Radar Sensor for Liquid Waste Fill Level Monitoring

Radar Sensor for Liquid Waste Fill-Level Monitoring

Sensoneo Radar Sensor is an advanced solution for monitoring liquid fill-levels in challenging environments, such as oil and underground water, including corrosive substances like kerosene. Unlike Sensoneo’s core ultrasonic-based sensor technology, the Radar Sensor utilizes a fully enclosed, waterproof IP69 casing and does not rely on horns for ultrasound transmission.

The radar technology enables non-invasive measurements through non-metallic materials like plastic, allowing it to measure fill levels even through walls, screens, or barriers. In other words, the radar sensor does not have to be mounted inside the plastic bin, but can be installed outside. This makes it extraordinarily beneficial, for example, with plastic oil tanks.

As the radar waves are smaller than ultrasonic waves and can rebound from almost all materials to transmit fill-level data, this technology is also highly suitable for metal bins and containers. These unique features make the Sensoneo Radar Sensor ideal for monitoring hazardous waste, used cooking oil, and kerosene levels in plastic tanks.

The radar sensor by Sensoneo features an important functionality called “Antitheft,” which was developed to quickly detect any non-standard decrease in the level of measured commodities, such as liquids. The sensor can identify if the pre-set emptying speed has been exceeded. Based on this, it triggers an event in the WMS (Waste Management System) that sends an immediate notification to the customer’s email, informing them of the need to check the monitored location.

Equipped with Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) functionality, the sensor sends real-time data to Sensoneo’s software platform via IoT networks, with connectivity options in NBIoT and CAT-M1. As the fill levels appear in the Waste Management System (WMS) platform by Sensoneo, this data can be effectively used for fully automated dynamic route planning. One of the main competitive advantages of the Radar Sensor by Sensoneo is the company’s own measuring algorithm, which is easily adaptable based on customer demands. Additionally, the diagnostics are much broader than with the use of a template algorithm.

The applications are vast:

• Used cooking oil bins and dumpsters
• Kerosene levels in plastic tanks
• Hazardous waste

Key benefits for different stakeholders:

• Used cooking oil collectors can protect their valuable resources with instant theft alerts
• Homeowners can prevent heating oil shortages
• Industrial facilities can monitor hazardous waste levels safely and remotely

Experience the technological advantages:

• Measurements through non-metal materials: Conduct non-invasive measurements through materials like plastic, making it ideal for hazardous waste or kerosene oil level monitoring in plastic tanks.
• Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA): Seamlessly update firmware for enhanced performance and connectivity via NB-IoT or CAT-M1.
• Completely closable and waterproof IP69 casing.

Easy configuration

The Radar sensor is easily configurable via the Bluetooth Configuration application. Adjust measurement frequency, length, and other settings to suit your specific needs.

Efficient waste management with Sensoneo

Configure and manage sensors and data swiftly through our software platform Smart Waste Management System. Harness the power of our intuitive dashboard, featuring maps, tables, graphs, comprehensive data analytics, and automated pickup route planning. With real-time data insights, optimize bin locations, capacities and pickup frequency. Streamline waste management operations effortlessly.