The Rosemount 5300 is a guided wave radar transmitter designed for continuous level measurement and liquid-liquid interface detection. Radar pulses travel along a probe and reflect from the product surface or interface. With a range of probe designs and process connections, the transmitter can be configured for different vessel geometries and process conditions.
Key Features
- Guided wave radar technology for continuous level measurement
- Level and liquid-liquid interface measurement
- Suitable for challenging applications involving foam, vapor and turbulence
- Direct Switch Technology for enhanced signal strength
- Advanced diagnostics with Signal Quality Metrics
- Dynamic Vapor Compensation for supported saturated-steam applications
- Remote proof-testing capabilities for applicable configurations
- Compatible with bypass chambers and magnetic level indicators
- SIL 2 safety certification for applicable configurations
- Multiple probe designs and process connection options
Suitable Applications
- Oil and gas processing
- Chemical and petrochemical plants
- Power generation and steam systems
- Liquid-liquid interface measurement
- Tank and vessel level monitoring
- High-pressure and high-temperature processes
- Slurry and selected solids applications
- Bypass chamber level measurement
- Safety-related overfill prevention applications with suitable certified configurations
Technical Highlights & Selection Considerations
- Measurement application: Confirm whether level, interface or selected solids measurement is required.
- Probe type: Choose a rigid single, twin, coaxial or flexible probe based on vessel geometry and process conditions.
- Measuring range: Check the required measurement distance and the limitations of the selected probe.
- Process conditions: Confirm operating pressure, temperature, foam, vapor, turbulence and potential buildup.
- Media properties: For interface measurement, verify the dielectric properties of both liquids and the required interface detection performance.
- Process connection: Confirm flange or threaded connection specifications and compatibility with the vessel.
- Communication: Verify the required output and integration options, such as 4–20 mA HART®, FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus or Modbus, depending on configuration.
- Safety requirements: Confirm the exact safety certification and installation requirements for the intended application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Rosemount 5300 used for?
It is used for continuous level and liquid-liquid interface measurement in industrial tanks, vessels and process systems.
Q2: How does guided wave radar work?
Radar pulses travel along a probe and reflect from the product surface or interface. The transmitter analyzes the reflected signal to determine the level.
Q3: Can the Rosemount 5300 measure through foam or vapor?
It is designed for challenging applications involving foam and vapor. Performance depends on the process conditions, probe selection and signal characteristics.
Q4: Can it measure the interface between two liquids?
Yes. Interface measurement is supported when the dielectric properties of the liquids and the selected probe configuration meet the application requirements.
Q5: Is the Rosemount 5300 suitable for safety applications?
Applicable configurations are certified to IEC 61508 for SIL 2 applications. Always verify the specific model certification and safety system requirements.
Q6: What information is needed to select the correct transmitter?
Confirm the application, measuring range, probe type and length, process connection, operating pressure and temperature, media properties, output protocol and required safety approvals.
