Reed level transmitter
Description
The model FLR level transmitters with reed measuring chain are used for level measurement in liquid media. They work on the float principle with magnetic transmission.
The float's magnetic system in the guide tube actuates a resistance measuring chain that corresponds to a 3-wire potentiometer circuit.
The measuring voltage generated by this is proportional to the fill level. The measuring voltage is very finely stepped due to the contact separation of the measuring chain and is thus virtually continuous. Depending on the requirements, several different contact separations are available.
For further approvals, see page 4
Level transmitter, model FLR-SBDF
Special features
- Process temperature range -40 °C ... +150 °C [-40 °F ... +302 °F]
- Case made of epoxy-resin-coated cast aluminium or of stainless steel
- Version with or without display
- Combined ATEX Ex d approval with ETL listing
- Compact float design for small process connections
| Model | FLR-SBDF |
| Product family | FLR |
| Subcategory | reed-chain technology |
| Level ranges | 0…3 m · 0…3.5 m · 0…6 m · 3…6 m |
| Process connection | G ⅜ ... G2½ NPT ... 2 NPTDIN DN 50 ... DN 200, PN 6 ... PN 100ANSI 2 ... 8, Class 150 ... 600 |
| Process temperature | −40…+150 °C |
| Max process pressure | 80 bar |
| Measurement technology | float |
| Output signal | 4 ... 20 mA, 2-wire · 20 ... 4 mA, 2-wire · HART® protocol rev. 5 · HART® protocol rev. 7 · HART® protocol rev.5 including burst mode, multidrop · HART® protocol rev.7 including burst mode, multidrop |
| Power supply | DC 14.5 ... 29 V, max. 130 mA |
| Electrical connection | Cable with ¾ NPT cable bushing |
| Wetted parts material | Stainless steel 1.4571, Titanium 3.7035, Aluminium, powder-coated |
| Ambient temperature | −50…+60 °C |
| IP rating | IP66 |
| Certifications | RoHSEN 10204 2.2EN 10204 3.1CEEMC EN 61326NAMUR NE43UKCA |
| Explosion protection | Class II Division 1, groups E, F, G, T3, T4, T5, T6ATEX II 2G Ex d IIC T6 GbC US: ETL listed, Class I Division 1, groups B, C, D, T3...T6ATEX Ex d Zone 1 gas II 2G Ex d IIC T6 GbClass I Division 1, groups B, C, D, T3...T6Ex d Zone 1 gas II 2G Ex d IIC T6 Gb |
| Datasheet languages | EN, DE |
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Measurement principle | Reed-chain technology |
| Guide tube length L | ■ 3,000 mm[118.11 in] (guide tube diameter 12 mm[0.47 in]) ■ 3,500 mm[137.8 in] (guide tube diameter 14 mm[0.55 in]) ■ 6,000 mm[236.22 in] (guide tube diameter 18 mm[0.71 in]) |
| Guide tube diameter | ■ 12 mm[0.47 in] ■ 14 mm[0.55 in] ■ 18 mm[0.71 in] |
| Accuracy, resolution | ■ 2.7 mm[0.11 in] with 5 mm[0.2 in] contact separation ■ 5.5 mm[0.22 in] with 10 mm[0.39 in] contact separation ■ 7.5 mm[0.3 in] with 15 mm[0.59 in] contact separation ■ 9 mm[0.35 in] with 18 mm[0.71 in] contact separation |
| Transmitter | Digital transmitter model T32, head-mounted version |
| → See data sheetTE 32.04 | |
| Case cover | Removable with stainless steel chain |
| Case | Aluminium, powder-coated | ■ Window ■ Blind cover |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel 1.4571, unpainted | ■ Window ■ Blind cover | |
| Process connection | Stainless steel 1.4571 | |
| Guide tube | Stainless steel 1.4571 | |
| Float | → See float table on page 6 | |
| Float limitation | Stainless steel 1.4571 |
| Variable resistance | The overall resistance of the reed chain is approx. 1 ... 10 kΩ, depending on the measuring range | |
|---|---|---|
| Current output | ||
| Analogue output (configurable) | ■ 4 ... 20 mA, 2-wire ■ 20 ... 4 mA, 2-wire | |
| Auxiliary power | DC 14.5 ... 29 V, max.130mA | |
| Load | → See data sheetTE 32.04 | |
| Output limits (configurable) | ||
| In accordance with NAMUR NE43 | Lower limit | 3.8mA |
| Upper limit | 20.5mA | |
| Simulation | In simulation mode, independent from input signal, simulation value configurable from 3.5 ...23.0mA | |
| Current value for error signalling | ||
| In accordance with NAMUR NE43 | Downscale | < 3.6 mA(3.5 mA) |
| Upscale | > 21.0 mA(21.5 mA) | |
| Setting range (customer-specific) | Downscale | 3.5 ...3.6mA |
| Upscale | 21.0 ...22.5mA | |
| Communication | ||
| Communication protocol | HART ® protocol rev. 5 including burst mode, multidrop | |
| HART ® protocol rev. 7 including burst mode, multidrop |
| Connection type | Cable |
|---|---|
| Cable bushing | ¾NPT |
| Connection cable to transmitter | 2-wire, shielded |
| Ingress protection / IP code | ■ IP66 per IEC/EN 60529 ■ NEMA 4X |
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| Process temperature | -40 ...+150 °C [-40 ...+302 °F] |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature range | -50 ...+60 °C [-58 ...+140 °F] |
| Storage temperature range | -40 ...+80 °C [-40 ...+176 °F] |
| Max. operating pressure | 80 bar [1,160.3 psi] |
| Mounting position | Vertical ± 30° |
| Permissible pollution degree | 3 per EN 61010-1 |
| Logo Description | Region |
|---|---|
| EU declaration of conformity | European Union |
| EMCdirective EN 61326 emission (group 1, class B) and immunity (industrial environments) | |
| Hazardous areas | |
| UKCA | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Electromagnetic compatibility regulations | |
| Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations | |
| Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres regulations |
| Logo | Description | Region |
|---|---|---|
| EU declaration of conformity | European Union | |
| ATEX directive Hazardous areas - Ex d Zone 1 gas II 2G Ex d IIC T6 Gb Temperature class Max. process temperature T6 70 °C [158 °F] T5 85 °C [185° F] T5 120 °C [248 °F] | ||
| C US | ETL listed Hazardous areas Class I division 1, groups B, C, D, T3 ...T6 Class II divison 1, groups E, F, G, T3, T4, T5, T6 Standards ■ Safety Requirements For Electrical Equipment For Measurement, Control, And Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements [UL 61010-1:2012 Ed.3 +R:15Jul2015] ■ Safety Requirements For Electrical Equipment For Measurement, Control, And Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements [CSA C22.2#61010-1-12:2012 Ed.3+U1] ■ FM 3600 Issue:2011/12/01 Electric Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations - General Requirements ■ FM 3615 Issued: 2006/08/01 Explosionproof Electrical Equipment General Requirements ■ CSA C22.2#30 Issued: 1986/11/01 (R2012) Explosion-Proof Enclosures for Use in Class I Hazardous Locations General Instruction No. 1, 1986, General Instruction No. 2, 1988 ■ FM 3616 Issued: 2011/12/01 Dust - Ignitionproof Electrical Equipment - General Requirements ■ CSA C22.2#25 Issued: 1966/09/01 (R2014) Enclosures for Use in Class II Groups E, F, and GHazardous Locations; Gen. Inst. No. 1: 1966 |
| Certificates | ■ 2.2 test report per EN 10204 (e.g. state-of-the-art manufacturing, material proof, indication accuracy) ■ 3.1 inspection certificate per EN 10204 (e.g. material proof for wetted metal parts, indication accuracy, calibration certificate) |
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| Material | Version | Guide tube diameter ∅in mm[in] | ∅Ain mm[in] | B inmm [in] | ∅Cin mm[in] | Max. oper- ating temp. in °C | Limit den- sity 85% in kg/m 3 | Order no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel 1.4571 | V29A/40 | 12 [0.47] | 29 [1.14] | 40 [1.58] | 13 [0.51] | 180 | 720 | 030352 |
| V52R | 12 [0.47] | 52 [2.05] | 52 [2.05] | 15 [0.59] | 250 | 720 | 020913 | |
| V62R | 12 [0.47] | 62 [2.44] | 61 [2.4] | 15 [0.59] | 250 | 670 | 026026 | |
| V83R | 12 [0.47] | 83 [3.27] | 81 [3.19] | 15 [0.59] | 250 | 430 | 021089 | |
| V80R | 18 [0.71] | 80 [3.15] | 76 [2.99] | 23 [0.91] | 250 | 630 | 005479 | |
| V98R | 18 [0.71] | 98 [3.86] | 96 [3.78] | 23 [0.91] | 250 | 600 | 005490 | |
| V105R | 18 [0.71] | 105 [4.13] | 103 [4.06] | 23 [0.91] | 250 | 560 | 005494 | |
| V120R | 18 [0.71] | 120 [4.72] | 117 [4.61] | 23 [0.91] | 250 | 470 | 026726 | |
| V120R | 18 ... 30 [0.71 ... 0.18] | 120 [4.72] | 116 [4.57] | 38 [1.5] | 250 | 537 | - | |
| V200R | 18 ... 30 [0.71 ... 0.18] | 200 [7.87] | 192 [7.56] | 56 [2.21] | 250 | 581 | 005503 | |
| V300R | 18 ... 30 [0.71 ... 0.18] | 300 [11.81] | 294 [11.58] | 56 [2.21] | 250 | 342 | - | |
| Titanium 3.7035 | T52R | 12 [0.47] | 52 [2.05] | 52 [2.05] | 15 [0.59] | 250 | 680 | 026655 |
| T52R | 12 [0.47] | 52 [2.05] | 52 [2.05] | 15 [0.59] | 250 | 810 | 034037 | |
| T52R | 12 [0.47] | 52 [2.05] | 52 [2.05] | 15 [0.59] | 250 | 957 | 122702 | |
| T62R | 12 [0.47] | 62 [2.44] | 62 [2.44] | 15 [0.59] | 250 | 390 | 005538 | |
| T83R | 12 [0.47] | 83 [3.27] | 81 [3.19] | 15 [0.59] | 250 | 350 | 005544 | |
| T80R | 18 [0.71] | 80 [3.15] | 76 [2.99] | 23 [0.91] | 250 | 670 | 005543 | |
| T105R | 18 [0.71] | 105 [4.13] | 103 [4.06] | 23 [0.91] | 250 | 440 | 005549 | |
| T120R | 18 [0.71] | 120 [4.72] | 117 [4.61] | 23 [0.91] | 250 | 480 | 115002 |
| Material | Version | Guide tube diameter ∅in mm | ∅Ain mm | B inmm | ∅Cin mm | Max. oper- ating temp. in °C | Limit den- sity 85% in kg/m 3 | Order no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel 1.4571 | V27A | 8 [0.32] | 27 [1.06] | 31 [1.22] | 10 [0.39] | 16 | 787 | 009679 |
| V44R | 12 [0.47] | 44 [1.73] | 52 [2.05] | 15 [0.59] | 16 | 780 | 034196 | |
| Titanium 3.7035 | T44R | 12 0.47] | 44 [1.73] | 52 [2.05] | 15 0.59 | 16 | 550 | 022639 |
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