Wellenzahl supplies modular radar‑based sensing modules (RAPIDv3) that deliver high‑precision fluid and material level measurements for tanks, sewers, and open channels, even in harsh or ATEX‑rated environments. The modules combine TI or Infineon millimeter‑wave transceivers with interchangeable beam‑focusing optics and firmware‑based background estimation, offering processed magnitude data via UART MODBUS and optional raw ADC or spectrum outputs. Wellenzahl also provides full mechanical‑electromagnetic co‑design, prototype production, and certification support to enable rapid deployment of ready‑to‑use or custom radar level sensors.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Industrial processes that require precise fluid or material level monitoring often rely on ultrasonic or capacitive sensors, which can be unreliable in harsh environments with steam, dust, temperature swings, or ATEX safety requirements. Inaccurate or unavailable level data can lead to overflows, dry‑run conditions, and inefficient process control.
Solution
Wellenzahl provides modular radar‑based sensing modules (RAPIDv3 series) that deliver high‑precision filling‑level measurements for tanks, sewers, and open channels. The modules use TI or Infineon millimeter‑wave front‑ends (e.g., IWRL1432, IWR1443, BGT60TR13C) with monostatic antenna architectures and circular polarization to achieve robust performance in adverse conditions. Customizable beam‑focusing options—dielectric lenses or low‑sidelobe horn antennas—ensure compliance with FCC 15.255/15.256 and ETSI EN 302.372/302.729 beam‑pattern requirements (≤8° half‑power beam width, ≥38 dB side‑lobe suppression). Integrated firmware includes static and dynamic background estimators and provides magnitude data via UART MODBUS, with optional raw ADC or spectrum output. Wellenzahl also offers in‑house mechanical‑electromagnetic co‑design, prototype manufacturing, beam‑pattern verification, and support for FCC/ETSI certification, enabling customers to deploy ready‑to‑use or custom‑tailored radar level sensors quickly.
Target Audience
Primary customers are water‑treatment facilities, industrial process plants, and infrastructure operators that need reliable, high‑accuracy level monitoring in harsh or ATEX‑rated environments.
Features
- Modular RAPIDv3 radar modules based on TI/Infineon mm‑wave transceivers (60 GHz, 77 GHz, 122 GHz)
- interchangeable beam‑focusing hardware: dielectric lenses or CNC‑machined low‑sidelobe horn antennas
- firmware with Wellenzahl’s static and dynamic background estimation algorithms for millimetre‑level accuracy
- UART MODBUS interface delivering processed magnitude values, raw ADC data, or full spectrum
- Certified compliance support for FCC 15.255/15.256 and ETSI EN 302.372/302.729 beam‑pattern standards
- Full mechanical‑electromagnetic co‑design, prototype production, and in‑house beam‑pattern measurement
- Optional custom firmware flashing and integration with IoT or central RAGES units