Level radar, level measurement in liquids (92 pages)
Summary of Contents for Endress+Hauser Micropilot FMR50
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Products Solutions Services TI01039F/00/EN/03.13 71224350 Technical Information Micropilot FMR50 Level radar Level measurement in liquids Application Continuous, non-contact level measurement of liquids, pastes and slurries Features FMR50 • Attractively-priced device for basic supply and storage applications as well as utility processes •...
Micropilot FMR50 Important document information Document conventions Safety symbols Symbol Meaning DANGER! DANGER This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result in serious or fatal injury. A0011189-EN WARNING! WARNING This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in serious or fatal injury.
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Micropilot FMR50 Symbol Meaning Reference to page Refers to the corresponding page number. A0011195 Reference to graphic Refers to the corresponding graphic number and page number. A0011196 Symbols in graphics Symbol Meaning 1, 2, 3 ... Item numbers Series of steps …...
Micropilot FMR50 Function and system design Measuring principle The Micropilot is a "downward-looking" measuring system, operating based on the time-of-flight method (ToF). It measures the distance from the reference point (process connection) to the product surface. Radar impulses are emitted by an antenna, reflected off the product surface and received again by the radar system.
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• Measurement unaffected by medium properties • Hardware and software developed according to SIL IEC 61508 Procurement • Endress+Hauser being the world market leader in level measurement guarantees asset protection • Worldwide support and service Installation • Special tools are not required •...
Micropilot FMR50 Input Measured variable The measured variable is the distance between the reference point and the product surface. The level is calculated from this distance, taking into account the empty distance "E" entered by the user. If required, the level can be converted into other variables (volume, mass) by means of a linearization (up to 32 points).
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Micropilot FMR50 Storage tank Buffer tank A0018833 A0018835 Calm product surface (e.g. intermittent filling, filling from bottom, immersion Moving surfaces (e.g. continuous filling, from above, mixing jets) tubes) Antenna size Antenna size 40 mm (1½ in) 80 mm (3 in) 100 mm (4 in) 40 mm (1½...
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Micropilot FMR50 Process tank with agitator Stilling well A0018842 A0018837 Turbulent surface. Single stage agitator (f < 1 Hz) Antenna size Antenna size 40 mm (1½ in) 80 mm (3 in) 100 mm (4 in) 40 to 100 mm (1½ to 4 in) A, B, C, D (3.2)
Micropilot FMR50 Operating frequency K-band (~ 26 GHz) Up to 8 Micropilot transmitters can be installed in the same tank because the transmitter pulses are statistically coded. Transmitting power Distance Average energy density in beam direction Standard version With "Advanced dynamics" application package 1 m (3.3 ft)
Micropilot FMR50 Output Output signal HART Signal coding FSK ±0.5 mA over current signal Data transmission rate 1 200 Bit/s Galvanic isolation PROFIBUS PA Signal coding Manchester Bus Powered (MBP) Data transmission rate 31.25 kBit/s, voltage mode Galvanic isolation FOUNDATION Fieldbus...
Micropilot FMR50 Signal on alarm Depending on the interface, failure information is displayed as follows: • Current output (for HART devices) – Failsafe mode selectable (in accordance with NAMUR Recommendation NE 43): Minimum alarm: 3.6 mA Maximum alarm (= factory setting): 22 mA –...
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Micropilot FMR50 Output values Analog Input: • Level linearized • Distance • Terminal voltage • Electronic temperature • Absolute echo amplitude • Relative echo amplitude • Analog output advanced diagnostics 1/2 Digital Input: • Advanced diagnostic blocks • Status output switch block...
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Contains parameters which allow to backup the no output values Block device configuration in the display module and to restore it into the device. Access to these parameters is restricted to the Endress+Hauser service. depending on the configuration of the block Endress+Hauser...
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Micropilot FMR50 Function Blocks Block Content Number of Number of Execution Functionality permanent instantiable time blocks blocks Resource Block The Resource Block contains all the enhanced data that uniquely identifies the field device. It is an electronic version of a nameplate of the device.
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Micropilot FMR50 Block Content Number of Number of Execution Functionality permanent instantiable time blocks blocks Integrator The Integrator Function Block 25 ms standard Block integrates a variable as a function of the time or accumulates the counts from a Pulse Input block.
Micropilot FMR50 Power supply Terminal assignment 2-wire: 4-20mA HART – – 4...20 mA – – 4...20 mA A0011294 3 Terminal assignment 2-wire; 4-20mA HART Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Active barrier with power supply (e.g. RN221N): Observe terminal voltage (→ 25) HART communication resistor (≥250 Ω): Observe maximum load (→...
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Micropilot FMR50 2-wire: 4-20mA HART, switch output – 4...20 mA ³ – 4...20 mA ³ A0013759 4 Terminal assignment 2-wire; 4-20mA HART, switch output Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Active barrier with power supply (e.g. RN221N): Observe terminal voltage (→ 25) HART communication resistor (≥250 Ω): Observe maximum load (→...
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Micropilot FMR50 2-wire: 4-20mA HART, 4-20mA – 4...20 mA – 4...20 mA – 4...20 mA – 4...20 mA A0013923 5 Terminal assignment 2-wire, 4-20 mA HART, 4...20mA Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Connection current output 2 Connection current output 1 Supply voltage for current output 1 (e.g.
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Micropilot FMR50 4-wire: 4-20mA HART (10.4 to 48 V 4...20 mA ³ A0011340 6 Terminal assignment 4-wire; 4-20mA HART (10.4 to 48 VDC) Evaluation unit, e.g. PLC HART communication resistor (≥250 Ω): Observe maximum load (→ 27) Connection for Commubox FXA195 or FieldXpert SFX100 (via VIATOR Bluetooth modem) Analog display device: Observe maximum load (→...
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Micropilot FMR50 4-wire: 4-20mA HART (90 to 253 V 4...20 mA ³ A0018965 7 Terminal assignment 4-wire; 4-20mA HART (90 to 253 VAC) Evaluation unit, e.g. PLC HART communication resistor (≥250 Ω): Observe maximum load (→ 27) Connection for Commubox FXA195 or FieldXpert SFX100 (via VIATOR Bluetooth modem) Analog display device: Observe maximum load (→...
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Micropilot FMR50 PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus A0011341 8 Terminal assignment PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Cable screen: Observe cable specifications Switch output (open collector): Terminals 3 and 4 PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus: Terminals 1 and 2...
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Micropilot FMR50 Connection examples for the switch output For HART devices, the switch output is available as an option. See product structure, feature 20: "Power Supply, Output", option B: "2-wire; 4-20mA HART, switch output" Devices with PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus always have a switch output.
Micropilot FMR50 Device plug connectors For the versions with fieldbus plug connector (M12 or 7/8"), the signal line can be connected without opening the housing. Pin assignment of the M12 plug connector Meaning Signal + not connected Signal - Ground A0011175 Pin assignment of the 7/8"...
Micropilot FMR50 Supply voltage An external power supply is required. Various supply units can be ordered from Endress+Hauser: see "Accessories" section (→ 74) 2-wire, 4-20mA HART, passive "Power Supply, "Approval" Terminal voltage U at Maximum load R, depending on the supply voltage U at the Output"...
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Micropilot FMR50 "Power Supply, Output" "Approval" Terminal voltage U at the Maximum load R, depending on the supply voltage U at the device supply unit C: 2-wire; 4-20mA HART, 12 to 30 V R [ ] ? 4-20mA U 0 [V]...
Micropilot FMR50 4-wire, 4-20mA HART, active "Power supply; Output" Terminal voltage Maximum load R K: 4-wire 90-253VAC; 4-20mA HART 90 to 253 V (50 to 60 Hz), 500 Ω overvoltage category II L: 4-wire 10,4-48VDC; 4-20mA HART 10.4 to 48 V...
"Guidelines for planning and commissioning PROFIBUS DP/PA", PNO Guideline 2.092 "PROFIBUS PA User and Installation Guideline" and IEC61158-2 (MBP). FOUNDATION Fieldbus Endress+Hauser recommends using twisted, shielded two-wire cables. For further information on the cable specifications, see Operating Instructions BA00013S "FOUNDATION Fieldbus Overview", FOUNDATION Fieldbus Guideline and IEC 61158-2 (MBP).
< 1.5 pF Nominal arrest impulse voltage (⁸⁄₂₀ μs) 10 kA External overvoltage protection HAW562 or HAW569 from Endress+Hauser are suited as external overvoltage protection. For detailed information please refer to the following documents: • HAW562: TI01012K • HAW569: TI01013K...
Micropilot FMR50 20 (0.79) 3 (0.12) -3 (-12) -20 (-0.79) 2 (6.6) D [m] ([ft]) A0019042 12 Maximum measured error in near-range applications; values for version with the "Advanced dynamics" application package Δ Maximum measured error Lower edge of the antenna...
Micropilot FMR50 Installation Installation conditions Mounting position • Recommended distance A from wall to outer edge of nozzle: ~ 1/6 of tank diameter. Nevertheless the device should not be installed closer than 15 cm (5.91 in) to the tank wall.
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If the outer wall of the vessel is made of a non-conductive material (e.g. GRP), microwaves can also be reflected off interfering installations outside the signal beam (e.g. metallic pipes (1), ladders (2), grates (3), ...). Therefore, there should be no such interfering installations in the signal beam. Please contact Endress+Hauser for further information. A0017123 Endress+Hauser...
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Micropilot FMR50 Optimization options • Antenna size The bigger the antenna, the smaller the beam angle α and the fewer interference echoes (→ 35). • Mapping The measurement can be optimized by means of electronic suppression of interference echoes.
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Micropilot FMR50 Beam angle A0016891 13 Relationship between beam angle α, distance D and beamwidth diameter W The beam angle is defined as the angle α where the energy density of the radar waves reaches half the value of the maximum energy density (3-dB-width). Microwaves are also emitted outside the signal beam and can be reflected off interfering installations.
50 to 250 (1.97 to 9.84) > 0.3 (1.0) 5.91) Affected compounds are e.g. R134a, R227, Dymel 152a. Dielectric constants of important media commonly used in the industry are summarized in the document SD106F, which can be downloaded from the Endress+Hauser web page (www.endress.com). Endress+Hauser...
500 mm (19.7 in) can be accepted if this should not be possible due to mechanical reasons. øD A0016806 14 Nozzle height and diameter for horn antenna, encapsulated (FMR50) Antenna size 40 mm (1½ in) 39 mm (1.54 in) < 60 mm (2.36 in) Please contact Endress+Hauser for applications with higher nozzle. Endress+Hauser...
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Micropilot FMR50 Threaded connection • Tighten with the hexagonal nut only. • Tool : Hexagonal wrench 50 mm • Maximum permissible torque: 35 Nm (26 lbf ft) Endress+Hauser...
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Micropilot FMR50 Horn antenna with slip-on flange (FMR50) Alignment When using the Micropilot with a slip-on flange in explosion-hazardous areas, strictly observe all specifications in the relevant Safety Instructions (XA). • Align the antenna vertically to the product surface. Optionally, a variable flange seal, which is available as an accessory, can be used for alignment (see Technical Information BA01048F, chapter "Accessories").
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Micropilot FMR50 Horn antenna with mounting bracket (FMR50) A0016865 16 Installation of the horn antenna with mounting bracket (FMR50/FMR56) Align the antenna vertically to the product surface using the mounting bracket. NOTICE The mounting bracket has no conductive connection to the transmitter housing.
Micropilot FMR50 Installation in stilling well A0016841 17 Installation in stilling well Marking for antenna alignment • For horn antenna: Align the marking towards the slots of the stilling well. • Measurements can be performed through an open full bore ball valve without any problems.
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Micropilot FMR50 Recommendations for the stilling well • Metal (no enamel coating; plastic on request). • Constant diameter. • Diameter of stilling well not larger than antenna diameter. • Diameter difference between horn antenna and inner diameter of the stilling well as small as possible.
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Micropilot FMR50 Examples for the construction of stilling wells 100% 100% mm (in) A0019009 Micropilot FMR50/FMR51: Horn 40mm(1½") Micropilot FMR50/FMR51/FMR52/FMR54: Horn 80mm(3") Stilling well with slots Full bore ball valve Marking for axial alignment Threaded connection e.g. welding neck flange DIN2633 ...
Micropilot FMR50 Installation in bypass A0019446 18 Installation in bypass Marking for antenna alignment Tank connectors • Alighn the marker perpendicular (90°) to the tank connectors. • Measurements can be performed through an open full bore ball valve without any problems.
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Micropilot FMR50 Recommendations for the bypass pipe • Metal (no plastic or enamel coating). • Constant diameter. • Select horn antenna as big as possible. For intermediate sizes (e.g. 95 mm (3.5 in)) select next larger antenna and adapt it mechanically (for horn antennas).
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Micropilot FMR50 Example for the construction of a bypass 100% mm (in) A0019010 Micropilot FMR50/FMR51/FMR52/FMR54: Horn 80mm(3") Full bore ball valve Minimum distance to upper connection pipe: 400 mm (15,7 in) Marking for axial alignment e.g. welding neck flange DIN2633 Diameter of the connection pipes as small as possible Do not weld through the pipe wall;...
Micropilot FMR50 Vessels with heat insulation A0019141 If process temperatures are high, the device must be included in normal tank insulation to prevent the electronics heating up as a result of heat radiation or convection. The insulation may not exceed beyond the neck of the housing.
Micropilot FMR50 Environment Ambient temperature range Measuring device –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F); –50 °C (–58 °F) with manufacturer declaration on request Local display –20 to +70 °C (–4 to +158 °F), the readability of the display may be impaired at temperatures outside the temperature range.
Micropilot FMR50 hose-down cleaning. The material compatibility has to be considered if cleaning agents are used! The maximum permitted temperature at the flange should not be exceeded. Electromagnetic Electromagnetic compatibility to all relevant requirements of the EN 61326- series and NAMUR recommendation EMC (NE21).
Micropilot FMR50 Process Process temperature range Sensor Process Connection Process temperature range FMR50 • Thread ISO228 G1½ –40 to +130 °C (–40 to +266 °F) • Thread ANSI MNPT1½ Flange –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F) Process pressure range...
Micropilot FMR50 Mechanical construction Dimensions Dimensions of the electronics housing 99.5 (3.92)* 78 (3.07) 90 (3.54) A0011346 19 Housing GT19 (Plastics PBT); Dimensions in mm (in) *This measure is valid for devices with integrated overvoltage protection. 97 (3.82)* 78 (3.07) 90 (3.54)
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Micropilot FMR50 Dimensions FMR50 (process connection/antenna) 50 mm øc ød ø39 (1.54) mm (in) A0017741 G1½", NPT1½" threaded version Horn DN80 (3")/DN100 (4") standard version Reference point of the measurement Dimension DN80 DN100 137.9 mm (5.43 in) 150.5 mm (5.93 in) 15 mm (0.59 in)
Micropilot FMR50 Operation with remote display and operating module FHX50 A0013137 21 FHX50 operating options Housing of the remote display and operating module FHX50 Display and operating module SD02, push buttons; cover must be removed Display and operating module SD03, optical keys; can be operated through the glass of the cover (in...
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Micropilot FMR50 Via PROFIBUS PA protocol PROFIBUS DP ENDRESS + HAUSER PROFIBUS PA A0015775 Segment coupler Computer with Profiboard/Proficard and operating tool (e.g. FieldCare) PLC (Progrommable Logic Controller) Transmitter Additional functions (valves etc.) Endress+Hauser...
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Micropilot FMR50 Via FOUNDATION Fieldbus FF-HSE FF-H1 ENDRESS + HAUSER – FF-H1 A0017188 23 FOUNDATION Fieldbus system architecture with associated components FFblue Bluetooth modem Field Xpert SFX100 FieldCare NI-FF interface card Industrial network FF-HSE High Speed Ethernet FF-H1 FOUNDATION Fieldbus-H1...
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Micropilot FMR50 Via service interface (CDI) A0014019 Service interface (CDI) of the measuring device (= Endress+Hauser Common Data Interface) Commubox FXA291 Computer with "FieldCare" operating tool Endress+Hauser...
Micropilot FMR50 Integration in tank gauging The Endress+Hauser Tank Side Monitor NRF590 provides integrated communications for sites with multiple tanks, each with one or more sensors on the tank, such as radar, spot or average system temperature, capacitive probe for water detection and/or pressure sensors. Multiple protocols out of the Tank Side Monitor guarantee connectivity to nearly any of the existing industry standard tank gauging protocols.
The number of instruments which can be connected in mutidrop mode can be calculated by the "FieldNetCalc" program. A description of this program can be found in Technical Information TI 400F (Multidrop Conncector FXN520). The program is available form your Endress+Hauser sales organisation or in the internet at: www.de.endress.com/Download...
Radio standard The devices Micropilot FMR50, FMR51, FMR52, FMR56 and FMR57 are conform with the LPR (Level Probing Radar) standard EN302729-1/2. The devices are allowed to be used inside or outside EN302729-1/2 of closed bins or tanks in countries of th EU and the EFTA. Precondition is that the country itself already has implemented the directive.
In general the requirements of EN 302729-1/2 has to be taken in consideration. Radio standard The devices Micropilot FMR50, FMR51, FMR52, FMR53, FMR54, FMR56 and FMR57 are conform EN302372-1/2 with the TLPR (Tanks Level Probing Radar) standard EN302372-1/2 and can always be used in closed tanks or bins.
Micropilot FMR50 Japanes radio approval The devices FMR50, FMR51, FMR52, FMR54 and FMR57 comply with the Japanese Radio Law, Article 6, Section 1(1). CRN approval in preparation Track record FMR5x is the upgrade model of the corresponding FMR2xx series. Other standards and •...
• 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 5-point linearity protocol The following notes must be taken into account if option F4 ("5 point linearity protocol") has been selected in feature 550 ("Calibration").
Micropilot FMR50 Customized parametrization If the option IJ "Customized parametrization HART", IK "Customized parametrization PA" or IL "Customized parametrization FF" has been selected in feature 570 "Service", customer specific presettings can be selected for the following parameters: Parameter Communication Selection list / range of values Setup →...
Micropilot FMR50 Accessories Device-specific accessories Accessory Description Weather protection cover mm (in) A0015466 273.8 (10.8) 298.5 (11.8) 255.1 (10) 164 (6.46) mm (in) A0015472 37.8 mm (1.49 in) 54 mm (2.13 in) The weather protection cover can be ordered together with the device (product structure, feature 620 "Accessory Enclosed", option PB "Weather Protection Cover").
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Micropilot FMR50 Accessory Description Variable flange seal for FMR50/FMR56 ød øD A0018871 UNI slip-on flange Variable flange seal Nozzle The material and process conditions of the adjustable flange seal must fit the process properties (temperature, pressure, resistance). Variable flange seal...
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Micropilot FMR50 Accessory Description Mounting bracket for wall or ceiling mounting of FMR50/FMR56 (0.35) (0.47) 205 (8.07) ø9 (0.35) 65 (2.56) A0017746 26 Mounting bracket for FMR50/FMR56 with horn antenna Mounting at ceiling Mounting at wall Material – Mounting bracket: 304 (1.4301) –...
HART For details refer to Technical Information TI00404F Accessory Description Commubox FXA291 Connects Endress+Hauser field devices with CDI interface (= Endress+Hauser Common Data Interface) to the USB interface of a computer. For details refer to Technical Information TI00405C Accessory Description...
Accessory Description FieldCare Endress+Hauser' s FDT-based Plant Asset Management tool. Helps to configure and maintain all field devices of your plant. By supplying status information it also supports the diagnosis of the devices. For details refer to Operating Instructions BA00027S and BA00059S.
Micropilot FMR50 Documentation The following document types are available: • On the CD supplied with the device • In the Download Area of the Endress+Hauser Internet site: www.endress.com → Download Standard documentation Micropilot FMR50 Correlation of documentations to the device:...
Micropilot FMR50 Feature 010 Approval Available for Safety Instructions HART Safety Instructions PROFIBUS FOUNDATION Fieldbus IECEx: Ex nA IIC T6-T1 Gc FMR50 XA00679F XA00687F IECEx: Ex ic IIC T6-T1 Gc FMR50 XA00679F XA00687F IECEx: Ex ia IIC T6-T1 Ga/Gb FMR50...