User's Manual

DEVICE DESCRIPTION 2
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OPTIWAVE 1010
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2.2 Device description
OPTIWAVE 1010 is an FMCW radar designed for use with the BM 26 Advanced (a magnetic level
indicator or MLI), bypass chamber or stilling well. If the device is used with an MLI, it measures
the distance to the float. If the device is used with a bypass chamber or stilling well, it measures
the distance to the surface of the liquid. Radar is a non-contact technology. For more data about
the measuring principle, refer to
Measuring principle on page 47.
Figure 2-2: Radar level transmitter mounted on a magnetic (bypass) level indicator