FLOWLINE – LR81 LEVEL TRANSMITTER

🌊 Flood Control Made Easy with LR81 Radar Sensors!

Flooding is a serious concern for many coastal and low-lying municipalities, especially those prone to heavy rainfall, high tides, and storm surges. For one Southeast community, managing the water levels of their coastal canals is critical in preventing flooding and maintaining the safety of the area. That’s where Flowline’s LR81 Radar Level Transmitter comes into play.

The municipality needed a reliable, non-contact sensor to measure the level of each canal segment in real-time. This data is crucial for controlling the gates that balance and distribute excess water across the canal network. During storm events, having accurate and dependable measurement data is essential to ensure that the gates operate correctly, minimizing the risk of flooding.

The Challenge: Reliable Measurement in Harsh Conditions

The ideal solution required a sensor that could perform consistently in a variety of challenging conditions, including exposure to saltwater, storms, and high winds. Additionally, the system needed to support SDI-12 digital signal output, a standard in environmental monitoring, to integrate seamlessly with the municipality’s SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system.

Flowline’s LR81 Radar Level Transmitter proved to be the perfect fit. Over a year of use, the radar sensors have reliably provided level data through high tides, storms, and even hurricanes. The robust design and advanced features ensure that the system continues to perform, providing real-time information to the SCADA system, which then controls the canal gates.

LR81 Feature Include:

✅ 80-GHz Radar Technology: Provides maintenance-free, highly accurate level measurements, even in challenging conditions.

✅ Rugged Design: Built with a durable PVDF antenna and corrosion-resistant enclosure, perfect for use in corrosive liquids or harsh outdoor environments.

✅ IP68 Rating: Designed to withstand exposure to water, dust, and other harsh conditions, making it suitable for both outdoor and below-grade installations.

✅ Sealed PVC Cable: A 10m PVC jacketed cable ensures reliability in corrosive environments.

✅ Zero Dead Band: Maximizes the potential fill capacity of small tanks, making it a versatile solution for a variety of applications.

✅ Low Power Operation: Operating on only 9V or 12V, the LR81 is ideal for battery-powered systems.

✅ Flexible Configuration Options: Easily configurable via Flowline’s LevelTap™ App, HART communicator, or Modbus, providing flexibility for different system setups.

A Reliable Solution for Storms and Beyond

With its combination of high-performance radar technology and rugged design, the LR81 Radar Level Transmitter is helping communities effectively manage their water canal systems, even during the harshest weather events. Whether it’s measuring levels, controlling gates, or preventing flooding, this sensor offers unmatched reliability and precision in the field of flood control and water management.