Radar overfill protection
Where dusty environments affect accurate level measurement, Endress+Hauser’s Micropilot M FMR244 radar is said to offer a cost-effective solution for overfill protection in liquids and solids applications.
Traditionally, ultrasonic level devices have been the preferred level measurement technique in many applications where budget restrictions are tight. Whilst ultrasonic level measurement provides a low-cost solution, it can, however, suffer from problems of echo loss, particularly in applications where pneumatic filling occurs such as in cement storage silos.
According to Endress+Hauser the Micropilot FMR244 radar device is an accurate and reliable alternative to ultrasonics. It offers all the benefits of radar technology such as non-contact continuous measurement and complete measurement integrity during pneumatic filling but at a competitive price. It is also said to have the added advantage of eliminating the problems associated with product overspill such as product loss, clean-up costs, pollution fines and, most importantly, plant and personnel safety.
Offering 26GHz frequency, the FMR244 horn antenna is suited to a wide range of processes. It is SIL2 compliant to IEC61508/IEC61511-1 for use in safety-related systems, has a measuring range of 15m in solids and 20m in liquids and remains fully operational in process temperatures up to 80°C and pressures of 3 bar.
The FMR244 comes with an integrated plain English display for simple menu-guided operation. The free of charge FieldCare software allows straightforward configuration, commissioning and documentation of the measuring point. The FMR244 also offers HART, PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus connectivity for seamless integration into new and existing systems.
Endress+Hauser Ltd, Floats Road, Manchester M23 9NF; tel: +44 (0)161 286 5000; fax: +44 (0)161 286 5093.
Traditionally, ultrasonic level devices have been the preferred level measurement technique in many applications where budget restrictions are tight. Whilst ultrasonic level measurement provides a low-cost solution, it can, however, suffer from problems of echo loss, particularly in applications where pneumatic filling occurs such as in cement storage silos.
According to Endress+Hauser the Micropilot FMR244 radar device is an accurate and reliable alternative to ultrasonics. It offers all the benefits of radar technology such as non-contact continuous measurement and complete measurement integrity during pneumatic filling but at a competitive price. It is also said to have the added advantage of eliminating the problems associated with product overspill such as product loss, clean-up costs, pollution fines and, most importantly, plant and personnel safety.
Offering 26GHz frequency, the FMR244 horn antenna is suited to a wide range of processes. It is SIL2 compliant to IEC61508/IEC61511-1 for use in safety-related systems, has a measuring range of 15m in solids and 20m in liquids and remains fully operational in process temperatures up to 80°C and pressures of 3 bar.
The FMR244 comes with an integrated plain English display for simple menu-guided operation. The free of charge FieldCare software allows straightforward configuration, commissioning and documentation of the measuring point. The FMR244 also offers HART, PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus connectivity for seamless integration into new and existing systems.
Endress+Hauser Ltd, Floats Road, Manchester M23 9NF; tel: +44 (0)161 286 5000; fax: +44 (0)161 286 5093.
