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Products Solutions Services BA01991F/00/EN/03.20 71483952 2020-05-27 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: 1.2.3 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.
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 Endress+Hauser cloud via a cellular radio connection. The values can be accessed via the Netilion Value, Netilion Inventory or SupplyCare Hosting digital applications.
Installation Micropilot FWR30 Installation Mounting the measuring device 5.1.1 Mounting location The device can be mounted 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: automatic •...
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)? •...
Micropilot FWR30 Electrical connection Electrical connection Supply voltage Replaceable battery, standard size, lithium (D), 3.6 V, 19 Ah (included in the delivery) Designation in accordance with IEC: ER34615 (primary battery lithium thionyl chloride); product recommendation: Tadiran SL-2880 The measuring device determines the battery charge state automatically. The LED flashes red every 10 seconds if the battery charge state is low or critical.
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. Activating the measuring device - measure and transmit 1.
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Micropilot FWR30 Operation options 5. The LED then flashes green, yellow and red alternately to indicate the deactivation of the measuring device. Here, the deactivation status is not displayed in the digital application because transmission did not take place.
• Netilion Value: https://Netilion.endress.com/app/value • Netilion Inventory: https://Netilion.endress.com/app/inventory • SupplyCare Hosting: https://portal.endress.com SupplyCare Hosting is commissioned by Endress+Hauser Service staff. Commissioning is completed by pressing the blue activation button on the measuring device. Function check Perform the function check: ‣...
Micropilot FWR30 Operation Operation Initiating the measurement The measuring and transmission interval is configured using Endress+Hauser Cloud Services. 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 The measured values can be read via the services offered.
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Operation Micropilot FWR30 • The measuring device synchronizes the configuration from the cloud • The measuring device transmits all of the saved measured values and status values to the cloud such as • Level • Position • Ambient temperature If the device does not have any reception, up to 100 measured values are saved in the device and transmitted during the next connection.
Micropilot FWR30 Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnostics and troubleshooting 10.1 Diagnostics information via LED 10.1.1 The LED flashes red every 10 seconds • Reason: Battery charge state is low or critical • Solution: Replace the battery 10.1.2 The LED flashes red for 10 seconds •...
Diagnostics and troubleshooting Micropilot FWR30 10.2 List of diagnostic events Diagnostic number: F270 Short text: Main electronics defective Remedial measures: • Contact the Service Department • Replace device Diagnostic number: F331 Short text: Firmware update failed Remedial measures: Repeat firmware update...
Micropilot FWR30 Maintenance Maintenance 11.1 Maintenance tasks 11.1.1 Replacing the battery A0040732 Replacing the battery 1. Loosen all 4 screws. 2. Replace the battery. 3. Tighten the screws with 1.2 Nm (0.89 lbf ft). 4. Press the activation button. Status transmission is triggered.
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.
Technical data Micropilot FWR30 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) •...
Micropilot FWR30 Technical data 14.1.4 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: automatic •...
Technical data Micropilot FWR30 14.3 Environment 14.3.1 Ambient temperature range –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F) 14.3.2 Storage temperature –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F) Battery discharge is at its lowest if the battery is stored at temperatures from 0 to +30 °C (+32 to +86 °F).
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