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Guided radar measurement Time-of-Flight Levelflex FMP57

Guided radar measurement Time-of-Flight Levelflex FMP57

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The standard sensor for highest demands for level measurement in bulk solids

Version with rod or rope probe.

Process connections: Thread or flange

Temperature: -40 to +150°C (-40 to +302°F)

Pressure: -1 to +16bar (-14.5 to +232psi)

Maximum measuring range: Rod 4m (13ft), rope 45m (148ft)

Accuracy: ±2mm (0.08")

International explosion protection certificates, SIL, marine approval, 5-point linearity protocol

Reliable measurement even for changing product and process conditions

HistoROM data management concept for fast and easy commissioning, maintenance and diagnostics

Highest reliability due to new Multi-Echo Tracking evaluation

Hardware and software developed according to IEC 61508 up to SIL3

Heartbeat Technology for a cost-effective and safe plant operation during the entire life cycle

Seamless integration into control or asset management systems and intuitive, menu-guided operation concept (on-site or via the control system)

World's easiest proof test for SIL and WHG saves time and costs

Time-of-Flight measuring principle

Commissioning movie for Levelflex FMP5x guided radar and Micropilot FMR5x free space radar

Unique HistoROM data management concept for safe level measurement

Continuous adapting algorithms offering safe level measurement due to Multi-Echo Tracking

Documentation

Technical SheetManual

Specifications

Accuracy
Rod probe: +/- 2 mm (0.08 in) Rope probe <= 15 m (49ft): +/- 2 mm (0.08 in) Rope probe > 15 m (49ft): +/- 10 mm (0,39 in)
Process temperature
-40...+150 °C (-40...+302 °F)
Process pressure / max. overpressure limit
Vacuum...16 bar (Vacuum...232 psi)
Max. measurement distance
Rod: 4 m (13 ft) Min DK>1.4 Rope: 20 m...25 m (66 ft...82 ft) Min DK >1.4; 25 m...30 m (82ft...98 ft) Min DK >1.6; 30 m...45 m (98ft...148 ft) Min DK>1,9
Main wetted parts
Rod probe: 316Ti, 316L, PEEK, PPS Rope probe: 304, 316, 316Ti, 316L, PEEK, PPS, PA
Measuring principle
Guided radar
Characteristic / Application
Premium device for pulling forces up to 30kN Rod probe, Rope probe Integrated data memory. Factory precalibrated, Reliable measuring: in dusty atmosphere, in high + narrow silos, in vessels + obstacles.
Specialities
Heartbeat Technology, Bluetooth® commissioning, Operation and maintenance SmartBlue App, HistoROM, RFID TAG for easy identification
Supply / Communication
2-wire (HART / PROFIBUS PA/ FOUNDATION Fieldbus), 4-wire (HART), Bluetooth® wireless technology and App (optional)
Accuracy
Rod probe: +/- 2 mm (0.08 in) Rope probe <= 15 m (49ft): +/- 2 mm (0.08 in) Rope probe > 15 m (49ft): +/- 10 mm (0,39 in)
Ambient temperature
-40...+80 °C (-40...+176 °F)
Process temperature
-40...+150 °C (-40...+302 °F)
Process pressure / max. overpressure limit
Vacuum...16 bar (Vacuum...232 psi)
Main wetted parts
Rod probe: 316Ti, 316L, PEEK, PPS Rope probe: 304, 316, 316Ti, 316L, PEEK, PPS, PA
Process connection
Thread: G1 1/2, MNPT1 1/2 Flange: ASME 1 1/2"...8", DN50...DN200, JIS 10K
Sensor length
Rod probe: 4 m (13 ft) Rope probe: 45 m (148 ft)
Max. measurement distance
Rod: 4 m (13 ft) Min DK>1.4 Rope: 20 m...25 m (66 ft...82 ft) Min DK >1.4; 25 m...30 m (82ft...98 ft) Min DK >1.6; 30 m...45 m (98ft...148 ft) Min DK>1,9
Communication
4...20 mA HART PROFIBUS PA FOUNDATION Fieldbus Bluetooth® wireless technology
Certificates / Approvals
ATEX, FM, CSA C/US, IEC Ex, JPN Ex, INMETRO, NEPSI, KC, EAC, UK Ex
Safety approvals
SIL
Design approvals
EN 10204-3.1
Marine approval
GL/ ABS/ LR/ BV/ DNV/ KR
Options
Sensor remote with 3 m/ 9 ft cable, Remote operation via SmartBlue App using Bluetooth®