3 Underrated Ways To Cut Costs on Radar Level Transmitters – Save $15K+ Per Year

Beyond basic maintenance, radar transmitters offer untapped cost-saving opportunities. Here are 3 proven strategies.

Tip 1: Remote Diagnostics with HART

Scenario:

Monitor parameters (signal strength, temperature) without physical visits.

Identify antenna degradation early.

Savings:

Reduce site visits by 80% and save $7,000 per year in labor costs.

Tip 2: Dynamic Range Adjustment

Scenario:

Tanks with seasonally varying levels (e.g., rainwater reservoirs).

For greater accuracy, set the range to 0-15 meters in the summer and 0-10 meters in the winter.

Savings:

Avoid purchasing multiple devices (save 30% on hardware costs).

Tip 3: Energy Harvesting

Scenario:

Solar-powered installation (power consumption <0.5W).

Sharing surplus energy with nearby sensors (e.g. temperature sensors).

Savings:

Eliminates wiring costs, saving $12K/year at remote site.

Case Study: A food plant saved $53K over 3 years and reduced failures by 55%.