Guided Wave Radar Level Transmitter MT5200

Guided Wave Radar Level Transmitter MT5200

The MT5200 Measures the Level of Bulk Solids Under the Harshest of Conditions with an Industry-Leading Accuracy of ±0.20 inches (5.1 mm). K-TEK’s MT5200 Overcomes the False Echoes and Complicated Set-Up Normally Associated with Conventional Non-Contact Radar Level Transmitters, while Providing Accurate Height Measurements.

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The MT5200 Measures the Level of Bulk Solids Under the Harshest of Conditions with an Industry-Leading Accuracy of ±0.20 inches (5.1 mm). K-TEK’s MT5200 Overcomes the False Echoes and Complicated Set-Up Normally Associated with Conventional Non-Contact Radar Level Transmitters, while Providing Accurate Height Measurements Even Under the Harshest Conditions, Wide Variations in Operating Temperatures and Pressures and Low Dielectric Constants. The MT5200 Brings the Benefits of Radar Level Measurement to an Expanded Range of Industries that Seek an Accurate Solution to Measuring the Contents of Tanks, Silos, Hoppers, Bins, Mixing Basins, and Sumps.

Resolution

+/- 0.063in. /1.6mm

Repeatability

0.1 in. / 3 mm

Ambient Temperature

-40 to 151ºF (-40 to 66ºC)

Measuring accuracy, level

Coax Probe or in stilling well/chamber +/- 3mm

Single cable or rod +/-5mm to 15.24m (50.0ft)/  +/-25mm to 66m (217ft)

Measuring accuracy, interface level and ULD mode All probes

+/-1.0in / 25mm

Supply voltage

13.5 to 36 Vdc – 4-20mA HART loop powered

9 to 32 Vdc – FOUNDATION fieldbus

Output/Communications

4-20 mA HART

FOUNDATION fieldbus

ITK 5.1.0 Compliant

5 AI and 1 PID blocks

15.8 mA quiescent current draw

LAS Capable

Power consumption

4-20mA at 36.0 Vdc – 3.6mA 0.13 watts; 21mA 0.76 watts at 13.5 Vdc – 3.6mA 0.046 watts; 21mA 0.28 watts

HART mode

(4.0mA) at 36.0 Vdc 0.144 watts at 13.5 Vdc 0.054 watts

FOUNDATION fieldbus 0.5 watts maximum

Maximum line resistance

4-20mA at 36.0 Vdc and 21mA, 1740 ohms*

*maximum with HART communication is 700 ohms at 13.5 Vdc and 21mA, 645 ohms

HART mode

(4.0mA) < 650 to 700 ohms

FOUNDATION fieldbus 43.6 ohms/km @ 20 C

Reverse polarity protection

Diode in series with loop

Update rate

2 outputs per second

Damping

Field adjustable, range 0.1 to 36 seconds

Alarm output

NE43, Jumper selectable upscale (21 mA) or downscale (3.6 mA)

Humidity

0 to 100% RH, non-condensing

Linearization 2

0 point linearization table available

Graphic Display

Field Selectable Units in Feet, Inches, Millimeters, Centimeters, Meters or Percentage and Waveform Screens

Enclosure

Dual compartment

Enclosure material

Cast low copper aluminum with polyester powder coat or 316 stainless steel

Electrical connection

1/2” FNPT, M20 adapter and bus connectors available

Ingress protection

IP66, TYPE 4X

FEATURES:

  • Graphic Display with Waveform Screens
  • All Digital Electronics
  • Radar Signal Travels Along the Waveguide
  • Eliminates False Echoes and Minimizes Signal Loss
  • No Moving Parts
  • 2 Wire Loop Powered
  • Linearization Table
  • Lengths From 1 to 100 ft. / 0.3 to 30.6 m
  • Flexible Cable Probes