
Micropilot FMR53, FMR54
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Table of contents
Important document information ............... 4
Document function ............................ 4
Symbols used ................................ 4
Terms and abbreviations ..................... 5
Registered trademarks ....................... 6
Function and system design ................... 7
Measuring principle ............................ 7
Input ..................................... 9
Measured variable ............................. 9
Measuring range .............................. 9
Operating frequency .......................... 12
Transmission power ........................... 12
Output .................................. 13
Output signal ............................... 13
Signal on alarm .............................. 14
Linearization ............................... 14
Galvanic isolation ............................ 14
Protocol-specific data .......................... 14
Power supply ............................. 19
Terminal assignment .......................... 19
Device plugs ................................ 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 ...................... 33
Response time .............................. 33
Influence of ambient temperature ................. 33
Influence of gas phase ......................... 33
Gas phase compensation with external pressure sensor
(PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus) ............. 34
Installation ............................... 35
Installation conditions ......................... 35
Process conditions ............................ 38
Mounting cladded flanges ....................... 39
Free-space installation in vessel ................... 40
Installation in stilling well ....................... 43
Installation in the bypass ....................... 46
Container with heat insulation .................... 48
Environment .............................. 49
Temperature range ........................... 49
Temperature limit ............................ 49
Storage temperature .......................... 58
Climate class ............................... 58
Altitude according to IEC61010-1 Ed.3 .............. 59
Degree of protection .......................... 59
Vibration resistance ........................... 59
Cleaning the antenna .......................... 59
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ............... 59
Process .................................. 60
Process temperature, process pressure ............... 60
Mechanical construction .................... 63
Dimensions ................................ 63
Weight ................................... 68
Materials: Housing GT18 (stainless steel, corrosion-
resistant) .................................. 69
Materials: GT19 housing (plastic) .................. 70
Materials: GT20 housing (die-cast aluminum, powder-
coated) ................................... 71
Materials: antenna and process connection ........... 72
Materials: Weather protection cover ................ 75
Operability ............................... 76
Operating concept ............................ 76
Local operation .............................. 77
Operation with remote display and operating module
FHX50 ................................... 77
Operation via Bluetooth® wireless technology .......... 78
Remote operation ............................ 79
Integration in tank gauging system ................. 82
SupplyCare inventory management software .......... 83
Certificates and approvals ................... 86
CE mark ................................... 86
RoHS ..................................... 86
RCM-Tick marking ............................ 86
Ex approval ................................ 86
Dual seal according to ANSI/ISA 12.27.01 ............ 86
Functional safety ............................. 86
WHG ..................................... 86
Hygienic compatibility ......................... 86
NACE MR 0175 / ISO 15156 ..................... 86
NACE MR 0103 ............................. 86
Pressure equipment with allowable pressure
≤ 200 bar (2 900 psi) .......................... 87
Marine approval ............................. 87
FCC ...................................... 87
Industry Canada ............................. 87
Japanese radio approval ........................ 87
CRN approval ............................... 87
Test, certificate .............................. 89
Hard-copy product documentation ................. 89
Other standards and guidelines ................... 90