NAMUR recommendation NE 53
Software and hardware changes for field and signal-processing devices with digital electronics
Overview of current software and hardware changes with link to the respective manufacturer information. It includes details on software and hardware changes, compatibility and operating instructions according to NAMUR recommendation 53. The change management process is based on IEC 61508.

Current manufacturer information:
Date: 05/2025
Level measurement
Micropilot FMR60B/62B/63B/66B/67B
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Old Revision: 01.00.03
New Version: 01.01.00
Support of additional electronics 2nd Channel output
o 020/BB – 2-wire, 4-20mA HART, switch output
o 020/BC – 2-wire, 4-20mA HART + 4-20mA analog
Support of Tank Editor in Linearization mode
Implementation of new number format ft-in 1/16 only for display
No impact on functional safety
The price will not change
Pressure (level) measurement
Cerabar PMx71B with graphic display
Deltabar PMD7xB with graphic display
Micropilot FMR6xB with graphic display
Liquiphant FTL51B, 6x with graphic display
HART:
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PROFINET over Ethernet-APL:
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Old revision: All firmware versions of the graphical display smaller than 01.03.16
New version: 01.03.16 or higher
Update of the display firmware
No adjustment of the device firmware and hardware
No change to the SIL ratings
Changes within the display firmware:
Adjustment of the sensitivity of the optical touch control
Optimisation of the sequence for unlocking
The price will not change
Newsletter subscribtion to software and hardware changes
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