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| Measuring Principle | Hydrostatic |
| Characteristic / Application | Pressure transmitter for hydrostatic level measurement with flush mounted metallic Contite measuring cell: Hermetically sealed, condensate-resistant and climatic-proofed Cable version with suspension clamp |
| Specialities | Modularity to differential pressure and process pressure devices (replacable display, universal electronics) diagnostic functions Hermetically sealed Contite measuring cell (condensate-resistant and climatic-proofed) |
| Supply / Communication | 4...20mA HART: 10,5...45V DC Ex ia: 10,5...30V DC PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus: 9...32V DC (Non Ex) |
| Accuracy | Standard 0.2% Optional 0.1% |
| Long term stability | 0.05 % of URL/year |
| Ambient temperature | -40°C...85°C (-40°F...185°F) |
| Process temperature | PE cable: -10°C…70°C / 14°F…158°F FEP cable: -10°C…80°C / 14°F…176°F |
| Process pressure / max. overpressure limit | 40 bar (600 psi) |
| Pressure measuring range | 100mbar...10bar (1.5psi...150psi) |
| Main wetted parts | Alloy C 316L Cable (PE/FEP) optional coating AuPt optional coating AuRh |
| Process connection | Mounting clamp |
| Max. measurement distance | 100 m (328 ft) H2O |
| Communication | 4...20 mA HART PROFIBUS PA FOUNDATION Fieldbus |
| Certificates / Approvals | ATEX, FM, CSA, CSA C/US, IEC Ex, INMETRO, NEPSI |
| Safety approvals | SIL |
| Design approvals | EN10204-3.1 NACE MRO175 |
| Marine approval | GL/ ABS/ LR/ BV/ DNV |
| Drinking water approvals | KTW/ NSF/ ACS |
| Options | Initial device settings Overvoltage protection |
| Application limits | If pressurized, usage of two pressure transmitters to measure the differential pressure (electronic dP) Observe ratio head pressure : hydrostatic pressure |
Pressure
| Measuring Principle | Hydrostatic pressure |
| Characteristic | Pressure transmitter for hydrostatic level measurement with flush mounted metallic Contite measuring cell: Hermetically sealed, condensate-resistant, climatic-proofed and with lowest temperature influences Cable version with suspension clamp |
| Supply voltage | 4...20 mA HART 10,5...45 VDC (Non Ex): Ex ia: 10,5...30 VDC PROFIBUS PA: 9...32 VDC (Non Ex) FOUNDATION Fieldbus: 9...32 VDC (Non Ex) |
| Reference Accuracy | Standard 0.2% Optional 0.1% |
| Long term stability | 0.05 % of URL/year |
| Process temperature | PE cable: -10°C…70°C / 14°F…158°F FEP cable: -10°C…80°C / 14°F…176°F |
| Ambient temperature | -40°C...85°C (-40°F...185°F) |
| Measuring cell | 100 mbar...10 bar (1.5 psi...150 psi) |
| Smallest calibratable span | 10 mbar (1.45 psi) |
| Vacuum resistance | 0 mbar abs. |
| Max. Turn down | 100:1 |
| Max. overpressure limit | 40 bar (600 psi) |
| Process connection | Mounting clamp |
| Material process membrane | 316L, AlloyC, Gold-Rhodium PE, FEP |
| Material gasket | Viton, EPDM, Kalrez, none |
| Fill fluid | Inert oil, Synthetic oil |
| Material housing | 316L, Die-cast aluminum |
| Communication | 4...20 mA HART PROFIBUS PA FOUNDATION Fieldbus |
| Certificates / Approvals | ATEX, FM, CSA, CSA C/US, IEC Ex, INMETRO, NEPSI, UK Ex |
| Safety approvals | SIL |
| Design approvals | EN10204-3.1 NACE MR0175 |
| Marine approvals | GL/ ABS/ LR/ BV/ DNV |
| Drinking water approvals | KTW/ NSF/ ACS |
| Specialities | Modularity to differential pressure and process pressure devices (replacable display, universal electronics) Diagnostic functions |
The cable-type Deltapilot FMB53 with suspension clamp uses the Contite measuring cell and is mainly used in the environmental sector to measure the level of liquid or paste-like media in open or closed vessels, with measurement unaffected by foam. The design complies with IEC 61508 and meets SIL2 functional safety requirements.
Advantages
Excellent repeatability and long-term stability
Turndown ratio: 100:1
Fully sealed CONTITE measuring cell: condensation-resistant, weather-protected; high reference accuracy: ±0.2%, optional: ±0.1%; minimal temperature influence
Point-to-point modules for measuring differential pressure, static pressure and pressure (Deltabar M - Deltapilot M - Cerabar M), e.g. replaceable display, universal electronics
Simple commissioning without operating tools
Areas of application
Hydrostatic sensors can be used for the following measurements:
Hydrostatic measurement of liquid and paste-like media in the process industry, process measurement, pharmaceutical and food industries
Measurement of liquid level, volume or mass
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Case Studies
Municipal Wastewater Treatment — Wastewater Treatment Plant · Static Pressure Measurement Application Case
Project Background
Municipal Wastewater Treatment customers at the Wastewater Treatment Plant stage have long faced the challenge of insufficient accuracy in effluent quality monitoring and instruments prone to contamination causing data drift, affecting compliance discharge, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Static Pressure Measurement.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Static Pressure Measurement for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Municipal Wastewater Treatment conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Food & Beverage — Food Production Line · Static Pressure Measurement Application Case
Project Background
Food & Beverage customers at the Food Production Line stage have long faced the challenge of high hygienic measurement requirements, with inline instruments needing to withstand CIP/SIP cleaning while maintaining stable accuracy, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Static Pressure Measurement.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Static Pressure Measurement for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Food & Beverage conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical — Reactors and Storage Tanks · Static Pressure Measurement Application Case
Project Background
Chemical & Pharmaceutical customers at the Reactors and Storage Tanks stage have long faced the challenge of highly corrosive media and complex conditions, requiring corrosion-resistant and explosion-proof instruments, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Static Pressure Measurement.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Static Pressure Measurement for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Chemical & Pharmaceutical conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Power & Energy — Power Plant Boiler and Turbine · Static Pressure Measurement Application Case
Project Background
Power & Energy customers at the Power Plant Boiler and Turbine stage have long faced the challenge of unstable measurement under high temperature and pressure, with high maintenance and downtime costs, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Static Pressure Measurement.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Static Pressure Measurement for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Power & Energy conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
