Endress+Hauser
Ultrasonic Level Sensor Prosonic FDU91
- SKU:
- Ultrasonic Level Sensor Prosonic FDU91 series
- Weight:
- 0.00 Grams
Description
Application
The FDU91 ultrasonic sensor provides continuous, non-contact, and maintenance-free level measurement for liquids, pastes, sludges, and bulk materials, ranging from fine powders to coarse substances. It is also suitable for flow measurements in open channels and measuring weirs. The sensor’s performance is unaffected by dielectric constant, density, or humidity, and the self-cleaning effect prevents buildup. Suitable for use in explosion-hazardous environments, the FDU91 offers a maximum measuring range of up to 10 meters (33 ft) for liquids and 5 meters (16 ft) for solids.
This sensor is ideal for continuous level measurement of fluids and bulk materials in applications such as silos, conveyor belts, stockpiles, and crushers. It is also used for flow measurement in open channels and weirs, particularly where low structural height is required.
- Process connection: Thread
- Operating temperature: -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F)
- Operating pressure: +0.7 to +4 bar (+10 to +58 psi)
- Maximum measuring range: 10 meters (33 ft) for liquids, 5 meters (16 ft) for solids
- Blocking distance: 0.3 meters (1 ft)
- International explosion protection certificates
Benefits
- Equipped with an integrated temperature sensor for Time-of-Flight correction, ensuring accurate measurements even with temperature fluctuations.
- The hermetically sealed PVDF sensor offers excellent chemical resistance, making it ideal for harsh environments.
- Capable of operating in challenging conditions, with the option for remote installation from the transmitter (up to 300 meters).
- The self-cleaning sensor design minimizes buildup, ensuring reliable performance.
- Features automatic sensor detection for easy commissioning with FMU90/FMU95 transmitters.
- Weather-resistant and flood-proof (IP68) for reliable operation in all conditions.
- Optional integrated heating prevents ice buildup on the sensor, ensuring consistent measurement in freezing environments.
SPECIFICATIONS
Pressure Specifications
Measuring principle |
Ultrasonic |
Characteristic / Application | Separated version with field housing or top hat rail housing for control cabinet instrumentation, 300 m in-between sensor and transmitter |
Supply / Communication | 4-wire (HART, Profibus DP) |
Accuracy | +/- 2 mm + 0.17% of measured distance |
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 ... 4 bar abs (10 psi ... 58 psi) |
Main wetted parts | PVDF (fully welded IP68 / NEMA6P) |
Process connection | G / NPT 1" |
Blocking distance |
0.3 m (1 ft) |
Max. measurement distance |
Liquids: 10 m (33 ft), Solids: 5 m (16 ft) |
Communication |
Transmitter: 4 ... 20 mA HART Profibus DP |
Certificates / Approvals | ATEX, FM, CSA, IEC Ex, INMETRO, NEPSI, EAC Ex |
Options | Second 4...20 mA output |
Components |
Transmitter: FMU90, FMU95 |
Application limits |
Foam / high turbulence possible: FDU92 Flange-flush assembly: FDU91F For tank farms scanner: FMU95 |
Continuous / Solids Specifications
Measuring principle | Ultrasonic |
Characteristic / Application |
Separated version with field housing or top hat rail housing for control cabinet instrumentation, 300m in-between sensor and transmitter |
Supply / Communication | 4-wire (HART , Profibus DP) |
Accuracy | +/- 2mm + 0.17% of measured distance |
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 ... 4 bar abs (10 psi ... 58 psi) |
Main wetted parts | PVDF (fully welded IP68 / NEMA 6P) |
Process connection | G / NPT 1" |
Blocking distance | 0.3 m (1 ft) |
Max. measurement distance |
Liquids: 10 m (33 ft), Solids: 5 m (16 ft) |
Communication |
Transmitter: 4 ... 20 mA HART Profibus DP |
Certificates / Approvals | ATEX, FM, CSA, IEC Ex, JPN Ex, INMETRO, NEPSI, EAC Ex |
Options | Second 4...20mA output |
Components |
Transmitter: FMU90 |
Liquids Specifications
Measuring principle | Ultrasonic |
Product headline | Version with separate transmitter in field housing or top hat rail housing
Cost effective solution for open channel flow measurement in water / wastewater plants |
Max. measurement error | accuracy:
distance measurement: +/- 2mm + 0.17% resolution: distance measurement: 1mm |
Measuring range | max measuring distance up to 10m / 32ft |
Max. process pressure | atm. |
Medium temperature range | -40...80°C
(-40...176°F) |
Degree of protection | IP68 |
Display/Operation | Transmitter |
Outputs | Transmitter:
4...20mA HART Option: second 4...20mA output |
Inputs | Transmitter |
Digital communication | HART, PROFIBUS DP |
Hazardous area approvals | ATEX, FM, CSA, IEC Ex, INMETRO, NEPSI, EAC Ex |
Documents
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