Micropilot FMR51
Technical Data
CompareContinuous / Liquids
| Measuring Principle | Level radar |
| Characteristic / Application | Premium device for continuous non-contact level measurement of liquids, pastes and slurries even under extreme process conditions; Horn antenna: 40...100 mm |
| Specialities | Heartbeat Technology, SIL 2 according to IEC 61508, Bluetooth® commissioning, Operation and maintenance SmartBlue App, Safety and reliability with Multi-Echo Tracking, HistoROM, RFID TAG for easy identification |
| Supply / Communication | 2-wire (HART / PROFIBUS PA/ FOUNDATION Fieldbus) 4-wire (HART) Bluetooth® wireless technology and App (optional) |
| Frequency | K-band (~26 GHz) |
| Accuracy | +/- 2 mm (0.08 in) |
| Ambient temperature | -50...+80 °C (-58...+176 °F) |
| Process temperature | XT: -196...+280 °C (-321...+536 °F) HT: -196...+450 °C (-321...+842 °F) |
| Process pressure / max. overpressure limit | Vacuum...160 bar (Vacuum...2320 psi) |
| Main wetted parts | 316L, Alloy C, PTFE, ceramic |
| Process connection | Thread: MNPT 1 1/2, R 1 1/2 Flange: DN50...DN150, ASME 2"...6", JIS 10K, 63K |
| Process connection hygienic | Tri-Clamp ISO2852 |
| Max. measurement distance | Standard: 40 m (131 ft) With "Advanced dynamics": 70 m (230 ft) |
| 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 | Overfill protection WHG SIL |
| Design approvals | EN 10204-3.1 NACE MR0175, MR0103 ASME B31.3 AD2000 |
| Marine approval | GL/ ABS/ LR/ BV/ DNV |
| Options | Display, Customized parameterization, Remote operation via SmartBlue App using Bluetooth®, Gas-tight feed through, Antenna Extension, PWIS free |
| Application limits | Maximum measuring range is dependent on the tank form and/or application Ammoniacal gas phase: FMR54 in stilling well Strong build- up formation: FMR54 with air purge 316L or Alloy C non-resistant: FMR50, FMR52, FMR53 Hygiene requirements: FMR52, FMR53 Custody transfer measurement: FMR5xx |
Micropilot FMR51 is suitable for level measurement under extreme conditions, such as high-temperature and high-pressure applications in the oil and gas and chemical industries. The Micropilot FMR51 sensor features an innovative patented design and provides the most stable measurement. Micropilot is used for continuous, non-contact level measurement of liquids, pastes and slurries. The measurement is unaffected by changes in the medium, temperature changes, gas phase or vapor.
Benefits
Hardware and software developed in accordance with IEC 61508; a single device meets SIL2, and SIL3 under homogeneous redundancy
HistoROM integrated data storage unit for fast commissioning, maintenance and diagnostics
High measurement reliability based on multi-echo tracking, ensuring accurate measurement even with obstacles in the vessel
Heartbeat Technology for efficient and safe plant operation throughout the entire life cycle
Seamless integration into control or asset management systems, intuitive menu-guided operating concept (on site or via the control system)
Certified by world-leading SIL and WHG tests, saving time and money
Very high safety based on dual ceramic coupling and gas-tight feedthrough design
Application
Horn-shaped probe, capable of level measurement under extreme conditions.
Process connection: 1½" thread, clamp connection or flange
Temperature range: -196 to +450°C (-321 to +842°F)
Pressure range: -1 to +160 bar (-14.5 to +2,320 psi)
Maximum measuring range: 40 m (131 ft), 70 m (230 ft) with advanced dynamics
Accuracy: ±2 mm
K-band: 26 GHz
International explosion protection approvals, WHG overflow protection, SIL, marine approval, 5-point linearity protocol
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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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