LX-80 Radar Level Sensor

Geolux LX-80 series of instruments are advanced contactless radar level meters designed for precise distance measurement from the instrument to the surface of the various fluids.

Product Highlights

  • Contactless water level measurement
  • The narrowest beam measurement angle on the market (2.5°)
  • RS-232, RS-485 Modbus, SDI-12, analog 4-20 mA interfaces in all models
  • Remote configuration of all instrument parameters through any digital communication interface
  • Robust small size IP68 aluminum or stainless steel enclosure

Applications

  • Water level monitoring for rivers, channels and lakes
  • Early flood warning
  • Water reservoir monitoring and irrigation control
  • Observing the level of various fluids in the chemical industry
  • Fluid and solid level tracking in the  food industry
  • Monitoring levels in waste water, industrial applications, and tanks

General Specifications 

Radar Type W-band 77-81 GHz FMCW radar
Beam Angle
Detection Distance 8 m / 15 m / 30 m
Resolution 0.5mm
Accuracy +/- 2 mm
Sampling Frequency   1 sps / 10 sps optional
IP Rating IP68

 

Electrical & Mechanical

Connector M12 circular 12 pin
Input Voltage 9 to 27 VDC
Power Consumption 0.36 W; standby 0.15 W; sleep 0.03 W; extended 0.6 W
Enclosure Dimensions Φ 65 mm x H 78 mm

 

Interface 

Serial Interface 1 x serial RS-485 half-duplex
1 x serial RS-232 (two wire interface)
Serial Baud Rate 9600 bps to 115200 bps
Serial Protocols Modbus, GLX-NMEA
Analog Interface 4 - 20 mA
Other Interfaces SDI-12