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Levelflex M FMP40
Guided Level Radar
Continuous Level Transmitter for
- Level Measurement in Bulk Solids and Liquids
- Interface Measurement in Liquids
Application
Level measurement
Continuous level measurement of powdery to granular
bulk solids e.g. plastic granulate and liquids.
• Measurement independent of density or bulk weight,
conductivity, dielectric constant, temperature and
dust e.g. during pneumatic filling.
• Measurement is also possible in the event of foam or if
the surface is very turbulent.
TI00358F/00/EN/15.12
71198459
• The HART with 4 to 20 mA analog, PROFIBUS PA and
FOUNDATION Fieldbus protocols are available for
system integration.
• Application in safety related systems (overspill
protection) with requirements for functional safety up
to SIL 2 in accordance with IEC 61508/IEC 61511-1.
• WHG approval
Interface measurement
Continuous measurement of interfaces between two
liquids with very different dielectric constants, such as in
the case of oil and water for example.
• Measurement independent of density, conductivity
and temperature
• Electronics version for the simultaneous measurement
of the level of interfaces and the total level in liquids.
The HART with 4 to 20 mA analog protocol is
available for system integration
• Special version for the measurement of the level of
interfaces at a constant total level. The PROFIBUS PA
and FOUNDATION Fieldbus protocols are available
for system integration.
Your benefits
Probes are available with threaded process connections
from ¾" and flanges from DN40 (1½").
• Rope probes, above all for measurement in bulk solids,
measuring range up to 35 m.
• Rod probes, above all for liquids
• Coax probes, for liquids
• Simple, menu-guided onsite operation with four-line
plain text display.
• Onsite envelope curve on the display for easy
diagnosis.
• Easy remote operation, diagnosis and measuring point
documentation with the free operating program
supplied.
• Optional remote display and operation.
• With coax probes the measurement is independent of
internals in the tank and of the installation in the
nozzle.
• Probe rod and probe rope can be replaced/shortened.
• Approvals: ATEX, FM, CSA, TIIS, NEPSI, IECEx.

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  • Page 1 Technical Information Levelflex M FMP40 Guided Level Radar Continuous Level Transmitter for - Level Measurement in Bulk Solids and Liquids - Interface Measurement in Liquids • The HART with 4 to 20 mA analog, PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus protocols are available for system integration.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Special information on interface measurement ....34 Levelflex M FMP40 ........58 Operating conditions: general installation instructions Accessories .
  • Page 3 Levelflex M FMP40 Commubox FXA195 HART ......66 Commubox FXA291 ....... . . 66 ToF adapter FXA291 .

  • Page 4: Function And System Design

    Levelflex M FMP40 Function and system design Measuring principle The Levelflex is a "downward-looking" measuring system that functions according to the ToF method (ToF = Time of Flight). The distance from the reference point (process connection of the measuring device, →...
  • Page 5 Levelflex M FMP40 Interface measurement When the high-frequency pulses hit the surface of the medium, only a percentage of the transmission pulse is reflected. In the case of media with a low DC , in particular, the other part penetrates the medium. The pulse is reflected once more at the interface point to a second medium with a higher DC .

  • Page 6: Measuring System

    Levelflex M FMP40 Measuring system Probe selection The various types of probe in combination with the process connections are suitable for the following applications: Probes with 1½" threaded connection or flange Type of probe: 6 mm rope probe 6 mm rope probe...
  • Page 7 Levelflex M FMP40 Probes with ¾" threaded connection Type of probe: 4 mm rope probe 6 mm rod probe Coax probe Max. probe length: 35 m For application: • Liquids • Liquids • Liquids measuring range > 4 m • Interface measurement •...
  • Page 8 Levelflex M FMP40 System integration via PROFIBUS PA Maximum 32 transmitters (depending on the segment coupler, 10 in the Ex ia IIC hazardous area according to the FISCO Model) can be connected to the bus. The Bus voltage is supplied by the segment coupler.
  • Page 9 Levelflex M FMP40 Integration into the tank gauging system The Endress+Hauser Tank Side Monitor NRF590 provides integrated communications for sites with multiple tanks, each with one or more sensors on the tank, such as radar, spot or average temperature, capacitive probe for water detection and/or pressure sensors.
  • Page 10 A description of this program can be found in Technical Information TI00400F/00/EN (Multidrop Connector FXN520). The program is available from your Endress+Hauser sales organization or on the Internet at: www.endress.com. → select your country → download → search: Fieldnetcalc.

  • Page 11: Input

    Levelflex M FMP40 Input The measured variable is the distance between the reference point (see Fig., → ä 43) and the product surface. Measured variable Subject to the empty distance entered "E" (see Fig., → ä 4), the level is calculated. Alternatively, the level can be converted into other variables (volume, mass) by means of linearization (32 points).

  • Page 12: Blocking Distance

    Levelflex M FMP40 Blocking distance The upper blocking distance (= UB) is the minimum distance from the reference point of the measurement (mounting flange) to the maximum level. At the lowest part of the probe an exact measurement is not possible, see "Performance characteristics", →...

  • Page 13: Output

    Levelflex M FMP40 Output Output signal • 4 to 20 mA (invertible) with HART protocol • PROFIBUS PA: – signal coding: Manchester Bus Powered (MBP) – data transmission rate: 31.25 KBit/s, voltage mode • FOUNDATION Fieldbus (H1): – signal coding: Manchester Bus Powered (MBP) –...
  • Page 14 Levelflex M FMP40 Transducer Blocks Block Content Output values Sensor Block Contains all parameters related to the measurement • Level or volume (channel 1) • Distance (channel 2) Diagnsotic Block Contains diagnostiv information No output values Display Block Contains parameters to configure the local display No output values Depending on the configuration of the sensor-block.

  • Page 15: Auxiliary Energy

    Levelflex M FMP40 Auxiliary energy Electrical connection Connection compartment Three housings are available: • Aluminum housing F12 with additionally sealed connection compartment for: – standard – Ex ia – dust ignition-proof • Aluminum housing T12 with separate connection compartment for: –...

  • Page 16: Terminal Assignment

    Levelflex M FMP40 Terminal assignment 2-wire, 4 to 20 mA with HART 4-wire, 4 to 20 mA active with HART AC / DC power display unit, power recorder, PCS alternatively Commubox FXA195 Field Communicator 375, 475 Commubox FXA195 Field Communicator 375, 475 4...20mA...

  • Page 17: Connector

    Levelflex M FMP40 FOUNDATION Fieldbus The digital communication signal is transmitted to the bus via a 2-wire connection. The bus also provides the auxiliary energy. For further information on the network structure and grounding and for further bus system components such as bus cables, see the relevant documentation, e.g.

  • Page 18: Load Hart

    Levelflex M FMP40 Minimum load for HART communication: 250 Ω Load HART Supply voltage HART, 2-wire All the following values are the terminal voltages directly at the device: Communication Current consumption Terminal voltage HART 4 mA 16 V to 36 V...

  • Page 19: Cable Entry

    Levelflex M FMP40 Cable entry • Cable gland: M20x1.5 (only cable entry for Ex d) • Cable entry: G½ or ½NPT • PROFIBUS PA M12 plug • FOUNDATION Fieldbus 7/8" plug Power consumption Min. 60 mW, max. 900 mW Current consumption...

  • Page 20: Performance Characteristics

    Levelflex M FMP40 Performance characteristics Reference operating • Temperature = +20 °C ±5 °C conditions • Pressure = 1013 mbar abs. ±20 mbar • Humidity = 65 % ±20 % • Reflection factor ≥ 0.8 (surface of the water for coax probe, metal plate for rod and rope probe with min.

  • Page 21: Resolution

    Levelflex M FMP40 Differing from this, the following measuring error is present for thin interfaces (only for electronic version "K" interface measurement): rod probe (example), also valid for coax probe ±50 ±40 No measurement lower medium ±30 upper possible in...

  • Page 22: Operating Conditions: Installation With Level Measurement

    Levelflex M FMP40 Operating conditions: installation with level measurement Probe selection (→ ä 6) General information on level measurement • Normally, rope probes should be used for bulk solids, rod probes are only suitable for short measuring ranges up to approx. 2 m in bulk solids. This applies above all to applications in which the probe is installed laterally at an angle and for light and pourable bulk solids.
  • Page 23 Levelflex M FMP40 Other installations • Select the mounting location such that the distance to internals (5) (e.g. limit switch, struts) is > 300 mm over the entire length of the probe, also during operation. • Probe must within the measuring span not touch any internals during operation.

  • Page 24: Special Notes For Bulk Solids

    Levelflex M FMP40 Type of probe installation • Probes are mounted to the process connection with threaded connections or flanges and are usually also secured with these. If during this installation there is the danger that the probe end moves so much that it touches the tank floor or cone at times, the probe must, if necessary, be shortened and fixed down.
  • Page 25 Note for installations with rod extension/center washer (accesories): Strong dust generation can lead to build-up behind the center washer. This can cause an interference signal. For other installation possibilities please contact Endress+Hauser. Installation from the side • If installation from above is not possible, the Levelflex can also be mounted from the side.
  • Page 26 Levelflex M FMP40 Fixing rope probe • The end of the probe needs to be secured if the probe would otherwise touch the silo wall, the cone or another part, or the probe comes closer than 0.5 m to a concrete wall. This is what the internal thread in the probe weight is intended for: –...
  • Page 27 Levelflex M FMP40 Tensile load Bulk solids exert tensile forces (maximum admissible values, → ä 6) on rope probes whose height increases with: • the length of the probe, i.e. max. cover, • the bulk density of the product, • the silo diameter and •...

  • Page 28: Special Notes For Liquids

    Levelflex M FMP40 Since the tensile forces are also heavily dependent on the viscosity of the product, a higher safety factor is necessary for highly viscous products and if there is a risk of cornice buildup. In critical cases it is better to use a 6 mm rope instead of a 4 mm one.
  • Page 29 Levelflex M FMP40 Installation in underground tanks Use coax probe for nozzles with large diameters in order to avoid reflections at the nozzle wall. L00-FMP4xxxx-17-00-00-yy-022 Measurement in corrosive liquids For measurement in corrosive liquids use Levelflex M FMP41C. When using plastic tanks it is also possible to mount the probe on the outside of the tank (see installation instructions, →...
  • Page 30 Levelflex M FMP40 Installation in plastic containers Please note that the "guided level radar" measuring principle requires a metallic surface at the process connection! When installing the rod and rope probes in plastic silos, whose silo cover is also made of plastic or silos with wood cover, the probes must either be mounted in a ≥...
  • Page 31 Levelflex M FMP40 Supporting probes against warping For WHG approval: For probe lengths ≥ 3 m a support is required (see figure). For GL/ABS approval: Rod probes ∅16 mm ≤ 1 m permissible, rod probes ∅6 mm not permissible. For coax probes ≥ 1 m a support is required (see figure).

  • Page 32: Operating Conditions: Installation With Interface Measurement

    Levelflex M FMP40 Operating conditions: installation with interface measurement General information on The Levelflex M with the "Interface" electronics version ("power supply, output" feature) it the ideal choice for interface measurement measuring interfaces. However, it is also possible to measure interfaces with a special version of the standard device but the total level has to remain constant here.
  • Page 33 Levelflex M FMP40 Interface electronics version The device with the "Interface" electronics version makes it possible to measure the total level and the interface level simultaneously. The resulting process variables are output using the dynamic variables of the HART protocol. The process variables can be flexibly assigned to the dynamic variables (primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary value).

  • Page 34: Special Information On Interface Measurement

    Levelflex M FMP40 Probe selection (→ ä 6) • For interface measurement, ideally coax probes or rod probes are used in the bypass/stilling well. • Coax probes are suited to liquids with viscosities of up to approx. 500 cst. Coax probes can measure most liquefied gases, as of a dielectric constant of 1.4.

  • Page 35: Operating Conditions: General Installation Instructions For Special Installation Situations

    Levelflex M FMP40 Operating conditions: general installation instructions for special installation situations Probe length The measuring range is directly dependent on the probe length. It is better to order probes too long than too short since it is possible to shorten the probe if necessary.

  • Page 36: Installation In Nozzle ≥ Dn300

    Levelflex M FMP40 Installation in nozzle ≥ DN300 If installation in ≥ 300 mm (12") nozzles is unavoidable, installation must be carried out in accordance with the sketch on the right. pipe ø 150…180 lower edge of the nozzle plate Approx.

  • Page 37: Installation At An Angle

    Levelflex M FMP40 Installation at an angle • For mechanical reasons, the probe should be installed as vertically as possible. • With inclined installations the probe length has to be adjusted in dependence to the installation angle. – up to 1 m = 30°...
  • Page 38 Levelflex M FMP40 Installation with remote electronics • Wall and pipe bracket is contained in the scope of delivery and already mounted. • When installing, follow the instructions, → ä 22. • Mount housing on a wall or pipe (vertically or horizontally) as shown in the diagram.

  • Page 39: Replacing A Displacer System In An Existing Displacer Chamber

    The Levelflex M is a perfect replacement for a conventional displacer system in an existing displacer chamber. in an existing displacer In addition to the DIN and ANSI flanges, which are available as standard, Endress+Hauser also offers flanges chamber that suit Fischer and Masoneilan displacer chamber (special product) for this purpose. Thanks to menu-guided local operation, commissioning the Levelflex M only takes a few minutes.

  • Page 40: Operating Conditions: Environment

    Levelflex M FMP40 Operating conditions: Environment Ambient temperature range Ambient temperature at the electronics: -40 °C to +80 °C. The function of the LCD display is restricted at < -20 °C and T > +60 °C. A weather protection cover should be used for outdoor operation if the device is exposed to direct sunlight.

  • Page 41: Operating Conditions: Process

    Levelflex M FMP40 Operating conditions: Process Process temperature range The maximum permitted temperature at the process connection (see Figure for measuring point) is determined by the O-ring version ordered: O-ring material Min. temperature Max. temperature FKM (Viton) -30 °C +150 °C EPDM -40 °C...

  • Page 42: Mechanical Construction

    Levelflex M FMP40 Mechanical construction Design, dimensions Housing dimensions 65 (2.56) 78 (3.07) max. 110 (4.33) ENDRESS+HAUSER F12 housing (Aluminium) 85 (3.35) mm (in) L00-F12xxxx-06-00-00-en-001 65 (2.56) max. 100 (4.33) 94 (3.7) 78 (3.07) ENDRESS+HAUSER T12 housing (Aluminium) 85 (3.35)
  • Page 43 Levelflex M FMP40 Process connection, probe type F12 / T12 / F23 housing Variant “2”: Variant “3” / “4” Separator remote electronic top entry 4 x ø8.5 ø60.3 Variant “4”: remote electronic ø21.3 side entry ø76 ø76 ø76 ø81 Threaded connection...

  • Page 44: General Information On Flanges

    Levelflex M FMP40 General information on The surface roughness of the surface in contact with the medium, including the sealing surface of the flanges flanges (all standards) made of Hastelloy C, Monel or Tantas, is Ra3.2. Lower surface roughness levels are available on request.

  • Page 45: Material

    Levelflex M FMP40 Material T12 and F12 housing (seawater-resistant*, powder-coated) (not in contact with process) F12 housing T12 housing (Aluminium) (Aluminium) O rd d e : r. -N o. : ss b e re a su ic h ri n g ra n 6 ..

  • Page 46: Material

    Levelflex M FMP40 F23 housing (seawater-resistant*, corrosion-resistant) F23 housing 316L (1.4404/1.4435) L00-x12xxxx-16-00-00-en-001 Pos. Part Material Housing body: 316L (1.4404); Sensor neck: 316L (1.4435); F23 housing earth connection block: 316L (1.4435) Cover 316L (1.4404) Sealing Fa. SHS: EPDM 70pW FKN Window...
  • Page 47 Levelflex M FMP40 Wall and pipe bracket L00-FMP4xxxx-16-00-00-xx-005 Pos. Part Material Bracket 304 (1.4301) 304 (1.4301) Housing adapter 316L (1.4435) Disc 304 (1.4301) Screw nut Washer Connecting parts Threaded connection Threaded connection G¾ (¾BSP) G1½ (1½BSP) or ¾NPT or 1½NPT...

  • Page 48: (In Contact With Process)

    Levelflex M FMP40 Material Standard variant (in contact with process) Threaded connection Threaded connection Flange DN40 to 200 G¾ (¾BSP) G1½ (1½BSP) or equivalent or ¾NPT or 1½NPT Rope probe Divisible probes Rod probe Coax probe Interface measurement L00-FMP40xxx-16-00-00-en-001 Pos. Part...

  • Page 49: Process Connection

    Spacer DIN/EN flanges Endress+Hauser supplies DIN/EN flanges made of stainless steel according to AISI 316L (DIN/EN material number 1.4404 or 1.4435). With regard to their temperature stability properties, the materials 1.4404 and 1.4435 are grouped under 13E0 in EN 1092-1 Tab. 18. The chemical composition of the two materials can be identical.

  • Page 50: Human Interface

    (IS and XP). Remote commissioning, including documentation of the measuring point and in-depth analysis functions, is supported by FieldCare, the graphical operating software for Endress+Hauser time-of-flight systems. Display elements Liquid crystal display (LCD): Four lines with 20 characters each.

  • Page 51: Operating Elements

    Levelflex M FMP40 Operating elements The operating elements are located inside the housing and are accessible for operation by opening the lid of the housing. Function of the keys Key(s) Meaning Navigate upwards in the selection list. Edit numeric value within a function.

  • Page 52: Local Operation

    Levelflex M FMP40 Local operation Operation with VU331 The LC-Display VU331 allows configuration via 3 keys directly at the device. All device functions can be set through a menu system. The menu consists of function groups and functions. Within a function, application parameters can be read or adjusted.

  • Page 53: Remote Operation

    Operation with FieldCare FieldCare is an Endress+Hauser Plant Asset Management Tool based on FDT technology. You can use Field- Care to configure all your Endress+Hauser devices, as well as devices from other manufacturers that support the FDT standard. Hardware and software requirements you can find on the internet: www.endress.com →...
  • Page 54 Levelflex M FMP40 Signal analysis via envelope curve L00-FMP4xxxx-20-00-00-en-007 Tank linearization L00-fmp-Ixxx-20-00-00-en-041 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 55 Levelflex M FMP40 Operation with NI-FBUS Configurator (only FOUNDATION Fieldbus) The NI-FBUS Configurator is an easy-to-use graphical environment for creating linkages, loops, and a schedule based on the fieldbus concepts. You can use the NI-FBUS Configurator to configure a fieldbus network as follows: •...

  • Page 56: Certificates And Approvals

    The measuring system meets the legal requirements of the applicable EC guidelines. These are listed in the corresponding EC Declaration of Conformity together with the standards applied. Endress+Hauser confirms successful testing of the device by affixing to it the CE mark.

  • Page 57: Overfill Prevention

    Levelflex M FMP40 WHG. See "Ordering information", → ä 58 (see ZE00256F/00/DE). Overfill prevention SIL 2, for 4 to 20 mA output signal (see SD00174F/00/EN "Functional Safety Manual"). Telecommunications Complies with "Part 15" of the FCC rules for an "Unintentional Radiator". All probes meet the requirements for a "Class A Digital Device".

  • Page 58: Ordering Information

    Levelflex M FMP40 Ordering information Levelflex M FMP40 Device selection Ex-free Dust-Ex Ex ia Ex em Ex d Certificate area 4 Wire 2 Wire 4 Wire 2 Wire 2 Wire 2 Wire 2 Wire 4-20 mA/ 4-20 mA/ 4-20 mA/...
  • Page 59 Levelflex M FMP40 Product structure Levelflex M FMP40 Approval: A Non-hazardous area Non-hazardous area, WHG ATEX II 1/2G Ex ia IIC T6/IECEx Zone 0/1 ATEX II 1/2D/IEC Ex td A20/21, Alu blind cover ATEX II 2G Ex emb (ia) IIC T6/IECEx Zone1...
  • Page 60 Levelflex M FMP40 Process Connection: 1-1/2" 150lbs RF, 316/316L flange ANSI B16.5 1-1/2" 150lbs, AlloyC22 >316/316L flange ANSI B16.5 1-1/2" 300lbs RF, 316/316L flange ANSI B16.5 1-1/2" 300lbs, AlloyC22 >316/316L flange ANSI B16.5 2" 150lbs RF, 316/316L flange ANSI B16.5 2"...
  • Page 61 Levelflex M FMP40 Type of Probe: Compact, centering disk d=45mm, 316L, pipe diameter DN50/2" Compact, centering disk d=75mm, 316L, pipe diameter DN80/3" + DN100/4" D Spacer, center rod d=45mm, 316L, pipe diameter DN50/2", spacer, 400mm Spacer, center rod d=75mm, 316L,pipe diameter DN80/3" + DN100/4",...

  • Page 62: Accessories

    Levelflex M FMP40 Accessories Weather protection cover A weather protection cover made of stainless steel is available for outdoor installation dds (order code: 543199-0001). The shipment includes the protective cover and tension clamp. F12 / T12 housing M IC M IC...

  • Page 63: Remote Display Fhx40

    Levelflex M FMP40 Remote display FHX40 O rd O rd r.- No r.- No de : de : M es M es sb er sb er M ea M ea su rin su rin ei ch ei ch (3.46) g ra...
  • Page 64 Levelflex M FMP40 Technical data (cable and housing) Max. cable length 20 m (66 ft) (fixed length including the cast-on plugs) Temperature range -40 to +60 °C (-40 to +140 °F) Degree of protection IP65/67 (housing); IP68 (cable) acc. to IEC 60529 Materials Housing: AlSi12;...

  • Page 65: Centering Disks

    Levelflex M FMP40 Centering disks If the probes with rod version are used in stilling well or bypass, it must be ensured that the probe does not come into contact with the wall. The centering disk fixes the rod probe in the middle of the pipe.

  • Page 66: Commubox Fxa195 Hart

    For intrinsically safe HART communication with FieldCare via the USB interface. For details refer to TI00404F/00/EN. Commubox FXA291 The Commubox FXA291 connects Endress+Hauser field devices with a CDI interface (= Endress+Hauser Common Data Interface) to the USB port of a personal computer or laptop. For details refer to TI00405C/07/EN.

  • Page 67: Extension Rod (Centering)

    Levelflex M FMP40 Extension rod (Centering) DN50 (2") DN80 (3") DN150 (6") DN200 (8") DN250 (10") nozzle For DN200 and DN250 height in combination with horn adapter Keep metal tube centering disk at minimum length! at PPS - GF40 Extension rod Not for ¾"...

  • Page 68: Mounting-Kit Isolated

    Levelflex M FMP40 Mounting-kit isolated Mounting-kit Order-No. For 4mm rope probe 52014249 Reliable, isolated mounting For 6mm rope probe 52014250 If a rope probe has to be fixed and a secure grounded mounting is not possible, we recommend using the insulating...

  • Page 69: Additional Documentation

    Levelflex M FMP40 Additional documentation This Additional documentation can be found on our product pages on "www.endress.com". Special Documentation Time of Flight Liquid Level Measurement Selection and engineering for the process industry, SD00157F/00/EN. Radar Tank Gauging brochure For inventory control and custody transfer applications in tank farms and terminals, SD00001V/00/EN.
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  • Page 72 Instruments International Endress+Hauser Instruments International AG Kaegenstrasse 2 4153 Reinach Switzerland Tel.+41 61 715 81 00 Fax+41 61 715 25 00 www.endress.com info@ii.endress.com TI00358F/00/EN/15.12 71198459 FM+SGML 9 71198459...

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