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TI01728F/00/EN/03.24-00
71647633
2024-02-08
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Micropilot FMR43
HART
Free space radar
Level measurement in hygienic applications
Application
• Continuous, non-contact level measurement of liquids and solids in hygienic
applications
• Process connections: for hygiene applications (e.g.: Tri-Clamp or M24 adapter
concept)
• Maximum measuring range: 15 m (49 ft)
• Process temperature:–40 to +150 °C (–40 to +302 °F)
• Pressure: –1 to +20 bar (–14.5 to +290 psi)
• Accuracy: ±1 mm (±0.04 in)
Your benefits
• PTFE or PEEK antenna for hygienic requirements
• Reliable measurement thanks to strong signal focusing, even with multiple
internal fixtures
• Easy, guided commissioning with intuitive user interface
• Heartbeat Technology for predictive and preventive maintenance
• Bluetooth®wireless technology for commissioning, operation and maintenance
• CIP and SIP capabilities - up to protection class IP69
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  • Page 1 Products Solutions Services TI01728F/00/EN/03.24-00 71647633 2024-02-08 Technical Information Micropilot FMR43 HART Free space radar Level measurement in hygienic applications Application • Continuous, non-contact level measurement of liquids and solids in hygienic applications • Process connections: for hygiene applications (e.g.: Tri-Clamp or M24 adapter concept) •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Micropilot FMR43 HART Table of contents About this document ......4 Pollution degree ......
  • Page 3 Micropilot FMR43 HART Registered trademarks ..... . 46 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    Micropilot FMR43 HART About this document Symbols Safety symbols DANGER This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result in serious or fatal injury. WARNING This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in serious or fatal injury.

  • Page 5: Graphic Conventions

    Micropilot FMR43 HART The term "operating tool" is used in place of the following operating software: • FieldCare / DeviceCare, for operation via HART communication and PC • SmartBlue app, for operation using an Android or iOS smartphone or tablet...

  • Page 6: Measuring System

    Micropilot FMR43 HART ∆f = k ∆t where ∆t is the run time and k is the specified increase in frequency modulation. ∆t is given by the distance D between the reference point R and the product surface: D = (c ∆t) / 2 where c is the speed of propagation of the wave.
  • Page 7 Micropilot FMR43 HART Operating frequency 80 GHz Process connection Maximum measuring range 10 m (33 ft) MNPT/G ¾ 10 m (33 ft) 10 m (33 ft) MNPT/G 1½ 15 m (49 ft) Tri-Clamp 1½ 15 m (49 ft) Tri-Clamp 2...
  • Page 8 For the dielectric constants (DC values) of many media commonly used in industry, please refer • Dielectric constant (DC value) Compendium CP01076F • The Endress+Hauser "DC Values app" (available for Android and iOS) Measurement in storage vessel Storage vessel - measuring conditions Calm medium surface (e.g.
  • Page 9 Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connections MNPT/G ¾, G 1, M24, 80 GHz in storage vessel Media group Measuring range A (ε 1.4 to 1.9) 2.5 m (8 ft) B (ε 1.9 to 4) 5 m (16 ft) C (ε 4 to 10) 8 m (26 ft) D (ε...
  • Page 10 Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connections TriClamp 1½, TriClamp 2, 80 GHz in buffer vessel Media group Measuring range A (ε 1.4 to 1.9) 7 m (23 ft) B (ε 1.9 to 4) 13 m (43 ft) C (ε 4 to 10) 15 m (49 ft) D (ε...
  • Page 11 Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connections MNPT/G ¾, G 1, M24, 80 GHz in vessel with agitator Media group Measuring range A (ε 1.4 to 1.9) 1 m (3.3 ft) B (ε 1.9 to 4) 1.5 m (5 ft) C (ε...

  • Page 12: Operating Frequency

    Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connection MNPT/G 1½, NEUMO BioControl D50 in vessel with agitator Media group Measuring range A (ε 1.4 to 1.9) 1.5 m (5 ft) B (ε 1.9 to 4) 3 m (10 ft) C (ε 4 to 10) 7 m (23 ft) D (ε...

  • Page 13: Damping

    Micropilot FMR43 HART R Lmax [ ] W U – 12V R Lmax £ 23 mA A0052602 Power supply 12 to 30 V maximum load resistance Lmax Supply voltage Operation via handheld terminal or PC with operating program: take minimum communication resistance of 250 Ω...

  • Page 14: Power Supply

    Micropilot FMR43 HART The following measured values are assigned to the device variables at the factory: Device variable Measured value Primary variable (PV) Level linearized Secondary variable (SV) Distance Tertiary variable (TV) Absolute echo amplitude Quaternary variable (QV) Relative echo amplitude The PV is always applied to the current output.

  • Page 15: Supply Voltage

    Micropilot FMR43 HART Supply voltage 12 to 30 V on a direct current power unit The power unit must be tested to ensure it meets safety requirements (e.g. PELV, SELV, Class 2) and must comply with the relevant protocol specifications.
  • Page 16 Micropilot FMR43 HART Non-repeatability Non-repeatability is already included in the accuracy. ≤ 1 mm (0.04 in) If conditions deviate from the reference operating conditions, the offset/zero point that results from the installation conditions can be up to ±4 mm (±0.16 in). This additional offset/zero point can be eliminated by entering a correction (Level correction parameter) during commissioning.

  • Page 17: Influence Of Ambient Temperature

    Micropilot FMR43 HART Influence of ambient The output changes due to the effect of the ambient temperature with respect to the reference temperature. temperature The measurements are performed according to DIN EN IEC 61298-3 / DIN EN IEC 60770-1 Digital output (HART)

  • Page 18: Orientation

    Micropilot FMR43 HART Orientation Internal vessel fittings α A0031777 Avoid internal fittings (point level switches, temperature sensors, struts, vacuum rings, heating coils, baffles etc.) inside the signal beam. Pay attention to the beam angle α. Vertical alignment of antenna axis Align the antenna so that it is perpendicular to the product surface.
  • Page 19 Micropilot FMR43 HART Information concerning threaded connections In the case of longer nozzles, reduced measuring performance must be expected. Please note the following: • The end of the nozzle must be smooth and free from burrs. • The edge of the nozzle should be rounded.

  • Page 20: Beam Angle

    Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connection Tri-Clamp NA Connect ISO2852 DN40-51 (2), 80 GHz; PTFE Information about the mounting nozzle The maximum nozzle length H depends on the nozzle diameter D. The maximum length of the nozzle H depends on the nozzle diameter D.
  • Page 21 Micropilot FMR43 HART α α A0031824  7 Relationship between beam angle α, distance D and beamwidth diameter W The beamwidth diameter W depends on the beam angle α and the distance D. Process connections: MNPT/G ½, 180 GHz, PTFE Beam angle α...

  • Page 22: Environment

    Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connections: MNPT/G ¾, G 1, M24, 80 GHz, PEEK; NEUMO BioControl D50 PN16, 80 GHz; PEEK Beam angle α = 14 ° W = D × 0.26 1 m (3.3 ft) 0.25 m (0.8 ft) 2 m (6.6 ft) 0.5 m (1.6 ft) 3 m (9.8 ft)
  • Page 23 Micropilot FMR43 HART °F °C °C °F A0054838  8 Ambient temperature T depending on the process temperature T –40 °C (–40 °F) +80 °C (+176 °F) +80 °C (+176 °F) +80 °C (+176 °F) +150 °C (+302 °F) +40 °C (+77 °F) +150 °C (+302 °F)

  • Page 24: Storage Temperature

    Micropilot FMR43 HART +130 °C (+266 °F) –40 °C (–40 °F) –40 °C (–40 °F) –40 °C (–40 °F) Temperatures up to Tp: +150 °C (+302 °F) and Ta: +40 °C (+77 °F) possible for a maximum of 20 min Storage temperature –40 to +85 °C (–40 to +185 °F)
  • Page 25 Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connections MNPT/G ½, 316 L Antenna 180 GHz, PTFE Seal Process pressure range –10 to +150 °C (+14 to +302 °F) –1 to 20 bar (–14.5 to 290 psi) EPDM –40 to +150 °C (–40 to +302 °F) –1 to 20 bar (–14.5 to 290 psi)

  • Page 26: Dielectric Constant

    For liquids ε ≥ 1.2 For bulk solids ε ≥  1.6 For applications with lower dielectric constants than indicated, contact Endress+Hauser. Mechanical construction Design, dimensions Device height The device height is calculated from • the height of the housing • the height of the individual process connection The individual heights of the components are listed in the following sections.
  • Page 27 Micropilot FMR43 HART A0053675  10 Product design Micropilot FMR43 with sample process connections Electronics housing Process connection thread ½" Process connection Tri-Clamp NA Connect ISO2852 Process connection M24 Process connection NEUMO BioControl A0052454 Height of the housing Height of sensor including process connection...

  • Page 28: Dimensions

    Micropilot FMR43 HART Dimensions Housing 54 (2.13) 12 (0.47) A0052415 Unit of measurement mm (in) Process connection MNPT ½, 180 GHz; PTFE A0053195  11 Dimensions; process connection MNPT ½, 180 GHz; PTFE Bottom edge of housing Reference point of measurement Process connection MNPT ¾, 80 GHz;...
  • Page 29 Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connection MNPT 1½, 80 GHz; PEEK A0053197  13 Dimensions; process connection MNPT 1½, 80 GHz; PEEK Bottom edge of housing Reference point of measurement Process connnection G ½, 180 GHz, PTFE A0053198  14 Dimensions; process connection G ½, 180 GHz, PTFE...
  • Page 30 Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connection G 1, 80 GHz, PEEK A0053200  16 Dimensions; process connection G 1, 80 GHz, PEEK Bottom edge of housing Reference point of measurement Process connection G 1½, 80 GHz; PEEK A0053201  17 Dimensions; process connection G 1½, 80 GHz; PEEK...
  • Page 31 Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connection M24, 180 GHz, PTFE A0053203  19 Dimensions; process connection M24, 180 GHz, PTFE Bottom edge of housing Reference point of measurement Process connection Tri-Clamp NA Connect ISO2852 DN25-38 (1½), 80 GHz; PTFE 35 (1.38) A0053204 ...

  • Page 32: Weight

    Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connection NEUMO BioControl D50 PN16, 80 GHz; PEEK 49.8 ( 96) A0053209  22 Dimensions; process connection NEUMO BioControl D50 PN16, 80 GHz; PEEK Bottom edge of housing Reference point of measurement Weight The weights of the individual components must be added together for the total weight.
  • Page 33 Micropilot FMR43 HART The metal wetted parts of the following weld-in adapters and process adapters have a delta-ferrite content ≤ 1%: • Weld-in adapter M24, d=65, 316L • Process adapter M24>clamp 1½, 316L • Process adapter M24>clamp 2, 316L • Process adapter M24, NEUMO BioControl D25, 316L •...
  • Page 34 Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connection MNPT1½, 80 GHz; PEEK A0053181  25 Material; process connection MNPT1½, 80 GHz; PEEK Antenna: PEEK, seal material: FKM oder EPDM Process connection: 316L / 1.4404 Housing adapter: 316L / 1.4404 Process connection G½, 180 GHz, PTFE A0053182 ...
  • Page 35 Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connection G1, 80 GHz, PEEK A0053184  28 Material; process connection G1, 80 GHz, PEEK Antenna: PEEK, , seal material: FKM or EPDM Process connection: 316L / 1.4404 Housing adapter: 316L / 1.4404 Process connection G1½, 80 GHz; PEEK A0053185 ...
  • Page 36 Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connection M24, 180 GHz, PTFE A0053187  31 Material; process connection M24, 180 GHz, PTFE Antenna: PTFE, seal material: FKM or EPDM Process connection: 316L / 1.4404 Housing adapter: 316L / 1.4404 Process connection Tri-Clamp NA Connect ISO2852 DN25-38 (1½), 80 GHz; PTFE A0053188 ...

  • Page 37: Surface Roughness

    Micropilot FMR43 HART Process connection NEUMO BioControl D50 PN25, 80 GHz; PEEK A0053193  34 Material; process connection NEUMO BioControl D50 PN25, 80 GHz, PEEK Antenna: PEEK, seal material: PEEK cladding Process connection: 316L / 1.4404 Housing adapter: 316L / 1.4404 Materials not in contact with process •...

  • Page 38: Languages

    Micropilot FMR43 HART Bluetooth (optional) • Quick and easy setup with the SmartBlue app or FieldXpert SMT70/SMT77 • No additional tools or adapters needed • Encrypted single point-to-point data transmission (tested by Fraunhofer Institute) and password- protected communication via Bluetooth® wireless technology •...

  • Page 39: Onsite Display

    Micropilot FMR43 HART Onsite display Functions: • Display measured values, also fault and notice messages • Display a symbol in the event of an error • Electronically adjustable onsite display (automatic and manual adjustment of measured value display in 90° steps)  The measured value display rotates automatically depending on the orientation when the...

  • Page 40: Remote Operation

    Prerequisite • Device with Bluetooth order option • Smartphone or tablet with Endress+Hauser SmartBlue app or PC with DeviceCare from version 1.07.07 or FieldXpert SMT70/SMT77 The connection has a range of up to 25 m (82 ft). The range can vary depending on environmental conditions such as attachments, walls or ceilings.

  • Page 41: Hygienic Design Requirements

    • Polishing and surface finish • Material/compound compliance table: USP, FDA TSE (BSE) compliance (ADI As the manufacturer, Endress+Hauser states: • That the parts of this product in contact with the process are not made from materials derived free - Animal Derived...

  • Page 42: Asme Bpe

    • 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 Identification Measuring point (TAG) The device can be ordered with a tag name.

  • Page 43: Calibration

    Micropilot FMR43 HART Visualization in SmartBlue app The first 32 characters of the tag name The tag name can always be changed specifically for the measuring point via Bluetooth. Display on the nameplate The first 16 characters of the tag name...

  • Page 44: Factory Verification Certificate

    Micropilot FMR43 HART Factory verification The verification points (3 points) are defined at the following distances from the reference certificate point (approximate values): • 2 m • 4 m • 6 m Verification takes place under reference conditions. Service The following services, among others, can be selected using the Product Configurator.

  • Page 45: Accessories

    Configuration tool for IO-Link, HART, PROFIBUS and FOUNDATION Fieldbusfield devices DeviceCare SFE100 DeviceCare is available for download free of charge at www.software-products.endress.com. You need to register in the Endress+Hauser software portal to download the application. Technical Information TI01134S FieldCare SFE500 FDT-based plant asset management tool It can configure all intelligent field units in your system and helps you manage them.

  • Page 46: Field Xpert Smt77

    Android, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Endress+Hauser is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. HART®...
  • Page 48 *71647633* 71647633 www.addresses.endress.com...

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