FEATURES

• Simple opening for measurement in the distributor / working end crown
• Easy installation of the system; no welding necessary
• Network connection; remote access easily possible
• Measurement independent of glass colour
• Minimum maintenance effort
• No special housing / safety fences etc. necessary
• No influence by cooling air
• No spill air necessary

MEASURING PROCEDURE

The water-cooled radar sensor is acting like a transmitter / receiver module in one unit. Radar waves will be sent to the glass surface and are reflected by it. The glass level will be calculated according to the time between the emission and the reflection of the waves.

INSTALLATION

The measurement device will be installed on top of the distributor or forehearth (for a container glass furnace) or on top of the working end (for a float glass furnace). HORN suggests an open hole with a diameter of 80 mm (covered with a ceramic protection plate) where the RADAR sensor can measure through. Other holes are also possible but this needs to be checked in detail by HORN.

TECHNICAL DATA HRD-BEAM

• Measurement accuracy: distance between glass surface and sensor at 2 m with an accuracy of +- 0.1 mm or better. Greater distances are also possible but need to be checked in detail.
• Ambient temperature max.: 250°C
• Cooling water requirement: 4-5 l per minute