Ultrasonic measurement Time-of-Flight Prosonic FMU42

The Prosonic FMU42 sensor is suited for non-contact level measurement in fluids, pastes, coarse bulk material and flow measurement in open channels or at weirs. The two-wire or four-wire compact transmitter can be used in applications with storage tanks, agitators, on stockpiles and conveyor belts. The envelope curve can be shown on the on-site display for simple diagnosis. Linearization function (up to 32 points) for conversion of the measured value into any unit of length, volume or flow

Cost effective device for sophisticated level measurement in liquids and bulk solids for up to 10m. Two-wire or four wire instrument for continuous non-contact level and flow measurement. Process connection: Flange. Temperature: -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F). Pressure: +0.7 to +2.5bar (+10 to +36psi). Maximum measuring distance: Liquids 10m (33ft), Solids 5m (16ft). Blocking distance: Liquids and Solids 0.4m (1.3ft). International explosion protection certificates.

Benefits

  • Reliable non-contact measurement
  • Quick and simple commissioning via menu-guided on-site operation with four-line plain text display, 7 languages selectable
  • Envelope curves on the on-site display for simple diagnosis
  • Hermetically sealed and potted sensor
  • Chemically resistant sensor out of PVDF
  • Calibration without filling or discharging

Measuring principle

Ultrasonic

Characteristic / Application

Compact ultrasonic transmitter

Supply / Communication

2-wire HART

Accuracy

+/- 4 mm or +/- 0,2 % of set measuring range

Ambient temperature

-40 °C 80 °C

(-40 °F 176 °F)

Process temperature

-40 °C 80 °C

(-40 °F 176 °F)

Process pressure / max. overpressure limit

0.7 bar 2.5 bar abs

(10 psi 36 psi)

Main wetted parts

PVDF

Process connection

Flange

DN80, ASME 3″, JIS 10K 80

DN100,ASME 4″, JIS 10K 100

Mounting bracket

Blocking distance

0.4 m (1.3 ft)

Max. measurement distance

Liquids: 10 m (33 ft),

Solids: 5 m (16 ft)

Communication

4…20 mA HART

Certificates / Approvals

ATEX, FM, CSA, IEC, INMETRO, NEPSI

Application limits

Foam / high turbulence possible:

FMU44/FDU92

Fast filling and discharging rate

FMU90 + FDU9x

Level limit detection

FMU90 + FDU9x

Features

  • Non-contact ultrasonic measurement (time-of-flight) of distance from sensor to product surface.
  • Integrated temperature sensor to compensate for variations in speed of sound (sound velocity) with temperature changes.
  • Menu-guided on-site operation with a 4-line plain-text display (seven selectable languages) for easy commissioning.
  • On-site diagnostic capability: display of the echo “envelope curve” to help check/diagnose signal quality.
  • Robust sensor construction with hermetically sealed and potted sensor; chemical-resistant sensor material (PVDF) for wetted parts.
  • Linearization capability (up to 32 points) so that measured value can be converted into user units (length, volume, flow).
  • Flexible output and communication options: two-wire or four-wire versions; supports 4-20 mA + HART, and optionally fieldbus protocols (in certain variants) for integration.