User's Manual

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Table of contents
Micropilot FMR50
2 V. 1, Rev. 6, 4-10-2012 Endress+Hauser
Table of contents
Important document information ................ 3
Document conventions ........................... 3
Function and system design .................... 5
Measuring principle ............................. 5
Input ..................................... 7
Measured variable .............................. 7
Measuring range ............................... 7
Operating frequency ............................ 10
Transmitting power ............................ 10
Output ................................... 11
Output signal ................................ 11
Signal on alarm ............................... 12
Linearization ................................ 12
Galvanic isolation ............................. 12
Protocol-specific data ........................... 12
Power supply ............................. 16
Terminal assignment ........................... 16
Device plug connectors .......................... 23
Supply voltage ............................... 24
Power consumption ............................ 26
Current consumption ........................... 26
Power supply failure ............................ 27
Potential equalization ........................... 27
Terminals .................................. 27
Cable entries ................................ 27
Cable specification ............................. 27
Overvoltage protection .......................... 28
Performance characteristics ................... 29
Reference operating conditions ..................... 29
Maximum measured error ........................ 29
Measured value resolution ........................ 30
Reaction time ................................ 30
Influence of ambient temperature ................... 30
Installation ............................... 31
Installation conditions ........................... 31
Measuring conditions ........................... 35
Installation in vessel (free space) .................... 36
Installation in stilling well ........................ 39
Installation in bypass ........................... 42
Vessels with heat insulation ....................... 45
Environment .............................. 46
Ambient temperature range ....................... 46
Ambient temperature limits ....................... 46
Storage temperature ............................ 47
Climate class ................................ 47
Geometric height according to IEC61010-1 Ed.3 .......... 47
Degree of protection ............................ 47
Vibration resistance ............................ 47
Cleaning the antenna ........................... 47
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ................. 48
Process .................................. 49
Process temperature range ........................ 49
Process pressure range .......................... 49
Dielectric constant ............................. 49
Mechanical construction ..................... 50
Dimensions ................................. 50
Weight .................................... 53
Materials ................................... 53
Operability ............................... 57
Operating concept ............................. 57
Local operation ............................... 57
Operation with remote display and operating module FHX50 .. 58
Remote operation ............................. 58
Integration in tank gauging system ................... 62
System integration via Fieldgate ..................... 63
Certificates and approvals .................... 64
CE mark ................................... 64
C-Tick symbol ............................... 64
Ex approval ................................. 64
Dual seal according to ANSI/ISA 12.27.01 .............. 64
Functional Safety .............................. 64
Pressure Equipment Directive ...................... 64
Marine certificate (in preparation) ................... 64
Radio standard EN302729-1/2 ..................... 64
Radio standard EN302372-1/2 ..................... 65
FCC / Industry Canada .......................... 65
CRN approval ................................ 66
Track record ................................ 66
Other standards and guidelines ..................... 66
Ordering information ........................ 67
Ordering information ........................... 67
5-point linearity protocol (in preparation) ............... 67
Customized parametrization ....................... 68
Accessories ............................... 69
Device-specific accessories ........................ 69
Communication-specific accessories .................. 72
Service-specific accessories ........................ 73
System components ............................ 73
Documentation ............................ 74
Standard documentation ......................... 74
Supplementary documentation ..................... 74
Safety Instructions (XA) .......................... 74
Registered trademarks ....................... 75
Patents .................................. 75