Being a world leader in level instrumentation, Endress+Hauser has the experience of many years at its disposal, from planning and commissioning through to maintenance and plant management. The new instrument generation based on the time-of-flight method offers outstanding properties in the radar instruments of the Micropilot family, as do the guided radar instruments of the Levelflex family launched in 2010.
After its successful launch more than 20 years ago, the development of Micropilot has continued in cooperation with customers and users. In excess of 300 000 installed radar instruments and more than 1 million installed instruments of the time-of-flight method underline the company’s competence.
Next generation Micropilot family
The new Micropilot FMR5x family offers everything to guarantee safe and precise measurements in the chemical, oil and gas, life science, food and other primary industries, from the standard product for basic applications through to high-performance versions to be used in sophisticated applications like high-pressure or high-temperature processes.
The hardware and software of the new instrument generation of the time-of-flight method were developed according to IEC 61508 and can be used in homogeneous redundancy up to SIL3. For example, Micropilot continuously checks functionality within the instrument by continuous self-monitoring. If an error occurs, the instrument changes to the safety-oriented output. The recurring check (proof test) can be easily started by an optionally connected engineering tool or directly from the control room in which the connection between the instrument and the engineering tool is constantly monitored.
Multi-echo tracking
In its new instrument generation, Endress+Hauser has developed an even more intelligent and reliable signal analysis via the echo signal curve – Multi-echo tracking. All of the echo signals are marked and tracked, not only the level signal. Thanks to the new analysis, the level signal is now also acquired even if it is partly covered by baffles like heating coils or agitators in the tank. This guarantees safe and precise measurements at any time.
Another advantage of the new radar instrument is the HistoROM data management concept. Apart from the continuous backup of all relevant data, it enables customers to exchange defective main electronics in a fast and easy manner without any additional tools.
Dynamic, continually self-learning analysis algorithms guarantee precise measuring results; if required, confirmed and documented with a 5-point linearity protocol based on the measuring results of the certified test bench. Intuitive and user-friendly menu guidance and a comprehensive instrument and process diagnosis concept complete the profile.
This new instrument generation from Endress+Hauser offers safety, precision and efficiency across the entire life cycle.
Endress+Hauser’s level measurement – more than just a measured value
Safe
* Hardware and software developed according to IEC 61508 up to SIL3.
* Consistent implementation of industrial standards.
* Variety of Ex approvals.
* Variants for high temperatures and pressures.
* Gastight feed-through.
Precise
* Highest reliability due to new Multi-Echo Tracking Evaluation.
* Dynamic algorithms for highest measuring safety and precision.
* Accuracy ±2 mm.
* FieldCare software for easy and comfortable operation.
Efficient
* HistoROM: data management concept for fast and easy commissioning, maintenance and diagnostics.
* Intuitive, menu-guided operating concept (on-site or via the control system) in national languages reduces costs for training, maintenance and operation.
* Seamless integration into control or asset management systems.
* Exact instrument and process diagnosis for fast decisions with clear details suggesting remedies.
* World’s easiest proof test for SIL and WHG saves time and costs.
For more information contact Jan Gerritsen, Endress+Hauser, +27 (0)11 262 8000, [email protected], www.za.endress.com
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