Adaro: water level monitoring system

The River Water Level Monitoring System project was carried out to monitor river water level in real time at the operational area of PT Adaro Energy. The system uses the VEGAPULS C30 radar sensor as the main device. It measures water level without contact, with high accuracy and reliability. The scope of work includes installation of the VEGAPULS C30 radar sensor, installation of the control panel, a solar panel and battery power supply, installation of the communication system, device configuration, calibration, functional testing and commissioning. The system is designed to give continuous water level data, which supports environmental monitoring and timely operational decisions.

Challenges

The project faced several challenges. The installation site is remote with limited access, the weather changes, and there is no grid power at the site. The VEGAPULS C30 radar sensor also needed a carefully chosen mounting position, so that the water level reading is not affected by the water surface, nearby structures or other environmental factors. A reliable communication system and power supply were also essential to keep data transmission continuous.

Solutions

To address these challenges, the team did a full field survey to choose a sensor location that follows the technical recommendations. The VEGAPULS C30 radar sensor was installed and configured to the specified measurement parameters. It was then calibrated, its level readings were verified, and data communication was tested. A solar panel and battery power system keeps the devices running independently. All installation, testing and commissioning followed the technical standards and safety procedures, so the system runs well.

Lessons learned

The project showed that a monitoring system succeeds or fails on the quality of the field survey, the accuracy of the VEGAPULS C30 radar sensor mounting position, and verification of the configuration before commissioning. Full testing of the power supply, communication and sensor reading accuracy improves system reliability during operation. Complete technical documentation, good coordination between the parties and suitable work procedures also helped the project succeed and make future operation and maintenance easier.