Control & Instrumentation
Overfill protection in dusty areas
Where dusty environments affect accurate level measurement, radar alternative offers all the benefits of radar technology such
Endress+Hauser’s Micropilot M FMR244 radar offers an as non-contact continuous measurement and, most
excellent cost-effective solution for overfill importantly, complete measurement integrity during pneumatic
protection in liquids and solids filling - but with a refreshingly competitive price tag. All this,
applications across the food with the added advantage of eliminating the problems
and beverage, chemical, associated with product overspill such as product loss, clean-
primaries and water up costs, pollution fines and, most importantly, plant and
industries. personnel safety.
Traditionally, ultrasonic Offering 26GHz frequency, the FMR244 horn antenna is well
level devices have been suited to a wide range of processes. It is SIL2 compliant to
the preferred level IEC61508/IEC61511-1 for use in safety-related systems. What’s
measurement technique in more, with a measuring range of 15m in solids and 20m in
many applications where liquids and remaining fully operational in process temperatures
budget restrictions are tight. And, up to 80°C and pressures of 3 bar, the Micropilot M FMR244
whilst ultrasonic level measurement measures up with an impressive price-performance ratio!
indeed provides a low-cost solution, it Low cost but certainly not low spec, the FMR244 comes with
can, however, suffer from problems of an integrated plain English display for simple menu-guided
echo loss, particularly in applications operation. And, with the free of charge FieldCare software, you
where pneumatic filling occurs such have the added bonus of straightforward configuration,
as food and cement storage silos. commissioning and documentation of the measuring point. The
Endress+Hauser’s Micropilot FMR244 also offers HART, PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION
FMR244 radar device is the Fieldbus connectivity for seamless integration into new and
accurate and reliable alternative existing systems.
ABOVE: Micropilot FMR244 to ultrasonics. This low-cost For further information, please visit www.uk.endress.com
Other Valves
Still Fight Friction
We Designed It Out
Unlike other valves that seal
with friction, Posi-flate’s unique
butterfly valve uses an
inflatable seat to seal with
air pressure. Thus it
requires less torque and
a smaller actuator, resulting
in lower cost. Plus, the seat
automatically compensates
for wear, providing longer life.
Some users have reported
over 6 million cycles and the
valves are still going strong.
• Less Friction
• Low Torque
• Low Maintenance
• Longer Valve Life
Tel: +44 (0) 1908 622366 • www.posiflate.com
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