Technical Data
CompareContinuous / Liquids
| Measuring Principle | Level radar |
| Characteristic / Application | Water & Wastewater (e.g. basins / channels / rivers / dams / lift stations / storm water basins / pump control) Utility applications in all industries Storage tanks |
| Specialities | Bluetooth® commissioning Operation and maintenance SmartBlue App Heartbeat Verification |
| Supply / Communication | 2-wire (HART, 4…20 mA) Bluetooth® wireless technology and App (optional) |
| Frequency | W-Band (~80 Ghz) |
| Accuracy | Liquids: +/- 2 mm (0.08") Solids: +/- 4 mm (0.16") |
| Ambient temperature | -40…+80°C (-40…+176°F) |
| Process temperature | -40…+80°C (-40…+176°F) |
| Process pressure / max. overpressure limit | -1…3 bar (-14,5…43 psi) |
| Main wetted parts | PVDF, PBT/PC |
| Process connection | Thread: G1", NPT1"; G1-1/2", NPT1-1/2" Flange: UNI flange 2“, 3“, 4“ UNI slip on flange 3“, 4“, 6“ |
| Max. measurement distance | 30m (98.4 ft) |
| Communication | 4...20 mA HART Bluetooth® wireless technology |
| Certificates / Approvals | ATEX, C/US, EAC Ex, JPN Ex, KC Ex, INMETRO Ex, NEPSI Ex, UK Ex |
| Safety approvals | Overfill protection WHG |
| Hygienic approvals | EU Food Contact Material (EC) 1935/2004 US Food Contact Material FDA CFR 21 |
| Marine approval | ABS, LR, BV, DNV |
| Drinking water approvals | NSF/ANSI 61 |
| Options | Remote operation via SmartBlue App using Bluetooth® Remote HART indicator RIA15 in order structure Flooding protection tube Different mounting possibilities |
| Application limits | Process temp. 80°C (176°F) -> FMR62B Very aggressive media -> FMR62B Strong foam and interfaces --> FMP5x |
Continuous / Solids
| Measuring Principle | Level radar solid |
| Characteristic / Application | For simple applications: Reliable, non-contact measurement of levels in silos or storage tanks for bulk solids |
| Specialities | Bluetooth® commissioning Operation and maintenance SmartBlue App Heartbeat Verification |
| Supply / Communication | 2-wire (HART, 4…20 mA) Bluetooth® wireless technology and App (optional) |
| Frequency | W-Band (~80 Ghz) |
| Antenna | 40 mm/ 1-1/2" 80 mm/ 3" |
| Accuracy | Liquids: +/- 2 mm (0.08") Solids: +/- 4 mm (0.16") |
| Ambient temperature | -40…+80°C (-40…+176°F) |
| Process temperature | -40…+80°C (-40…+176°F) |
| Process pressure / max. overpressure limit | -1…3 bar (-14,5…43 psi) |
| Main wetted parts | PVDF, PBT/PC |
| Process connection | Thread: G1", NPT1"; G1-1/2", NPT1-1/2" Flange: UNI flange 2“, 3“, 4“ UNI slip on flange: 3“, 4“, 6“ |
| Max. measurement distance | 40 mm/ 1-1/2": 20m (65.6 ft) 80 mm/ 3": 30m (98.4 ft) |
| Communication | 4...20 mA HART Bluetooth® wireless technology |
| Certificates / Approvals | ATEX, C/US, EAC Ex, JPN Ex, KC Ex, INMETRO Ex, NEPSI Ex, UK Ex |
| Safety approvals | Overfill protection WHG |
| Hygienic approvals | EU Food Contact Material (EC) 1935/2004 US Food Contact Material FDA CFR 21 |
| Marine approval | ABS, LR, BV, DNV |
| Drinking water approvals | NSF/ANSI 61 |
| Options | Remote operation via SmartBlue App using Bluetooth® Remote HART indicator RIA15 in order structure Flooding protection tube Different mounting possibilities |
| Application limits | DK < 1.6 Reduction of the max. possible measuring range due to: Media with poor reflective properties cone of repose extremely loose surface of bulk solids, e.g. bulk solids with a low bulk density during pneumatic filling buildup, especially of moist products. Alternative for these applications: FMR67B |
Micropilot FMR20B - radar sensor for basic applications
Simple and efficient level measurement of liquids and solids
Advantages
Fast commissioning and operation via a guided setup sequence (wizard)
Bluetooth connection enables simple, reliable and encrypted wireless remote access
Device identification during Bluetooth connection via the “It's me-function” (LED flashing) and status indication via LED
Clear segmentation and simple configuration for easy device selection
Heartbeat Technology enables guided on-demand verification and diagnostics in the wizard without interrupting the process
Field of application
The Micropilot FMR20B uses 80 GHz technology and provides continuous non-contact level measurement. The guided wizard facilitates installation, commissioning and operation. Thanks to Heartbeat Technology, efficiency can be increased and downtime reduced through on-demand process verification and device diagnostics. The compact design of the device also allows use in confined installation conditions.
The Micropilot FMR20B is a free-space radar device with a measuring range of up to 30 m (98 ft) for liquid and solid applications in the water and wastewater, mining, minerals and metals, and food and beverage industries, as well as utility applications in all industries:
Open basins
River monitoring
Sewer management
Pump stations / lift stations
Open channel flow
IBC and storage tanks
Silos
Inventory
Pneumatic conveying
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Case Studies
Municipal Wastewater Treatment — Wastewater Treatment Plant · Radar 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 Radar.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Radar 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 · Radar 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 Radar.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Radar 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 · Radar 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 Radar.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Radar 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 · Radar 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 Radar.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Radar 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.
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