SITRANS LR580

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SITRANS LR580 is a radar level sensor for continuous measurement up to 120 m of solids or liquids. It features aiming flexibility and an air purge port, making it ideal for silos and high-temperature environments.

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Specifications

Key Features

Continuous level measurement up to 120 m (393 ft) with ±1 mm accuracy, compliant with IEC 62828
Fast commissioning via 4-button HMI, Bluetooth (SITRANS mobile IQ app), or SIMATIC PDM
Integrated graphical interface with echo profile display and backlight for field diagnostics
Embedded IQ Guard monitors device health and diagnostics per NE107, with quality inspection reporting
Advanced Process Intelligence for stable performance in noisy or complex environments
Auto False Echo Suppression and Near Range Suppression handle buildup and fixed obstructions
HART 7 digital communication supported
Low power consumption, with certified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Optional Second Line of Defense (SLOD) for added safety when working with hazardous substances
100,000-point onboard data logger for performance analysis and process optimization
API 2350 compliant, ideal for overfill prevention in hazardous liquid storage systems

Typical Applications

SITRANS LR580 is engineered to meet a wide range of industrial level measurement needs, including:

Liquids: chemical tanks, process vessels, water reservoirs
Sludge: wastewater treatment, industrial slurries
Solids: silos with pellets, powders, or raw bulk materials

Category	Specification
Measuring principle	Radar level measurement
Frequency	W band (80 GHz nominal)
Minimum detectable distance	0 m from end of the antenna (antenna dependent, reference conditions)
HART	Version 7
Analog output	4 … 20 mA
Fail-safe	Programmable as high, low, or hold (loss of echo)
Update time	Up to 3 measurements per second
Maximum measured error	1 mm (0.039 inch)
Influence of ambient temperature	Less than 3 mm/10 K and maximum ±5 mm over full range from -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
API standard	API 3.1B Inventory
Installation location	Indoor/outdoor
Ambient temperature (enclosure)	-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
Storage temperature	-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
Installation category	I
Pollution degree	4
Dielectric constant εr	> 1.6, antenna and application dependent
Weight	Range from 2 … 20 kg (4.4 … 44.1 lb), version dependent
Enclosure material	Aluminum, polyester powder-coated, C5 corrosion equivalent
Cable inlet	2 x M20 x 1.5 or 2 x ½” NPT
Degree of protection	Type 4X, Type 6, IP66, IP68
Local display	Optional graphical HMI with NE107 diagnostic data, echo profile display and backlight
Trend logging	100,000 points, up to 8 variables including level, distance, space, volume, signal strength, confidence, temperature
Limit monitoring	Min/Max of 3 variables with count function
Terminal voltage	Available from HMI or EDD
Asset management	Diagnostic logbook, parameter change logbook
Power supply	Nominal 24 V DC (max. 30 V DC) with max. 800 Ω
Approvals – ordinary locations	FM, _CCSA_US, CE
Approvals – radio	CE, FCC, IC, RCM
Hazardous area approvals	ATEX, IECEx, Intrinsically Safe Ex ia IIC T6 Ga ATEX, IECEx, Intrinsically Safe Ex ia IIIC Txx°C Da ATEX, IECEx, Dust Ignition proof Ex ta IIIC Txx°C Da ATEX, IECEx, CSA, FM, NEPSI, PESO, INMETRO EX II 1GD Ex ia IIC T6 … T4 Ga Ex ia IIIC T200 95°C Da Ex ia IIIC T200 135°C DaCSA/FM Intrinsically Safe Ex ia I, II, III, Div 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G T6 CSA/FM Non-Incendive Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D T6
Material certifications	3.1 of EN 10204, NACE MR 0175 and MR 0103, 2.2 of EN 10204, PMI
Pressure certifications	CRN, PED
CRN – British Columbia	0F7424.1
CRN – Alberta	0F22399.2
CRN – Saskatchewan	0F7424.13
CRN – Manitoba	0F7424.14
CRN – Ontario	0F7424.15
CRN – Quebec	0F7424.16
CRN – Atlantic Canada and Territories	0F1384.9870YNT
Programming via PC	SIMATIC PDM
SITRANS mobile IQ app	Optional AW500 Bluetooth module, for non-hazardous applications only
Category	Specification
Recommended measuring range	Beam angle 3°: 120 m (394 ft)
Process temperature	• PEEK/FKM: -40 … +150 °C (-40 … +302 °F) • PEEK/FKM, thermal extension: -40 … +200 °C (-40 … +392 °F) • PEEK/FFKM, thermal extension: -15 … +250 °C (5 … +392 °F)
Process pressure	-1 … 3 bar max. Note: Pipe applications are not recommended. For exceptions, contact Royal Technique technical support.
Flange material	316/316L
Wetted materials – Antenna lens	PEEK
Wetted materials – Antenna seal	FKM/FFKM (Perlast G75B)
Process connections	• DN80 PN16, flat face • DN100 PN16, flat face • DN150 PN16, flat face • 3″ 150 lb, flat face • 4″ 150 lb, flat face • 6″ 150 lb, flat face • DN80 10K, flat face, JIS • DN100 10K, flat face, JIS • DN150 10K, flat face, JIS • Aiming flange universal DN100/4″ • Aiming flange universal DN150/6″

SITRANS LR580

Key Features

Typical Applications

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