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News Release from: Endress + Hauser | Subject: Micropilot M
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 July 2003
Safety First? Micropilot level gauge and
IEC 61508
Since introduction, the Endress+Hauser Micropilot M radar level gauge has proved its reliability in thousands of applications, because of the simple approach provided by the echo platform technology
Since introduction, the Endress+Hauser Micropilot M radar level gauge has proved its reliability in thousands of applications By using the well-established "Time of Flight" measuring principle in conjunction with specially developed algorithms, it is now widely accepted in all industry sectors
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 24 Feb 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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There are a wide range of radar level devices available on the market today, all using the Time of Flight measuring principle, so what makes the Micropilot M different.
From the outside most radar devices look similar, with a rod or horn antenna, process connection, a transmitter and terminal housing.
The key to the Micropilot success lies within the heart of the unit, with the echo platform.
This echo platform, now applied across the whole Endress+Hauser Time of Flight product range, allows simple step by step commissioning, easy analysis and system optimisation and the ability to document the specific measuring point as part of quality procedures.
The local display guides you through the set-up procedure by asking simple questions and offering a choice of answers.
You simply select the one that applies to your application.
For added security, the envelope curve can be plotted on the local display allowing you to see exactly what the Micropilot M sees.
Micropilot M is the only radar level gauge available today which has been certified compliant with IEC61508 and returns figures which typically fall within the requirements for SIL2 systems.
It can therefore be included as an overspill protection device in safety instrumented systems in accordance with the standard.
It joins other compliant products such as the Liquiphant, Models M and S vibrating level switches, and the Cerabar Models T and S, and Deltabar S pressure transmitters.
In line with these other products Endress+Hauser has produced a Safety Manual, detailing all the necessary figures needed to include the Micropilot M in your safety instrumented system calculations. Request a free brochure from Endress + Hauser ...
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