# Reed level transmitter — FLR-SBDF

> Reed level transmitter with reed measuring chain for level measurement in liquid media, suitable for hazardous areas.

- Catalog code: flr_sbdf
- Model: FLR-SBDF
- Category: Level measurement › Continuous measurement with float
- Product page: https://avigan.com.ua/wika/en/products/flr_sbdf
- Price: on request
- Supplier: AVIGAN (TOV VIKA Prylad), official WIKA partner in Ukraine

## Overview

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 ...

## Applications

- Level detection for liquid media
- Chemical, petrochemical industry, natural gas, offshore, machine building, power generating equipment, power plants, pipeline compressors
- Suitable for use in hazardous areas

## 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

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| model | FLR-SBDF |
| product family | FLR |
| short description | Reed level transmitter with reed measuring chain for level measurement in liquid media, suitable for hazardous areas. |
| subcategory | reed-chain technology |
| certifications | RoHS; EN 10204 2.2; EN 10204 3.1; CE; EMC EN 61326; NAMUR NE43; UKCA |
| explosion protection | Class II Division 1, groups E, F, G, T3, T4, T5, T6; ATEX II 2G Ex d IIC T6 Gb; C US: ETL listed, Class I Division 1, groups B, C, D, T3...T6; ATEX Ex d Zone 1 gas II 2G Ex d IIC T6 Gb; Class I Division 1, groups B, C, D, T3...T6; Ex d Zone 1 gas II 2G Ex d IIC T6 Gb; Class I division 1, groups B,C,D,T3...T6; Class II division 1, groups E,F,G,T3,T4,T5,T6 |
| ambient temp | -50 … 60 °C |
| ip rating | IP66 |
| languages in datasheet | en; de |
| technology | float |
| level ranges m | 0 … 3 m; 0 … 3.5 m; 0 … 6 m; 3 … 6 m |
| output signal | 4 ... 20 mA, 2-wire; 20 ... 4 mA, 2-wire; HART® protocol rev. 5; HART® protocol rev. 7; 4...20mA, 2-wire; 20...4mA, 2-wire; HART® protocol rev.5 including burst mode, multidrop; HART® protocol rev.7 including burst mode, multidrop |
| accuracy | 2.7 mm to 9 mm depending on contact separation |
| process connections | G ⅜ ... G2; ½ NPT ... 2 NPT; DIN DN 50 ... DN 200, PN 6 ... PN 100; ANSI 2 ... 8, Class 150 ... 600 |
| wetted parts material | Stainless steel 1.4571; Titanium 3.7035; Aluminium, powder-coated |
| process temp | -40 … 150 °C |
| process pressure max bar | 80 |
| power supply | DC 14.5 ... 29 V, max. 130 mA |
| electrical connection | Cable with ¾ NPT cable bushing |

## Datasheet tables

| Basic information | 2 |
|---|---|
| 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 |

### Materials

| 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 |  |

### Output signal

| 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |  |

### Electrical connection

| Connection type | Cable |
|---|---|
| Cable bushing | ¾NPT |
| Connection cable to transmitter | 2-wire, shielded |
| Ingress protection / IP code | ■ IP66 per IEC/EN 60529 ■ NEMA 4X |

### Operating conditions

| 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

| 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) |
|---|---|

| 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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## Documents

- [ds_lm2014_en_co_3b68ea](https://avigan.com.ua/wika/docs/wika/ds_lm2014_en_co.pdf) — PDF, 788 KB, en