SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link].

COM

Table of Contents
1
Product Overview .......................................................................................2

Introduction.................................................................................................3

Mounting Requirement ...............................................................................5

Electrical Connection............................................................................... 10

Adjustment Instructions........................................................................... 14

Dimensional Drawing .............................................................................. 16

Technical Specifications .......................................................................... 20

Instrument linearity.................................................................................. 22

Selection & Ordering Information............................................................24

 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

Product Overview
2 SKRD90 series radar level meter adopts 26GHz transmittion frequency technology, output
4-20mA analog signals; the max level is 70m; the antenna is optimized, new type microprocessors
can analysis higher signals. SKRD90 series can be applied in Reaction kettles or silos where the
environment is complicated.

 Principle
The extremely narrow microwave pulse emitted by the antenna on radar level instrument can
travel at the speed of light and part of its energy, which is reflected off the surface of target
medium, is received by the very same antenna. The time lapse between pulse emission and
reception by the antenna is proportional to the distance between the surface of target medium and
the reference point on antenna

A. Set range
B. Min. adjustment
C. Max. adjustment
D. Blanking Zone

The reference plane is the

thread or flange surface.

Note：The highest level of measured medium must not enter into vlanking zone while radar level
measurement instrument is in operation.

 Features
The guided wave radar level instrument, adopted 26GHz as transmittion frequency, which make
this series have specialties as below:
--None contact measuring, none abrasion, none pollution
--Small antenna size, easy to install
--Shorter wave length, better reflection from slant
--Small blind zone, can be used in small tank
--Small bean angle, which centralize energy, Maks SKRD90 high ability of anti-jamming.
--Almost free from corrosion and foam.
--Almost free from the vapor, temperature and pressure effect
--Can be used in dusty environment
--Can be used in fluctuation environment
--26GHz frequency, good choice to measure solids and low dielectric material
SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

Introduction 3

SKRD91 Application: Highly erosive liquids

Max. range: 20m
Process connection: Screw, flanges
Process temperature: -40~120°C
Process pressure: -0.1~0.3Mpa
Accuracy: ±5mm
Frequency range: 26GHz
Explosive rating: Exib IIC T6 Gb
Protection level: IP67
Output signal: 4~20mA/HART(2 wire/4 wire)
RS485/Modbus

SKRD92 Application: Level measurement in liquids, under certain

temperature and pressure, mildly erosive liquids
Max. range: 30m
Process connection: Screw, flanges
Process temperature: -40~250°C
Process pressure: -0.1~4.0Mpa
Accuracy: ±3mm
Frequency range: 26GHz
Explosive rating: Exib IIC T6 Gb
Protection level: IP67
Output signal: 4~20mA/HART(2 wire/4 wire)
RS485/Modbus
SKRD93 Application: Strong dew/dust/crystal solid
Max. range: 70m
Process connection: Screw, flanges
Process temperature: -40~120°C
Process pressure: -0.1~4.0Mpa
Accuracy: ±15mm
Frequency range: 26GHz
Explosive rating: Exib IIC T6 Gb
Protection level: IP67
Output signal: 4~20mA/HART(2 wire/4 wire)
RS485/Modbus
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

SKRD94 Application: Strong dew/dust/crystal Solid

4 Max. range: 70m
Process connection: Screw, flanges
Process temperature: -40~240°C
Process pressure: -0.1~4.0Mpa
Accuracy: ±15mm
Frequency range: 26GHz
Explosive rating: Exib IIC T6 Gb
Protection level: IP67
Output signal: 4~20mA/HART(2 wire/4 wire)
RS485/Modbus

SKRD95 Application: Solid particle, powder

Max. range: 30m
Process connection: Screw, flanges
Process temperature: -40~250°C
Process pressure: atmospheric pressure
Accuracy: ±10mm
Frequency range: 26GHz
Explosive rating: Exib IIC T6 Gb
Protection level: IP67
Output signal: 4~20mA/HART(2 wire/4 wire)
RS485/Modbus

SKRD96 Application: Sanitary liquids, strong erosive liquids

Max. range: 20m
Process connection: flanges
Process temperature: -40~150°C
Process pressure: -0.1~0.5 Mpa
Accuracy: ±3mm
Frequency range: 26GHz
Explosive rating: Exib IIC T6 Gb
Protection level: IP67
Output signal: 4~20mA/HART(2 wire/4 wire)
RS485/Modbus
SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

Mounting Requirement
 Preparation before installation 5
Following points need to be paid attention to:
--Enough space needs to be reserved
--Avoid strong vibration space
--Following installation requirements need be complied
* Installation Instruction:
The radar level meter should be installed in the 1/4 or 1/6 of diameter of the storage tank; min.
distance required between the radar level meter and vessel wall is 250mm
▶ Installation Instruction: The radar level meter should be installed in the 1/4 or 1/6 of diameter of
the storage tank; min. distance required between the radar level meter and vessel wall is 250mm

①Reference Plane
②Center of Vessel or Symmetrical axis

▶ The best mounting position for a conical vessel with flat top is the center of its top, as the
effective measurement can reach the bottom of vessel.
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

▶ Storage tank with stockpile: The Antenna should be vertical to the stockpile, if the stockpile is
not even; gimbal is required to adjust the horn antenna.

 Typical wrong installation:

▶ the radar should not be installed in the feed port, also the radar is better to be free from rain and
sunshine.

①Correct
②Wrong
SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

▶ The radar level meter should not be installed in the center of arch tank , if installed in the
center, it will result in multiple echoes and affect the measuring effect.

7
①Correct
②Wrong

▶ If there are obstacles in the tank which can affect the measuring result, reflector is required.

①Correct
②Wrong
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

▶ If there is obstacle it the area where the microwave covers, such as ladder, limit switch,
heating devices, support .etc which will lead to a wrong measuring, wave guide is required.

▶ If there are obstacles in the tank which can affect the measuring result, reflector is required.
Note: the diameter of ventilation hole is 5~10mm.
The diameter of wave guide is minimum 50mm, and the internal of the pipe should be
smooth.
Suitable for liquids with good fluidity, not good for viscous liquids.
SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

▶ Connection Pipe requirement: Antenna minimum length into tank is 10mm

9
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

Electrical Connection
10  Power supply
(4~20mA) /HART(2 wire) The power supply and output signal using the
same cable, specified power supply refer to
technical data; for Intrinsically safe type radar
level meter, Safety Barrier is needed between
power supply and radar level meter.
(4~20mA) /HART(4 wire) The power supply and output signal using
separate cables, specified power supply refer to
technical data;
RS485/Modbus Power supply and Modbus signal using the
same shielded cable with 2 cores.
 Install Connection cable
General Introduction Cable external diameter:
5~9mm (M20*1.5)
3.5mm~8.7mm(½NPT)
Connection cable is 2 core or 4 core cables. The
Sensor cable need to be shielded cable to free
from electric drive, power supply cable or
launcher devices interface
(4~20mA) /HART(2 wire) Power supply cable can be common 2 core
cable
(4~20mA) /HART(4 wire) Power supply cable should be cable with
grounding.
RS485/Modbus Power supply cable should be shielded cable
General Introduction Ideally, both ends of the shield cable should be
grounded, but we should notice that there is
grounding compensation cable pass the sensor
cable shield. When grounding, we can connect
one end(In switch cabinet, for example)with
ground potential capacitance(1Μf;1500V)
Lower resistance grounding is recommended
(Note: if the instrument is used in hazardous
area, for potential transmission, both ends can
not be grounded.
SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

 Wiring
▶ 24V 2-Wire connection:

11

▶ 24V 4-Wire connection:

▶ 24V RS485/Modbus connection:

 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

▶ Standard type (None hazardous area protection)

12

▶ Intrinsically safe Proof

▶ Explosive Proof
SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

 Safety Guidance

All the electrical connection operation should be taken when all the power supply is cut off.
Comply with your local area electrical installation standard 13
Only Trained person can take all the operations.
Check all the product specifications on the name plate of the radar level meter, whether they can
meet your demand

 Protection level

Our meter is IP67 level, showing as the following picture:

IP 67 Requirements:
Please make sure all the sealing port is undamaged
Please make sure all the cables are undamaged
Please make sure all the cables meet electrical connection standard
The cable should be decurved before into the electrical connection port, showing as ①
Please tighten the sealing plug ,show as ②
The unused electrical ports should be plugged. Showing as ③
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

Adjustment Instructions
14  Adjust methods
Three ways can be choused when adjusting the radar level meter:
1. by adjusting the display /buttons
2. by adjusting the host computer
3. Handheld HART Communicator

 Display /buttons:
There are four buttons on display; Optional menu operation languages are available for selection.
It is only used for display after adjustment in that the measurement results can be seen clearly
through the glass window.

①LCD display
②Buttons
③Wiring terminals
SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

 Host Computer Adjustment

Connect the radar level meter with Host Computer through HART
15

①RS232 or USB interface

②SKRD90
③Hart Adapter
④250Ω Resistance

 Handheld HART Communicator

SKRD90 can be adjust by Handheld Hart Communicator

①HART Communicator
②SKRD90
③250Ω Resistance
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

16 Dimensional Drawing
Housing Dimensions

SKRD91
SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

SKRD92

17

SKRD93
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

SKRD94

18

SKRD95
SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

SKRD96

19

Flange Dimensions
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

Technical Specifications
20  General Information

Specification SKRD91 SKRD92 SKRD93 SKRD94 SKRD95 SKRD96

Process G½”A G½”A G½”A G½”A G½”A G½”A
Connection 1½” NPT 1½” NPT 1½” NPT 1½” NPT 1½” NPT 1½” NPT
Flange Flange Flange Flange Flange Flange
Antenna PTFE SS/PTFE SS/PTFE SS/PTFE SS/PTFE SS/PTFE
material

Housing
Sealing rings Silicone
Display Polycarbonate
Ground terminal Stainless Steel
Weight
-SKRD91 1kg(Depend on process connections and housings)
-SKRD92 2kg(Depend on process connections and housings)
-SKRD93 6kg(Depend on process connections and housings)
-SKRD94 7kg(Depend on process connections and housings)
-SKRD95 2kg(Depend on process connections and housings)
-SKRD96 3kg(Depend on process connections and housings)
Power supply
2 wire Standard Version (16～36)V DC
Intrinsically safe Type (21.6～26.4)V DC
Consumption max.22.5mA
Ripple Allowed
<100Hz Uss<1V
(100～100K)Hz Uss<10mV
Cable Parameters
Cable Entry/Plug One cable entry of M20x1.5(cable diameter
of 5～9mm)
one binding of M20x1.5
Connection terminals Cross section of cable is 2.5mm2
Output Output Signal 4...20mA/HART
Resolution 1.6μA
Fault Signal Constant current output: 20.5mA
22mA；3.9mA
-2-wire load resistance See diagram below
Integration Time 0...40sec, adjustable
SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

2-wire load Resistance Diagram

21

 Characteristic Parameter

Blanking Distance End of Antenna

Max Measurement Distance SKRD91 20m(liquid)
SKRD92 30m(liquid)
SKRD93 70m(solid)
SKRD94 70m(solid)
SKRD95 30m(solid)
SKRD96 20m(liquid)
Microwave Frequency 26GHz
Communication Interface HART/Modbus
Measurement Interval About 1sec（Depend on parameter settings）
Adjustment Time About 1sec（Depend on parameter settings）
Resolution of display 1 mm
Temperature for Storage/Transport (-40～100)C
Process Temperature (Probe)
SKRD91 (-40～130) °C
SKRD92 (-40～250) °C
SKRD93 (-40～250) °C
SKRD94 (-40～250) °C
SKRD95 (-40～250) °C
SKRD96 (-40～150) °C
Relative Humidity <95%
Pressure Max.40MPa
Vibration Proof Mechanical vibration10m/s 10m/s ，10～150Hz
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

Instrument linearity
22 SKRD91 Bean angle 22°

SKRD92 Beam Angle

-Φ46mm 18°
-Φ76mm 12°
-Φ96mm 8°
-Φ121mm 6°
Accuracy See diagram below

SKRD93 Beam Angle

-Φ46mm 18°
-Φ76mm 12°
-Φ96mm 8°
-Φ121mm 6°
Accuracy See diagram below
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

SKRD94 Bean angle

-Φ196mm 5°
-Φ242mm 4°
Accuracy See diagram below 23

SKRD95 Beam Angle

-Φ76mm 12°
-Φ96mm 8°
-Φ121mm 6°
Accuracy See diagram below

SKRD96 Beam Angle

-Φ46mm 18°
-Φ76mm 12°
-Φ96mm 8°
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

Selection & Ordering Information

24 SKRD91
Explosive Proof
P Standard(Without Approval)
I Intrinsically Safe（Exia IIC T6 Gb）
D Intrinsically Safe+Flameproof Approval（Exd ia IIC T6 Gb）
Antenna/Material/Process Temperature/Antenna length
B Airproof Horn/PTFE/(-40～120) °C
Process Connection/Material
G Thread G1½”A
N Thread 1½NPT
A Flange DN50/PP
B Flange DN80/PP
C Flange DN100/PP
Y Special Demand
Length of Vessel Socket
A 100mm
B 200mm
Electronic
2 (4～20)mA/ 2-Wire
3 (4～20)mA/(22.8～26.4)V DC/HART/2-Wire
4 (4～20)mA/(22.8～26.4)V DC/HART/4-Wire
5 RS485/Modbus
Housing/Protection
L Aluminium/IP67
G Stainless steel 304/IP67
Cable Entry
M M20x1.5
N ½NPT
Display/Programming
A Yes
X No
SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

SKRD92

Explosive Proof
P Standard(Without Approval) 25
I Intrinsically Safe（Exia IIC T6 Gb）
D Intrinsically Safe+Flameproof Approval（Exd ia IIC T6 Gb）
Process Connection/Material
G Thread G1½”A
N Thread 1½NPT
A Flange DN50/PP
B Flange DN80/PP
C Flange DN100/PP
Y Special Demand
Antenna/Material
A Horn Φ46mm/Stainless Steel 304
B Horn Φ76mm/Stainless Steel 304
C Horn Φ96mm/Stainless Steel 304
Y Special Demand
Seal/Process Temperature
V Viton(-40～150) °C
K Kalrez(-40～250) °C
Electronic
2 (4～20)mA/ 2-Wire
3 (4～20)mA/(22.8～26.4)V DC/HART/2-Wire
4 (4～20)mA/(22.8～26.4)V DC/HART/4-Wire
5 RS485/Modbus
Housing/Protection
L Aluminium/IP67
G Stainless steel 304/IP67
Cable Entry
M M20x1.5
N ½NPT
Display/Programming
A Yes
X No
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

SKRD93

Explosive Proof
P Standard(Without Approval)

26 I Intrinsically Safe（Exia IIC T6 Gb）

D Intrinsically Safe+Flameproof Approval（Exd ia IIC T6 Gb）
Process Connection/Material
G Thread G1½”A /stainless steel 304
N Thread 1½NPT/stainless steel 304
B Flange DN80/stainless steel 304
C Flange DN100/stainless steel 304
D Flange DN125/ stainless steel 304
E Flange DN150/ stainless steel 304
F Flange DN200/ stainless steel 304
H Flange DN250/ stainless steel 304
M Flange DN80/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
K Flange DN100/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
T Flange DN125/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
Z Flange DN150/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
W Flange DN200/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
V Flange DN250/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
Y Special Demand
Antenna/Material
B Horn Φ76mm/Stainless Steel 304
C Horn Φ96mm/Stainless Steel 304
D Horn Φ121mm/Stainless Steel 304
Seal/Process Temperature
V Viton(-40～150) °C
K Kalrez(-40～250) °C
Electronic
2 (4～20)mA/ 2-Wire
3 (4～20)mA/(22.8～26.4)V DC/HART/2-Wire
4 (4～20)mA/(22.8～26.4)V DC/HART/4-Wire
5 RS485/Modbus
Housing/Protection
L Aluminium/IP67
G Stainless steel 304/IP67
Cable Entry
M M20x1.5
N ½NPT
Display/Programming
A Yes
X No
SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

SKRD94

Explosive Proof
P Standard(Without Approval)
I Intrinsically Safe（Exia IIC T6 Gb） 27
D Intrinsically Safe+Flameproof Approval（Exd ia IIC T6 Gb）
Process Connection/Material
G Thread G1½”A /stainless steel 304
N Thread 1½NPT/stainless steel 304
B Flange DN80/stainless steel 304
C Flange DN100/stainless steel 304
D Flange DN125/ stainless steel 304
E Flange DN150/ stainless steel 304
F Flange DN200/ stainless steel 304
H Flange DN250/ stainless steel 304
M Flange DN80/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
K Flange DN100/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
T Flange DN125/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
Z Flange DN150/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
W Flange DN200/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
V Flange DN250/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
Y Special Demand
Antenna/Material
B Paraboloid horn Φ196mm/Stainless Steel 304
C Paraboloid horn Φ242mm/Stainless Steel 304
Seal/Process Temperature
V Viton(-40～150) °C
K Kalrez(-40～250) °C
Electronic
2 (4～20)mA/ 2-Wire
3 (4～20)mA/(22.8～26.4)V DC/HART/2-Wire
4 (4～20)mA/(22.8～26.4)V DC/HART/4-Wire
5 RS485/Modbus
Housing/Protection
L Aluminium/IP67
G Stainless steel 304/IP67
Cable Entry
M M20x1.5
N ½NPT
Display/Programming
A Yes
X No
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

SKRD95

Explosive Proof
P Standard(Without Approval)
28 I Intrinsically Safe（Exia IIC T6 Gb）
D Intrinsically Safe+Flameproof Approval（Exd ia IIC T6 Gb）
Process Connection/Material
G Thread G1½”A /stainless steel 304
N Thread 1½NPT/stainless steel 304
B Flange DN80/stainless steel 304
C Flange DN100/stainless steel 304
D Flange DN125/ stainless steel 304
E Flange DN150/ stainless steel 304
F Flange DN200/ stainless steel 304
H Flange DN250/ stainless steel 304
M Flange DN80/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
K Flange DN100/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
T Flange DN125/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
Z Flange DN150/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
W Flange DN200/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
V Flange DN250/ gimbal/stainless steel 304
Y Special Demand
Antenna/Material
B Horn Φ76mm/Stainless Steel 304
C Horn Φ96mm/Stainless Steel 304
D Horn Φ121mm/Stainless Steel 304
Seal/Process Temperature
V Viton(-40～150) °C
K Kalrez(-40～250) °C
Electronic
2 (4～20)mA/ 2-Wire
3 (4～20)mA/(22.8～26.4)V DC/HART/2-Wire
4 (4～20)mA/(22.8～26.4)V DC/HART/4-Wire
5 RS485/Modbus
Housing/Protection
L Aluminium/IP67
G Stainless steel 304/IP67
Cable Entry
M M20x1.5
N ½NPT
Display/Programming
A Yes
X No
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

SKRD96

Explosive Proof
P Standard(Without Approval)
I Intrinsically Safe（Exia IIC T6 Gb） 29
D Intrinsically Safe+Flameproof Approval（Exd ia IIC T6 Gb）
Process Connection/Material
B Flange DN80/stainless steel 304
C Flange DN100/stainless steel 304
D Flange DN125/ stainless steel 304
E Flange DN150/ stainless steel 304
F Flange DN200/ stainless steel 304
Y Special Demand
Antenna/Material
A Horn Φ46mm/Stainless Steel 304
B Horn Φ76mm/Stainless Steel 304
C Horn Φ96mm/Stainless Steel 304
Seal/Process Temperature
V Viton(-40～150) °C
Electronic
2 (4～20)mA/ 2-Wire
3 (4～20)mA/(22.8～26.4)V DC/HART/2-Wire
4 (4～20)mA/(22.8～26.4)V DC/HART/4-Wire
5 RS485/Modbus
Housing/Protection
L Aluminium/IP67
G Stainless steel 304/IP67
Cable Entry
M M20x1.5
N ½NPT
Display/Programming
A Yes
X No
 SILVER AUTOMATION INSTRUMENTS HTTP://[Link]

9 Application Questionnaire
Approvals
30 Standard Version Intrinsically Safe Version（Exia IIC T6） Intrinsically Safe Version（Exia IIC T6）
Intrinsically Safe Version+Ship Approval（Exia IIC T6） Intrinsically Safe Version+Explosion Proof（Exd [ia] IIC T6）

Measured Medium
Name
Condition Liquid（ Solid（Form　 　 　 Mass　 　 　 Particle　 　 　 Dust)
Temperature: Min. °C Norm. °C Max. °
C
Surface Flat Turbulent Agitated Vorte
Dielectric Constant εr<3 εr>3

Atmosphere
Atmosphere Form Foam Dust Deposit Vapour
Atmosphere Pressure Min. Norm. Max.

Vessel
Shape of Top Flat Arch Conical Horizontal
Height Diameter
Critical Information
Nozzle Length: Nozzle Diameter: Measurement Range:

Process Connection
Thread（ G3/4 A 3/4 NP T G1A G1A、M10 5x2 G1 ½A 1½N PT G2 A ）
Flange（DN= ） Swivelling Holder

Installation
Mode: Top Side
Filling Stream inlet position and installation position （Please specify in the diagram below）

Circular Vessel Square Vessel

Power Supply 220 V AC 2-wire 24V DC 3-wire 24V DC 4-wire 24V DC

Communication ( 4～20)mA/ HART

Display Yes No

Customer Information
Please give brief explanation on the application of
Contact: instrument:
Company:
Address:
P. C.: Tel:
Email: Fax: Date:
30