Endress+Hauser Liquicap T FMI21 Technical Information
Endress+Hauser Liquicap T FMI21 Technical Information

Endress+Hauser Liquicap T FMI21 Technical Information

Capacitive level measurement. two-rod probe for continuous measurement in liquids
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Technical Information
Liquicap T FMI21
Capacitive level measurement
Two-rod probe for continuous measurement in liquids
TI393F/00/en
Application
The Liquicap T sensor is used in conductive liquids
(as of 30 µS/cm) for continuous level measurement and
is preconfigured from factory 0 %...100 % to probe length
ordered.
As of a conductivity of 30 µS/cm, the measurement is
independent of the dc-value (dielectric constant) of the
liquid. It can also be deployed in Ex area, Zone 2.
The Liquicap T is particularly suited to the following
applications:
• Small measuring ranges (as of 150 mm)
• Cistern measurements
• Aggressive liquids such as acids and alkalis
• Independent of the tank material (plastic, stainless
steel or concrete) or the tank shape
Used in conjunction with the Fieldgate FXA320 (remote
measured value interrogation using Internet technology),
Liquicap T is an ideal solution for inventorying material
and optimising logistics (inventory control).
Your benefits
• Safe function regardless of tank geometry thanks to
probe design
• No calibration necessary (preconfigured from factory
0 %...100 % to probe length ordered)
• High quality, non-corrosive materials (carbon fibre,
stainless steel) for use in aggressive liquids and liquids
which present a hazard to water (WHG-approved
(German Water Resources Law))
• No moving parts in tank - long operating life -
dependable function without wear
• Cost-effective solution for continuous measurement of
levels in conductive liquids
• Optimised storage by simply shortening the probe rods
on site (probe shortening set)

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  • Page 1 Technical Information Liquicap T FMI21 Capacitive level measurement Two-rod probe for continuous measurement in liquids Application The Liquicap T sensor is used in conductive liquids (as of 30 µS/cm) for continuous level measurement and is preconfigured from factory 0 %...100 % to probe length ordered.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Current consumption ........6 Liquicap T FMI21 ........14 Cable entries .
  • Page 3: Function And System Design

    Measuring system Probe with integrated electronic insert The measuring system consists of: • The components of a capacitive probe Liquicap T FMI21: ➀ Housing with two probe rods (one probe rod fully insulated and the second uninsulated (ground potential)) ➁ Electronic insert FEI20 ➂...
  • Page 4: Operating Medium

    Liquicap T FMI21 Operating medium Due to the probe design, the Liquicap T FMI21 can be used as of a conductivity of 30 µs/cm. The measurement is independent of the dc-value and the conductivity of the liquid. Conductivity [µS/cm] Liquicap T operating range e.g.
  • Page 5: Input

    Liquicap T FMI21 Input Measured variable Continuous measurement of the change in capacitance between two probe rods depending on the level of a conductive liquid. Maximum viscosity = 2000 cst Measuring range The measuring range is between 150...2500 mm, depending on the probe length ordered.
  • Page 6: Power Supply

    Liquicap T FMI21 Power supply Electrical connection FMI21 with electronic insert FEI20 for connection to transmitter power supply units from Endress+Hauser. (wiring diagram) FEI20 99,0 – 4...20 mA 10 % – – 0…100 % – RN221N RNS221 Endress+Hauser transmitter power supply...
  • Page 7: Cable Specifications

    Liquicap T FMI21 Use usual commercial two-core or multi-core cable (25 Ω per core). Cable specifications Cable cross-section (incl. ferrule): max. 2.5 mm Note! Use a screened cable in the event of strong, electromagnetic EMC condition. Performance characteristics with installed electronic insert Reference operating •...
  • Page 8: Installation

    Liquicap T FMI21 Installation Installation instructions Mounting location e.g. storage area and buffer tank. Orientation (vertical) L00-FMI21xxx-11-05-xx-xx-000 * Metal tank ** Plastic tank Note! The probe rods should never be in contact with the tank. Note! In the case of elevated electromagnetic radiation: protective ground should be attached to the device by a possibly short line.
  • Page 9: Process

    Liquicap T FMI21 Process Environment Permitted ambient temperature T at the housing depending on the process temperature T in the tank: –40 –30 –20 –10 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 –10 –20 –30 –40 L00-FMI21xxx-05-05-xx-xx-000 * Permitted work range ** Work range with restricted accuracy ≥...
  • Page 10: Mechanical Construction

    Liquicap T FMI21 Mechanical construction Note! All dimensions in mm (100 mm = 3.94 in) Design, dimensions Rod probe Process connection with parallel thread G 1½ or with tapered thread NPT 1½. ø85 max. 76 ø85 max. 76 Cover Housing...
  • Page 11: Weight

    Liquicap T FMI21 Weight Rod 1 m length FMI21 = 600 g Material Probe rods • Rod: 1.4404/316L - (use in water-based media, alkalis ...) Optional: carbon fibre CFC/rod retainer silver (Ag) - (use in acids e.g. hydrochloric acid) • Insulation: PP •...
  • Page 12: Human Interface

    Liquicap T FMI21 Human interface Operating elements Electronic insert FEI20 Note! The display indicates no comma, if the probe length is < 200 mm. FEI20 99,0 – 4...20 mA – 10 % – 0…100 % L00-FMI21xxx-07-05-xx-xx-000 • Key (-) • Key (+) •...
  • Page 13: Certificates And Approvals

    Liquicap T FMI21 Certificates and approvals CE mark The Liquicap T is in conformity with the statutory requirements of the EC Directives. Endress+Hauser confirms that the device has been tested successfully by applying the CE mark. CSA/US; General Purpose (GP) Kanada, USA...
  • Page 14: Ordering Information

    Liquicap T FMI21 Ordering information Liquicap T FMI21 Approval: Non-hazardous area Non-hazardous area, WHG ATEX II 3 G EEx nA IIC T6, WHG CSA General Purpose, CSA C US Special version Process Connection: Thread ISO228 G 1½, PPS Thread ANSI NPT 1½, PPS Special version Probe Length;...
  • Page 15: Documentation

    Liquicap T FMI21 Documentation Note! The specified documentations are available under www.endress.com. Technical Information • Gateways / interfaces Fieldgate FXA320 TI369F/00 • Process transmitter Preline RMA422 TI072R/09 • Process transmitter Preline RMA421 TI064R/09 • Transmitter power supply unit Preline RNS221 TI081R/09 •...
  • Page 16 Liquicap T FMI21 International Head Quarter Endress+Hauser GmbH+Co. KG Instruments International Colmarer Str. 6 79576 Weil am Rhein Deutschland Tel. +49 76 21 9 75 02 Fax +49 76 21 9 75 34 5 www.endress.com info@ii.endress.com TI393F/00/en/04.05 SL/FM+SGML6.0 ProMoDo...

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