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Products Solutions Services BA01991F/00/EN/01.19 71454862 2019-12-02 Operating Instructions Micropilot FWR30 Free space radar Battery-operated radar sensor for remote monitoring of levels...
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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: •...
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-designated use. Verification for borderline cases: ‣ For special fluids and fluids for cleaning, Endress+Hauser is glad to provide assistance in verifying the corrosion resistance of fluid-wetted materials, but does not accept any warranty or liability.
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 waterproof housing contains a sensor. The sensor records data (sensor measured values) from its environment. The device reports these data to the Netilion Cloud Service via a low-bandwidth cellular radio connection.
Micropilot FWR30 Installation also be attached using Velcro or adhesive tape. Both mounting kits include the same base plate, which makes other custom installations possible. No liability is accepted for custom installations. If the radar antenna is covered by metal objects, the measuring signal will be distorted.
Electrical connection Micropilot FWR30 Electrical connection Connecting the measuring device 6.1.1 Supply voltage • Replaceable battery, standard size, lithium (D), 3.6 V, 19 Ah Designation in accordance with IEC: ER34615 (primary battery lithium thionyl chloride); product recommendation: Tadiran SL-2880 • Battery life: > 3 years if 3 measurements are performed per day and at an ambient temperature of +25 °C (+77 °F)
Micropilot FWR30 Operation options Operation options Overview of operation options 7.1.1 Operation via activation switch on device The activation switch is locked while an activity is being performed and until the activity has been completed. LED light test • The LED light test is triggered by pressing briefly on the activation switch three times within 2 seconds.
Commissioning Micropilot FWR30 Commissioning Preparatory steps Before the measuring device is commissioned, the measuring device must be connected via Netilion Value. Scan the QR code to access Netilion Value. Netilion Value explains how to install a Netilion account and the Value Service.
Micropilot FWR30 Operation Operation Initiating measurement The interval for measurement and transmission is configured in Netilion Value. The device has a mode with extremely low power consumption. The device can be activated by the following events: • if the real-time clock reaches the next measuring interval (time-based) •...
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Operation Micropilot FWR30 9.4.4 Firmware update Manual update 1. Connect the FWR30 to the PC via the service interface (USB MSD). 2. Copy firmware file to the FWR30. 3. Disconnect USB connection. 4. The FWR30 checks the firmware file and updates the firmware.
Micropilot FWR30 Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnostics and troubleshooting 10.1 Diagnostic information via light emitting diodes If the LED flashes red at 10-second intervals, the battery level is low or critical. Endress+Hauser...
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) • Ambient temperature: –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F) with an accuracy of ± 2 °C (4 °F) •...
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 • Without battery: –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F) • With battery: 0 to +30 °C (+32 to +86 °F) The battery discharges very slowly within the specified temperature range.
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