Following an intensive field-testing phase that began in July 2025, the new Glass Service Italy’s Radar Level Machine system is now officially available. This system represents the evolution of the pioneering interferometric radar technology first developed worldwide by Glass Service in 2012.
Designed for installation on working ends or forehearths, the system combines advanced miniaturisation (antenna size only 130 by 130 millimetres, mechanical support 265 by 265 millimetres) with extreme measurement performance: a reading accuracy of 0.05 millimetre and a distance variation accuracy of ±5 microns. The measurement range covers a distance of 0.3 to 5 metres from the antenna.
High-frequency sampling (100 Hz) ensures real-time monitoring of the glass level, with signal filtering adaptable to furnace control needs. The antenna, cooled by compressed air (no water required), withstands 120 C and can be installed in environments up to 160 degrees Celsius.
The system features 4 configurable 4-20 mA outputs, Modbus RTU/TCP/IP communication interfaces, Profinet (optional) and an integrated HMI touch screen for real-time visualisation, data logging (level, antenna temperature) and alarm management.
Ideal for maximising reliability, reducing errors from thermal expansion and simplifying maintenance, the new Radar Level Machine confirms itself as a state-of-the-art solution for the glass industry, now ready for the market after months of validation under real world conditions.