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All rights reserved. It is prohibited to reproduce this documentation, or any part thereof, without the prior written authorisation of KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH. Subject to change without notice. Copyright 2021 by KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH - Ludwig-Krohne-Str. 5 - 47058 Duisburg (Germany) www.krohne.com 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en...
BM26A-5000 1.1 Intended use The BM26A-5000 is a bypass chamber designed for use with a FMCW Radar (non-contact radar), TDR (guided radar) or displacer-type level transmitter. This bypass chamber is connected to open or pressurized tanks. With the applicable options, it is resistant to difficult service conditions and liquids that are poisonous, flammable, or that cause corrosion.
Tighten the process connections in agreement with the design code. • The user must take necessary steps to protect the installed device from shock waves (water hammer). A pressure-limiting valve must protect the installation. www.krohne.com 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en...
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This document is provided to help you establish operating conditions, which will permit safe and efficient use of this device. Special considerations and precautions are also described in the document, which appear in the form of icons as shown below. www.krohne.com 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en...
In general, devices from the manufacturer may only be installed, commissioned, operated and maintained by properly trained and authorized personnel. This document is provided to help you establish operating conditions, which will permit safe and efficient use of this device. 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en www.krohne.com...
Technical documentation for this device can be downloaded from the website (Download Centre). 2.2 Device description The BM26A-5000 is a bypass chamber for FMCW (non-contact) radar, TDR (Guided Radar) or displacer-type level transmitters. The level transmitter is installed on top of the bypass chamber.
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The bypass chamber can be made of: • 316/316L (1.4401/1.4404) stainless steel, • 304L (1.4307) stainless steel with >9.5% nickel content, • HASTELLOY® C-276 alloy (2.4819), or • INCONEL® nickel-chromium alloy 625 (2.4856) 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en www.krohne.com...
2 Optional level transmitter nameplate - for more data, refer to the related handbook INFORMATION! For more data about the level transmitter options, refer to the related handbook (BW25, OPTIWAVE 7400, OPTIFLEX 7200 or OPTIFLEX 8200). www.krohne.com 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en...
9 Construction code 10 CE marking PED certification agency code (0036) - if there is a PED marking given on the nameplate. Refer also to item 7 on this illustration. 11 Model name 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en www.krohne.com...
We recommend that you install isolation valves between the device and the tank. The device can then be easily removed from the tank for the cleaning procedure. Drain the device only when it is isolated from the tank. www.krohne.com 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en...
INSTALLATION BM26A-5000 3.4 Level transmitter options The level transmitter (OPTIFLEX 7200, OPTIFLEX 8200, OPTIWAVE 7400 or BW25) is attached to the bypass chamber at the factory. 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en www.krohne.com...
Do the servicing of device regularly to agree with the regulations of the site that it is installed on. CAUTION! Risk of damage to the device from shock waves. Open the valves slowly to prevent damage from water hammer. Use a pressure-limiting valve to prevent damage to the installation. 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en www.krohne.com...
This device is supplied as an option with the bypass chamber. For the device configuration procedure, refer to the BW25 handbook. 6.4 Errors For more data about error handling, refer to the handbook related to the level transmitter option. www.krohne.com 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en...
• male and female plugs for drains and vents • ball valves • support brackets for the bypass chamber Use only KROHNE-authorized service staff to repair the device. 7.3 Availability of services The manufacturer offers a range of services to support the customer after expiration of the warranty.
• such dangerous substances, to enclose a certificate with the device confirming that it is safe to handle and stating the • product used. www.krohne.com 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en...
We have flushed out and neutralized all cavities in the unit. We herewith confirm that in returning this unit there is no risk to man or environment through any residual liquid contained in it. Date: Company stamp: Signature: 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en www.krohne.com...
The user must dispose of the WEEE to a designated collection point for the recycling of WEEE or send them back to our local organisation or authorised representative. www.krohne.com 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en...
The measuring principle is also related to the level transmitter option that you selected in the customer order. For more data, refer to the handbook for that level transmitter option. 1 Bypass chamber with level transmitter 2 Tank 3 Level of the liquid 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en www.krohne.com...
-196...+400°C / -320.8…+752°F (refer also to the handbook of the level transmitter option) Ambient temperature -70...+80°C / -94...+176°F (refer also to the handbook of the level transmitter option) Storage temperature -70…+80°C / -94…+176°F www.krohne.com 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en...
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PN40 (welding PN100 (welding PN160 or 250 neck or lap joint) neck) (welding neck) Facing type options B1; C; D; E; F B2; C; D; E; F B2; C; D; E; F 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en www.krohne.com...
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Refer to the handbook of the level transmitter option Electrical heat tracing Refer to the handbook of the electrical heat tracing equipment equipment Input and output Level transmitter Refer to the handbook of the level transmitter option www.krohne.com 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en...
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7 NPS = National Pipe Size. For more data about the dimensions of flanges, refer to the ASME B16.5 standard. For more data about the dimensions of welded pipes, refer to the ASME B36.19M standard. 8 Other process connections on request 9 Other vent and drain connections on request 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en www.krohne.com...
8.3 Dimensions 8.3.1 PN40 - Class 300 Figure 8-1: BM26A-5000 PN40 / Class 300: side - side process connections 1 Top flange (DN65 / NPS 2 1/2 or DN80 / NPS 3) for level transmitter option 2 Optional drain with 3/8...3/4 NPT female threaded connection (with plug) or DN15...50 / NPS 1/2…2 flange 3 Process connection (flange or welded pipe) 4 Optional side vent with 1/2...3/4 NPT or G 1/2...3/4 female threaded connection (with plug) or DN25 / NPS 1 flange...
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70.7 74.1 Table 8-2: BM26A-5000 PN40 / Class 300 (side - side process connections): general dimensions in mm 1 Drain options are available. NPT or G connection (female) + plug: 185 mm. Flange, DN15...25 and NPS 1/2...1: 270 mm. Flange, DN40...50 and NPS 1 1/2...2: 345 mm.
8.3.2 PN100 - Class 600 Side - side process connections Figure 8-2: BM26A-5000 PN100 / Class 600: side - side process connections 1 Top flange (DN65 / NPS 2 1/2 or DN80 / NPS 3) for level transmitter option 2 Optional drain with 3/8...3/4 NPT female threaded connection (with plug) or DN15...50 / NPS 1/2…2 flange 3 Process connection (flange or welded pipe) 4 Optional side vent with 3/8...3/4 NPT female threaded connection (with plug) or DN25 / NPS 1 flange...
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3.94 2.92 Table 8-5: BM26A-5000 PN100 / Class 600 (side - side process connections): general dimensions in inches 1 Drain options are available. NPT or G connection (female) + plug: 7.28¨. Flange, DN15...25 and NPS 1/2...1: 10.63¨. Flange, DN40...50 and NPS 1 1/2...2: 13.58¨.
8.3.3 PN250 - Class 1500 Side - side process connections Figure 8-3: BM26A-5000 PN250 / Class 1500: side - side process connections 1 Top flange (NPS 2 Class 1500, NPS 3 Class 900, or NPS 3 Class 1500) for level transmitter option 2 Optional drain with 3/8...3/4 NPT female threaded connection (with plug) or DN15...50 / NPS 1/2…2 flange...
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70.7 74.1 Table 8-6: BM26A-5000 PN250 / Class 1500 (side - side process connections): general dimensions in mm 1 Drain options are available. NPT or G connection (female) + plug: 180 mm. Flange, DN15...25 and NPS 1/2...1: 297 mm. Flange, DN40...50 and NPS 1 1/2...2: 374 mm.
8.3.4 PN400 - Class 2500 Side - side process connections Figure 8-4: BM26A-5000 PN400 / Class 2500: side - side process connections 1 Top flange (NPS 2 Class 2500 or NPS 3 Class 2500) for level transmitter option 2 Optional drain with 3/8...3/4 NPT female threaded connection (with plug) or DN15...50 / NPS 1/2…2 flange 3 Process connection (flange or welded pipe) 4 Optional side vent with 1/2...3/4 NPT female threaded connection (with plug), or DN25 / NPS 1 flange...
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70.7 74.1 Table 8-8: BM26A-5000 PN400 / Class 2500 (side - side process connections): general dimensions in mm 1 Drain options are available. NPT or G connection (female) + plug: 185 mm. Flange, NPS 1/2...1: 324 mm. 2 This value agrees with the "C-C" dimension given in the customer order 3 Flange, NPS 1: 165 mm.
248.2 248.2 248.2 248.2 248.2 240.6 210.9 Class 2500 JIS B 2220 ASME B36.19M ISO 228-1 ASME B1.20.1 Table 8-12: Maximum process pressure [barg] for a given maximum process temperature [°C] 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en www.krohne.com...
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178.5 171.4 ISO 228-1 36.3 33.7 31.8 29.7 28.5 27.4 ASME B1.20.1 90.9 84.2 79.5 74.2 71.4 68.5 Table 8-13: Maximum process pressure [barg] for a given maximum process temperature [°C] www.krohne.com 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en...
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2588.9 2485.9 ISO 228-1 526.5 488.8 461.2 430.8 413.4 397.4 ASME B1.20.1 1318.4 1221.2 1153.1 1076.2 1035.6 993.5 Table 8-15: Maximum process pressure [psig] for a given maximum process temperature [°F] 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en www.krohne.com...
30.8 24.1 77.1 65.2 60.4 57.6 55.2 ISO 228-1 30.8 24.1 ASME B1.20.1 77.1 65.2 60.4 57.6 55.2 Table 8-17: Maximum process pressure [barg] for a given maximum process temperature [°C] www.krohne.com 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en...
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1015.3 945.6 835.4 880.6 ISO 228-1 446.7 377.1 349.5 333.6 319.1 ASME B1.20.1 1118.2 1015.3 945.6 835.4 880.6 Table 8-19: Maximum process pressure [psig] for a given maximum process temperature [°F] 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en www.krohne.com...
Electromagnetic compatibility Defines how much a device influences or is influenced by other devices that generate electromagnetic fields during operation. Refer to European standard EN 61326-1 and EN 61326-2-3 for further details. www.krohne.com 01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en...
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Engineering, commissioning, calibration, maintenance and training services Head Office KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH Ludwig-Krohne-Str. 5 47058 Duisburg (Germany) Tel.: +49 203 301 0 Fax: +49 203 301 10389 info@krohne.com The current list of all KROHNE contacts and addresses can be found at: www.krohne.com...
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