1. General Introduction
Emerson 5900C radar level gauge deliveries non-contact radar measurement method with accuracy of 2 mm for precise monitoring of bulk liquid assets. There is not moving parts with less maintenance, supplies reliable loss control data. It is bus powered for convenient and safe 2-wire installation to meet certified IEC 61508 SIL 2 capable; also wire and wireless optional, no need to take non-pressurized tanks out of service during installation.
2. Basic speciation of 5900C radar level gauge
Description | 5900C with parabolic antenna | 5900C with cone antenna | 5900C with still-pipe array antenna | 5900C with LPG/LNG antenna |
Operating temperature in tank | Max. +180℃(+356℉) with FEP O-ring, or +230 ℃ (+445℉) with Kalrez O-ring | Max. +180 ℃(+356℉) with Viton® O-ring, or +230 ℃(+445℉) with Kalrez O-ring | -40 to 120 ℃ (-40 to 248℉) | -170 to 90 ℃ (-274 to 194℉) |
Measuring range | 0.8 to 30 m (2.6 to 100 ft) below flange | 0.8 to 20 m (2.6 to 65 ft) below flange | 0.8 to 30 m (2.6 to 100 ft) below flange | 1.2 to 30 m (3.9 to 100 ft) below flange |
Pressure range | Clamped/threaded: -0.2 to 0.2 bar (-2.9 to 2.9 psig) Welded: -0.2 to 10 bar (-2.9 to 145 psig) | -0.2 to 10 bar (-2.9 to 145 psig) | Fixed version: -0.2 to 2 bar (-2.9 to 29 psig) at 20 ℃ (68℉). Hinged hatch version: -0.2 to 0.5 bar (-2.9 to 7.2 psig) for 5 to 8-in. pipes. -0.2 to 0.25 bar (-2.9 to 3.6 psig) for 10 and 12-in. pipes. | -1 to 25 bar (-14.5 to 365 psig) |
Material exposed to tank atmosphere | Antenna: Material corresponds to AISI 316/316L and EN 1.4401 /1.4404 Sealing: PTFE O-ring: FEP, or Kalrez | Antenna: SST AISI 316L/EN 1.4436 Sealing: PTFE, or Quartz O-ring: Viton, or Kalrez | Antenna: Polyphenylenesulphide (PPS) Sealing: PTFE O-ring: FMVQ Flange: Material corresponds to AISI 316/316L and EN 1.4401 /1.4404 | Antenna and flange: Material corresponds to AISI 316/316L and EN 1.4401 /1.4404 Sealing: PTFE |
Tank connection | clamped in a 96-mm (3.78-in.) diameter hole, or welded in a 117-mm (4.61-in.) diameter hole | 4-, 6-, 8-inch | 5 in. hole pattern according to ANSI 5 in. Class 150 6 in. hole pattern according to ANSI 6 in. Class 150 / DN 150 PN 16 8 in. hole pattern according to ANSI 8 in. Class 150 / DN 200 PN 10 10 in. hole pattern according to ANSI 10 in. Class 150 / DN 250 PN 16 12 in. hole pattern according to ANSI 12 in. Class 150 | 4 in. Class 150/300 6 in. Class 150/300 8 in. Class 150/300 |
Still-pipe dimensions | 5-, 6-, 8-, 10- or 12 in. | Antenna choices for 4-in. sch. 10, 4-in. sch 40, or 100 mm (99 mm inner diameter) still-pipe dimensions |
3. Basic code selection of 5900C radar level gauge with Parabolic Antenna
5900C | Radar Level Gauge | |||||||||||||||
Performance class | 2 | ±2 mm (0.08 in.) instrument accuracy | ||||||||||||||
Performance class | S | Certified IEC 61508 SIL 2 capable | ||||||||||||||
F | None. Ready for upgrade to Safety certification (SIS) | |||||||||||||||
0 | None | |||||||||||||||
Redundancy | 1 | None. Single radar level gauge electronics | ||||||||||||||
Tankbus Power & communication | F | Bus powered 2-wire FOUNDATION Fieldbus (IEC 61158) | ||||||||||||||
Hazardous location certification | I1 | ATEX Intrinsic Safety | ||||||||||||||
I7 | IECEx Intrinsic Safety | |||||||||||||||
I5 | FM-US Intrinsic Safety | |||||||||||||||
I6 | FM-Canada Intrinsic Safety | |||||||||||||||
NA | None | |||||||||||||||
Custody transfer type approval | 0 | None | ||||||||||||||
Level measurement method | 1 | 10 GHz FMCW radar technology | ||||||||||||||
2 | 10 GHz FMCW radar technology for US installation | |||||||||||||||
Housing | A | Standard enclosure, polyurethane-covered aluminum. IP 66/67 | ||||||||||||||
Cable entry/Conduit connections | 1 | 1/2-14 NPT, female thread. (1 plug included) | ||||||||||||||
2 | M20 x 1.5 adapters, female thread. (2 adapters and 1 plug included) | |||||||||||||||
G | Metal cable glands (1/2-14 NPT) | |||||||||||||||
E | Eurofast male connector (1 plug included) | |||||||||||||||
M | Minifast male connector (1 plug included) | |||||||||||||||
Antenna | 1P | Parabolic antenna | ||||||||||||||
Antenna size | F | 20 in./DN 500, Ø=440 mm (17.3 in.) | ||||||||||||||
Antenna material | S | SST AISI 316L/EN 1.4436 | ||||||||||||||
Tank seal | PF | PTFE with FEP fluoropolymer O-ring | ||||||||||||||
PK | PTFE with Kalrez perfluoroelastomer O-ring | |||||||||||||||
Tank connection | WE | Welded installation | ||||||||||||||
CL | Clamped/threaded installation | |||||||||||||||
Antenna options | 0 | None | ||||||||||||||
V | Proof test verification reflector | |||||||||||||||
Optional codes | Optional codes | |||||||||||||||
4. Basic code selection of 5900C radar level gauge with Cone Antenna
5900C | Radar Level Gauge | |||||||||||||||
Performance class | 2 | ±2 mm (0.08 in.) instrument accuracy | ||||||||||||||
Safety certification (SIS) | S | Certified IEC 61508 SIL 2 capable | ||||||||||||||
F | None. Ready for upgrade to Safety certification (SIS) | |||||||||||||||
0 | None | |||||||||||||||
Redundancy | 1 | None. Single radar level gauge electronics | ||||||||||||||
Tankbus Power & communication | F | Bus powered 2-wire FOUNDATION Fieldbus (IEC 61158) | ||||||||||||||
Hazardous location certification | I1 | ATEX Intrinsic Safety | ||||||||||||||
I7 | IECEx Intrinsic Safety | |||||||||||||||
I5 | FM-US Intrinsic Safety | |||||||||||||||
I6 | FM-Canada Intrinsic Safety | |||||||||||||||
NA | None | |||||||||||||||
Custody transfer type approval | 0 | None | ||||||||||||||
Level measurement method | 1 | 10 GHz FMCW radar technology | ||||||||||||||
2 | 10 GHz FMCW radar technology for US installation | |||||||||||||||
Housing | A | Standard enclosure, polyurethane-covered aluminum. IP 66/67 | ||||||||||||||
Cable entry/Conduit connections | 1 | 1/2-14 NPT, female thread. (1 plug included) | ||||||||||||||
2 | M20 x 1.5 adapters, female thread. (2 adapters and 1 plug included) | |||||||||||||||
G | Metal cable glands (1/2-14 NPT) | |||||||||||||||
E | Eurofast male connector (1 plug included) | |||||||||||||||
M | Minifast male connector (1 plug included) | |||||||||||||||
Antenna | 1C | Cone antenna | ||||||||||||||
Antenna size | 4 | 4 in. / DN 100, Ø=93 mm (3.7 in.) | ||||||||||||||
6 | 6 in. / DN 150, Ø=141 mm (5.6 in.) | |||||||||||||||
8 | 8 in. / DN 200, Ø=189 mm (7.4 in.) | |||||||||||||||
X | Customer-specific, consult factory | |||||||||||||||
Antenna material | S | SST AISI 316L/EN 1.4436 | ||||||||||||||
X | Customer-specific, consult factory | |||||||||||||||
Tank seal | PV | PTFE with Viton fluoroelastomer O-ring | ||||||||||||||
PK | PTFE with Kalrez perfluoroelastomer O-rings | |||||||||||||||
QV | Quartz with Viton fluoroelastomer O-rings | |||||||||||||||
QK | Quartz with Kalrez perfluoroelastomer O-rings | |||||||||||||||
Tank connection | 6T | 6 in. Class 150 | ||||||||||||||
8T | 8 in. Class 150 | |||||||||||||||
KT | DN 200/PN 10 | |||||||||||||||
MT | DN 200/PN 10, inclined 4 degrees | |||||||||||||||
4A | 4 in. Class 150 | |||||||||||||||
4B | 4 in. Class 300 | |||||||||||||||
6A | 6 in. Class 150 | |||||||||||||||
6B | 8 in. Class 150 | |||||||||||||||
00 | None | |||||||||||||||
XX | Customer-specific, consult factory | |||||||||||||||
Antenna options | 0 | None | ||||||||||||||
1 | Extended Cone Antenna, total length 20 in. (500 mm). | |||||||||||||||
X | Customer-specific, consult factory | |||||||||||||||
Optional codes | Optional codes | |||||||||||||||
5. Basic code selection of 5900C radar level gauge with Still-Pipe Array Antenna
5900C | Radar Level Gauge | |||||||||||||||
Performance class | 2 | ±2 mm (0.08 in.) instrument accuracy | ||||||||||||||
Safety certification (SIS) | S | Certified IEC 61508 SIL 2 capable | ||||||||||||||
F | None. Ready for upgrade to Safety certification (SIS) | |||||||||||||||
0 | None | |||||||||||||||
Redundancy | 1 | None. Single radar level gauge electronics | ||||||||||||||
Tankbus Power & communication | F | Bus powered 2-wire FOUNDATION Fieldbus (IEC 61158) | ||||||||||||||
Hazardous location certification | I1 | ATEX Intrinsic Safety | ||||||||||||||
I7 | IECEx Intrinsic Safety | |||||||||||||||
I5 | FM-US Intrinsic Safety | |||||||||||||||
I6 | FM-Canada Intrinsic Safety | |||||||||||||||
NA | None | |||||||||||||||
Custody transfer type approval | 0 | None | ||||||||||||||
Level measurement method | 1 | 10 GHz FMCW radar technology | ||||||||||||||
2 | 10 GHz FMCW radar technology for US installation | |||||||||||||||
Housing | A | Standard enclosure, polyurethane-covered aluminum. IP 66/67 | ||||||||||||||
Cable entry/Conduit connections | 1 | 1/2-14 NPT, female thread. (1 plug included) | ||||||||||||||
2 | M20 x 1.5 adapters, female thread. (2 adapters and 1 plug included) | |||||||||||||||
G | Metal cable glands (1/2-14 NPT) | |||||||||||||||
E | Eurofast male connector (1 plug included) | |||||||||||||||
M | Minifast male connector (1 plug included) | |||||||||||||||
Antenna | 1A | Still-pipe array antenna | ||||||||||||||
Antenna size | 5 | 5 in./DN 125, Ø=120 mm (4.7 in.) | ||||||||||||||
6 | 6 in./DN 150, Ø=145 mm (5.7 in.) | |||||||||||||||
8 | 8 in./DN 200, Ø=189 mm (7.4 in.) | |||||||||||||||
A | 10 in./DN 250, Ø=243 mm (9.8 in.) | |||||||||||||||
B | 12 in./DN 300, Ø=293 mm (11.8 in.) | |||||||||||||||
Antenna material | S | SST AISI 316L/EN 1.4436 | ||||||||||||||
Tank seal | FF | Fixed flange installation with fluorosilicone O-ring | ||||||||||||||
HH | Integrated hatch installation with fluorosilicone O-ring | |||||||||||||||
Tank connection | 5A | 5 in. Class 150 | ||||||||||||||
6A | 6 in. Class 150 | |||||||||||||||
8A | 8 in. Class 150 | |||||||||||||||
AA | 10 in. Class 150 | |||||||||||||||
BA | 12 in. Class 150 | |||||||||||||||
KA | DN 150 PN 16 | |||||||||||||||
LA | DN 200 PN 10 | |||||||||||||||
MB | DN 250 PN 16 | |||||||||||||||
Antenna options | 0 | None | ||||||||||||||
C | Clamp flange in galvanized steel | |||||||||||||||
V | Proof test verification reflector | |||||||||||||||
Optional codes | Optional codes | |||||||||||||||
6. Basic code selection of 5900C radar level gauge with LPG/LNG Antenna
5900C | Radar Level Gauge | |||||||||||||||
Performance class | 2 | ±2 mm (0.08 in.) instrument accuracy | ||||||||||||||
Safety certification (SIS) | S | Certified IEC 61508 SIL 2 capable | ||||||||||||||
F | None. Ready for upgrade to Safety certification (SIS) | |||||||||||||||
0 | None | |||||||||||||||
Redundancy | 2 | 2-in-1: Dual independent radar level gauge electronics | ||||||||||||||
F | None. Ready for upgrade to 2-in-1 | |||||||||||||||
1 | None. Single radar level gauge electronics | |||||||||||||||
Tankbus Power & communication | F | Bus powered 2-wire FOUNDATION Fieldbus (IEC 61158) | ||||||||||||||
Hazardous location certification | I1 | ATEX Intrinsic Safety | ||||||||||||||
I7 | IECEx Intrinsic Safety | |||||||||||||||
I5 | FM-US Intrinsic Safety | |||||||||||||||
I6 | FM-Canada Intrinsic Safety | |||||||||||||||
NA | None | |||||||||||||||
Custody transfer type approval | 0 | None | ||||||||||||||
Level measurement method | 1 | 10 GHz FMCW radar technology | ||||||||||||||
2 | 10 GHz FMCW radar technology for US installation | |||||||||||||||
Housing | A | Standard enclosure, polyurethane-covered aluminum. IP 66/67 | ||||||||||||||
Cable entry/Conduit connections | 1 | 1/2-14 NPT, female thread. (1 plug included) | ||||||||||||||
2 | M20 x 1.5 adapters, female thread. (2 adapters and 1 plug included) | |||||||||||||||
G | Metal cable glands (1/2-14 NPT) | |||||||||||||||
E | Eurofast male connector (1 plug included) | |||||||||||||||
M | Minifast male connector (1 plug included) | |||||||||||||||
Antenna | G1 | LNG still-pipe antenna | ||||||||||||||
G2 | LPG/LNG still-pipe antenna | |||||||||||||||
Antenna size | A | 4 in. Schedule 10, Ø=107 mm (4.2 in.) | ||||||||||||||
B | 4 in. Schedule 40, Ø=101 mm (4.0 in.) | |||||||||||||||
D | DN 100, Ø=99 mm (3.9 in.) | |||||||||||||||
Antenna material | S | SST AISI 316L/EN 1.4436 | ||||||||||||||
Tank seal | PT | PTFE sealing | ||||||||||||||
Tank connection | 1B | 1.5 in. Class 300 | ||||||||||||||
2A | 2 in. Class 150 | |||||||||||||||
2B | 2 in. Class 300 | |||||||||||||||
3A | 3 in. Class 150 | |||||||||||||||
3B | 3 in. Class 300 | |||||||||||||||
4A | 4 in. Class 150 | |||||||||||||||
4B | 4 in. Class 300 | |||||||||||||||
6A | 6 in. Class 150 | |||||||||||||||
6B | 6 in. Class 300 | |||||||||||||||
8A | 8 in. Class 150 | |||||||||||||||
8B | 8 in. Class 300 | |||||||||||||||
Antenna options | V | Measurement verification kit | ||||||||||||||
Optional codes | Optional codes | |||||||||||||||
7. Typical mounting & wiring for 5900C radar level gauge
