Measuring system |
Measuring principle |
2-wire loop-powered level transmitter; X-band (10 GHz) FMCW radar |
Application range |
Level measurement of liquids, pastes and slurries |
Primary measured value |
Distance and reflection |
Secondary measured value |
Level, volume, mass and flow rate |
Design |
Construction |
The measurement system consists of a measuring sensor (antenna) and a signal converter |
Options |
Integrated LCD display (-20..+60°C/ -4…+140°F); if the ambient temperature is not in these limits, the display switches off automatically |
High-temperature (HT) extension (if the process connection temperature is more than +150°C / +302°F - Metallic Horn antenna only) |
Straight antenna extensions
Max. Extension length, PTFE Wave Horn antenna: 300 mm / 11.8¨; Max. Extension length, Metallic Horn antenna: 1000 mm / 39.4¨ |
"S" antenna extension
- only for DN150/6¨ and DN200/8¨ Metallic Horn antenna options |
"L" (right angle) antenna extension
- only for DN150/6¨ and DN200/8¨ Metallic Horn antenna options |
Antenna purging system
- only for DN150/6¨ and DN200/8¨ Metallic Horn antenna options |
Heating / cooling system (with or without the antenna purging system)
- only for DN150/6¨ and DN200/8¨ Metallic Horn antenna options |
Signal cable for remote housing version (refer to cable properties in "Electrical connection: Remote device version") |
Weather protection - for the compact version or the antenna housing (remote version). It cannot be ordered after delivery of the device. |
Max. Measuring range |
PTFE and PP Wave Horn antennas:
20 m / 65.6 ft |
DN80 / DN100 Metallic Horn antennas (installation only in stilling wells):
10 m / 32.8 ft |
DN150 / DN200 Metallic Horn antennas:
30 m / 98.4 ft |
Wave Guide antenna:
6m/ 32.8 ft |
Also depends on the dielectric constant of the product and the installation type. Refer also to "Antenna selection". |
Min. tank height |
1m/ 3.3 ft |
Top dead zone |
Minimum value: Antenna length + antennna extension length + 100 mm / 3.9¨ |
Beam angle (½ angle) of antenna |
PP Wave Horn: 10° |
PTFE Wave Horn: 10° |
Metallic Horn DN80 / 3¨: 16° - used only in stilling wells |
Metallic Horn DN100 / 4¨: 12° - used only in stilling wells |
Metallic Horn DN150 / 6¨: 8° |
Metallic Horn DN200 / 8¨: 6° |
Wave Guide / stilling well: n/a - the radar signal is inside the tube. |
Display and user interface |
Display |
LCD display
128 × 64 pixels in 8-step greyscale with 4-button keypad |
Interface languages |
3 language pack options (the language is given in the customer order):
1 English, French German and Italian
2 English, French,Spanish and Portuguese
3 English, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Russian |
Measuring accuracy |
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Resolution |
1 mm/ 0.04¨ |
Repeatability |
±1 mm/ ±0.04¨ |
Accuracy |
Standard: ±10 mm / ±0.4¨, when distance < 10 m / 33 ft; ±0.1% of measured distance, when distance > 10 m / 33 ft
Option: ±5 mm/ ±0.2¨, when distance < 10 m / 33 ft; ±0.05% of measured distance, when distance > 10m/ 33 ft |
Reference conditions acc. to EN 61298-1 |
Temperature |
+15...+25°C / +59...+77°F |
Pressure |
1013 mbara ±50 mbar / 14.69 psia ±0.73 psi |
Relative air humidity |
60% ±15% |
Target |
Metal plate in an anechoic chamber |
Operating conditions |
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Temperature |
Ambient temperature |
-40…+80°C/ -40…+176°F
Ex: see supplementary operating instructions or approval certificates |
Storage temperature |
-50…+85°C/ -58…+185°F
Process connection temperature
(higher temperature on request) |
PP Wave Horn antenna:
-20...+100°C / -4...+212°F |
PTFE Wave Horn antenna:
-50...+150°C / -58...+302°F |
Metallic Horn antenna / Wave Guide antenna:
Standard: FKM/FPM (-40…+150°C (+200°C with an HT extension) / -40…+302°F (+392°F with an HT extension));
Options: Kalrez® 6375 (-20…+150°C (+250°C with an HT extension) / -4…+302°F (+482°F with an HT extension)); PFA (-60°C…+130°C/ -76…+266°F); EPDM (-50...+130°C / -58...+266°F)The process connection temperature must agree with the temperature limits of the gasket material.
Ex: see supplementary operating instructions or approval certificates 1 |
Pressure |
Process pressure |
PP Wave Horn antenna:
-1…16 barg / -14.5…232 psig. For more data, refer to Pressure ratings on page 18. |
PTFE Wave Horn antenna:
-1…40 barg / -14.5…580 psig. For more data, refer to Pressure ratings on page 18. |
Metallic Horn antenna / Wave Guide antenna:
Standard: -1…40 barg / -14.5…580 psig; subject to the process connection used and the flange temperature. Higher pressure on request. |
Purging system (option) |
Max. 6 barg / 87 psig (higher pressure on request) |
Heating / cooling system (option) |
Max. 6 barg / 87 psig (higher pressure on request) |
Other conditions |
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Dielectric constant (?r) |
Direct mode: ≥1.8
TBF mode: ≥1.1
Refer also to "Technical data: Antenna selection". |
Ingress protection |
IEC 60529: IP 66/67 |
NEMA 250: NEMA type 4X (housing) and type 6P (antenna) |
Maximum rate of change |
10 m/min / 32.8 ft/min |
Installation conditions |
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Process connection size |
The nominal diameter (DN) should be equal to or larger than the antenna diameter. |
Process connection position |
Make sure that there are not any obstructions directly below the process connection for the device. For more data, refer to Installation on page 31. |
Dimensions and weights |
For dimensions and weights data, refer to Dimensions and weights on page 24. |
Materials |
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Housing |
Standard: Polyester-coated aluminium |
Option: Stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L) |
Antenna options / Wetted materials |
PTFE Wave Horn antenna with a PTFE flange cladding |
PP Wave Horn antenna with a PP jacket/threaded process connection |
Stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L) Metallic Horn antenna with a PTFE process seal and an FKM/FPM, EPDM, Kalrez® 6375 or PFA O-ring gasket |
Stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L) Wave Guide antennas with a PTFE process seal and an FKM/FPM, EPDM, Kalrez® 6375 or PFA O-ring gasket |
Feedthrough |
PP Wave Horn antenna: this is a single-piece antenna (the feedthrough is filled with PP) |
PTFE Wave Horn antenna: this is a single-piece antenna (the feedthrough is filled with PTFE) |
Metallic Horn and Wave Guide antennas: Dual process seal system
- 1st seal: PTFE with O-ring gasket , 2nd seal: Metaglas® with O-ring gasket 2 |
Cable gland |
Standard: none |
Options: Plastic (Non-Ex: black, Ex i-approved: blue); nickel-plated brass; stainless steel |
Weather protection (Option) |
Stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L) |
Process connections |
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Thread |
PP Wave Horn antenna: G 1½; 1½ NPT |
Flange version |
EN |
PTFE Wave Horn antenna: DN50…150 in PN16, PN40 |
Metallic Horn and Wave Guide antennas: DN80…200 in PN16, PN40; others on request |
ASME |
PTFE Wave Horn antenna: 2¨…6¨ in 150 lb / 300 lb |
Metallic Horn and Wave Guide antennas: 3¨…8¨ in 150 lb / 300 lb; others on request |
JIS |
PTFE Wave Horn antenna: 50...150A in 10K |
Metallic Horn and Wave Guide antennas: 80…200A in 10K; others on request |
Other |
Others on request |
Electrical connections |
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Power supply |
Terminals output - Non-Ex / Ex i:
12…30 VDC; min./max. value for an output of 22 mA at the terminal |
Terminals output - Ex d:
16…36 VDC; min./max. value for an output of 22 mA at the terminal |
Maximum current |
22 mA |
Current output load |
Non-Ex / Ex i: RL [Ω] ≤ ((Uext -12 V)/22 mA). For more data, refer to Minimum power supply voltage on page 17. |
Ex d: RL [Ω] ≤ ((Uext -16 V)/22 mA). For more data, refer to Minimum power supply voltage on page 17. |
Cable entry |
Standard: M20×1.5; Option: ½ NPT |
Cable gland |
Standard: none |
Options: M20×1.5 (cable diameter: 6...10 mm / 0.2...0.39¨); others are available on request |
Cable entry capacity (terminal) |
0.5…2.5 mm² |
Input and output |
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Output signal |
4…20 mA HART® or 3.8…20.5 mA acc. to NAMUR NE 43 3 |
Resolution |
±3 µA |
Temperature drift |
Typically 50 ppm/K |
Digital temperature drift |
Max. ±15 mm / 0.6¨ for the full temperature range |
Error signal |
High: 22 mA; Low: 3.6 mA acc. to NAMUR NE 43 |
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Approvals and certification |
CE |
This device fulfils the statutory requirements of the EC directives. The manufacturer certifies successful testing of the product by applying the CE mark. |
Vibration resistance |
EN 60068-2-64 |
Metallic Horn (without antenna extension options): 5 Hz to 100 Hz: 4g |
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Metallic Horn, PTFE or PP Wave Horn: 3.5 mm up to 8 Hz and 10 m/s²: 1g, |
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8.5 to 2000 Hz |
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Explosion protection |
ATEX
DEKRA 11ATEX0166 X |
II 1/2 G, 2 G Ex ia IIC T6...T2 Ga/Gb or Ex ia IIC T6...T2 Gb; |
II 1/2 D, 2 D Ex ia IIIC T90°C Da/Db or Ex ia IIIC T90°C Db IP6X; |
II 1/2 G, 2 G Ex d ia IIC T6...T2 Ga/Gb or Ex d ia IIC T6...T2 Gb; |
II 1/2 D, 2 D Ex ia tb IIIC T90°C Da/Db or Ex ia tb IIIC T90°C Db IP6X |
IECEx
IECEx DEK 11.0060 X |
Ex ia IIC T6…T2 Ga/Gb or Ex ia IIC T6…T2 Gb; |
Ex ia IIIC T90°C Da/Db or Ex ia IIIC T90°C Db IP6X; |
Ex d ia IIC T6...T2 or Ex d ia IIC T6...T2 Gb; |
Ex ia tb IIIC T90°C Da/Db or Ex ia tb IIIC T90°C IP6X |
cFMus - Dual Seal-approved |
NEC 500 |
XP-IS / Cl. I / Div. 1 / Gr. ABCD / T6; |
DIP / Cl. II/III / Div. 1 / Gr. EFG / T6; |
IS / Cl. I/II/III / Div. 1 / Gr. ABCDEFG / T6; |
NI / Cl. I / Div. 2 / Gr. ABCD / T6 |
NEC 505 |
Cl. I / Zone 0 / AEx d [ia] / IIC / T6; |
Cl. I / Zone 0 / AEx ia / IIC / T6; |
Cl. I / Zone 2 / AEx nA [ia] / IIC / T6; |
Hazardous (Classified) Locations, indoor/outdoor Type 4X and 6P, IP66, Dual Seal |
CEC Section 18 (Zone ratings) |
Cl. I, Zone 1, Ex d, IIC (Antenna: Zone 0), T6; |
Cl. I, Zone 0, Ex ia, IIC, T6; |
Cl. I, Zone 2, Ex nA, IIC, T6 DIP A21 IP66 TB 95°C |
CEC Section 18 and Annex J (Division ratings) |
Cl. I, Div. 1/2, Gr. ABCD; Cl. II, Gr. EFG; Cl. III, T6; |
NEPSI (pending) |
Ex ia IIC T2~T6 DIP A21 TA IP66; |
Ex d ia IIC T2~T6 DIP A21 TA IP66 |
INMETRO (pending) |
Ex ia IIC T6…T2 Ga/Gb |
Ex ia IIIC T90°C Da/Db IP6X |
Ex d [ia Da] IIC T6…T2 Ga/Gb |
Ex tb [ia Da] IIIC T90°C Db IP6X |
Other standards and approvals |
SIL |
Compact version only: SIL 2 - according to EN 61508 and for high/low demand mode operation |
EMC |
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC in conjunction with EN 61326-1 (2006)
SIL 2-approved devices agree with EN 61326-3-1 (2008) and EN 61326-3-2 (2008) |
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Radio approvals |
R & TTE
Radio Equipment and ecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
1999/5/EC in conjunction with ESTI EN 302 372 (2006) |
FCC Rules
Part 15 |
Industry Canada
RSS-210 |
LVD |
Low-Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC in conjunction with EN 61010-1 (2001) |
NAMUR |
NAMUR NE 21 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of Industrial Process and Laboratory Control Equipment |
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NAMUR NE 43 Standardization of the Signal Level for the Failure Information of Digital Transmitters |
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NAMUR NE 53 Software and Hardware of Field Devices and Signal Processing Devices with Digital Electronics |
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NAMUR NE 107 Self-Monitoring and Diagnosis of Field Devices |
CRN |
This certification is applicable for all Canadian provinces and territories. For more data, refer to the website. |
Construction code |
Metallic Horn and Wave Guide antennas: NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156; NACE MR0103 |
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1 If the process connection temperature is more than 150°C/ 302°F and the device has Kalrez® 6375 or FKM/FPM gaskets, the device will also have an high temperature extension between the converter and the process connection. Kalrez® is a registered trademark of DuPont Performance Elastomers L.L.C.The process connection temperature must agree with the temperature limits of the gasket ma- terial.
2 Metaglas® is a registered trademark of Herberts Industrieglas, GMBH & Co., KG
3 HART® is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation |
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