Description
Application
The Prosonic FDU90 ultrasonic sensor provides continuous, non-contact, and maintenance-free level measurement for a wide range of materials including liquids, pastes, sludges, and powdery to coarse bulk materials. It is also ideal for flow measurement in open channels and weirs. The sensor's performance is unaffected by factors such as dielectric constant, density, or humidity, and it resists build-up thanks to its self-cleaning feature. Suitable for use in explosion-hazardous environments, the sensor offers a maximum measuring range of 3m (9.8ft) for liquids and 1.2m (3.9ft) for solids.
This sensor is typically employed for continuous level monitoring of fluids and bulk materials in silos, conveyor belts, stockpiles, and crushers, as well as for flow measurements in open channels and weirs, especially where low structural heights are involved.
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Process Connection: Thread
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Temperature Range: -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F)
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Pressure Range: +0.7 to +4bar (+10 to +58psi)
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Maximum Measuring Range: 3m (9.8ft) for liquids, 1.2m (3.9ft) for solids
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Blocking Distance: 0.07m (0.23ft)
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Explosion Protection: Certified for international standards
Benefits
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Features an integrated temperature sensor for Time-of-Flight correction, ensuring precise measurements even with temperature fluctuations.
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The sensor's hermetically welded PVDF construction provides exceptional chemical resistance.
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Designed for harsh environments with the option for separate installation from the transmitter (up to 300m).
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Minimizes build-up formation due to its self-cleaning properties.
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Simplified commissioning with integrated automatic sensor detection for FMU90/FMU95 transmitters.
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Resistant to weather and flooding (IP 68).
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Optional integrated heating prevents ice build-up on the sensor, ensuring reliable measurements in cold conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS
Continuous / Liquids Specifications
Measuring principle
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Ultrasonic
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Characteristic / Application
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Separated version with field housing or top hat rail housing for control cabinet instrumentation, 300m in-between sensor and transmitter |
Supply / Communication
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4-wire (HART, PROFIBUS DP)
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Accuracy |
+/- 2mm + 0.17% of measured distance
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Ambient temperature
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-40 °C ... 80 °C (-40 °F ... 176 °F)
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Process temperature
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-40 °C ... 80 °C (-40 °F ... 176 °F)
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Process pressure / max. overpressure limit
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0.7 bar ... 4 bar abs (10 psi ... 58 psi)
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Main wetted parts
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PVDF (IP68 / NEMA6P)
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Process connection
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Front side thread: G / NPT 1 1/2" Rear side thread: G / NPT 1" Ceiling mounting
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Blocking distance
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0.07 m (0.23 ft)
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Max. measurement distance
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Liquids: 3 m (9.8 ft), Solids: 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
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Communication
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Transmitter: 4 ... 20 mA HART Profibus DP
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Certificates / Approvals
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ATEX, FM, CSA, IEC Ex, INMETRO, NEPSI, EAC Ex
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Options
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Second 4...20mA output
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Components |
Transmitter: FMU90, FMU95
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Application limits
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Foam / high turbulence possible: FDU92 Flange-flush assembly: FDU91F For tank farms scanner: FMU95
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Documents
You may want to read this product's catalog. If so, please click to view the Endress+Hauser Prosonic FDU90Series datasheet.