Looking for a More Reliable Level Measurement?
When there are objects in the tank causing false echoes – such as agitators, baffles, mixers, pipes, and heating coils – the 5600 is able to distinguish between the actual liquid surface and the interfering echoes.

Are your Radar Measurement effected by False Echos?
The Rosemount Model 5601 Radar Level Transmitter has ultrahigh sensitivity resulting in outstanding reliability, even under the toughest conditions.

General Applications
The Rosemount 5600 is an excellent non-contacting radar transmitter suitable for many different types of applications. For corrosive applications or in applications with viscous, sticky products – the non-contacting technology is the preferred, best practice choice.

Application Notes:
Non-Contacting Radar Reliably Measures Level in Chemical Plant  (pdf @ 110 KB)
Difficult Pulp Stock Measurement Problem Solved With Radar Level Transmitter (pdf @ 90 KB)

Reactor Tanks
When applications and process conditions get tough, it is beneficial to have extra power on the surface in order to get a reliable and robust level measurement. The 5600 with its superior 4-wire performance provides a reliable measurement, even under extreme conditions such as heavy agitation or turbulence, or when measuring products with a very low dielectric constant.

Application Notes :
Company Reduces Maintenance Costs in PTA Crystallizer (pdf @ 130 KB)
Refinery Improves Safety and Reduces Maintenance Cost in Blowdown Drum  (pdf @ 170 KB)

Tall Vessels

Products can sometimes be stored in very tall tanks. This is acceptable from a radar perspective provided you get enough signal energy returned from the surface echo. The higher the tank, the less energy is able to return back to the antenna. The combination of a medium tall tank and a measured product with a low dielectric constant will also mean less returned energy. It is in these applications the 5600 is a perfect fit, since it has the power required to measure products in tanks up to 164 ft (50 m) using the standard transmitter, and up to 325 ft (99 m) as an option.

Application Notes:
Cement Factory Successfully Measures Level in Silos with Radar Level Transmitter (pdf @ 200 KB)
Accurate Level Measurement in Edible Oil Tanks Allows Tighter Process Control (pdf @ 100 KB)

Solids measurements
The level measurement of solid materials has been a frustrating experience for many users. The number of available technologies suitable for solid measurements is limited. Radar, ultrasonic, nuclear capacitance, phase shift, weigh cells, and mechanical devices are the most common technologies found in these applications. The technologies available all have varying results and restrictions, with radar being the most flexible solution.

» Why are solids difficult to measure?
» 5600 solution for solid measurement

Application Notes:
Finnish Paper Mill Enjoys Reliable Measurements on Wood Chips (pdf @ 180 KB)
Finnish Paper Mill Successfully Measures Sawdust Silo Level (pdf @ 210 KB)
Non-Contacting Radar Technology Improves Cullet Level Measurement Reliability (pdf @ 90 KB)
Rosemount 5601 Successfully Used for Level Measurement in Asphalt Additives Silo (pdf @ 420 KB)