
Micropilot FMR51, FMR52
2 Endress+Hauser
Table of contents
Important document information ............... 4
Symbols .................................... 4
Function and system design ................... 6
Measuring principle ............................ 6
Input ..................................... 8
Measured variable ............................. 8
Measuring range .............................. 8
Operating frequency .......................... 13
Transmitting power ........................... 13
Output .................................. 14
Output signal ............................... 14
Signal on alarm .............................. 15
Linearization ............................... 15
Galvanic isolation ............................ 15
Protocol-specific data .......................... 15
Power supply ............................. 20
Terminal assignment .......................... 20
Device plug connectors ......................... 27
Supply voltage .............................. 28
Power consumption ........................... 30
Current consumption .......................... 30
Power supply failure .......................... 31
Potential equalization ......................... 31
Terminals ................................. 31
Cable entries ............................... 31
Cable specification ............................ 31
Overvoltage protection ......................... 32
Performance characteristics .................. 33
Reference operating conditions ................... 33
Maximum measured error ....................... 33
Measured value resolution ...................... 34
Reaction time ............................... 34
Influence of ambient temperature ................. 34
Influence of gas layer .......................... 34
Gas phase compensation with external pressure sensor
(PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus) ............. 35
Installation ............................... 36
Installation conditions ......................... 36
Measuring conditions .......................... 40
Mounting cladded flanges ....................... 41
Installation in vessel (free space) .................. 41
Installation in stilling well ....................... 45
Installation in bypass .......................... 47
Vessels with heat insulation ..................... 49
Environment .............................. 50
Ambient temperature range ..................... 50
Ambient temperature limits ..................... 50
Storage temperature .......................... 58
Climate class ............................... 58
Altitude according to IEC61010-1 Ed.3 .............. 58
Degree of protection .......................... 58
Vibration resistance ........................... 58
Cleaning the antenna .......................... 58
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ............... 59
Process .................................. 60
Process temperature, Process pressure .............. 60
Dielectric constant ............................ 62
Mechanical construction .................... 63
Dimensions ................................ 63
Weight ................................... 73
Materials: GT18 housing (stainless steel, corrosion-
resistant) .................................. 74
Materials: GT19 housing (plastic) .................. 75
Materials: GT20 housing (die-cast aluminum, powder-
coated) ................................... 76
Materials: Antenna and process connection ........... 77
Materials: Weather protection cover ................ 79
Operability ............................... 80
Operating concept ............................ 80
Local operation .............................. 81
Operation with remote display and operating module
FHX50 ................................... 81
Remote operation ............................ 82
Integration in tank gauging system ................. 85
SupplyCare inventory management software .......... 86
Certificates and approvals ................... 89
CE mark ................................... 89
RoHS ..................................... 89
RCM-Tick marking ............................ 89
Ex approval ................................ 89
Dual seal according to ANSI/ISA 12.27.01 ............ 89
Functional Safety ............................ 89
WHG ..................................... 89
Sanitary compatibility ......................... 89
NACE MR 0175 / ISO 15156 ..................... 90
NACE MR 0103 ............................. 90
Pressure equipment with allowable pressure
≤ 200 bar (2 900 psi) .......................... 90
Marine certificate ............................ 90
Radio standard EN302729-1/2 ................... 90
Radio standard EN302372-1/2 ................... 91
FCC / Industry Canada ......................... 91
Japanese radio approval ........................ 92
CRN approval ............................... 92
Track record ................................ 93
Test, Certificate .............................. 94
Product documentation on paper .................. 94
Other standards and guidelines ................... 95
Ordering information ....................... 96
Ordering information .......................... 96
3-point linearity protocol ....................... 97
5-point linearity protocol ....................... 98
Customized parametrization ..................... 99