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Endress+Hauser Micropilot M FMR231 Operating Instructions Manual

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Micropilot M FMR231
Level-Radar
9
BA229F/00/ae/06.07
52009950
Valid as of software version:
01.04.00

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Micropilot M FMR231 Level-Radar BA229F/00/ae/06.07 52009950 Valid as of software version: 01.04.00...
  • Page 2 Brief operating instructions Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Brief operating instructions KA159F/00/a2/08.06 Micropilot M FMR230, FMR231 - Brief operating instructions 52006292 Contrast: measured value dist./ meas value Group selection basic setup tank shape medium process empty full pipe dist./...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Software history ......86 Contact addresses of Endress+Hauser ... 86 Quick installation guide .

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Safety instructions Designated use The Micropilot M FMR 231 is a compact radar level transmitter for the continuous, contactless measurement of liquids, pastes and sludge. The device can also be freely mounted outside closed metal vessels because of its operating frequency of about 6 GHz and a maximum radiated pulsed energy of 1mW (average power output 1 μW).

  • Page 5: Notes On Safety Conventions And Symbols

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Safety instructions Notes on safety conventions and symbols In order to highlight safety-relevant or alternative operating procedures in the manual, the following conventions have been used, each indicated by a corresponding symbol in the margin.

  • Page 6: Identification

    Identification Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Identification Device designation 2.1.1 Nameplate The following technical data are given on the instrument nameplate: L00-FMR2xxxx-18-00-00-en-003 Fig. 1: Information on the nameplate of the Micropilot M with Foundation Fieldbus (example) 2.1.2 Ordering structure...
  • Page 7 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Identification Ordering structure Micropilot M FMR 231 (continued) Antenna; Inactive length: A PPS antistatic 360mm/14", Viton, 316L; nozzle height max 100mm/4" PPS antistatic 510mm/20", Viton, 316L; nozzle height max 250mm/10" PTFE 390mm/15", fully insulated; nozzle height max 100mm/4"...
  • Page 8 Identification Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Ordering structure Micropilot M FMR 231 (continued) Output; Operation: A 4-20mA SIL HART; 4-line display VU331, envelope curve display on site 4-20mA SIL HART; w/o display, via communication K 4-20mA SIL HART; Prepared for FHX40, remote display (Accessory) C PROFIBUS PA;...

  • Page 9: Scope Of Delivery

    The device complies with the applicable standards and regulations as listed in the EC declaration of conformity and thus complies with the statutory requirements of the EG directives. Endress+Hauser confirms the successful testing of the device by affixing to it the CE mark.

  • Page 10: Mounting

    Mounting Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Quick installation guide Observe orientation when installing! Installation in tank (free space): Mark on process connector facing the nearest tank wall! Turn housing The housing can be turned 350° in order to simplify access to the...

  • Page 11: Incoming Acceptance, Transport, Storage

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Incoming acceptance, transport, storage 3.2.1 Incoming acceptance Check the packing and contents for any signs of damage. Check the shipment, make sure nothing is missing and that the scope of supply matches your order.

  • Page 12: Installation Conditions

    Mounting Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Installation conditions 3.3.1 Dimensions Housing dimensions max. 110 ENDRESS+HAUSER F12 housing (Aluminium) L00-F12xxxx-06-00-00-en-001 max. 100 ENDRESS+HAUSER T12 housing (Aluminium) L00-T12xxxx-06-00-00-en-001 max. 94 F23 housing (316L) L00-F23xxxx-06-00-00-en-001 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 13 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Micropilot M FMR 231 - process connection, type of antenna F12 / T12 / F23 housing Threaded connection 1 ½” BSPT 1 ½”) Flange DN 50…150 DN 50 aseptic or 1 ½ NPT...
  • Page 14 Mounting Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 3.3.2 Engineering hints Orientation • Recommended distance (1) wall – outer edge of nozzle: ~1/6 of tank diameter. Nevertheless the device should not be installed closer than 30 cm (12“) to the tankwall.
  • Page 15 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Measurement in a plastic tank If the outer wall of the tank is made of a non-conductive material (e.g. GRP), microwaves can also be reflected off interfering installations outside the signal beam (e.g. metallic pipes (1), ladders (2), grates (3), …).
  • Page 16 Mounting Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Beam angle The beam angle is defined as the angle a where the energy density of the radar waves reaches half the value of the maximum energy density (3dB-width). Microwaves are also emitted outside the signal beam and can be reflected off interfering installations.
  • Page 17 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Measuring conditions Note! • In case of boiling surfaces, bubbling or tendency for foaming, use FMR230 or FMR231. Depending on its consistence, foam can either absorb microwaves or reflect them off the foam surface.
  • Page 18 Mounting Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Measuring range The usable measuring range depends on the size of the antenna, the reflectivity of the medium, the mounting location and eventual interference reflections. The maximum configurable range is: • 20 m (65 ft) for Micropilot M FMR23x, •...
  • Page 19 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Measuring range depending on vessel type, conditions and product for Micropilot M FMR231 Storage tank Buffer tank Process tank with agitator Calm product surface Moving surfaces (e.g. continuous Turbulent surface. (e.g. intermittent filling, filling filling, from above, mixing jets).

  • Page 20: Installation Instructions

    Mounting Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Installation instructions 3.4.1 Mounting kit In addition to the tool needed for flange mounting, you will require the following tool: • 4 mm/0.1" Allen wrench for turning the housing. 3.4.2 Installation in tank (free space)
  • Page 21 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting spring washers inactive length beam launched inactive length here beam launched here L00-FMR231xx-17-00-00-en-002 Material PTFE Antenna length [mm / inch] 360 / 14 510 / 20 390 / 15 540 / 21 H [mm/inch] <...

  • Page 22: Post-Installation Check

    Mounting Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 3.4.3 Turn housing After mounting, the housing can be turned 350° in order to simplify access to the display and the terminal compartment. Proceed as follows to turn the housing to the required position: •...

  • Page 23: Wiring

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Wiring Wiring Quick wiring guide Wiring in F12/F23 housing " Before connection please note the following: ENDRESS+HAUSER ● Foundation Fieldbus devices are marked on the nameplate MICROPILOT M (1). The voltage is determined by the Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 24 Wiring Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Wiring in T12 housing " Before connection please note the following: ENDRESS+HAUSER ● Foundation Fieldbus devices are marked on the nameplate MICROPILOT M (1). The voltage is determined by the Foundation Fieldbus Caution!
  • Page 25 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Wiring Wiring with Foundation Fieldbus connector Before connection please note the following: " ENDRESS+HAUSER ● Foundation Fieldbus devices are marked on the nameplate MICROPILOT M (1). The voltage is determined by the Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Measuring Unit

    Wiring Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Connecting the measuring unit Supply voltage The following values are the voltages across the terminals directly at the instrument: Type Terminal voltage minimum maximum standard 32 V EEx ia (FISCO model) 17, 5 V...

  • Page 27: Operation

    This chapter contains the following sections: • 5.1 Operating options • 5.2 Operation with the display and operating module VU331 • 5.3 Operation with an Endress+Hauser operating software • 5.4 Operation with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration software • 5.5 Operatin with the handhelt terminal DXR375/FC375...

  • Page 28: Remote Operation

    On-site operation Options for on-site operation • Display and operating module VU331 • Endress+Hauser operating software ("ToF Tool - FieldTool Package" or "FieldCare") Parameter access by on-site operation The following parameters can be accessed by on-site operation: • Parameters of the device specific blocks (Sensor Block, Diagnostic Block, Display Block) •...

  • Page 29: Operation With The Display And Operating Module Vu331

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation Operation with the display and operating module VU331 (liquid crystal display) Orde Orde Ser.- Ser.- r Cod r Cod No.: No.: sber surin sber surin eich eich g rang g rang U 16...
  • Page 30 Operation Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 5.2.1 Display Liquid crystal display (LCD): Four lines with 20 characters each. Display contrast adjustable through key combination. Headline Position indicator ENDRESS + HAUSER Symbol Main value Bargraph Unit – Selection list Function groups -> Functions HOME F000 F001 F002 F003 F004 ...
  • Page 31 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation 5.2.3 Function of the keys Key(s) Meaning Navigate upwards in the selection list Edit numeric value within a function Navigate downwards in the selection list Edit numeric value within a function Navigate to the left within a function group Navigate to the right within a function group, confirmation.
  • Page 32 Operation Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 5.2.4 The operating menu General structure of the operating menu The operating menu is made up of two levels: • Function groups (00, 01, 03, …, 0C, 0D): The individual operating options of the instrument are split up roughly into different function groups.
  • Page 33 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation Navigation within the menu ENDRESS + HAUSER – >3 s Return to basic setup tank shape medium property Group Selection dome ceiling unknown safety settings horizontal cyl DC: < 1.9 bypass DC: 1.9 ... 4...

  • Page 34: Operation With An Endress+Hauser Operating Program

    FieldCare FieldCare is an Endress+Hauser asset management tool based on FDT technology. With FieldCare, you can configure all Endress+Hauser devices as well as devices from other manufacturers that support the FDT standard. The following operating systems are supported: WinNT4.0, Win2000 and Windows XP.
  • Page 35 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation Connection with FXA193 (RS232C) ToF Tool-Fieldtool Package FieldCare FXA193 RS232C L00-FMxxxxxx-04-00-00-yy-023 For details refer to Technical Information TI063D (FXA193). Connection with FXA291 (USB) ToF Tool-Fieldtool Package FieldCare Commubox Adapter FXA291 FXA291 L00-FMxxxxxx-04-00-00-yy-024 For details refer to:...
  • Page 36 Operation Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Signal analysis via envelope curve MicropilotM-en-306 Tank linearisation MicropilotM-en-307 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 37: Operation With A Foundation Fieldbus Configuration Program

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation Operation with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration program 5.4.1 FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration programs The user can obtain special configuration and operating programs offered by different manufacturers for use in configuration. These can be used for configuring both the FOUNDATION Fieldbus functions and all the device-specific parameters.
  • Page 38 A FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration tool offers two types of parameter representation: • Representation by parameter name Examples: "PAROPERATIONCODE", "PARRESET" • Representation by parameter label (identical to the labels on the display module VU331 and in an Endress+Hauser operation tool) Examples: "unlock parameter", "reset" Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 39: Operation With The Handheld Terminal Dxr375/Fc375

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation Operation with the handheld terminal DXR375/FC375 5.5.1 Connection The handheld terminal is directly connected to the FOUNDATION Fieldbus communication line. An additonal communication resistor is not required. 5.5.2 Device Descriptions Make sure you have loaded the valid Device Description files (DDs). DDs can be downloaded from the internet at "www.fieldcommunicator.com".
  • Page 40 Operation Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 5.5.4 Example basic setup dsdmdm df das. asdas fa asas la. tank shape: dome ceiling Fieldbus Live Device List Number of Devices found = 1 dome ceiling Address horizontal cyl. bypass E+H_MICROPILOT_M_XXXXXXX 247...

  • Page 41: Commissioning

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Commissioning This chapter consists of the following sections: • 6.1 Function check • 6.2 Unlocking the device • 6.3 Parameter reset • 6.4 Commissioning with display and operating module VU331 • 6.5 Commissioning with Endress+Hauser operating software •...
  • Page 42 Commissioning Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 6.2.2 Key combination (display and operating module VU331) Locking Press S, O and F simultaneously. Unlocking If you try to change a parameter, the following appears: L00-fmrxf0a4-20-00-00-de-001 Press S, O and F simultaneously. The "unlock parameter" (0A4) function appears.

  • Page 43: Resetting The Device

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Resetting the device It is advisable to reset the device parameters before the commissioning if you want to use a device with an unknown history. 6.3.1 Resetting the parameters of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus func-...
  • Page 44 – "inactive": deactivates the tank map but does not delete it. It can be re-activated when required. – "active": activates the tank map. Resetting the tank map with an Endress+Hauser operating program In the function group "extended calibr." select the "cust. tank map" (055) function. Select the required option ("reset", "inactive" or "active") Resetting the tank map with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration tool In the Sensor Block select the parameter PARCUSTTANKMAP (cust tank map).

  • Page 45: Commissioning By The Display And Operatig Module Vu331

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Commissioning by the display and operatig module VU331 6.4.1 Power up instrument After switching on the supply voltage, the instrument is first initialised. L00-fmp-fxxx-20-00-00-en-003 Then the following appear for approximately five seconds: • Device type •...

  • Page 46: Application Parameters

    Commissioning Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 6.4.2 Application parameters Function "tank shape" (002) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – This function is used to select the tank shape. Selection: • dome ceiling • horizontal cyl • bypass • stilling well •...
  • Page 47 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Function "medium property" (003) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – This function is used to select the dielectric constant. Selection: • unknown • DC: < 1.9 • DC: 1.9 ... 4 • DC: 4 ... 10 •...
  • Page 48 Commissioning Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Function "process cond." (004) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – This function is used to select the process conditions. Selection: • standard • calm surface • turb. surface • agitator • fast change • test:no filter...
  • Page 49 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Function "empty calibr." (005) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – This function is used to enter the distance from the flange (reference point of the measurement) to the minimum level (=zero). L00-FMR2xxxx-14-00-06-en-008 " Caution! For dish bottoms or conical outlets, the zero point should be no lower than the point at which the radar beam hits the bottom of the tank.
  • Page 50 Commissioning Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Function "full calibr." (006) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – This function is used to enter the distance from the minimum level to the maximum level (=span). L00-FMR2xxxx-14-00-06-en-009 Note! If bypass or stilling well was selected in the "tank shape" (002) function, the pipe diameter is requested in the following step.
  • Page 51 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Function "pipe diameter" (007) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – This function is used to enter the pipe diameter of the stilling well or bypass pipe. 100% 100% ø ø L00-FMR2xxxx-14-00-00-en-011 Microwaves propagate more slowly in pipes than in free space. This effect depends on the inside diameter of the pipe and is automatically taken into account by the Micropilot.
  • Page 52 Commissioning Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus display (008) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – The distance measured from the reference point to the product surface and the level calculated with the aid of the empty adjustment are displayed. Check whether the values correspond to the actual level or the actual distance.
  • Page 53 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning dist. too big • This error cannot be remedied by interference echo mapping • Check the application parameters (002), (003), (004) and "empty calibr." (005) dist. unknown If the actual distance is not known, no mapping can be carried out.
  • Page 54 Commissioning Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus display (008) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – The distance measured from the reference point to the product surface and the level calculated with the aid of the empty adjustment are displayed. Check whether the values correspond to the actual level or the actual distance.
  • Page 55 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning 6.4.3 Envelope curve After the basic setup, an evaluation of the measurement with the aid of the envelope curve ("envelope curve" (0E) function group) is recommended. Function "plot settings" (0E1) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER –...
  • Page 56 Commissioning Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Function "envelope curve display" (0E3) The envelope curve is displayed in this function. You can use it to obtain the following information: quality of evaluated echo full calibr. evaluated echo is marked empty calibr.
  • Page 57 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Move mode Then press to switch to Move mode. Either is displayed. • shifts the curve to the right. • shifts the curve to the left. L00-FMxxxxxx-07-00-00-yy-008 Vertical Zoom mode Press once more to switch to Vertical Zoom mode.

  • Page 58: Basic Setup With The Endress+Hauser Operating Program

    Commissioning Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Basic Setup with the Endress+Hauser operating program To carry out the basic setup with the operating program, proceed as follows: • Start the operating program and establish a connection. • Select the "basic setup" function group in the navigation window.
  • Page 59 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Basic Setup step 2/4: • Enter the application parameters: – tank shape – medium property – process cond. MicropilotM-en-302 Basic Setup step 3/4: If "dome ceiling", "horizontal cyl", "..." is selected in the "tank shape" function, the following display appears on the screen: •...
  • Page 60 Commissioning Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Basic Setup step 4/4: • This step starts the tank mapping • The measured distance and the current measured value are always displayed in the header MicropilotM-en-304 6.5.1 Signal analysis via envelope curve After the basic setup, an evaluation of the measurement using the envelope curve is recommended.
  • Page 61 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning 6.5.2 User-specific applications (operation) For details of setting the parameters of user-specific applications, see separate documentation BA221F/00/en "Micropilot M - Description of Instrument Functions" on the enclosed CD-ROM. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 62: Commissioning With A Foundation Fieldbus Configuration Tool

    Commissioning Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration tool Note! For commissioning of the device with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration tool you need to know the DEVICE_ID, which consists of the following parts: Device_ID = 452B48100F-XXXXXXXX...
  • Page 63 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning 6.6.2 Parametrization of the Resource Block (Start Index: 400) Enter the desired block name (optional). Factory setting: RESOURCE_XXXXXXXX Opern the Resource Block On delivery, write protection is disabled so that you can access the write parameters via FOUNDATION Fieldbus.
  • Page 64 – by the display and operating module VU331 (see section 6.4.5) – by an Endress+Hauser operating program (see section 6.5.1) In the FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration tool you can select from two types of parameter display: - parameter names (e.g. "PARTANKSHAPE") - label texts (e.g.
  • Page 65 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning 6.6.4 Parametrization of the Analog Input Blocks Prosonic M has two Analog Input Blocks that can be assigned to the various process variables. The following descripiton provides an example for the Analog Input Block 1 (Start Index 500).
  • Page 66 Commissioning Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 6.6.5 Connection of the function blocks A concluding overall system configuration is essential so that the operating mode of the Analog Input Block can be set to AUTO and so that the field device is integrated into the system application.

  • Page 67: Commissioning With The Handheld Terminal Dxr375/Fc375

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Commissioning with the handheld terminal DXR375/ FC375 The steps of the commissioning procedure are the same as with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration tool (see chapter 6.6). The blocks should be parametrized in the following order: •...

  • Page 68: Maintenance

    They contain the related replacement instructions. All the spare parts kits which you can order from Endress+Hauser for repairs to the Micropilot M are listed with their order numbers on and . Please contact Endress+Hauser Service for further information on service and spare parts.

  • Page 69: Accessories

    L00-FMR2xxxx-00-00-06-en-001 Commubox FXA291 The Commubox FXA291 connects Endress+Hauser field instruments with CDI interface (= Endress+Hauser Common Data Interface) to the USB interface of a personal computer or a notebook. For details refer to TI405C/07/en. Note! For the following Endress+Hauser instruments you need the "ToF Adapter FXA291" as an additional accessory: •...
  • Page 70 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus ToF Adapter FXA291 The ToF Adapter FXA291 connects the Commubox FXA291 via the USB interface of a personal computer or a notebook to the following Endress+Hauser instruments: • Cerabar S PMC71, PMP7x • Deltabar S PMD7x, FMD7x •...
  • Page 71 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Accessories Technical data (cable and housing) and product structure: Max. cable length 20 m (65 ft) Temperature range -30 °C...+70 °C (-22 °F...158 °F) Degree of protection IP65 acc. to EN 60529 (NEMA 4) Materials Housing: AlSi12;...

  • Page 72: Trouble-Shooting

    Trouble-shooting Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting instructions Micropilot M FMR 2xx -Trouble Shooting Check voltage and Not ok Instrument does compare it with the Connect the Instrument works? Ready not respond specifications on the correct voltage nameplate.

  • Page 73: System Error Messages

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Trouble-shooting System error messages 9.2.1 Current error Errors which the Micropilot M detects during commissioning or operation are displayed: • VU331: error symbol in the "measured value" (000) function • VU331 or Endress+Hauser operating program: in the "diagnostics"...

  • Page 74: Error Codes

    Trouble-shooting Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 9.2.3 Types of error Type of error Symbol Meaning The output signal assumes a value which can be set using the "output on alarm" (010) function: • MAX: 110% Alarm (A) • MIN: -10% •...
  • Page 75 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Trouble-shooting Code Description Possible cause Remedy A164 electronics defect hardware problem reset; if alarm prevails after reset, exchange electronics A171 electronics defect hardware problem reset; if alarm prevails after reset, exchange electronics A231 sensor 1 defect...
  • Page 76 Trouble-shooting Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Code PV Status PV Substatus TV Status TV Substatus BLOCK_ER XD_ERROR SV Status SV Substatus A155 Device Failure Device Failure Device needs maintenace now Electronic Failure A160 Device Failure Device Failure Memory Failure/...

  • Page 77: Application Errors

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Trouble-shooting Application errors Error Output Possible cause Remedy A warning or alarm Depending on the configuration See table of error mes- 1. See table of error messages has occurred. sages (see Page 73) (see Page 73) →...
  • Page 78 Trouble-shooting Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Error Output Possible cause Remedy → If the surface is not Signal is weakened by 1. Carry out tank mapping basic calm (e.g. filling, the rough surface – the setup emptying, agitator 100% interference echoes are 2.

  • Page 79: Orientation Of The Micropilot

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Trouble-shooting Orientation of the Micropilot For orientation a marker is found on the flange or threaded boss of the Micropilot. During installation this must be oriented as follows (see Page 10): • In tanks: to the vessel wall •...
  • Page 80 Trouble-shooting Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus L00-FMRxxxxx-19-00-00-en-004 Fig. 6: Vessel empty, no interference echo L00-FMRxxxxx-19-00-00-en-005 Fig. 7: Vessel empty, interference echo obtained Fix the flange or threaded boss in this position. If necessary, replace the seal. Carry out tank mapping, see Page 52.

  • Page 81: Spare Parts

    (see Page 6). The corresponding spare part number also appears on each spare part. Installation instructions are given on the instruction card that is also delivered. Spare parts Micropilot M FMR231, F12 housing with combined wiring and electronics compartment O rd d e : r.
  • Page 82 Trouble-shooting Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 10 Housing - for E+H service only! 11 Hood for terminal compartment 52006026 Cover terminal compartment F12 52019062 Hood terminal compartment F12, FHX40 12 Screw set 535720-9020 Set of screws housing F12/T12 20 Cover...
  • Page 83 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Trouble-shooting Spare parts Micropilot M FMR231, T12 housing with separate wiring and electronics compartment O rd d e : r. -N I L O o .: s s b e re a s u...
  • Page 84 Trouble-shooting Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 10 Housing - for E+H service only! 11 Hood for terminal compartment 52005643 Hood T12 12 Screw set 535720-9020 Set of screws housing F12/T12 20 Cover 52005936 Cover F12/T12 Aluminium, window, gasket 517391-0011...
  • Page 85 Spare parts Micropilot M FMR231, F23 housing with combined wiring and electrinics compartment Stainless steel housing on request! 20 Cover 52018670 Cover F23, 316L, sight glass, gasket 52018671 DeCoverckel F23, 316L, gasket Note! Further spare parts please find on the pages of Micropilot M FMR231, F12 housing. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 86: Return

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Return The following procedures must be carried out before a transmitter is sent to Endress+Hauser e.g. for repair or calibration: • Remove all residue which may be present. Pay special attention to the gasket grooves and crevices where fluid may be present.

  • Page 87: Technical Data

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Technical data Technical data 10.1 Additional technical data 10.1.1 Input Measured variable The measured variable is the distance between a reference point and a reflective surface (i.e. medium surface). The level is calculated based on the tank height entered.
  • Page 88 Technical data Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Virtual communication Permanent Entries references (VCRs) Client VCRs Server VCRs Source VCRs Sink VCRs Subscriber VCRs Publisher VCRs Link Settings Slot time Min. Inter PDU delay Max. response delay Transducer Blocks Block...
  • Page 89 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Technical data Block Content Execution time Functionality Integrator Block The Integrator Function Block integrates a variable as a 60 ms standard function of the time or accumulates the counts from a Pulse Input block. The block may be used as a totalizer...
  • Page 90 Technical data Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Maximum measured error Typical statements for reference conditions, include linearity, repeatability, and hysteresis: • FMR 231: up to10 m ±10 mm, off10 m ±0.1% of measuring range Resolution Digital • FMR 231: 1mm / 0.03 % of measuring range Reaction time The reaction time depends on the parameter settings (min.
  • Page 91 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Technical data 10.1.6 Operating conditions: Environment Ambient temperature range Ambient temperature for the transmitter: -40 °C ... +80 °C (-40 °F … +176 °F), -50 °C (-58 °F) on request. The functionality of the LCD display may be limited for temperatures Ta<-20 °C and Ta>+60 °C.
  • Page 92 • F23 housing: approx 7.4 kg + weight of flange 10.1.9 Certificates and approvals CE approval The measuring system meets the legal requirements of the EC-guidelines. Endress+Hauser confirms the instrument passing the required tests by attaching the CE-mark. RF approvals R&TTE, FCC Overspill protection german WHG, see ZE 244F/00/de.
  • Page 93 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Technical data External standards and EN 60529 guidelines Protection class of housing (IP-code) EN 61010 Safety regulations for electrical devices for measurement, control, regulation and laboratory use. EN 61326 Emissions (equipment class B), compatibility (appendix A - industrial area)
  • Page 94 Technical data Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 10.1.10 Supplementary Documentation Note! This supplementary documentation can be found on our product pages on www.endress.com. Supplementary • Technical Information (TI345F/00/en) Documentation • Operating Instructions "Description of instrument functions" (BA221F/00/en) • Safety Manual "Functional Safety Manual" (SD150F/00/en).
  • Page 95 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Technical data Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 96: Appendix

    Appendix Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix 11.1 Operating menu basic setup tank shape medium cond. process cond. empty calibr. full calibr. dome ceiling unknown standard enter value enter value horizontal cyl. DK: < 1.9 calm surface DK: 1.9 … 4 turb.
  • Page 97 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix dist./meas.value check distance range of mapping start mapping dist./meas.value distance = ok input of D and L dist. too small mapping range are displayed D and L manual are displayed dist. unknown dist. too big safety distance in safety dist.

  • Page 98: Block Model Of The Micropilot M

    Appendix Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.2 Block model of the Micropilot M The Micropilot M contains the follwoing blocks: • Resource Block (RB2) s. Operating Instructions BA013S: "FOUNDATION Fieldbus - Overview" • Sensor Block (TBRL) contains the parameters relevant to the measurement •...

  • Page 99: Resource Block

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix 11.3 Resource block The resource block contains the parameters used to describe physical resources of the device. It has no linkable inputs or outputs. 11.3.1 Operation The resource block is opened by a click on the resource line.

  • Page 100: Sensor Block

    Appendix Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.4 Sensor block The Sensor block contains the parameters required to calibrate the device. These parameters can also be addressed by using the VU331 display module. The calibration of the device is described in Chapter 6.
  • Page 101 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix 11.4.5 Methods The FOUNDATION Fieldbus specification provides for the use of so-called methods to simplify the operation of the device. A method is an interactive sequence of steps that must be followed in order to obtain a particular function from the device.
  • Page 102 Appendix Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Parameter Position rel. Variable Name Size Type Access Storage Changeable Indicator Index [bytes] Class in Mode table no. PARTABLENUMBER Unsigned8 non-vol. Auto, OOS input level PARINPUTLEVELHALFAUTOMATIC FloatingPoint dynamic Auto, OOS input level PARINPUTLEVELMANUAL...

  • Page 103: Diagnostic Block

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix 11.5 Diagnostic Block 11.5.1 Operation The diagnostic block contains the error messages of the instrument. These parameters can also be addressed by using the VU331 display module. The diagnostic block is opened by clicking on the "diagnostic" line.

  • Page 104: Display Block

    Appendix Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.6 Display Block 11.6.1 Operation The display block contains the parameters required to parametrise the display module VU331 (which is contained in the remote display and operating unit FHX40). These parameters can also be addressed by using the VU331 display module.

  • Page 105: Analog Input Block

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix 11.7 Analog input block The analog input block conditons the signal output by the Sensor block andoutputs signal to the PCL or other function blocks. L00-FMR2xxxx-05-00-00-en-008 11.7.1 Operation The resource block is opened by a click on the resource line.
  • Page 106 Appendix Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.7.3 Output values Parameter Description Either the primary/secondary Sensor block value used to execute the block or a process value associated with it. Comprises value and status. The primary value output as a result of executing the analog input block. Comprises value and status.
  • Page 107 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix 11.7.5 Output response parameters Parameter Description LOW_CUT Not relevant to level measurement! Determines a threshold for square root linearization below which the output value is set to zero. PV_FTIME Sets the time constant for the output value.
  • Page 108 Appendix Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.7.9 Simulation The SIMULATE parameter allows the Sensor block output value to be simulated, provided simulation has also been enabled at the device DIP switch. The simulation must be enabled, a value and/or status entered and the block must be in AUTO mode. During simulation the Sensor output value is substituted by the simulated value.

  • Page 109: List Of Start Indices

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix 11.8 List of start indices The following list indicates the start indices for all blocks and objects: Object Start Index Object Dictionary Object Start Index Resource Block Analog Input 1 Function Block Analog Input 2 Function Block...

  • Page 110: Patents

    Appendix Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.9 Patents This product may be protected by at least one of the following patents. Further patents are pending. • US 5,387,918 i EP 0 535 196 • US 5,689,265 i EP 0 626 063 •...

  • Page 111: Index

    Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Index Index mapping ....... . 52–53, 60 maximum measured error .
  • Page 112 Micropilot M FMR231 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Index Endress+Hauser...
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