

2 August 2014

Look up. Way up. SITRANS LR560 high-frequency radar transmitter for solids level measurement is installed on top of silos and vessels around the world.   Measuring dusty grain silos where nothing else can, excelling in plastic pellet applications, and making a name for itself in the cement industry, SITRANS LR560 is the only radar level transmitter operating at 78 GHz.    See what high-frequency level measurement from Siemens can do for you!
5 things you didn’t know about high frequency level measurement
Back to school on radar level measurement
Watch and see for yourself!
The world is talking! Stories from industries around the globe

5 things you didn’t know about high frequency level measurement

Cost savings: The narrow 4-degree beam means SITRANS LR560 can be installed practically anywhere on your silo. You don’t need to worry how close you are to the sides and its small size fits most nozzles. The advantage: errors caused by standpipes or internal components in the silo are minimized, significantly reducing the costs of installation and commissioning
‘Seeing’ all of your material: The exceptionally narrow 4-degree beam angle can cope with complicated silo geometry, so you can measure everything your silo holds.
Extreme dust is no problem: This high-frequency device can tolerate buildup, either indefinitely, or with much less expensive and less time-consuming cleaning needs.
Reliability at all times: For extremely low dielectric, low density powders, SITRANS LR50 is the preferred solution: 78 GHz creates a short wavelength that yields extremely good signal reflections from almost any solids material, even those with a steep slope.
Reducing maintenance: The transmitter features a unique lens antenna that is highly resistant to buildup, making it maintenance free. As well, while contacting level devices need to be regularly maintained, non-contacting radar eliminates the time and cost of cleaning or replacing cables.
SITRANS LR560 for solids

Back to school on radar level measurement

Learn all about SITRANS LR560 and the advantages it has for your solids applications.

SITRANS LR560 radar transmitter for solids

Watch and see for yourself!

Check out these (and many more!) YouTube videos about level measurement with Siemens’ high-frequency radar.

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Field-proven instrumentation at GDF Suez coal-fired power plant
How to install SITRANS LR560

The world is talking! Stories from industries around the globe

But don’t just take our word about SITRANS LR560 – hear from companies using Siemens radar technology in their applications. Explore the stories at the link below to learn how Siemens tackles customer challenges in industries worldwide!

Dusty solids are no problem for solids level measurement radar
Radar technology for level measurement in malt extract production
A backpack full of possibilities: SITRANS LR560
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Siemens has a long history of innovation that increase efficiencies and ease of use in industry. Our developments in level instruments are no exception. Siemens produces a wide range of level instruments for all industries: from market-leading ultrasonics for the water industry to radar for solids, aggressive chemicals or oil and gas applications.
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