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TankScan System

TankScan System
The Barton TankScan product family is used for wireless measurement applications. It consists of field instruments, telemetry, and a PC-based host software package. TankScan level monitors combine....
Introduction
The Barton TankScan product family is used for wireless measurement applications. It consists of field instruments, telemetry, and a PC-based host software package. TankScan level monitors combine either Micropower Impulse Radar(MIR) or ultrasonic sensing technology with battery-powered RF telemetry. Data from one or more TankScan monitors is collected at the TankScan controller and relayed to a central processing site via telephone link or other means.

Description
TankScan level monitors use either the MIR technology or ultrasonic sensing technology. The MIR monitor is based on ultra wide band impulse radar. In operation, a very short, very low energy electromagnetic impulse is propagated along a thin wave guide (probe) immersed in the measured fluid. The sudden change in the dielectric at the fluid surface causes some of the impulse energy to be reflected back up the wave guide. The time difference between pulse reflections and the maximum calibrated time delay is proportional to the fluid level. The non-contact ultrasonic monitor produces a high frequency sound wave that is pulsed two times per second. The sound wave, exiting the sensor base, reflects offthe process medium below and returns to the sensor. The sensors electronics measures the time of flight and calculates the distance between the sensor and the process medium below, which is proportional to the fluid level.

Features

  • Wireless level measurement
  • Battery-powered sensors
  • Uses either advanced M.I.R. or ultrasonic non-contact sensor
  • No moving parts
  • No calibration after initial setup
  • Telephone modem or direct-to-PC data exchange
  • Replaceable battery
  • Built-in security
Specifications
  • Inventory Management Systems
  • Accuracy of MIR sensor: 0.3" or 0.5% of active probe length
  • Accuracy of Ultrasonic Sensor: 0.5% of range
  • Transmission length: 500ft (150m) line of sight
Product Benefits
  • Remote configuration
  • Allows centralized control
  • Multiple uses
  • Works with many RTUs
  • Easy to use

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