Unique, MCERTS - approved radar level sensor technology offers cost-effective and precise data all year round

There were over 400,000 incidents in which water companies discharged raw sewage into English rivers in 2020 according to the UK’s Environmental Agency. Statistics like that certainly impress on us the importance of dependable and precise instrumentation to monitor discharges into ambient water. The Environment Association therefore relies strongly on monitoring certification schemes such as MCERTS to make certain that the requisite environmental monitoring is carried out properly, the data is regularly updated and inspected and results verified.

VEGA now offer a the only 80 GHz radar level sensor with MCERTS Class 1 certification. They have developed a unique FMCW level radar chip which offers the environmental monitoring sector a state-of-the art, compact and affordable radar level sensor. 

With so many years of developing some of the finest radar level instruments, VEGA’s customers can achieve accurate and cost-effective data through changes in ambient temperature, condensation, foaming, weather conditions and difficult liquid surfaces; even when there is material building up on the sensor, operators have a precise and reliable instrument.  

Unique new ways to help the environment

VEGA have pioneered the first radars that can also be used as standalone 2-wire loop powered radar transmitters. in an MCERTS certified open channel flow measurement system. This eliminates the requirement for a local controller as well its associated costs, power consumption and hassle of installation and usage. Operators can opt for digital communication with HART or current output, as well as having further options for local controllers to offer additional local display, datalogging and setting of alarm levels. Operators can carry out remote, encrypted set-up through the App or Bluetooth and these sensors and controllers have ATEX certification if required.