Description
Product Overview
The KROHNE OPTIWAVE 1540 is a compact 80 GHz radar for liquid chemicals, water applications and open-channel flow measurement. It combines non-contact level sensing with flow calculation capability and Bluetooth commissioning.
KROHNE Product-Family Information
This page summarizes the engineering scope of the KROHNE OPTIWAVE 1540 Radar Level and Open-Channel Flow Transmitter. Final selection must be verified against current KROHNE technical documentation, process data and required approvals before ordering.
Detailed Technical and Selection Parameters
| Product model | OPTIWAVE 1540 Radar Level and Open-Channel Flow Transmitter |
|---|---|
| Measurement principle | 80 GHz radar level measurement with open-channel flow calculation |
| Typical service | Liquid chemicals, water and wastewater |
| Installation concept | Top-mounted above tank, basin, flume or weir |
| Communication / output | Two-wire 4-20 mA HART 7 with Bluetooth configuration |
| Performance guidance | Level measuring range up to 15 m under specified conditions |
| Materials and configuration | PVDF lens antenna for broad chemical resistance |
| Manufacturer / brand | KROHNE |
| Model confirmation | Final specifications depend on the complete ordered model code and process data |
| Commercial support | Santan Fluid provides model review, quotation and international supply support |
Typical Industry Applications
- Chemical storage tanks
- Open-channel flow
- Wastewater basins
- IBC and utility vessels
Information Required for Model Selection
- Tank height or channel geometry
- Liquid dielectric and chemical compatibility
- Flume/weir type for flow duty
- Foam, condensation and flooding risk
- Output, ingress and area approval
Engineering Notes
Selection should consider process conditions, wetted-material compatibility, installation geometry, communication protocol, diagnostics and hazardous-area requirements. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Request Model Confirmation and Quotation
Send the process data sheet, required model code or application description to our instrumentation team.
Email: sales@santanfluid.com
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Standard Technical Specification Summary
Use these fields for preliminary selection. Final values depend on the complete manufacturer model code and selected options.
| Model | KROHNE OPTIWAVE 1540 Radar Level and Open-Channel Flow Transmitter |
|---|---|
| Measurement Range | 80 GHz FMCW radar for liquids, solids and open-channel flow; level range up to 15 m |
| Accuracy | Liquid accuracy +/-2 mm beyond 0.4 m up to 10 m, then +/-0.02% of measured distance; repeatability +/-1 mm |
| Process Connection | Top-mounted chemically resistant PVDF lens antenna with threaded installation options |
| Output Signal | 2-wire 4-20 mA HART 7 with Bluetooth and OPTICHECK Level Mobile commissioning |
| Certifications | IP66/IP67/IP68 by version; hazardous-location and regional radio approvals depend on configuration |
| Application Industries | Chemical tanks; water and wastewater; IBC containers; flumes and weirs; open-channel flow |
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