Micropilot FMR20 HART About this document About this document Document function These Operating Instructions provide all of the information that is required in various phases of the life cycle of the device including: • Product identification • Incoming acceptance • Storage •...
For an overview of the scope of the associated Technical Documentation, refer to the following: • W@M Device Viewer (www.endress.com/deviceviewer): Enter the serial number from nameplate • Endress+Hauser Operations App: Enter the serial number from the nameplate or scan the 2D matrix code (QR code) on the nameplate 1.3.1 Technical Information (TI)
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‣ With regard to special media and media used for cleaning, please contact the manufacturer. Endress+Hauser will be happy to assist in clarifying the corrosion- resistant properties of wetted materials but does not accept any warranty or liability. Residual risks...
The measuring system meets the legal requirements of the applicable EC guidelines. These are listed in the corresponding EC Declaration of Conformity together with the standards applied. Endress+Hauser confirms successful testing of the device by affixing to it the CE mark. 2.5.2 EAC conformity The measuring system meets the legal requirements of the applicable EAC guidelines.
‣ Enter the serial number from the nameplate into the Endress+Hauser Operations App or use the Endress+Hauser Operations App to scan the 2-D matrix code (QR Code) provided on the nameplate All the information about the measuring device and the scope of the associated Technical Documentation are displayed.
Incoming acceptance and product identification Micropilot FMR20 HART Nameplate Order code: Ser. no.: Ext. ord. cd.: MWP: Tp max: DeviceID: Dev.Rev.: ex works Mat.: if modification see sep. label Date: A0029096 2 Nameplate of Micropilot Manufacturer address Device name Order code Serial number (ser.
Installation Micropilot FMR20 HART A0028413 4 Nozzle installation 80 mm (3 in) antenna 40 mm (1.5 in) antenna The maximum length of the nozzle L depends on the nozzle diameter D. Please note the limits for the diameter and length of the nozzle.
Micropilot FMR20 HART Installation • If possible install the sensor so that its lower edge projects into the vessel. • Recommended distance A wall - nozzle outer edge: ~ ¹⁄₆ of the vessel diameter D. Under no circumstances should the device be mounted closer than 15 cm (5.91 in) to the vessel wall.
Installation Micropilot FMR20 HART 5.1.5 Beam angle α W = 2 × D × tan α A0033201 7 Relationship between beam angle α, distance D and beamwidth diameter W The beam angle is defined as the angle α, at which the power density of the radar waves reaches half the value of the maximum power density (3 dB width).
Micropilot FMR20 HART Installation 5.1.6 Measurement in plastic vessels A0029540 8 Measurement in a plastic vessel with a metallic, interfering installation outside of the vessel Pipe, tubing Ladder Grate, railing If the outer wall of the vessel is made of a non-conductive material (e.g. GFR), microwaves can also be reflected by interfering installations outside of the vessel.
Installation Micropilot FMR20 HART A0031277 9 Protective hood, e.g. with 40 mm (1.5") antenna The sensor is not completely covered by the protective hood. 5.1.8 Using the flooding protection tube The flooding protection tube ensures the sensor measures the maximum level even if it is completely flooded.
Micropilot FMR20 HART Installation Configuration parameters for flooding protection tube Configuring the blocking distance when using the flooding protection tube ‣ Navigate to: Main menu → Setup → Advanced setup → Blocking distance Enter 100 mm (4 in). Perform a mapping after the flooding protection tube has been installed and the blocking distance has been configured 1.
Installation Micropilot FMR20 HART A0028412 12 Cantilever installation, with pivot Cantilever with wall bracket Cantilever with mounting frame Cantilever can be turned (e.g., in order to position the device over the center of the flume) 5.1.11 Horizontal installation with reflector plate The reflector plate is available as an accessory.
The sensor' s Bluetooth® wireless technology communication can be disabled to increase the operating life of the battery. Potential equalization No special measures for potential equalization are required. Various power supply units can be ordered as an accessory from Endress+Hauser. Endress+Hauser...
Electrical connection Micropilot FMR20 HART Connecting the device 6.3.1 4 to 20 mA HART block diagram Connection of the device with HART communication, power source and 4 to 20 mA display A0028908 17 Block diagram of HART connection Device with HART communication...
Micropilot FMR20 HART Electrical connection 6.3.2 HART device block diagram, connection with RIA15 FMR20 with RIA15 (incl. option for FMR20 basic configuration) The RIA15 remote indicator can be ordered together with the device. Product structure, feature 620 "Accessory enclosed": • Option R4 "Remote indicator RIA15 non-hazardous area, field housing"...
Electrical connection Micropilot FMR20 HART 6.3.3 Block diagram of HART device, RIA15 with installed HART communication resistor module The HART communication module for installation in the RIA15 can be ordered together with the device. Product structure, feature 620 "Accessory enclosed": Option R6 "HART communication resistor hazardous / non-hazardous area"...
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Micropilot FMR20 HART Electrical connection Has the voltage drop across the process indicator and communication resistor been taken into account? Endress+Hauser...
Operability Micropilot FMR20 HART Operability Operating concept • 4 to 20 mA, HART • Menu guidance with brief explanations of the individual parameter functions in the operating tool • Optional: SmartBlue (app) via Bluetooth® wireless technology Operation via Bluetooth® wireless technology A0028895 ...
Micropilot FMR20 HART System integration via HART protocol System integration via HART protocol Overview of the device description files Manufacturer ID 17 (0x11) Device type ID 44 (0x112c) HART specification Measured variables via HART protocol The following measured values are assigned to the HART variables:...
Commissioning and operation Micropilot FMR20 HART Commissioning and operation Installation and function check Perform the post-installation check and the post-connection check prior to commissioning. 9.1.1 Post-installation check Is the device or cable undamaged (visual inspection)? Is the device adequately protected from wet conditions and direct sunlight? ...
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Micropilot FMR20 HART Commissioning and operation 2. Start SmartBlue A0029747 25 SmartBlue icon 3. Select device from the LiveList displayed (only available devices) A0029502 26 LiveList Only one point-to-point connection can be established between one sensor and one smartphone or tablet.
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Commissioning and operation Micropilot FMR20 HART 8. Additional information (e.g. main menu) can be displayed by swiping from the side of screen A0029504 28 Main menu Envelope curves can be displayed and recorded In addition to the envelope curve, the following values are displayed: •...
Micropilot FMR20 HART Commissioning and operation A0029487 30 Envelope curve display (sample) in SmartBlue for iOS Record video Create screenshot Display mapping menu Start/stop video recording Move time on time axis Operation and settings via RIA15 A0017719 31...
Commissioning and operation Micropilot FMR20 HART 9.3.1 Operating functions The operating functions of the process indicator are divided into the following menus. The individual parameters and settings are described in the "Commissioning" section. If the operating menu is disabled by means of a user code, the individual menus and parameters can be displayed but not changed.
Micropilot FMR20 HART Commissioning and operation As a general rule, the sensor is a slave and transmits information only if a request has been made by the master. A HART loop can have a maximum of two HART masters at any one time.
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Commissioning and operation Micropilot FMR20 HART Using the following operating matrix, a display in percent can be set. To do this, select "Mode" parameter => 4-20 and "Unit" parameter =>% MENU SETUP Parameters Values visible at Description MODE 4-20 Select the operating mode for the...
Commissioning and operation Micropilot FMR20 HART 9.4.2 Displaying level value as % With the combination of Full calibration and Empty calibration and with an output signal of 4 to 20 mA, the level value for 4 mA (=empty) and the level value for 20 mA (=full) can be determined directly in the unit of length used.
Micropilot FMR20 HART Commissioning and operation A0028414 33 Configuration parameters for the flow measurement of liquids Distance Flow rate at measuring weirs or channels (calculated from the level using linearization) 9.5.2 Flow measurement configuration A0030325 34 Example: Khafagi-Venturi flume...
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Commissioning and operation Micropilot FMR20 HART A0030326 35 Example: Triangular weir Empty calibration (= zero point) Distance Level Via SmartBlue app 1. Navigate to: Setup → Distance unit Select unit of length for distance calculation. 2. Navigate to: Setup → Empty calibration ...
Micropilot FMR20 HART Commissioning and operation Linearization via SmartBlue 1. Navigate to: Setup → Advanced setup Linearization table 2. Select the length unit 3. Select the unit after linearization 4. Select the Linearization type table 5. Select the "Manual" table mode 6.
Commissioning and operation Micropilot FMR20 HART 9.6.5 Bluetooth® wireless technology Signal transmission via Bluetooth® wireless technology uses a cryptographic technique tested by the Fraunhofer Institute • The device is not visible via Bluetooth® wireless technology without the SmartBlue app • Only one point-to-point connection between one sensor and one smartphone or tablet is established •...
Micropilot FMR20 HART Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnostics and troubleshooting 10.1 General errors Error Possible cause Solution Device does not respond Supply voltage does not match the Apply correct voltage specification on the nameplate The polarity of the supply voltage Correct the polarity...
Device cannot be Incorrect Enter correct password operated via password entered SmartBlue Device cannot be Password Contact the Endress+Hauser Service department operated via forgotten SmartBlue Device cannot be The sensor If the ambient temperature results in an elevated sensor operated via temperature is too temperature of >60 °C (140 °F), Bluetooth communication may be...
Micropilot FMR20 HART Diagnostics and troubleshooting 5. Press 3 times 6. Press The diagnostic event from the FMR20 is shown on the RIA15 display. 10.5 List of diagnostic events Diagnostic Short text Remedy instructions Status signal Diagnostic...
Maintenance Micropilot FMR20 HART Maintenance No special maintenance work is required. 11.1 Cleaning the antenna The antenna may become contaminated depending on the application. Emission and reception of microwaves can thus be potentially hindered. The level of contamination leading to an error depends on the medium and on the reflectivity, mainly determined by the dielectric constant ε...
12.1 General notes 12.1.1 Repair concept The Endress+Hauser repair concept is devised in such a way that repairs can only be carried out through device replacement. 12.1.2 Replacing a device After the device has been replaced, the parameters can be uploaded to the device via FieldCare/DeviceCare.
Accessories Micropilot FMR20 HART Accessories 13.1 Device-specific accessories 13.1.1 Protective cover The protective cover can be ordered together with the device via the product structure "Accessory enclosed". Ø 98 (3.86) Ø 98 (3.86) A0028841 37 Dimensions of protective cover, engineering unit: mm (in)
Micropilot FMR20 HART Accessories G1 1/2" DIN ISO 228 60 mm A0028849 38 Dimensions of securing nut, engineering unit: mm (in) Material Order number 52014146 13.1.3 Securing nut G 2" Suitable for devices with G 2" and MNPT 2" process connection on front.
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Accessories Micropilot FMR20 HART 13.1.4 Flooding protection tube 40 mm (1.5 in) Suitable for use with devices with a 40 mm (1.5 in) antenna and G 1-1/2" process connection on front. The flooding protection tube can be ordered together with the device via the product structure "Accessory enclosed".
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Micropilot FMR20 HART Accessories 13.1.5 Flooding protection tube 80 mm (3 in) Suitable for use with devices with a 80 mm (3 in) antenna and "Mounting customer side w/o flange" process connection. The flooding protection tube can be ordered together with the device via the product structure "Accessory enclosed".
Accessories Micropilot FMR20 HART 13.1.6 Mounting bracket, adjustable The mounting bracket can be ordered together with the device via the product structure "Accessory enclosed". 92.5 (3.64) 70 (2.76) 12 (0.47) 9 (0.35) A0028861 42 Dimensions of mounting bracket, engineering unit: mm (in) Consists of: •...
Micropilot FMR20 HART Accessories 13.1.7 UNI flange 2"/DN50/50, PP The UNI flange 2"/DN50/50 can be ordered together with the device via the product structure "Accessory enclosed". 120 (4.72) 125 (4.92) 165 (6.5) A0037946 43 Dimensions of UNI flange 2"/DN50/50, engineering unit: mm (in) Sensor connection in accordance with product structure "Process connection on front"...
Accessories Micropilot FMR20 HART 13.1.8 UNI flange 3"/DN80/80, PP The UNI flange 3"/DN80/80 can be ordered together with the device via the product structure "Accessory enclosed". 150 (5.91) 160 (6.3) 200 (7.87) A0037947 44 Dimensions of UNI flange 3"/DN80/80, engineering unit: mm (in) Sensor connection in accordance with product structure "Process connection on front"...
Micropilot FMR20 HART Accessories 13.1.9 UNI flange 4"/DN100/100, PP The UNI flange 4"/DN100/100 can be ordered together with the device via the product structure "Accessory enclosed". 175 (6.89) 190.5 (7.5) 228.6 (9.0) A0037948 45 Dimensions of UNI flange 4"/DN100/100, engineering unit: mm (in) Sensor connection in accordance with product structure "Process connection on front"...
Micropilot FMR20 HART Accessories 13.1.11 Cantilever with pivot Installation type sensor process connection rear side A0028885 47 Installation type sensor process connection rear side Installation with cantilever and wall bracket Installation with cantilever and mounting frame Cantilever Wall bracket...
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Accessories Micropilot FMR20 HART Cantilever (long) with pivot, sensor process connection on rear 1085 (42.7) 35 (1.4) 300 (11.8) 75 (2.9) 75 (2.9) 100 (3.9) 750 (29.5) 35 (1.4) A0037807 49 Dimensions of cantilever (long) with pivot for sensor process connection on rear, engineering unit: mm...
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Micropilot FMR20 HART Accessories Cantilever (short) with pivot, G 1-½" sensor process connection on front 585 (23) 35 (1.4) 200 (7.87) 75 (2.9) 75 (2.9) 100 (3.9) 250 (9.84) 35 (1.4) A0037802 51 Dimensions of cantilever (short) with pivot for G 1-½" sensor process connection on front, engineering...
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Accessories Micropilot FMR20 HART Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lb) Material: Steel, hot-dip galvanized Order number: 52014133 Material: Steel, 316Ti (1.4571) Order number: 52014134 • 50 mm (2.17 in) openings for all G 1-½" (MNPT 1-½") connections on front • 22 mm (0.87 in) opening can be used for an additional sensor •...
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Micropilot FMR20 HART Accessories Cantilever (long) with pivot, G 2" sensor process connection on front 1085 (42.7) 35 (1.4) 300 (11.8) 75 (2.9) 75 (2.9) 100 (3.9) 750 (29.5) 35 (1.4) A0037805 54 Dimensions of cantilever (long) with pivot for G 1-½" sensor process connection on front, engineering...
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Accessories Micropilot FMR20 HART Mounting frame (short) for cantilever with pivot 3.2 (0.13) 60 (2.36) ø33.7 (1.3) 4 (0.16) 20 (0.8) 55 (2.17) 109 (4.29) (3.94) 130 (5.12) 150 (5.91) A0037799 55 Dimensions of mounting frame (short), engineering unit: mm (in) Weight: 3.2 kg (7.06 lb)
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Micropilot FMR20 HART Accessories Weight: 4.9 kg (10.08 lb) Material: Steel, hot-dip galvanized Order number: 919791-0002 Material: Steel, 316Ti (1.4571) Order number: 919791-0003 Wall bracket for cantilever with pivot 3.2 (0.1) 4 (0.16) ø33.7 (1.3) 6.5 (0.3) 25 (1.0) 88 (3.5) 110 (4.3)
Accessories Micropilot FMR20 HART 13.1.12 Ceiling mounting bracket The ceiling mounting bracket can be ordered together with the device via the product structure "Accessory enclosed". ø5.6 ø35 A0028891 58 Dimensions of ceiling mounting bracket, engineering unit: mm (in) Material 316L (1.4404)
Micropilot FMR20 HART Accessories 13.1.13 Pivoted mounting bracket for sewer channel The pivotable mounting bracket is used to install the device in a manhole over a sewer channel. The mounting bracket can be ordered together with the device via the "Enclosed accessories"...
Accessories Micropilot FMR20 HART 13.1.14 Reflector plate for horizontal mounting The reflector plate is used for installation in confined spaces (sewer shafts). The reflector plate can be ordered together with the device via the "Enclosed accessories" section of the product order structure.
Micropilot FMR20 HART Accessories 13.1.15 RIA15 in the field housing 131 (5.16) 55.5 (2.19) mm (in) A0017722 61 Dimensions of RIA15 in field housing, engineering unit: mm (in) The RIA15 remote indicator can be ordered together with the device. Product structure, feature 620 "Accessories enclosed":...
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Accessories Micropilot FMR20 HART A0020844 1. Disconnect plug-in terminal block. 2. Insert the terminal block into the slot provided on the HART communication resistor module. 3. Insert the HART communication resistor in the slot in the housing. Endress+Hauser...
• Automatic verification of exclusion criteria • Automatic creation of the order code and its breakdown in PDF or Excel output format • Ability to order directly in the Endress+Hauser Online Shop The Configurator is available on the Endress+Hauser website: www.endress.com...
All the relevant device information, such as the device status, spare parts and device-specific documentation, is available for every device over the entire life cycle. The application already contains the data of your Endress+Hauser device. Endress+Hauser also takes care of maintaining and updating the data records. W@M is available: www.endress.com/lifecyclemanagement...
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Micropilot FMR20 HART Accessories HAW562 Overvoltage protection device for DIN rail as per IEC 60715, suitable for protecting electronics against destruction as a result of overvoltage. For details, see Technical Information TI01012K Endress+Hauser...
Operating menu Micropilot FMR20 HART Operating menu 14.1 Overview of the operating menu (SmartBlue) Navigation Operating menu Main menu ‣ Setup → 78 ‣ Basic setup Device tag → 78 Distance unit → 78 Empty calibration →...
Operating menu Micropilot FMR20 HART 14.2 Overview of operating menu (FieldCare / DeviceCare) Navigation Operating menu Main menu ‣ Setup → 78 Device tag → 78 Distance unit → 78 → 78 Empty calibration Full calibration →...
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Micropilot FMR20 HART Operating menu Level linearized → 84 ‣ Safety settings → 85 Delay time echo lost → 85 Diagnostics echo lost → 85 ‣ Current output → 86 Output current → 86 Damping output →...
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Micropilot FMR20 HART Operating menu Serial number → 98 ENP version → 98 ‣ Simulation → 99 Simulation → 99 Value current output 1 → 99 Process variable value → 99 Endress+Hauser...
Operating menu Micropilot FMR20 HART 14.3 "Setup" menu • : Indicates navigation to the parameter via operating tools • : Indicates parameters that can be locked via the access code. Navigation Setup Device tag Navigation Setup → Device tag...
Micropilot FMR20 HART Operating menu User entry 0.0 to 20 m Factory setting Depends on the antenna version Distance Navigation Setup → Distance Description Shows the distance D that is currently measured from the reference point (lower edge of flange / last thread of sensor) to the level.
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Operating menu Micropilot FMR20 HART Confirm distance Navigation Setup → Confirm distance Description Does the measured distance match the real distance? Select one of the options: - Manual map To be selected if the range of mapping is to be defined manually in the ' M apping end point' parameter.
Operator to the Maintenance mode. The device remains in the Operator mode if an incorrect access code is entered. If you lose the access code, please contact your Endress+Hauser sales center. User entry...
Operating menu Micropilot FMR20 HART Changing velocity Navigation Setup → Advanced setup → Changing velocity Description Selection of the expected draining or filling speed of the measured level.. Selection • Slow <10 cm (0,4 in)/min • Standard <1 m (40 in)/min •...
Micropilot FMR20 HART Operating menu Blocking distance Navigation Setup → Advanced setup → Blocking distance Description Specify blocking distance (BD). No signals are evaluated within the blocking distance. Therefore, BD can be used to suppress interference signals in the vicinity of the antenna.
Operating menu Micropilot FMR20 HART Linearization type Navigation Setup → Advanced setup → Linearization type Description Linearization types Meaning of the options: • None: The level is output in the level unit without being converted (linearized) beforehand. • Table: The relationship between the measured level L and the output value (volume/flow/ weight) is defined by a linearization table.
Micropilot FMR20 HART Operating menu "Safety settings" submenu Navigation Setup → Advanced setup → Safety settings Delay time echo lost Navigation Setup → Advanced setup → Safety settings → Delay time echo lost Description Define the delay time in the case of an echo loss. After an echo loss, the device waits for the time specified in this parameter before reacting as specified in the Diagnostic echo lost parameter.
Operating menu Micropilot FMR20 HART "Current output" submenu Navigation Setup → Advanced setup → Current output Output current Navigation Setup → Advanced setup → Current output → Output current Description Shows the actual calculated value of the output current..
Micropilot FMR20 HART Operating menu 4 mA value Navigation Setup → Advanced setup → Current output → 4 mA value Description Value for 4-mA at ' T urn down parameter' = On Using the turn down functionality it is possible to map a section of the measuring range to the total range of the output current (4-20mA).
Operating menu Micropilot FMR20 HART Selection • Off • 4 mA • 20 mA • Calculate • Reset Factory setting Trim value high Navigation Setup → Advanced setup → Current output → Trim value high Description Enter upper measured value for the trim (around 20 mA). After this value has been entered: Select ' T rim' = Calculate.
' E nter access code' parameter. The new access code is only valid after it has been confirmed in the ' C onfirm access code' parameter. Please contact your Endress+Hauser Sales Center if you lose your access code..
Operating menu Micropilot FMR20 HART Free field special Navigation Setup → Advanced setup → Administration → Free field special Description Switch the free field option on or off. This parameter can be switched on for free field applications (e.g. below bridges). Caution: The customer map (if one exists) is reset to the factory map!.
Micropilot FMR20 HART Operating menu 14.3.2 "Communication" submenu Navigation Setup → Communication HART short tag Navigation Setup → Communication → HART short tag Description Short description of the measuring point User entry Max. 8 characters: A ... Z, 0 ... 9 and some special characters (for example, punctuation...
Operating menu Micropilot FMR20 HART Device revision Navigation Setup → Communication → Device revision Description Shows the device revision with which the device is registered with the HART Communication Foundation. Device ID Navigation Setup → Communication → Device ID Description Shows the device ID for identifying the device in a HART network.
Operating menu Micropilot FMR20 HART Relative echo amplitude (TV) Navigation Setup → Communication → Relative echo amplitude (TV) User interface Signed floating-point number Factory setting 0 dB Temperature (QV) Navigation Setup → Communication → Temperature (QV) User interface...
Micropilot FMR20 HART Operating menu 14.4 "Diagnostics" submenu Navigation Diagnostics Actual diagnostics Navigation Diagnostics → Actual diagnostics Description Displays current diagnostic message. If several messages are active at the same time, the messages with the highest priority is displayed..
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Operating menu Micropilot FMR20 HART User interface • Strong • Medium • Weak • No signal Endress+Hauser...
Micropilot FMR20 HART Operating menu 14.4.1 "Device information" submenu Navigation Diagnostics → Device information Device name Navigation Diagnostics → Device information → Device name Description Shows the name of the transmitter. Factory setting Micropilot FMR20 Firmware version Navigation ...
Operating menu Micropilot FMR20 HART Order code Navigation Diagnostics → Device information → Order code Description Shows the device order code. Serial number Navigation Diagnostics → Device information → Serial number Description Shows the serial number of the measuring device.
Micropilot FMR20 HART Operating menu 14.4.2 "Simulation" submenu Navigation Diagnostics → Simulation Simulation Navigation Diagnostics → Simulation → Simulation Description Select process variable to be simulated. The Simulation is used to simulate specific measuring values or other conditions. This helps to check the correct configuration of the device and connected control units..