Salt silo
Level measurement in the road salt silo
Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement
Measuring point:
Silo
Measuring range up to:
25 m
Medium:
Road salt
Process temperature:
-40 ... +80 °C
Process pressure:
-1 … +2 bar
Special challenges:
-1 … +2 bar
Application
During the winter season the highways and road maintenance departments safeguard the roads, public squares and pedestrian paths by clearing off snow and ice. The quantities of road salt required are stored in silos and when needed, loaded onto snowploughs. Reliable level measurement is necessary for the optimal and adequate stocking of the salt. The stock level information is transmitted to the central control centre.
Your benefit
Reliable
Ensures the supply of salt
Cost effective
Efficient and simple planning of deliveries
User friendly
Simple installation and commissioning
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Level measurement with radar in the road salt silo
- Reliable measurement despite large amounts of dust and buildup on the sensor
- Maintenance-free operation through use of encapsulated antenna system
- Mounting of sensor in manhole opening or on socket
Measuring range - Distance
120 m
Process temperature
-40 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 20 bar
PLICSMOBILE T81
External radio unit for HART sensors
- Transmission of level data via mobile network
- Fast transmission of data from up to 15 HART sensors to the control centre
- Remote diagnosis and maintenance
- Transmission of level data via mobile network
- High flexibility with free choice of mobile network
Housing material
Plastic
Aluminium
Stainless steel (precision casting)
Protection rating
IP66
Input
up to 15 HART-capable sensors
up to 5 sensors with Ex applications (with transmitter power supply and passive)
VEGA Inventory System
Software for acquisition and visualization of level data.
- Easy access to live data around the clock
- Accurate, up-to-date information on filling levels
- Numerous functions simplify inventory management
- Fully automatic and timely notification of replenishment requirements
- Increased security of supply
Industry brochure
Level and pressure instrumentation for the aggregates and mining industry
