The Micropilot FMR530 is used for highly accurate non-contact level measurement in storage tanks and can be applied in custody transfer applications. It meets the relevant requirements according to OIML R85 and API 3.1B. The FMR530 free space radar offers cost-effective and simple installation via 4-wire cable with HART and 24 V DC intrinsically safe power supply.
Last Updates: 15/02/2021
- 0.5mm accuracy (2σ value)
- National approvals (NMi, PTB) for custody transfer
- Applicable as stand-alone system or integrated tank gauging systems via the Tank Side Monitor NRF590
- Easy on-site operation via menu-driven alphanumeric display
- Easy commissioning, documentation and diagnostics via FDT/DTM technology (FieldCare)
- Application-specific antenna selection
- Gastight process connection (second line of defense) standard for any antenna version
With horn antenna suitable for free space applications (up to 25m) that disallow the use of a parabolic antenna due to tank/nozzle geometry.
- Process connection: Flange
- Temperature: -40 to +200°C (-40 to +392°F)
- Pressure: -1 to +64bar (-14.5 to +928psi)
- Maximum measuring range: 25m (82ft)
- Accuracy: Better than ±1mm
- C-band: 6GHz
- International explosion protection and custody transfer certificates, overfill prevention WHG, SIL, marine approval
Supply / Communication
4-wire (HART)
Frequency
C-band (~6 GHz)
Accuracy
+/- 1 mm
Ambient temperature
Standard:
-40 °C … 80 °C
(-40 °F … 176 °F)
For calibration to regulatory standards:
-25 °C … 60 °C
(-13 °F … 131 °F)Process temperature
-40 °C … 200 °C
(-40 °F … 392 °F)Process pressure absolute / max. overpressure limit
Vacuum … 64 bar
(Vacuum … 580 psi)Main wetted parts
316Ti
Process connection
DN150 … DN250 /3″ … 10″
Application
Max. measurement distance
25 m (82ft)
Communication
4 … 20 mA HART
Certificates / Approvals
ATEX, FM, CSA, IEC Ex, NEPSI
Safety approvals
Overfill prevention WHG
Marine approval
GL/ ABS
Application limits
Maximum measuring range is dependent on the tank form and/or application
Free space and many baffles
FMR540