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Products Solutions Services BA01991F/00/EN/02.19 71461923 2020-01-15 Operating Instructions Micropilot FWR30 Free space radar Battery-operated level sensor for monitoring remote and mobile applications...
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About this document Micropilot FWR30 About this document Document function These Operating Instructions contain all the information that is required in various phases of the life cycle of the device: from product identification, incoming acceptance and storage, to mounting, connection, operation and commissioning through to troubleshooting, maintenance and disposal.
Micropilot FWR30 About this document Additional information: Reference to documentation: Reference to page: Series of steps: Result of an individual step: 1.2.4 Symbols in graphics Item numbers: 1, 2, 3 ... Series of steps: Views: A, B, C, ... Documentation All available documents can be downloaded using: •...
Being instructed and authorized according to the requirements of the task by the facility' s owner-operator ‣ Following the instructions in these Operating Instructions Designated use The Micropilot FWR30 is a battery-operated level sensor with cellular radio transmission. Application: Independent radar sensor for remote monitoring of levels. 2.2.1 Incorrect use The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-designated use.
It meets general safety standards and legal requirements. It also complies with the EC directives listed in the device-specific EC Declaration of Conformity. Endress+Hauser confirms this by affixing the CE mark to the device.
Micropilot FWR30 Product description Product design The Micropilot FWR30 is powered by an internal battery. The IP66/68 housing contains a sensor. The sensor measures the level. The device reports the level to the Netilion Cloud Service via a cellular radio connection.
Installation Micropilot FWR30 Installation Mounting the measuring device 5.1.1 Mounting location Indoors or outdoors. Installation on vertical pipes A0040689 Installation with mounting bracket pipe/IBC. Installation on non-conductive plastic IBC tanks with tubular cage or mesh frame Installation with "Mounting bracket pipe/IBC".
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Micropilot FWR30 Installation Blocking distance 8° A0041499 • No signals are analyzed within the blocking distance (BD) For this reason, the blocking distance can be used to suppress interference signals (e.g. from condensate) near the antenna • Factory setting: 0 mm •...
Installation Micropilot FWR30 Ø32.5 (1.28) 42 (1.65) A0041312 Post-installation check • Is the device undamaged (visual inspection)? • Does the device comply with the measuring point specifications? • ambient temperature • Measuring range • Are the measuring point identification and labeling correct (visual inspection)? •...
Operation options Micropilot FWR30 Operation options Overview of operation options 7.1.1 Operation via activation button on device The blue activation button is locked while an action is being performed and until the action has been completed. Action Procedure Activating the measuring device - measure and Press the blue activation button briefly (>2 seconds) until the LED is lit...
Micropilot FWR30 Commissioning Commissioning Preparatory steps Before the measuring device is commissioned, the measuring device must be connected via Netilion Value. A user account in the Netilion Cloud is required for this purpose. Using a smartphone or tablet, scan the QR code on the enclosed Special Documentation in order to access Netilion Value.
Operation Micropilot FWR30 Operation Initiating the measurement The interval for measurement and transmission is configured in Netilion Value. The measuring device can be activated by the following events: • if the next measuring interval is reached (time-based) • if the activation button is pressed (user-activated) Reading measured values Netilion Value can be used to read the measured values.
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Micropilot FWR30 Operation 9.4.4 Firmware update Update via cloud A firmware update can be performed via the cloud. The next time the measuring device is connected to the cloud, the firmware is transmitted to the device. After it has been checked by the measuring device, the firmware is updated.
Diagnostics and troubleshooting Micropilot FWR30 Diagnostics and troubleshooting 10.1 Diagnostics information via LED LED status Reason Solution The LED flashes red every 10 Battery charge state is low or critical Replace the battery seconds The LED flashes red for 10 seconds Cloud transmission error: •...
Micropilot FWR30 Diagnostics and troubleshooting 10.4 List of diagnostic events Diagnostic number Short text Remedial measures Status signal Diagnostic behavior Main electronics defective • Contact the Service Department Alarm • Replace device Firmware update has failed • Update the device firmware Warning •...
WEEE as unsorted municipal waste. Such products may not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and can be returned to Endress+Hauser for disposal under the conditions stipulated in the General Terms and Conditions or as individually agreed by Endress+Hauser.
Micropilot FWR30 Technical data Technical data 14.1 Input 14.1.1 Measured variable Measured process variables • Level: 0 to 15 m (0 to 49 ft) ±10 mm (0.39 in) • Ambient temperature: –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F) with an accuracy of ± 2 °C (4 °F) •...
Technical data Micropilot FWR30 • No signals are analyzed within the blocking distance (BD) For this reason, the blocking distance can be used to suppress interference signals (e.g. from condensate) near the antenna • Factory setting: 0 mm • The blocking distance (BD) can be defined in the cloud or set automatically...
Micropilot FWR30 Technical data 14.3.4 Climate class DIN EN 60068-2-38/IEC 68-2-38: Test Z/AD 14.3.5 Operating altitude according to DIN EN 61010-1 Ed. 3 Up to 2 000 m (6 600 ft) above sea level. 14.3.6 Degree of protection IP66, IP68 14.3.7...
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