Miros RangeFinder achieves ATEX Zone 1 certification

The Miros RangeFinder sea state monitoring sensor is now available with ATEX IEC Ex certification for use in Zone 1, clearing it for use within explosive atmospheres.

This breakthrough opens for unrestricted use of the Rangefinder in offshore oil and gas production environments. The motion compensated version of the Miros Rangefinder, WaveFinder is also certified for use in Zone 1.

Offering up to 15% higher operational availability and increased operational safety, the Miros sensor is a high-frequency vertical microwave radar that provides sea level, tide, non-directional wave monitoring, ride control and air gap measurements.

Andreas Brekke, CEO of Miros, said, “There is a constant need for accurate and real-time knowledge of the sea state in the offshore oil and gas industry. The Rangefinder can now be employed whenever and wherever needed on platforms and service vessels. This will provide operators with even better access to highly accurate sea state data that can help them plan and execute safer and more efficient marine operations.”

Unlike laser sensors, the RangeFinder is undisturbed in all kinds of weather conditions including fog, rain and water spray, giving measurements with +/-1-millimetre accuracy in all conditions. The sensor is dry mounted, meaning that no parts are submerged in water, eliminating problems with ear and fouling associated with submerged equipment.

RangeFinder is available as an IoT-based sensor, meaning that is truly plug-and-play, needing only power and an internet connection to provide secure local and remote real time-ocean state data to any device.  

The sensors can also link up with cloud services from Miros, such as web displays, database integration, data processing and device management services, making historical weather data available to all stakeholders.

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