Technical features hard to match

Joint development

Together with KROHNE’s radar re-search and development expert centres in Germany and France, we have de- veloped the OPTIWAVE to be the most modern and cost saving radar gauge in the market. With unbeaten operational benefits, time and money may be saved on daily routines and unwanted situa- tions.

Redundant display Closed service Closed cleaning

All our level radars have stand-alone operation. This means that the radar calculates all level data locally, before transmitting to the main system in cargo control room. This is a much safer way, as the level always will be provided locally on the integrated dis- play (standard). Most suppliers in the level gauging market are not supplying stand-alone radars, and are therefore depending on a few components in the master cabinet for computing tank levels. Closed service on the OPTIWAVE means that the unit can be replaced without opening the tank and releasing tank vapours. Replacement of com- plete electronics (including antenna transmitter) can be done by the ship’s crew and at any time (with tank pres- sure maintained), even during cargo operations. A replacement radar is always pre calibrated, and will give you the actual ullage as soon as it is turned on. Closed cleaning of the radar’s antenna is extremely convenient and is also protecting ship’s crew from being ex- posed to cargo vapours. With KROHNE Skarpenord’s closed cleaning facility you can give exposed parts thorough cleaning with steam, hot water or cleaning solvents without opening the tank. This is done through a washing connection protected by a ball valve. With crude oil in the tank, you might even wash it before you discharge your cargo, as the amount of steam/water used is minimal.

You will be able to load cargo using only the instrumentThe radar is equipped with touch screen user interfaceWhy should you risk to go offhire due to a computer problem?•• • Disconnect cables and unbolt the radar headInstall new radar unit on existing bottom partRun empty tank spectrum for optimum accuracy•• • Connect cleaning hose to quick coupling on ball valveOpen ball valve The antenna will be cleaned thoroughlyTank is closed during all cleaning••••