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INDUSTRY NEWS: PRODUCTS, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Emerson introduces world’s first non-contacting radar level

transmitter for food and beverage applications

ompact, easy-to-use Rosemount™ optimise the efficiency of their operations, reduce product losses and ensure food safety.
C1408H Level Transmitter with IO-Link Non-contacting radar is an ideal level measurement technology for applications that
connectivity provides accurate, non-contacting require stringent hygienic facilities and equipment. It is virtually maintenance-free, which helps
measurement to help optimise operations and it to ensure long-term reliability, in sharp contrast to legacy technologies. It has a top-down
ensure food safety installation that reduces the risk of product loss through leakage, and it is unaffected by process
To meet the need for highly accurate conditions such as density, viscosity, temperature and pH. The compact and robust form of the
and reliable level measurement in hygienic Rosemount 1408H makes it a suitable solution for the small tanks and space-constrained skids
applications, Emerson has developed the commonly used in food and beverage production. The hygienic antenna is flush with the process
Rosemount™ 1408H Level Transmitter, the connection that ensures the removal of process residue during clean-in-place and sterilize-in-
world’s first non-contacting radar device place processes, and is insensitive to condensation and build-up. The hygienically approved,
designed specifically for the food and beverage IP69-rated device has a stainless-steel housing with minimal crevices to withstand external
industry. Dedicated features include a hygienic washdowns and ensure cleanability.
compact design, fast sweep technology, The Rosemount 1408H is the first level transmitter to use 80 GHz frequency-modulated
exceptional radar beam focusing and IO-Link continuous-wave technology on a single electronic chip with embedded smart algorithms. This enables
communications, helping manufacturers to exceptional radar beam focusing, so that internal tank obstructions such as agitators can be avoided,
and greater measurement accuracy achieved. Fast sweep technology makes the Rosemount 1408H
the quickest level measurement technology on the market, collecting up to 40 times more information
than legacy transmitters. This increases measurement accuracy, enabling manufacturers to reduce
the amount of product lost through wastage, maximise production capability, and reduce production
variations, leading to increased product quality and batch consistency. The technology also enables
measurements all the way to the top of the tank, with this elimination of radar dead-zones enabling
users to maximise vessel utilisation.
The transmitter provides both conventional 4-20 mA, switch outputs and digital high-speed
communication. It features innovative technology and smart algorithms to ensure installation and
commissioning are made easy, saving time and helping ensure trouble-free operation. Together with
the new Rosemount IO-link Assistant software, which sets the parameters via IO-link, the experience of
using Rosemount IO-Link devices is enhanced even further.
“The Rosemount 1408H is the latest addition to Emerson’s range of measurement devices designed
with the requirements of hygienic applications in mind,” said Melissa Stiegler, hygienic business director
for Emerson’s Measurement Solutions business. “By meeting the strict safety requirements of the
food and beverage industry, this level transmitter minimises contamination risk, while its accuracy and
reliability ensures the production of consistent, high-quality products that consumers expect, providing
a compact and cost-effective alternative to legacy technologies.”

For more information, go to Emerson.com/Rosemount1408H.

Just the product for ensuring heat dissipation

TC heat transfer compound is a non-silicone thermal interface material recommended where
Hthe efficient and reliable thermal coupling of electrical and electronic components is required,
or between any surface where thermal conductivity or heat dissipation is important. The product
should be applied to the base and mounting studs of diodes, transistors, thyristors, heat sinks,
silicone rectifiers and semi-conductors, thermostats, power resistors and radiators.
HTC is a non-curing heat transfer paste, designed for use as a thermal interface material.
It is recommended where the efficient and reliable thermal coupling of electronic components
or heat dissipation between any surfaces are required. HTC is a non-silicone paste, suitable for
applications where silicones are prohibited, thus avoiding issues with silicone and low molecular
weight siloxane migration
HTC has excellent non creep characteristics with a very high thermal conductivity of 0,9 W/m.K,
wide operating temperature (-50˚ to +130˚C) and low evaporation weight loss. Easy to use and low
toxicity.

For more information contact Vepac Electronics on 0114548053 or sales@vepac.co.za

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