Model R86
26 GHz Pulse Burst Radar
Level Transmitter
SIL Safety Manual for
Pulsar Model R86
Software v1.x
This manual complements and is intended to be used with
the Pulsar
®
Model R86 Installation and Operating manual
(Bulletin 58-603).
Benefits
The PULSAR Model R86 (HART
®
) Pulse Burst level
transmitter can be applied in most indoor and outdoor
process or storage vessels. The PULSAR Model R86 can
be used in liquids or slurries to meet the safety system
requirements of IEC 61508/IEC 61511-1.
Benefits
The Magnetrol
®
Model R86 (HART) transmitter pro-
vides the following benefits to your operation:
• Protection up to SIL2 as independently assessed
(hardware assessment) by exida as per IEC 61508/
IEC 61511-1. Safe Failure Fraction:
•
93.2% (intrinsically safe)
•
93.0% (explosion-proof )
• Antenna designs to +750 °F (+400 °C),
2320 psig (160 bar)
• IS, XP and Non-Incendive approvals
• Quick connect / disconnect antenna coupling
• Performance not process dependent (changing specific
gravity and dielectric have no effect).
Functional Safety Manual
