Radar measurement Time-of-Flight Micropilot FMR54
Field of Application :
The Micropilot FMR54 is specifically designed for high-temperature and high-pressure applications, making it ideal for stilling well applications due to its specially designed planar antenna. This free-space radar sensor ensures continuous, non-contact level measurement of liquids, pastes, and slurries without being affected by media changes, gas blankets, temperature fluctuations, or vapors.
Key Features & Specifications :
- Process Connection: Flange
- Temperature Range: –196 to +400°C (–321 to +752°F)
- Pressure Range: –1 to +160 bar (–14.5 to +2,320 psi)
- Maximum Measuring Range: 20m (66ft)
- Accuracy: ±6 mm
- Transmitting Frequency: 6 GHz (C-band)
- Antenna Options:
- Horn antenna
- Planar antenna (optimized for stilling well applications)
- Certifications:
- International explosion protection
- Overfill prevention (WHG)
- SIL compliance (IEC 61508, up to SIL3 in homogeneous redundancy)
- 5-point linearity protocol
Benefits :
- High Safety & Reliability:
- Developed according to IEC 61508 up to SIL3, ensuring maximum process safety
- Multi-Echo Tracking technology enables reliable measurement even with vessel obstructions
- Reliable performance in changing product and process conditions
- Optimized for Demanding Applications:
- Handles extreme temperatures (up to 400°C) and high pressures (up to 160 bar)
- Ideal for stilling well applications due to the planar antenna design
- Not affected by vapors, gas blankets, or changing media
- Efficient Operation & Cost Savings:
- HistoROM data management simplifies commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostics
- Heartbeat Technology enables continuous monitoring and diagnostics, reducing downtime
- Seamless integration into control or asset management systems for intuitive menu-guided operation
- Simplified proof testing for SIL and WHG, reducing time and cost