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Varec FMR62 Radar Tank Gauge

Varec FMR62 Radar Tank Gauge

BRAND : Varec

The FMR62 Radar Tank Gauge (RTG) is designed for 80GHz level measurement in aggressive liquids or applications with hygiene requirements.

Specifications

Accuracy

Measuring distance up to 0.8 m (2.62 ft): max. ±4 mm (±0.16 in) – digital, ±0.03% analog
Measuring distance > 0.8 m (2.62 ft): ±1 mm (±0.04 in), digital, ±0.02% analog
Non-repeatability – ? 1 mm (0.04 in)

Power Consumption

2-wire; 4-20mA HART: < 0.9 W
2-wire; 4-20mA HART, switch output:< 0.9 W
2-wire; 4-20mA HART, 4-20mA: < 2 x 0.7 W

Current Consumption

HART:
Nominal current: 3.6 to 22mA. The start-up current for multidrop mode can be parametrized
(is set to 3.6mA on delivery)

Breakdown signal (NAMUR NE43): adjustable: 3.59 to 22.5mA

Temperature

+24 °C (+75 °F) ±5° F (±9° C)

Pressure

960 mbar abs. (14 psia) ±100 mbar (±1.45 psi)

Weight

2.7 – 7.4 kg (5.95 – 16.31 lb) plus flange weight

Enclosure

Degree of protection:

With closed housing tested according to:
- IP68, NEMA6P (24 h at 1.83 m under water surface)
- For plastic housing with transparent cover (display module): IP68 (24h at 1.00 m under
  water surface)
- IP66, NEMA4X
With open housing: IP20, NEMA1
Display module: IP22, NEMA2
Housing GT18: 316L, corrosion resistant
Housing GT19: plastic
Housing GT20: aluminium, seawater repellent, powder coated

Antenna

IP 68 (NEMA 6P)

Ambient Temperature

Unit: -40 °F and +176 °F (-40 °C and +80 °C)
Display: -4 °F and +158 °F (-20 °C and +70 °C)

Operating Frequency

Approx. 80 GHz, up to 8 devices can be installed in the same tank

Approvals

FM, ATEX, IEC Ex, or NEPSI

Options

Approvals and Certifications

FM, CSA, ATEX, IECEx, NEPSi, KC, INMETRO, JPN, and TIIS

Antenna

FKM Viton GLT, –40 to 200 °C (–40 to 392 °F) (with or without gas-tight feed through)
FFKM Kalrez, –20 to 200 °C (–4 to 392 °F) (with or without gastight feed through)
PTFE cladded, –40 to 200 °C (–40 to 392 °F) (with or without gastight feed through)