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TI01302F/00/EN/07.20
71496290
2020-09-25
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Micropilot FMR60
Free space radar
Level measurement in liquids
Application
• Continuous, non-contact level measurement of liquids,
pastes and sludges
• PTFE drip-off antenna
• Maximum measuring range: 50 m (164 ft)
• Temperature: –40 to +130 °C (–40 to +266 °F)
• Pressure: –1 to +16 bar (–14.5 to +232 psi)
• Accuracy: ± 1 mm (0.04 in)
• Linearity protocol (3-point, 5-point)
Your benefits
• Innovative drip-off antenna made of PTFE
• Reliable measurement thanks to improved focusing and small beam angle,
particularly in vessels with many internal fittings
• Safety by design - ensures highest safety
• Easy, guided commissioning with intuitive user interface
• Bluetooth® wireless technology for commissioning, operation and maintenance via
free iOS / Android app SmartBlue
• Maximum reliability thanks to multi-echo tracking
• HistoROM configuration memory makes for easier commissioning,
maintenance and diagnostics
• SIL2 as per IEC 61508, SIL3 for homogeneous or diverse redundancy
• Easy proof testing for SIL and WHG
• RFID TAG - easy identification of measuring points for improved data access
• Heartbeat Technology
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  • Page 1 Products Solutions Services TI01302F/00/EN/07.20 71496290 2020-09-25 Technical Information Micropilot FMR60 Free space radar Level measurement in liquids Application • Continuous, non-contact level measurement of liquids, pastes and sludges • PTFE drip-off antenna • Maximum measuring range: 50 m (164 ft) •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Micropilot FMR60 Table of contents Important document information ....4 Climate class .......
  • Page 3 Micropilot FMR60 Application packages ..... . . 57 Heartbeat Diagnostics ......

  • Page 4: Important Document Information

    Micropilot FMR60 Important document information 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 • Installation • Connection •...

  • Page 5: Terms And Abbreviations

    Document type "Safety Instructions" Nominal pressure FieldCare Scalable software tool for device configuration and integrated plant asset management solutions DeviceCare Universal configuration software for Endress+Hauser HART, PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and Ethernet field devices Device Type Manager Device Description for HART communication protocol ε...
  • Page 6 Registration-pending trademark of the FieldComm Group, Austin, Texas, USA Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Endress+Hauser is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Apple®...

  • Page 7: Function And System Design

    Micropilot FMR60 Function and system design Measuring principle The Micropilot is a "downward-looking" measuring system, operating based on the frequency modulated continuous wave method (FMCW). The antenna emits an electromagnetic wave at a continuously varying frequency. This wave is reflected by the product and received again by the antenna.

  • Page 8: Input

    To measure absorbing gases, either use a guided radar, measuring devices with another measuring frequency or another measuring principle. If measurements must be performed in one of these media, please contact Endress+Hauser. For dielectric constants (DC values) of many media commonly used in various industries refer •...

  • Page 9: Operating Frequency

    Micropilot FMR60 FMR60 Storage vessel Buffer vessel Vessel with agitator A0034565 A0034567 A0034566 Calm surface (e.g. bottom filling, filling Turbulent surface (e.g. filling from above, agitators, baffles Moving surface (e.g. continuous free via immersion tube or rare filling from etc.)

  • Page 10: Output

    Micropilot FMR60 Output Output signal HART • Signal coding: FSK ±0.5 mA over current signal • Data transmission rate: 1 200 Bit/s • Galvanic isolation: Bluetooth® wireless technology • Device version: Order code 610 "Accessory mounted", option NF "Bluetooth" • Operation / configuration: Via the SmartBlue app •...

  • Page 11: Signal On Alarm

    Micropilot FMR60 Signal on alarm Depending on the interface, failure information is displayed as follows: • Current output • Choice of failure mode (in accordance with NAMUR Recommendation NE 43): Minimum alarm: 3.6 mA Maximum alarm (= factory setting): 22 mA •...
  • Page 12 Micropilot FMR60 Multidrop current 4.0 mA Time for connection setup 30 s Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 13: Power Supply

    Micropilot FMR60 Power supply Terminal assignment Terminal assignment 2-wire: 4-20 mA HART A0036498  3 Terminal assignment 2-wire: 4-20 mA HART Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Connection 4-20 mA HART passive: terminals 1 and 2, without integrated overvoltage protection...
  • Page 14 Micropilot FMR60 Terminal assignment 2-wire: 4-20 mA HART, switch output A0036500  5 Terminal assignment 2-wire: 4-20 mA HART, switch output Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Connection 4-20 mA HART passive: terminals 1 and 2, without integrated overvoltage protection...
  • Page 15 Micropilot FMR60 Terminal assignment 2-wire: 4-20 mA HART, 4-20 mA A0036500  7 Terminal assignment 2-wire: 4-20 mA HART, 4-20 mA Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Connection current output 1, 4-20 mA HART passive: terminals 1 and 2, without integrated overvoltage...
  • Page 16 Micropilot FMR60 Connection examples for the switch output For HART devices, the switch output is available as an option. A0015909  9 Connection of a relay A0015910  10 Connection to a digital input Pull-up resistor Digital input For optimum interference immunity we recommend to connect an external resistor (internal resistance of the relay or pull-up resistor) of <...

  • Page 17: Device Plugs

    Micropilot FMR60 Device plugs In device versions with a device plug (M12 or 7/8"), it is not necessary to open the housing in order to connect the signal cable. A0011175  11 Pin assignment of M12 plug Signal + Not assigned Signal –...

  • Page 18: Supply Voltage

    Micropilot FMR60 Supply voltage An external power supply is necessary. Various power supply units can be ordered as an accessory from Endress+Hauser. 2-wire, 4-20 mA HART, passive "Power "Approval" Terminal Maximum load R, supply, voltage U at Depends on the supply voltage output"...

  • Page 19: Power Consumption

    Micropilot FMR60 "Power "Approval" Terminal Maximum load R, supply, voltage U at Depends on the supply voltage output" device of power supply unit 16 to 30 V R [ ] W 2-wire; 4-20 mA HART, 4-20 mA U 0 [V]...

  • Page 20: Cable Entries

    400 to 700 V Threshold impulse voltage < 800 V Capacitance at 1 MHz < 1.5 pF Nominal arrest impulse voltage (8/20 μs) 10 kA External overvoltage protection module HAW562 or HAW569 from Endress+Hauser are suited as external overvoltage protection. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 21: Performance Characteristics

    Micropilot FMR60 Performance characteristics Reference operating • Temperature = +24 °C (+75 °F) ±5 °C (±9 °F) conditions • Pressure = 960 mbar abs. (14 psia) ±100 mbar (±1.45 psi) • Humidity = 60 % ±15 % • Reflector: metal plate with diameter ≥ 1 m (40 in) •...

  • Page 22: Influence Of Ambient Temperature

    Micropilot FMR60 The following step response times apply (in accordance with DIN EN IEC 61298-2 / DIN EN IEC 60770-1) when damping is switched off: –1 • Measuring rate ≥ 1.3 s at U ≥ 24 V • Step response time < 3.6 s...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Micropilot FMR60 Installation Installation conditions Orientation - Liquid media A0016882 • Recommended distance A wall - nozzle outer edge: ~ 1/6 of the vessel diameter. However, the device must not under any circumstances be mounted closer than 15 cm (5.91 in) to the tank wall.
  • Page 24 Micropilot FMR60 Internal vessel fittings α A0031777 Avoid the location of internal fittings (limit switches, temperature sensors, struts, vacuum rings, heating coils, baffles etc.) inside the signal beam. Take the beam angle into account. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 25 Micropilot FMR60 Avoiding interference echoes α A0031813 Metal deflector plates, installed at an angle to scatter the radar signals, help prevent interference echoes. Optimization options • Antenna size The larger the antenna the smaller the beam angle α, resulting in fewer interference echoes.

  • Page 26: Free-Space Installation In Vessel

    Micropilot FMR60 Beam diameter W as a function of beam angle α and distance D. Drip-off, PTFE 50 mm (2 in) antenna, α 6 ° W = D × 0.10 Measurement through a ball valve A0034564 • Measurements can be performed through an open full bore ball valve without any problems.

  • Page 27: Container With Heat Insulation

    • The end of the nozzle must be smooth and free from burrs. The edge of the nozzle should be rounded if possible. • Mapping must be performed. • Please contact Endress+Hauser for applications with nozzles that are higher than indicated in the table. Information concerning threaded connections •...

  • Page 28: Turning The Display

    Micropilot FMR60 max. 350° 8 mm 8 mm A0032242 Unscrew the securing screw using an open-ended wrench. Rotate the housing in the desired direction. Tighten the securing screw (1.5 Nm for plastic housing; 2.5 Nm for aluminum or stainless steel housing).

  • Page 29: Post-Installation Check

    Micropilot FMR60 Closing the cover of the electronics compartment 3 mm 2.5 Nm A0021451 Screw down the cover of the electronics compartment. Turn the securing clamp 90 ° clockwise and tighten the screw of the securing clamp of the electronics compartment cover with 3 mm using the Allen key (2.5 Nm).

  • Page 30: Environment

    Micropilot FMR60 Environment Ambient temperature range Measuring device –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F) Local display –20 to +70 °C (–4 to +158 °F), the readability of the display may be impaired at temperatures outside the temperature range.

  • Page 31: Storage Temperature

    Micropilot FMR60 Storage temperature –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F) Climate class DIN EN 60068-2-38 (test Z/AD) Altitude according to • Generally up to 2 000 m (6 600 ft) above MSL. • Above 2 000 m (6 600 ft) if the following conditions are met: IEC61010-1 Ed.3...

  • Page 32: Process

    Micropilot FMR60 Process Process temperature, process The pressure ranges indicated can be reduced by the choice of process connection. The nominal pressure pressure (PN) indicated on the nameplate refers to a reference temperature of 20 °C, and of 100 °F for ASME flanges. Observe pressure-temperature dependency.

  • Page 33: Dielectric Constant

    For liquids ε ≥ 1.9 Please contact Endress+Hauser for applications with lower dielectric constants than indicated. For dielectric constants (DC values) of many media commonly used in various industries refer • the Endress+Hauser DC manual (CP01076F) • the Endress+Hauser "DC Values App" (available for Android and iOS) Minimum level for low 80 mm (3.15 in) above the bottom of the tank...

  • Page 34: Mechanical Construction

    Micropilot FMR60 Mechanical construction Dimensions Dimensions of the electronics housing 99 (3.9)* 78 (3.07) 90 (3.54) A0011346  17 GT19 housing (plastic PBT). Unit of measurement mm (in) *For devices with integrated overvoltage protection. 98 (3.86)* 78 (3.07) 90 (3.54) A0020751 ...
  • Page 35 Micropilot FMR60 FMR60: Antenna and process connection ø42.5 (1.67) ø42.5 (1.67) A0031560  19 Dimensions: mm (in) Process connection: G1-1/2" or MNPT1-1/2" thread Process connection: UNI flange 3"/DN80/80A to 6"/DN150/150A Reference point of measurement Bottom edge of housing Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 36 Micropilot FMR60 UNI flanges for FMR60 20 (0.79) A0034611  20 Dimensions: mm (in) Feature 100: process connection Suitable for • XJG: • 3" 150lbs UNI flange 3"/DN80/80A, PP • DN80 PN16 150 mm (5.9 in) 160 mm (6.3 in) 200 mm (7.9 in)

  • Page 37: Weight

    Micropilot FMR60 Weight Housing Part Weight GT19 housing - plastic Approx. 1.2 kg (2.7 lb) GT20 housing - aluminum Approx. 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) Antenna and process connection Device Antenna Weight of antenna / Process connection FMR60 Max. 2 kg (4.41 lb) + flange weight...

  • Page 38: Materials: Gt19 Housing (Plastic)

    Micropilot FMR60 Materials: GT19 housing (plastic) A0013788 No. Component part Material Housing 2.1 Electronics compartment cover • Sight glass: PC • Rim: PBT-PC • Cover seal: EPDM • Thread coating: graphite-based lubricant varnish 2.2 Connection compartment cover • Cover: PBT •...

  • Page 39: Materials: Gt20 Housing

    Micropilot FMR60 Materials: GT20 housing (die-cast aluminum, powder- coated) A0036037 No. Component part Material Housing, RAL 5012 (blue) • Housing: AlSi10Mg(<0.1% Cu) • Coating: polyester 2.1 Electronics compartment cover, RAL 7035 (gray) • Cover: AlSi10Mg(<0.1% Cu) • Window: glass • Cover seal: NBR •...

  • Page 40: Materials: Antenna And Process Connection

    Micropilot FMR60 No. Component part Material Ground terminal • Screw: A2 • Spring washer: A2 • Clamp: 304 (1.4301) • Bracket: 304 (1.4301) Adhesive nameplate Plastic In the version with the M12 plug, the seal material is Viton (different from standard).

  • Page 41: Materials: Weather Protection Cover

    Micropilot FMR60 Materials: Weather protection cover A0015473 Component: Material Protection cover: 316L (1.4404) Rubber molded part (4x): EPDM Tensioning screw: 316L (1.4404) + carbon thread Holder: 316L (1.4404) Ground terminal • Screw: A4 • Spring washer: A4 • Clamp: 316L (1.4404) •...

  • Page 42: Operability

    Micropilot FMR60 Operability Operating concept Operator-oriented menu structure for user-specific tasks • Commissioning • Operation • Diagnostics • Expert level Operating languages • English • Deutsch • Français • Español • Italiano • Nederlands • Portuguesa • Polski • русский язык (Russian) •...

  • Page 43: Local Operation

    Micropilot FMR60 Local operation Operation Pushbuttons Touch Control with Order code for Option C "SD02" Option E "SD03" "Display; Operation" A0036312 A0036313 Display 4-line display 4-line display elements white background lighting; switches to red in event of device error Format for displaying measured variables and status variables can be individually configured Permitted ambient temperature for the display: –20 to +70 °C (–4 to +158 °F)

  • Page 44: Operation Via Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Micropilot FMR60 Operation via Bluetooth® Requirements wireless technology A0036790  22 Device with Bluetooth module Electronics housing of the device Bluetooth module This operation option is only available for devices with Bluetooth module. There are the following options: • The device has been ordered with a Bluetooth module: Feature 610 "Accessory Mounted", option NF "Bluetooth"...

  • Page 45: Remote Operation

    Field Xpert SFX350/SFX370 VIATOR Bluetooth modem with connecting cable Transmitter DeviceCare/FieldCare via service interface (CDI) A0032466  25 DeviceCare/FieldCare via service interface (CDI) Service interface (CDI) of the instrument (= Endress+Hauser Common Data Interface) Commubox FXA291 Computer with DeviceCare/FieldCare operating tool Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 46 Micropilot FMR60 SupplyCare inventory SupplyCare is a web-based operating program for coordinating the flow of material and information along the supply chain. SupplyCare provides a comprehensive overview of the levels of management software geographically distributed tanks and silos, for instance, providing complete transparency over the current inventory situation, regardless of time and location.
  • Page 47 Micropilot FMR60 A0034288  26 Example of inventory management platform with SupplyCare Enterprise SCE30B SupplyCare Enterprise (via Web browser) SupplyCare Enterprise installation SupplyCare Enterprise on mobile devices (via Web browser) Ethernet/WLAN/UMTS Fieldgate FXA42 Power supply 24 V DC Modbus TCP via Ethernet as server/client...
  • Page 48 Micropilot FMR60 Cloud-based application: SupplyCare Hosting SupplyCare Hosting is offered as a hosting service (software as a service). Here, the software is installed within the Endress+Hauser IT infrastructure and made available to the user in the Endress +Hauser portal. A0034289 ...

  • Page 49: Certificates And Approvals

    CE mark in the corresponding EU Declaration of Conformity along with the standards applied. Endress+Hauser confirms successful testing of the device by affixing to it the CE mark. The measuring system complies with the substance restrictions of the Restriction on Hazardous RoHS Substances Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2).

  • Page 50: Radio Standard En 302729

    Micropilot FMR60 Radio standard EN 302729 The devices comply with the Level Probing Radar (LPR) radio standard EN 302729. The devices are approved for unrestricted use inside and outside closed containers in countries of the EU and the EFTA . that have already implemented this standard.

  • Page 51: Fcc

    Micropilot FMR60 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 52 Micropilot FMR60 Feature 100 in the Process connection product structure UNI flange 4"/DN100/100, 316L, max 4bar abs / 58 psia, suitable for NPS 4" Cl.150 / DN100 PN16 / 10K 100 UNI flange 6"/DN150/150, 316L, max 4bar abs / 58 psia, suitable for NPS 6" Cl.150 / DN150 PN16 / 10K 150 •...

  • Page 53: Test, Certificate

    Micropilot FMR60 Test, certificate Feature 580 "Test, certificate" Description 3.1 Material certificate, wetted metal parts, EN10204-3.1 inspection certificate Test reports, declarations and inspection certificates are available in electronic format in the W@M Device Viewer: Enter the serial number from nameplate (www.endress.com/deviceviewer) This concerns the options for the following order codes: •...

  • Page 54: Other Standards And Guidelines

    Micropilot FMR60 Other standards and • EN 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) guidelines • EN 61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use • IEC/EN 61326 "Emission in accordance with Class A requirements". Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC requirements).

  • Page 55: Ordering Information

    • 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 following points must be considered if option F3 (3-point linearity protocol) was selected in 3-point linearity protocol feature 550 ("Calibration").

  • Page 56: Customer-Specific Configuration

    Micropilot FMR60 The 5 points of the linearity protocol are evenly distributed over the measuring range (0 to 100 %). The Empty calibration (E) and Full calibration (F) must be specified to define the measuring range . If this information is missing, antenna-dependent default values are used instead.

  • Page 57: Tagging (Tag)

    Micropilot FMR60 Tagging (TAG) Ordering feature 895: Marking Option Z1: Tagging (TAG), see additional spec. Position of the measuring To be selected in the additional specifications: point marking • Tag plate Stainless Steel • Self-adhesive paper label • Supplied label/plate •...

  • Page 58: Heartbeat Monitoring

    Micropilot FMR60 Device functionality checked on demand • Verification of the correct functioning of the measuring device within specifications. • The verification result provides information about the condition of the device: Passed or Failed. • The results are documented in a verification report.
  • Page 59 Micropilot FMR60 Advantages • Early detection of changes (trends) to ensure plant availability and product quality. • Use of information for the proactive planning of measures (e.g. cleaning/maintenance). • Identification of undesirable process conditions as the basis to optimizing the facility and the processes.

  • Page 60: Accessories

    Micropilot FMR60 Accessories Device-specific accessories Weather protection cover Accessory Description Weather protection cover A0015466 300 (11.8) 275 (10.8) 255.1 (10) 164 (6.46) A0015472  29 Weather protection cover; Dimensions: mm (in)  The weather protection cover can be ordered together with the device (product structure, feature 620 "Accessory Enclosed", option PB "Weather Protection Cover").
  • Page 61 Micropilot FMR60 Mounting bracket, adjustable Accessories Description Mounting bracket, adjustable 260 (10.2) 9(0.4) 12(0.5) 16 (0.6) 100 (3.9) 35(1.4) A0032295 Material: 304 (1.4301) Suitable for housing • A: GT19 dual compartment, plastic PBT • C: GT20 dual compartment, aluminum, coated...
  • Page 62 Micropilot FMR60 Remote display FHX50 Accessories Description Remote display FHX50 A0019128 • Material: • Plastic PBT • 316L/1.4404 • Aluminum • Degree of protection: IP68 / NEMA 6P and IP66 / NEMA 4x • Suitable for display modules: • SD02 (push buttons) •...
  • Page 63 Micropilot FMR60 Overvoltage protection Accessories Description Overvoltage protection for 2-wire devices OVP10 (1-channel) OVP20 (2-channel) A0021734 Technical data • Resistance per channel: 2 × 0.5 Ω • Threshold DC voltage: 400 to 700 V • Threshold surge voltage: < 800 V • Capacitance at 1 MHz: < 1.5 pF •...
  • Page 64 Micropilot FMR60 Bluetooth module for HART devices Accessory Description Bluetooth module A0036493 • Quick and easy commissioning via SmartBlue (app) • No additional tools or adapters required • Signal curve via SmartBlue (app) • Encrypted single point-to-point data transmission (tested by Fraunhofer institue) and password protected communication via Bluetooth®...

  • Page 65: Communication-Specific Accessories

    For details, see "Technical Information" TI00404F Commubox FXA291 Connects Endress+Hauser field devices with a CDI interface (= Endress+Hauser Common Data Interface) and the USB port of a computer or laptop Order number: 51516983 For details, see "Technical Information" TI00405C...

  • Page 66: Service-Specific Accessories

    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 Brief Operating Instructions...
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