OPTIFLEX 8200
Guided radar (TDR) level transmitter for liquids at high temperature and pressure
- Continuous level and interface measurement in reactors and separators
- Single or double ceramic process seal system for demanding process conditions
- Measuring range: 0.6…60 m / 2…197 ft
- -50…+315°C; -58…+599°F; -1…320 barg; -14.5…4641 psig
OPTIFLEX 8200 C– Compact version with Ø4 mm / 0.16" single cable probe
The OPTIFLEX 8200 is a 2-wire guided radar level transmitter based on the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. It is designed for level and interface measurement under extreme conditions in the power, oil and gas industries. For high safety requirements in applications with dangerous media, the OPTIFLEX 8200 features a single or double ceramic process seal system.
Various converter and electronic versions like a remote converter or a sensor extension facilitate the access to the device. The level transmitter has approvals for use in hazardous areas.
Product highlights
- Various converter and electronic versions to facilitate access to the device:
- Available as compact version (C) or with remote converter (F) up to 100 m / 328 ft
- Sensor extension with compact version (S) up to 15 m / 49.2 ft
- Horizontal or vertical housing to suit every installation
- Converter is rotatable and removable under process conditions and compatible with all previous Guided Radar (TDR) level transmitters made by KROHNE
- Stainless steel housing for corrosive environment
- Weather protection - protects the converter in extreme weather conditions
- Diagnosis functions according to NAMUR NE 107
- NACE design MR 0175 (ISO 15156), MR 0103 (ISO 17945) / ASME B31.3
- SIL 2 certified for safety-related applications
- ±2 mm /±0.08" accuracy
- Real-time clock for event logging
- 3-year warranty
Typical applications
General
- Level and interface measurement in applications with high temperature or pressure conditions up to +315°C / +599°F or 320 barg / 4641 psig
- Level applications involving industrial low pressure (LP) boilers
- Installation on magnetic level indicators (MLI) or in bypass chambers
Chemical and petrochemical industry
- Ethylene, fertilizer (urea), chlorine, resin, paint, ink
Oil and gas
- Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), hydrocarbons
- Separators of gas and oil
- Distillation towers
Power generation
- Steam boiler (alkaline drum and feed water)
General information
| Measurement principle | Guided radar |
| Level measurement type | Continuous measurement |
| Measured media | Liquid/liquid interface, Liquids |
| Contact to measured medium | Yes |
| Interface measurement | Yes |
| Probe diameter |
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| Probe length | 0.6...60 m 1.97...196.85 ft |
| Measuring range (liquids) | 0.6…60 m 1.97…196.85 ft |
| Process pressure | -1… 320 barg -14.5… 4641 psig |
| Process temperature | -50…+315°C -58…+599°F |
| Wetted parts | Austenitic stainless steel (1.4404/316L), Austenitic alloy (2.4602/Alloy 22), Ceramic |
| Gaskets | Ceramic, Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), Fluoroelastomer rubber (FKM/FPM), Kalrez® 7075 |
| Accuracy (liquids) | ±2 mm ±0,08" |
Approvals/Standards
| Certificates/Approvals Ex | ATEX, cQPSus, IECEx, INMETRO, NEPSI |
| Certificates/Approvals Safety | SIL 2 |
| Certificates/Approvals Others | NACE |
| Ingress protection | IP66/68, NEMA4X/6 |
| NAMUR compliance | NE 107, NE 21, NE 43, NE 53 |
Communication
| Digital outputs | HART® |
| Discrete outputs | Relay |
| Analogue outputs | 4…20 mA |
Process connections
| Flange connections | DN25…200 1…8" 40…100A |
| Thread connections | Male: G1, G1½ 1 NPT, 1½ NPT |
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