The first cloud-connected radar for full transparency in liquid storage and transportation With more than...
With over 2.2 million applications and 50 years' experience, time-of-flight (ToF) measurement tools are an essential part of Endress+Hauser's portfolio. ToF devices are used in a wide range of applications and are a reliable solution even under extreme conditions. The new generation of Micropilot tools offers a compact design, maximum user-friendliness and great flexibility of use to provide both mobile and fixed solutions for plastic tanks.
Benefits
- Reliable, cost-effective level measurement with 80 GHz radar technology
- Fully transparent for storing and transporting liquids
- Simplified solution from procurement to implementation
- Access to relevant information anywhere, anytime
- Scalable software applications from intelligent management to inventory management
- Battery-powered sensor with mobile communication
- Certified cloud service meeting the highest standards of security and data protection
- Link to Micropilot FWR30 product page
Liquid storage plays a major role in many industries. Liquid fertilizers or irrigation systems for agriculture, additives and cleaning products for the food industry or liquefiers for concrete production are just a few examples. Plastic tanks are generally used. To guarantee continuous production and avoid downtime, liquids must always be available in sufficient quantities. This is where level measurement comes in.
The challenges of level monitoring
Plastic tanks are often located on remote sites, widely dispersed geographically. The increasing number of tanks makes measurement even more complex. In more than 80 % of all production plants, levels are measured manually. This type of manual monitoring is both time-consuming and costly. Not to mention that it often results in missing stocks that are only integrated when the tank is already empty and the production process has ceased. Clearly, a better solution is needed.
Optimized inventory management - simple from the start
To meet these challenges, Endress+Hauser has developed a solution consisting of a radar level sensor and software. This considerably simplifies inventory management in mobile and stationary applications. Like the first 80GHz IIoT sensor, the Micropilot FWR30 combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly digital services in a single, cost-effective device. Installation is simple and can be completed in less than three minutes. The integrated battery allows operation without an external power supply.
Transparency at all times
Continuously recorded data can be viewed at any time and from anywhere via the device's Cloud connection. In addition to the measured level, users receive information on the location of their tanks and storage containers. The first Cloud-connected radar sensor provides factual data where previously only guesswork was possible. This helps users to optimize their logistics and warehousing processes, and save valuable time by providing continuously accessible stock information.
Scalable software applications
Depending on their needs, users can choose from a wide range of services. The Micropilot FWR30 IIoT sensor can be connected to a digital starter kit, Netilion Value the resulting web application, Netilion Inventory; or the global inventory management solution, SupplyCare Hosting. All digital software applications can be used on a variety of terminals (desktop, tablet, smartphone) and comply with the most stringent security and data protection requirements.