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Hygienic Level Measurement in Liquids by Endress+Hauser
Product/Service Name
Guided radar for level measurement of liquids with hygienic requirements
Level measurement of liquids
The Levelflex M FMP43 is used for continuous level measurement of liquids in applications with special hygienic requirements.
Materials
- All wetted components are FDA-listed and tested in accordance with USP Cl. VI.
- Choice of mechanically polished or electropolished metal surfaces up to 15 μin / 0.38 μm and low Δ ferrite content.
Design
- The design is flush-mounted and gap-free and meets ASME BPE requirements. The probe can be disassembled for inspection, swabbing and the probe rod, process connection and seals are replaceable.
- Aseptic process connections from DN25 (1") are available
- The probe is autoclavable and suitable for CIP, SIP
- Approvals (hygiene)
- Approvals according to 3-A and EHEDG (certificates pending)
The following interfaces are available for system integration:
- HART® (standard) with 4 to 20 mA analog,
- PROFIBUS® PA,
- FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus
Benefits of the Levelflex M FMP43
- Measurement independent of product properties such as: density, dielectric constant, conductivity.
- Measurement possible despite very turbulent surfaces, foam, or apray ball cleaning cycle.
- Easy menu-guided onsite operation via four-line plain text display.
- Convenient remote operation, diagnosis and documentation of the measuring point via the ToF Tool operating program which is provided free of charge.
- Optional remote display and operation.
- Envelope curve presentation onsite on the display for easy diagnosis.
- Electronics can be replaced without opening the tank.
- Application in safety related systems (overspill protection) with requirements for functional safety up to SIL 2 in accordance to IEC 61508/IEC 61511-1.
- Approvals: Europe: ATEX (in preparation), North America: FM, CSA (in preparation), China: NEPSI (in preparation)