“ Connectivity and diagnostics go hand-in-hand . If you don ’ t have any connectivity , you don ’ t get the information you need .”
— Mikael Inglund , Manager , Product Management Software
“ By having a reference reflector in the vapor space , it can trigger the instrument to measure it or to avoid it .”
— Ingemar Serneby , Solutions Manager
agement software for Emerson . “ If you don ’ t have any connectivity , you don ’ t get the information you need .”
When Emerson introduced radar as a level measurement technology , the industry was mainly using conventional 4-20 mA current loop as connectivity to other systems . It limited data transfer to the measured level and some basic device diagnostics .
“ However , using only the measured level can provide proactive diagnostic and maintenance solutions . Our floating roof monitoring solution , which analyzes the roof movement by tracking 3 or more level transmitters measuring on the roof ,” Inglund says . “ If the tank roof tilts or does not move smoothly it will provide early warnings in order to avoid any serious accidents .”
“ When digital HART communication was introduced it enabled a new way of connectivity and allowed much more data to be transmitted ,” Inglund says .
“ That gave us the opportunity to develop advanced software features and the RadarMaster + configuration tool , which drastically enhanced ease of use and enabled new powerful diagnostics .” For example our Smart Meter Verification which performs advanced integrity and self-diagnostic checks and provides a health report ”
he continues . HART connectivity also enabled other features such as Signal Quality Metrics ( SQM ) for probe clogging detection , Power Advisory for monitoring proper power supply , guided remote proof test for functional safety and much more
The introduction of WirelessHART and Bluetooth added connectivity to level devices installed in locations previously difficult to reach , allowing for safer operation and configuration , but also added new applications and devices to Emerson ’ s PlantWeb Digital Ecosystem .
“ Connectivity is all about the device ’ s ability to connect into systems and to provide data to software applications , enabling advanced diagnostics and process insights . New connectivity standards such as the emerging ETHERNET-APL will enable exciting solutions within cloud , built-in AI , virtual instrumented networks and much more .
Emerson is continuing to build upon its technology for the future . “ By adding powerful electronics and high bandwidth connectivity , we will see data driven intelligence and advanced features moving into the level transmitter , making it even more intelligent and cybersecure ” Inglund says .
2010
A new Tank Gauging System with the newly developed Rosemount 5900 Radar Level Gauge is launched . The Rosemount 5900 is the first 2-in-1 radar gauge , which can be used for both level ( ATG ) and separate overfill prevention ( OPS-Sensor ) measurements .
2013
Emerson launches the world ’ s first wireless guided wave radar , the Rosemount 3308 .
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