Brand: ABB

ABB MT5200 Guided Wave Radar Level Transmitter

Name: ABB MT5200 Guided Wave Radar Level Transmitter – Datasheet
Brand: ABB

Description

Overview

The ABB MT5200 guided wave radar level transmitter is designed for continuous level and interface measurement in liquids, slurries and powders. The transmitter sends a low-energy microwave pulse down a probe (coaxial, single rod or flexible cable) and measures the time of flight of the reflection from the product surface, providing level measurement that is unaffected by changes in temperature, pressure, density or dielectric constant of the medium. Measurement ranges extend to 217 ft (66 m) with accuracy of +/- 3 mm on coaxial probes or in stilling wells, and the MT5200 also measures liquid-liquid interface level and supports ULD (Ultra Low Dielectric) mode down to 1.3 dielectric constant.

Operating Principle

Because the microwave pulse travels down a physical guide – a coaxial tube, a single rigid rod, or a flexible cable – rather than radiating freely through open air the way a non-contact radar does, the MT5200 concentrates nearly all of its signal energy at the product surface and returns a strong, unambiguous echo even in turbulent, foaming, vapor-laden, or low-dielectric conditions that would confuse a non-contact radar or an ultrasonic level transmitter. The time-of-flight principle is inherently independent of the medium’s temperature, pressure, density, and dielectric constant, so a single calibration remains valid even as process conditions change during normal plant operation.

Seven Star LLC supplies the MT5200 as a trusted supplier of ABB products across Oman and the GCC, selecting the probe type – coaxial for the highest accuracy on clean liquids and small vessels, single rod or flexible cable for taller vessels or where a rigid probe cannot be installed – to match each customer’s actual tank geometry and process medium.

Engineering and Design

The transmitter is available with 4-20 mA HART or FOUNDATION fieldbus (ITK 5.1.0 compliant, with 5 AI and 1 PID block) communication, powered from 13.5 to 36 V DC on the HART loop. Measurement update rate is 2 outputs per second with field-adjustable damping from 0.1 to 36 seconds, and a 20-point linearization table is available for odd-shaped vessels. Alarm output follows NAMUR NE43, jumper-selectable upscale (21 mA) or downscale (3.6 mA).

The dual-compartment enclosure is cast low-copper aluminum with polyester powder coat or 316 stainless steel, rated IP66 / NEMA Type 4X with 1/2 in FNPT electrical connections. Probe and process connection materials include 316/L stainless steel as standard with options for Hastelloy C-276, Monel 400, Titanium and Inconel 625. Process temperature rating is -60 to 400 F (-50 to 204 C) standard and up to 800 F (427 C) with options, with process pressure from full vacuum to 1500 psig at 300 F (103 bar at 38 C), up to 5000 psig (344 bar) with options.

Key Features

Continuous level and interface measurement up to 217 ft (66.14 m)
High accuracy: +/- 3 mm on coaxial probe or inside stilling well/chamber
Immune to changes in temperature, pressure, density and dielectric constant
4-20 mA HART or FOUNDATION fieldbus (ITK 5.1.0, 5 AI + 1 PID) communication
Ultra Low Dielectric (ULD) mode for media with dielectric constant down to 1.3
20-point linearization table for non-linear vessel shapes
Dual-compartment enclosure in cast aluminum or 316SS, rated IP66 / NEMA 4X
Probe materials including 316/L, Hastelloy, Monel, Titanium and Inconel 625
Process temperature to 800 F (427 C) and pressure to 5000 psig (344 bar) with options
NAMUR NE43 alarm with jumper-selectable upscale or downscale

Applications

Level and interface measurement in storage tanks, process vessels, separators, stilling wells and external chambers in oil and gas, refinery, petrochemical, chemical and water applications, including high-temperature and high-pressure services. The Ultra Low Dielectric mode and interface-measurement capability make the MT5200 particularly valuable on crude oil/water separators and desalter vessels across Muscat, Sohar, and Salalah refineries, where a reliable interface reading directly protects downstream equipment from carryover.

As a trusted ABB supplier, Seven Star LLC configures the MT5200’s probe material, process connection rating, and communication protocol (HART or FOUNDATION fieldbus) to match each installation’s actual process conditions, rather than shipping a generic default configuration that may not suit high-temperature or high-pressure service.

Specifications

Measurement range	0.6 to 66.14 m (2 to 217 ft)
Level accuracy	+/- 3 mm (coax probe or stilling well); +/- 5 mm to 15.24 m / +/- 25 mm to 66 m (single cable or rod)
Interface accuracy	+/- 25 mm (all probes)
Supply voltage	13.5-36 V DC (4-20 mA HART); 9-32 V DC (FOUNDATION fieldbus)
Output	4-20 mA HART or FOUNDATION fieldbus ITK 5.1.0
Update rate	2 outputs per second
Damping	Field adjustable 0.1 to 36 s
Alarm	NAMUR NE43, upscale 21 mA or downscale 3.6 mA (jumper selectable)
Process temperature	-60 to 400 F (-50 to 204 C) standard; up to 800 F (427 C) with options
Process pressure	-14.5 to 1500 psig @ 300 F (103 bar @ 38 C); to 5000 psig (344 bar) with options
Minimum dielectric	1.4 (1.3 in ULD mode)
Enclosure	IP66 / NEMA Type 4X, dual compartment
Electrical connection	1/2 in FNPT, M20 adapter and bus connectors available
Probe materials	316/L SS standard; Hastelloy C-276/B3, Monel 400, Titanium, Inconel 625 options

Why Seven Star LLC

Seven Star LLC supplies ABB level measurement instruments with verified specifications, certificates and probe configuration support across Oman and the GCC. We help select the correct probe type, length and communication protocol for your tank geometry and process conditions.

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About brand

ABB is the Swiss-Swedish engineering group for electrification and automation: low voltage drives, motors, circuit breakers and motor control, process instruments and analysers, control systems and robots. It was formed on 5 January 1988 by the merger of two older companies. ASEA was founded in Västerås, Sweden, in 1883 by Ludvig Fredholm to make electric lighting and generators. BBC Brown Boveri was founded in Baden near Zurich in 1891 by Charles E. L. Brown and Walter Boveri. ABB Ltd is incorporated in Switzerland, headquartered in Zurich and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm.

ABB company profile

Formed	5 January 1988, by the merger of ASEA (Sweden) and BBC Brown Boveri (Switzerland), each holding 50%
ASEA	Founded 1883 in Västerås, Sweden, by Ludvig Fredholm; first products electric lighting and generators
Brown, Boveri & Cie	Founded 1891 in Baden, Switzerland, by Charles E. L. Brown and Walter Boveri
Headquarters	Zurich, Switzerland; ABB Ltd became the group holding company in 1999
Ownership	Public company listed on SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm
Brands in the group	Baldor (US motors, acquired 2011), B&R (machine automation, acquired 2017), K-TEK level instruments, Endura and Navigator analysers, SACE breakers
Product families	Low and medium voltage drives (ACS series), motors, SACE Tmax and Emax breakers, contactors and soft starters, flow, pressure, temperature and level instruments, liquid and gas analysers, Contrac actuators, AC500 PLCs, Ability System 800xA and S800 I/O, protection relays, robots

Milestones

1883: ASEA is founded in Västerås, Sweden.
1891: Brown, Boveri & Cie is founded in Baden, Switzerland.
1987–1988: The merger is announced on 10 August 1987; ABB Asea Brown Boveri starts operating on 5 January 1988.
1999: ABB Ltd, incorporated in Switzerland, becomes the single holding company of the group.
2011 and 2017: Baldor Electric and B&R join ABB.
2020: ABB sells its power grids business to Hitachi, focusing on electrification, motion, process and machine automation.

Choosing an ABB drive

ABB's ACS drive codes are easy to read once you know the pattern. In ACS580-01-046A-4, "ACS580" is the drive family, "01" means a wall-mounted single drive, "046A" is the rated output current (about 46 A) and "-4" means a 380–480 V supply. The family is chosen by application: ACS355 for compact machinery, ACS310 for simple pumps and fans, ACS580 as the general-purpose drive, ACQ580 for water and wastewater with pump functions such as pipe fill and dry-run protection, and ACS880 for heavy industrial duty with direct torque control. Size the drive on the motor's full-load current, not only its kW rating, and allow derating for the high ambient temperatures common in Gulf electrical rooms.

Where ABB products are used

In Oman and the GCC, ABB drives and motors run pumps, fans and compressors in water and wastewater plants, district cooling, oil and gas and industry. ABB flowmeters, level instruments and analysers are used in water utilities, power and desalination plants and refineries, and SACE breakers protect switchboards in buildings and plants.

ABB products we list

Family	Examples
AC drives	ACS580, ACS580-01-046A-4, ACQ580, ACS355, ACS310, ACS880-01, FEN-31 encoder module
Breakers, motor control and protection	SACE Tmax XT, XT3N 250, SACE Emax 2, AF09 contactor, PSR soft starter, REM615 relay
Flow measurement	ProcessMaster FEP300, AquaMaster4, CoriolisMaster FCB430, VortexMaster FSV430, SwirlMaster FSS430, OriMaster FPD500
Pressure, temperature and level	266DRH, 267CS multivariable, TTH300, K-TEK AT100, LMT200, MT5000 GWR, KM26 gauge
Analysers	Endura AZ20, AK100 hydrogen purity, Navigator AW641 silica, AW402 chlorine, AWT210
Control systems and actuators	AC500, AC500-S, S800 AI810, AC 800F SA 811F, Contrac RSD50, Contrac RHD4000

Ordering ABB products: what we need

Send the full type code from the nameplate (for example ACS580-01-046A-4 or 266DSH...) and, for spare parts, the ABB ID number (such as 3BSE008508R1 or 1SBL176001R3010). For drives, add the motor power and current and any option codes (+...). For instruments, send the complete order code, which sets range, materials and approvals. Baldor motors are listed on their own brand page.

Facts checked against ABB company filings and published histories of ASEA and Brown, Boveri & Cie, October 2026.

FAQ

Questions about the ABB MT5200 Guided Wave Radar Level Transmitter

Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.

01What is the measurement range of the MT5200?

Guided wave radar level measurement from 0.6 to 66.14 m (2 to 217 ft) with accuracy of +/- 3 mm on coaxial probes or inside a stilling well/chamber.

02Can the MT5200 measure interface level?

Yes. The MT5200 (with MT5100-style rules) detects the interface between two liquids with +/- 25 mm accuracy, following the application rules for probe selection, dielectric constants and emulsion layers.

03What communication options does the MT5200 offer?

4-20 mA HART (13.5-36 V DC loop powered) or FOUNDATION fieldbus (9-32 V DC, ITK 5.1.0 compliant with 5 AI and 1 PID block).

04How does the MT5200 handle difficult processes?

It handles process temperature to 800 F (427 C) with options and pressure to 5000 psig (344 bar), with probe materials including 316/L SS, Hastelloy C-276, Monel 400, Titanium and Inconel 625.

05Does the MT5200 support low dielectric media?

Yes. ULD (Ultra Low Dielectric) mode measures media with a dielectric constant down to 1.3, and a 20-point linearization table handles non-linear vessel shapes.