No matter how challenging the application, Endress+Hauser’s new generation of 80 GHz radar sensors makes processes simpler, more efficient and safer.
The new Micropilot FMR6xB group is the solution for the most complex radar tasks. Designed for demanding applications in the chemical and oil & gas industries and to meet the rigorous requirements of hygienic applications in the life sciences and food & beverage industries, Micropilot offers the highest accuracy, reliability and versatility in level measurement.
Users of measuring technology know how important it is to increase plant and process productivity while maintaining the highest safety standards. To improve process performance and avoid interruptions, shutdowns and the associated costs, it is essential to monitor levels in large tanks, reactors or reactor vessels at all times. The same applies to the timely detection and elimination of anomalies such as foam and build-up or changes in loop resistance.
The Micropilot range offers a high level of accuracy due to its advanced 80 GHz technology, which has the advantage of a more direct beam angle and compact antenna design. This leads to more reliable and accurate measurement even in large tanks with agitators or heating coils and in challenging conditions such as high temperatures, high pressures and dusty or corrosive environments. Due to smaller process connections, 80 GHz devices are perfect for confined installation situations. Exceptional measurement results at ranges of up to 125 metres are standard for the new product series.
Maximum safety for staff, plants and processes
Malfunctions in plants often have serious consequences for the environment, people and equipment but with the right equipment and expertise the safety risks can be systematically reduced and testing costs effectively decreased. The new Micropilot range has been developed in accordance with IEC 61508 using Endress+Hauser’s decades of SIL expertise, with the result that they can be deployed directly in SIL 2 circuits or in SIL 3 circuits with homogeneous redundancy.
Meeting the most rigorous compliance requirements
Hygienic applications, on the other hand, are subject to the strictest compliance requirements, and precision and efficiency are key factors. The Micropilot FMR63B is suitable for a wide range of hygienic applications from bioreactors to mixing tanks to storage and fermentation tanks. It also proves reliable in hygienic solids applications, such as milk powder or medication production. With all the required certification and compatibility with external cleaning products, it can be easily installed even in cleanrooms and similar environments where strict levels of hygiene apply, for example ultrapure water tanks.
Safe and simple operation
All the products in the new Micropilot range are easy to install and operate due to the intuitive user interface, which means no significant training is required. Integrated assistants (wizards) ensure error-free and safe commissioning and virtually eliminate operating errors. In the event of a fault, the colour display changes from green to red, enabling the user to spot possible hazards or error messages at a glance.
The technology also reduces typical risks posed by dangerous substances, harsh environments or potential explosions to an absolute minimum. This is because all maintenance tasks and controls can be carried out remotely via Bluetooth and Endress+Hauser’s SmartBlue app and, for the first time, quickly and easily via the integrated web server using Ethernet-APL. This is also of benefit in locations that are difficult to access.
Verification without process interruption
Developments such as Heartbeat Technology and Ethernet-APL, and the associated availability of real-time data, play an important role in both safety and productivity by minimising process interruptions. The Heartbeat Technology test and verification function developed by Endress+Hauser provides reliable diagnostic and monitoring data. Device verification can be performed in less than three minutes without removing the device or interrupting the process. Calibration cycles can be extended significantly with our patented Radar Accuracy Index (RAI) technology, by carrying out a traceable verification in accordance with ISO 9001 to analyse the measurement drift since the device was manufactured. This means that you always have insight into the accuracy of your measuring device. In addition, continuous monitoring enables process anomalies such as foam formation or build-up on the device antenna to be detected early on, which in turn enables predictive maintenance and reduces the risk of plant downtime.
Ready for Industry 4.0
State-of-the-art communication options, such as Profibus PA, HART and the innovative Ethernet-APL, further increase plant availability. Ethernet-APL makes fast, digital data transmission possible over long distances and in explosive atmospheres. The new technology meets all the requirements of process plants and essentially brings Ethernet and all of its benefits into the field of process automation.
The new generation of Micropilot 80 GHz radar sensors increases safety for people and systems and will prepare any plant for its digital future. To find out more visit Radar level measurement | Endress+Hauser
Tel. +44 161 286 5000
