FMR50 Micropilot Radar measurement Time-of-Flight

Basic model for level liquid applications

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• Measuring principle

  Level radar

• Characteristic / Application

  For basic level measurement in liquids, pastes and slurries; non affected by changing media, temperature changes, gas blankets or vapor;
  Encapsulated PVDF or PP clad horn antenna

• Specialities

  Heartbeat Technology,
  SIL 2 according to IEC 61508,
  Bluetooth® commissioning,
  Operation and maintenance SmartBlue App,
  Safety and reliability with Multi-Echo Tracking,
  HistoROM,
  RFID TAG for easy identification

• Supply / Communication

  2-wire (HART / PROFIBUS PA/ FOUNDATION Fieldbus)
  4-wire (HART)
  Bluetooth® wireless technology and App (optional)

• Frequency

  K-band (~26 GHz)

• Accuracy

  +/- 2 mm (0.08 in)

• Ambient temperature

  -40...+80 °C
  (-40...+176 °F)

• Process temperature

  -40...+130 °C
  (-40...+266 °F)

• Process pressure / max. overpressure limit

  Vacuum...3 bar
  (Vacuum...43.5 psi)

• Main wetted parts

  PVDF, Viton, PP, PBT

• Process connection

  Thread:
  G1 1/2, MNPT1 1/2
  Flange:
  UNI DN80...DN150 (3"...6")

• Max. measurement distance

  Standard: 30 m (98 ft)
  With advanced dynamics: 40 m (131 ft)

• Communication

  4...20 mA HART
  PROFIBUS PA
  FOUNDATION Fieldbus
  Bluetooth® wireless technology

• Certificates / Approvals

  ATEX, FM, CSA C/US, IEC Ex, JPN Ex, INMETRO, NEPSI, KC, EAC, UK Ex

• Safety approvals

  Overfill protection WHG
  SIL

• Options

  Display,
  Customized parameterization,
  PWIS free,
  Remote operation via SmartBlue App using Bluetooth®

• Application limits

  Ammoniacal gas phase:
  FMR54 in stilling well
  Strong build-up formation:
  FMR54 with air purge
  Low DK:
  FMR51
  Only PTFE resistant:
  FMR52
  Custody transfer measurement:
  FMR5xx

Micropilot FMR50 is the best choice in simple reservoir and storage applications as well as in utility processes. The FMR50 free space radar is used for continuous, non-contact level measurement of liquids, pastes and slurries. The measurement is not affected by changing media, temperature changes, gas blankets or vapors. Remote access with SmartBlue app via Bluetooth module is available.

Encapsulated PVDF or PP-plated horn antenna.

• Process connections: Thread, mounting bracket or slip-on flange

• Temperature: -40 to +130°C (-40 to +266°F)

• Pressure: -1 to +3bar (-14.5 to +43.5psi)

• Maximum measuring range: 30m (98ft), 40m (131ft) for enhanced dynamics

• Accuracy: ±2mm

• K-band: 26GHz

• International explosion protection certificates, overfill prevention WHG, SIL, 5-point linearity protocol

• Reliable non-contact measurement even for changing product and process conditions

• HistoROM data management concept for fast and easy commissioning, maintenance and diagnostics

• Highest reliability even in the presence of obstructions in the vessel due to new Multi-Echo Tracking evaluation

• Hardware and software developed according to IEC 61508 up to SIL3 (in homogeneous redundancy)

• Heartbeat Technology for a cost-effective and safe plant operation during the entire life cycle

• Seamless integration into control or asset management systems and intuitive, menu-guided operation concept (on-site or via the control system)

• World's easiest proof test concept for SIL and WHG saves time and cost