Radar Level Sensor Streamlines Bulk Material Inventory Management

BinMaster’s NCR-86 radar level sensor is designed to streamline bulk material inventory management. When paired with BinCloud software, the sensor offers a single solution for measuring any solid or liquid commodity across vessels and sites, while all accessible through a single login. The sensor simplifies commodity management with one radar, one software and one login one system, giving users a seamless and efficient solution.

The company says the sensor offers versatile features enabling the NCR-86 to adapt to any level measurement application, providing 1-mm accuracy for solids, powders or liquids of varying bulk density or specific gravity. The sensor provides quick and reliable data. Despite challenging conditions such as dust, foam, steam or condensation, the NCR-86 ensures rapid data updates, enhancing efficiency in inventory management.

The sensor also offers a simple Bluetooth setup using a BinDisc or the BinMaster Sensor App, optionally connected to a phone or PC, thereby facilitating easy installation. The NCR-86 is a cost-effective solution utilizing wireless and solar gateways, long-range transceivers and HART consolidator modules to reduce system costs and complexity.

The company says the NCR-86 offers comprehensive inventory management. Once installed, users connect the sensor to the BinCloud system, enabling users to log in, monitor inventory, receive alerts and generate reports for any commodity, at any site, during any defined time.

Encapsulated electronics make the NCR-86 dependable and safe to operate in extreme environments, withstanding high temperatures and pressures. It is certified to various hazardous approval standards. Manufacturers can take advantage of customizable options, choosing from plastic, aluminum or stainless-steel housings, along with various seal materials that suit specific process requirements.

The NCR-86 employs advanced technology to combat cyberattacks, adhering to the high IT security standards set by the process industry. Functional safety is also addressed as the sensor is designed to standard IEC 61511 to ensure the NCR-86 provides functionally safe operation in any process industry.