Siemens Automation and Drives has launched the new Sitrans LR250 radar level transmitter, designed for the continuous monitoring of liquids and slurries in storage and process vessels including those of high temperature and pressure.

The high-frequency Sitrans LR250 features a small horn antenna and a threaded connection allowing installation directly into an existing opening within a tank. One of the key benefits is that there is no longer a need to remove the lid for programming due to the transmitter being able to be configured using a non-intrusive infrared handheld programmer.
The two-wire, 25 GHz pulse radar transmitter is designed for the continuous monitoring of liquids and slurries within storage and process vessels including those of high temperature and pressure up to a range of 20 m (66 ft). The transmitter is ideal for small vessels and low dielectric media within the chemical, oil and gas, power and the food and beverage industries.
A key product benefit is that it is easy to install, featuring a narrow horn and beam, enabling its installation anywhere on a tank. The transmitter is also quick and easy to configure and can be operational within minutes after installation whilst remaining highly reliable and accurate.
Programming of the transmitter is simple through the use of the multi-lingual Quick Start Wizard, which guides users to programme the transmitter using minimal parameters. 
Process Intelligence signal processing is also incorporated to evaluate dynamic echo signals, and applies algorithms to raw echoes to produce accurate and reliable level measurement readings.
The transmitter is ideally suited to the chemical, pharmaceutical and hydrocarbon processing applications including corrosive environments.