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Radar sensor for liquid level monitoring

Sensoneo Radar Sensor is an advanced solution for monitoring liquid fill levels in challenging environments, such as oil and groundwater, including corrosive substances like kerosene.

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Prevention

of used cooking oil theft

Ideal

for hazardous waste

Fully

enclosed IP69 casing

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Liquid Waste Fill-Level Monitoring in Fluid Tanks

Radar technology enables non-invasive measurements through nonmetallic materials like plastic

This allows fill levels to be measured 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 especially useful, for example, for plastic oil tanks.

The Sensoneo Radar Sensor features an important functionality called “Antitheft,” which was developed to quickly detect any abnormal decrease in the level of measured commodities, such as liquids. The sensor can identify when the preset emptying speed has been exceeded. Based on this, it triggers an event in the WMS (Waste Management System), which sends an immediate notification to the customer’s email, informing them that the monitored location should be checked.

Key benefits

  • Used cooking oil haulers 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

Applications

  • Used cooking oil tanks, containers and dumpsters
  • Kerosene levels in plastic tanks
  • Hazardous waste
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Functionalities and tech data

Sensoneo Radar Sensor

Advanced device using radar for fill-level monitoring in the most challenging environments

  • Measurements through nonmetal materials: Conduct non-invasive measurements through materials like plastic, making it ideal for hazardous waste or kerosene level monitoring in plastic tanks.
  • Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA): Seamlessly update firmware for enhanced performance and connectivity via NB-IoT or Cat-M1.
  • Fully sealed, waterproof IP69 casing.
MeasurementRadar beam
Measuring range (cm)15 – 320
ConnectivityCAT-M1 / NB-IoT
Measurement frequencyFrom once a day to every 2 minutes
ConfigurationMobile app via BLE or downlink
Replaceable batteriesYes
Temperature measurementMicrocontroller thermostat
Dimensions in in (H/W/D)2.0 × 4.7 × 2.1
Weight (incl. batteries)7.6 oz
CasingIP69
MaterialRecyclable glass fiber-reinforced polyamide
Mounting optionsScrews / clamp / rails
Firmware over the airYes
Radar Sensor since 2024
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Easy configuration

The Radar Sensor is easily configurable via the Configurator App. Adjust measurement frequency, length, and other settings to suit your specific needs.

Efficient waste management
with Sensoneo

Configure and manage sensors and data quickly through our Smart Waste Management System software platform. 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 with ease.

Step 1

Select radar details and place an order

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Step 2

Receive the delivery from Sensoneo

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Step 3

Activate and
configure devices

A mobile app interface for configuring and managing sensor profiles.
Step 4

Physical installation of the radar sensor

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Step 5

Start monitoring in the platform

Smart waste dashboard showing bin locations, fill levels, and collection status.
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Available networks

We do not limit customers to a specific network. Our customers have sensors connected to several networks – it all depends on the connectivity available at a given location. The Radar Sensor from Sensoneo can be connected to two IoT networks – NB-IoT and the Cat-M1 wireless network. Data is sent in real time to our Smart Waste Management System, one of the best waste management software solutions on the market.

Payload and network communication are encrypted on two levels, preventing misuse of Sensoneo Sensors for DDoS attacks.

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Built on in-house R&D, Sensoneo Smart Sensors combine IoT technology with robust hardware to deliver precise fill-level data across all waste types and dumpster sizes. Designed and developed entirely in-house and globally manufactured to ISO standards, our sensors ensure reliable performance, multi-network connectivity, and advanced features that support efficient and secure waste monitoring.

Sensoneo is a global provider of innovative technology solutions that support the digital transformation of waste management to achieve efficiency, transparency, and sustainability and facilitate the transition to the circular economy. With a team of more than 160 professionals and an active presence across Europe, the United States, the MENA region, and Southeast Asia, Sensoneo supports waste professionals, Deposit Return Scheme operators, and Producer Responsibility Organisations in managing waste more efficiently.

Over the years, Sensoneo has been expanding and perfecting its portfolio, which now ranges from waste monitoring and logistics optimisation to end-to-end take-back systems, IT solutions for PRO and EPR, and comprehensive IT systems running nationwide bottle bill programs. Sensoneo has successfully implemented and operated IT systems for Container Deposit Programs in
9 countries, achieving recycling performance exceeding 90%. Sensoneo’s deployment of smart sensors contributes to the largest smart waste installation worldwide, encompassing an impressive 11,100 sensors in Madrid.

Sensoneo solutions help the largest factories and logistics centres to automate industrial waste collection, enabling full transparency over the waste streams managed and accurate data reporting necessary for ESG.

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