Level Measurement for Brine Evaporating Ponds in the Mining Industry
Accurate monitoring of brine evaporating ponds helps reduce costs and optimize processes
Increase efficiency with non-contacting radar technology
Wastewater generated by mining facilities is often rich in acids, caustic salts, heavy metals, and minerals, the most common use for evaporation ponds in the mining industry is for holding and reducing wastewater. Cutting the volume of water released by a hydraulic fracturing or natural gas operation by evaporation can cut disposal costs significantly. Therefore, it is important to correctly control the evaporation rate to guarantee the right volume of media in the pond.
The Rosemount 1208 Level Transmitter uses 80 GHz radar technology to deliver accurate, reliable measurements. With FMCW Fast Sweep Technology, the transmitter continuously sweeps the surface with variable frequencies, returning a much more accurate and reliable level measurement than legacy technologies would. The non-contacting radar is also tailored to be connected to the Rosemount 3490 controller, working together as a remote, automated control system.
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Product Solutions
The Rosemount 1208 Series provides accurate and reliable level measurement and open channel flow calculations. The radar level transmitter has been designed to solve challenges in water and wastewater, utilities and basic chemical applications. The Rosemount 1208 uses continuous non-contacting radar technology and features Smart Echo Supervision™ technology, in a compact PVDF housing with drinking water and food grade approvals. Its encapsulated design also withstands outdoor conditions and is fully submersible over extended periods of time. The Rosemount 1208 Series communicates via Bluetooth® wireless technology, 4-20 mA HART® or IO-link and has a broad range of mounting accessories, making it easily integrate into both new and existing systems.
- With Smart Echo Supervision™ technology, Rosemount Non-Contacting Radars automatically track all echoes, including those from obstructions in the vessel, and distinguish them from the real product surface echo. This ensures the true product level is reliably and accurately reported.
- Compact and robust design to withstand harsh environments, designed for outdoor conditions, submersion and hazardous location installations
- Simple configuration over your tablet/mobile device via Bluetooth® wireless technology
Communication Protocol
Bluetooth® wireless technology, 2-wire 4-20 mA HART or 3-wire 4-20 mA, IO-Link, Switch
Interoperability
Process connections and accessories sold separately. See Product Data Sheet for complete list of brackets, flanges, IO-Link accessories, etc.
Measurement Range
49.2 ft. (15m)
The Rosemount 3490 Series provide comprehensive control functionality for 4–20 mA or HART compatible transmitters, such as the Rosemount 1208 Level and Flow Transmitter. The series consist of two models that offer varying levels of control functionality depening on your specific application needs. The Rosemount 3490 Controller enables simple programming through intuative wizards for level and flow measurement to control pumps, totalize flows, log data and calculate differentials. The controller is easy-to-read and has a colored LCD display that offers a simple, intuitive and an user-centric interface.
- User-centric design and interface
- Setup within minutes featuring four easy-to-configure application wizards
- Compatible with 4-20 mA or HART sensors, accepts up to two transmitters
Configuration Wizards
Input Compatability
4-20 mA or HART
Power Supply
100-240 VAC
