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Endress+Hauser prolevel FMC 661 Operating Instructions Manual

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BA 142F/00/en/07.98a
016562-1000
valid for Software 1.x
prolevel
FMC 661
Level Measurement
Operating Instructions
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Endress
Nothing beats know-how
Hauser

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  • Page 1 BA 142F/00/en/07.98a prolevel 016562-1000 valid for Software 1.x FMC 661 Level Measurement Operating Instructions Endress Hauser Nothing beats know-how...

  • Page 3: Short Instructions

    Short Instructions Prolevel FMC 661 Short Instructions Operation Selects vertical matrix position 4 yellow relay LEDs, 1 red alarm LED, Selects horizontal matrix position 1 green operation LED LC display Select position V0H0 Selects next digit Move decimal point Increases value of digit...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installation ....Probes and sensors ... Prolevel FMC 661 installation ..Transmitter wiring ... .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Prolevel FMC 661 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 7: Notes On Safety

    Prolevel FMC 661 Notes on Safety Notes on Safety The Prolevel FMC 661 is a field transmitter for level measurement which can be used Approved usage with a variety of capacitance probes and hydrostatic sensors. It has been designed to operate safely in accordance with current technical and safety standards, and must be installed by qualified personnel according to the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 8 Notes on Safety Prolevel FMC 661 Safety conventions In order to highlight safety-relevant or alternate operation procedures in the manual the following conventions have been used, each indicated by a corresponding icon in the margin. Note! • A note highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Introduction The Prolevel FMC 661 field transmitter measures level with hydrostatic pressure sensors or capacitance probes. It may be installed, commissioned and maintained by authorised personnel only. The operating manual must have been read and understood before the equipment is installed: instructions are to be followed exactly.

  • Page 10: Application

    Channel 1 BA142_01 The Prolevel FMC 661 is designed for level measurement with a capacitance probe or hydrostatic pressure sensor. A second channel allows level limit detection with a vibration sensor, i.e. Liquiphant or Soliphant, or capacitance probe. The applications described in this manual are as follows: •...

  • Page 11: Measuring System

    Prolevel FMC 661 Chapter 1: Introduction Measuring system Fig. 1.3: The Prolevel FMC 661 can be used as a stand-alone unit, see Figs 1.1 and 1.2 or as part of Personal computer with an operating system. operating software, e.g. A RS-485 adapter or PC card...

  • Page 12: Measuring Principle

    Prolevel FMC 661 Measuring principle The Prolevel FMC 661 measures level on the basis of the capacitance and hydrostatic measurement principles. In both cases the measured value is processed by the electronic insert and passed on as a frequency signal.

  • Page 13: Functional Description

    BA142_08 Fig. 1.7 is a block diagram of the Prolevel FMC 661. The transmitter supplies the power to the sensor. The capacitance or pressure measured by the sensor is converted into a frequency signal by the electronic insert located in its head and transmitted to the Prolevel over a two-core cable.

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    Chapter 1: Introduction Prolevel FMC 661 Technical data General specifications Manufacturer: Endress+Hauser GmbH+Co. Designation: Prolevel FMC 661 Function: Transmitter for level measurement with capacitance and hydrostatic probes as well as level limit detection with capacitance and vibration probes Input signal:...
  • Page 15 Prolevel FMC 661 Chapter 1: Introduction Output characteristics Display and keyboard (continued) Display (LCD): 4 digit measured value display with optional lighting, segmented current display in 10% steps, various indicators (communication, signal underflow, overflow) Light emitting diodes: 1 yellow status LED for every limit relay (lit = relay energised) 1 red alarm LED, lit = alarm —...

  • Page 16: Installation

    This is particularly important when the sensors are to be installed in hazardous areas. Please note the following: Warning! • The Prolevel FMC 661 transmitter must be installed outside explosion hazardous areas. Warning! • Observe the specifications in the certificates as well as local regulations when mounting the sensors in hazardous areas Fig.

  • Page 17: Probes And Sensors

    Chapter 2: Installation Probes and sensors Table 2.1 lists the sensors most frequently used with the Prolevel FMC 661 transmitter. In addition to those listed, all probes which can be used with an EC 17 Z, EC 37 Z or EC 47 Z electronic insert can be connected to the transmitter.

  • Page 18: Prolevel Fmc 661 Installation

    -20°C insulate the instrument. Mounting The Prolevel FMC 661, with IP 66 protective housing, can be mounted on a wall or post outdoors or in the control room. Fig. 2.3 gives details for wall mounting. Fig. 2.4 shows how the Prolevel can be post-mounted with the all-weather cover.

  • Page 19: Transmitter Wiring

    Terminal strip compartment. Fig. 2.5 shows the wiring diagram for the Prolevel FMC 661 (Terminal 3 is reserved for the internal protective ground): • Remove the plastic cover from the front of the connection compartment •...

  • Page 20: Sensor Connection

    Use commercial 2-core installation cable, max. line resistance 25 Ω/core, for the sensor/ Sensor cable transmitter cable — the Prolevel satisfies the quoted EMC standards with this cable. The Prolevel FMC 661 can be operated with a variety of sensor types, each requiring a Level probes and sensors, channel 1 different electronic insert.
  • Page 21 Prolevel FMC 661 Chapter 2: Installation The FEB 17/FEB 17 P electronic insert can FEB 17 and FEB 17 P be used at Channel 1 with Deltapilot S 81 82 Channel 1 DB 5x… sensors to measure level and volume in open vessels. The sensor constants are listed in Tabel 2.2.

  • Page 22: Rackbus Rs-485 Option

    BA142_19/20 Wiring the bus Up to 25 Prolevel FMC 661 transmitters can be connected to the Rackbus RS-485. Instructions for wiring and grounding the bus are to be found in Operating Instructions BA 134F which is delivered with Prolevel instruments having the Rackbus RS-485 option.

  • Page 23: Controls

    • Each field in the matrix is accessed by a vertical (V) and horizontal (H) position which can be entered at the front panel of the Prolevel FMC 661, by the Commulog VU 260 Z or for the Rackbus RS-485 from a personal computer.

  • Page 24: Keyboard And Display

    • Lights in normal operation BA142_24 Fig. 3.1 shows the LC-display with matrix of the Prolevel FMC 661, Fig. 3.3 its front panel. Table 3.1 below describes the function of the operating keys. • Changes are not possible if the matrix has been locked (Section 4.6).

  • Page 25: Commulog Vu 260 Z

    BA142_25 The Prolevel FMC 661 without keyboard can be configured with the Commulog VU 260 Z handheld terminal, Figs 3.2 and 3.4. A full description of Commulog operation is to be found in Operation Instructions BA 028. Table 3.2 summarizes the key functions.

  • Page 26: Rackbus Rs-485 (Option)

    Selection of horizontal position H0 … H9 BA142_26 Prolevel FMC 661 transmitters with Rackbus RS-485 interface can be configured from a personal computer using one of the Endress+Hauser operating programs: • Fieldmanager 485 Version 5.0 and Commugraph 485 if connected to the computer via a RS-485/RS-232C converter or RS-485 card.

  • Page 27: Level Measurement

    Chapter 4: Level Measurement Level Measurement This chapter is concerned with the level measurement functions (operating mode 1 in V8H0, default) of the Prolevel FMC 661; the principle sections describe: • Commissioning • Calibration: — for upright cylindrical tanks — for horizontal cylindrical tanks —...

  • Page 28: Calibration

    Chapter 4: Level Measurement Prolevel FMC 661 Calibration This section describes three methods of calibration which require the tank or silo to be filled and the entry of: • an »empty« level at V0H1 and • a »full« level at V0H2.
  • Page 29 Prolevel FMC 661 Chapter 4: Level Measurement 2) Calibration for Matrix Entry Remarks horizontal cylinders V0H1 Tank empty, current V0H1 level in %, m, ft 100% for entries in % »E« Register entry V0H2 Tank full, current level in %, m, ft...
  • Page 30 Chapter 4: Level Measurement Prolevel FMC 661 3) Calibration for tanks with conical outlet Matrix Entry Remarks V0H1 V0H1 Tank empty, current level in %, m, ft »E« Register entry V0H2 Tank full, current level in %, m, ft »E«...
  • Page 31 Prolevel FMC 661 Chapter 4: Level Measurement After calibration, p. 26, the semi-automatic b) Semi-automatic V2H0...V2H5 linearisation can be made: linearisation • Enter known volume V/weight G in V2H3 volume • Level is displayed in V2H4 measurement »Full« level F No.
  • Page 32 Chapter 4: Level Measurement Prolevel FMC 661 4) » Dry calibration« A dry calibration for hydrostatic sensors requires: • the »empty« level at which the measurement should start ρgh • the maximum height of the liquid column at »full« level and •...
  • Page 33 Prolevel FMC 661 Chapter 4: Level Measurement Calculate the pressure in mbar acting at the sensor for the desired »empty« level and Example: display in hl ≠ 0 the span (»full« - »empty«): display for p zero = 10 x ρ (kg/dm ) x ∆h (m)

  • Page 34: Analogue Outputs

    Chapter 4: Level Measurement Prolevel FMC 661 Analogue Outputs This section describes the setting of the analogue outputs. The following parameters can be entered or changed: • Analogue signal range • Output damping • Value for 0/4 mA and 20 mA •...
  • Page 35 Prolevel FMC 661 Chapter 4: Level Measurement The 4mA (V0H5) and 20 mA (V0H6) values, Value for 4 mA and default values 0% and 100%, determine 20 mA the levels at which the analogue signal 100% V0H6 range begins and ends.

  • Page 36: Relays

    BA142_40 Operating modes The Prolevel FMC 661 has five independent relays with potential-free changeover contacts. Relays 1a, 1b, 2a and 2b are limit relays, relay 3 is an alarm relay which always de-energises on fault condition. Relays 1a and 1b are set together, as are 2a and 2b.
  • Page 37 Prolevel FMC 661 Chapter 4: Level Measurement Example: Matrix Entry Remarks min. fail-safe mode, V1H0 e.g. 10 Switch point relays 1a, 1b: »E« Register entry switch point 10%, hysteresis 40% V1H1 Min. fail-safe mode relay de-energises on »E« Register entry...

  • Page 38: Measured Value Display

    The instrument is now configured. Note your parameters in the table at the back of the manual - if you have to replace the transmitter, these can be simply entered in the replacement Prolevel FMC 661. For level probes on channel 1 there is no need to recalibrate.

  • Page 39: Level Measurement With Limit Switch

    Prolevel FMC 661 Chapter 5: Level Measurement with Limit Switch Level Measurement with Limit Switch This chapter describes the configuration of the Prolevel FMC 661 operating with an external limit switch for: • Level measurement with automatic calibration correction The external limit switch can also be used for: •...

  • Page 40: Level Measurement With Automatic Calibration Correction

    Chapter 5: Level Measurement with Limit Switch Prolevel FMC 661 Level measurement with automatic calibration correction Fig. 5.2: capacitance probe Level measurement with automatic calibration correction: channel 1 Endress+Hauser for dielectric constant with PROLEVEL 123.4 Endress+Hauser FMC 671 capacitance probes PROLEVEL 123.4...
  • Page 41 Prolevel FMC 661 Chapter 5: Level Measurement with Limit Switch The standard method can be used for all probes and sensors: Standard method • The switching delay (0…30 s) determines the delay between the covering or uncovering and the switching of the Liquiphant (or capacitance probe).
  • Page 42 Chapter 5: Level Measurement with Limit Switch Prolevel FMC 661 Calibration with partially If the following calibration is initially carried out with a hydrostatic pressure sensor using filled vessel water (ρ = 1.0), density can be measured and read off from V8H7.

  • Page 43: External Limit Switch

    Liquiphant channel 2 max. fail-safe mode hydrostatic sensor BA142_47 Operating mode 0 (V8H0 = 0) of the Prolevel FMC 661 allows level measurement on Level measurement with channel 1 and separate level switching on channel 2: level switching Matrix Remarks...

  • Page 44: Trouble-Shooting

    Chapter 6: Trouble-Shooting Prolevel FMC 661 Trouble-Shooting The Prolevel FMC 661 provides a number of aids for setting up and operating the module correctly. This Chapter contains the following: • Fault recognition system • Error message and trouble-shooting tables • Simulated operating mode •...
  • Page 45 Prolevel FMC 661 Chapter 6: Trouble-Shooting Table 6.1: Code Type Cause and Remedy Error messages Prolevel FMC 661 E 101-106 Alarm Fault in instrument electronics - Call Endress+Hauser Service E 107 Alarm Battery voltage too low - Make back-up of entered parameters immediately...

  • Page 46: Incorrect Measurements

    Chapter 6: Trouble-Shooting Prolevel FMC 661 Incorrect measurements Trouble-shooting table Table 6.2 summarises the most common operating errors which lead to incorrect measurement by the Prolevel transmitter. Table 6.2: Sensor/ Fault Cause and remedy Trouble shooting table for channel incorrect function without error •...

  • Page 47: Simulated Operating Mode

    Prolevel FMC 661 Chapter 6: Trouble-Shooting Simulated operating mode This function is intended primarily for checking the correct function of the system: • Enter 6 at V8H0 to activate the simulation mode for level measurement • Enter 7 at V8H0 to activate the simulation mode for level switching •...

  • Page 48: Exchanging Transmitters And Sensors

    Exchanging transmitters and sensors FMC 661 transmitter If the Prolevel FMC 661 has to be exchanged, the replacement need not be recalibrated. Simply enter the settings which you have noted in the Table at the back of the manual. For versions with Rackbus RS-485 interface, the parameters can be downloaded from the computer.

  • Page 49: Repairs

    Prolevel FMC 661 Chapter 6: Trouble-Shooting Repairs Should the Prolevel FMC 661 transmitter or its sensor need to be repaired by Endress+Hauser, please send it to your nearest Service Centre with a note containing the following information: • An exact description of the application for which it was used.

  • Page 50: Appendix

    Chapter 7: Appendix Prolevel FMC 661 Appendix Calibration and linearisation in volume units Use the following two procedures if you can calibrate in volume units only but still require a linearisation. Linearisation, horizontal The parameters must be entered in the cylinder order below.
  • Page 51 Prolevel FMC 661 Chapter 7: Appendix You require a linearisation table, H/V or Linearisation for tanks with conical outlet H/G, max. 30 pairs in increasing order V2H0...V2H5 • Level H in %, m or ft • Volume V or weight G in customer units.

  • Page 52: Index

    Prolevel FMC 661 Index Index Alarm 31 - 32, 40 Max. fail-safe mode All-weather cover Measured value display Ambient temperature Measuring system Analogue output 13, 30, 31 Mechanical specifications 4 mA and 20 mA values Min. fail-safe mode output damping...
  • Page 53 Prolevel FMC 661 Operating matrix Operating Matrix Operating and default parameters Enter your operating parameters in the matrix below. Display field The default parameters are as indicated below. 100.0 100.0 90.0 90.0 10.0 90.0 Display field Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 54 Operating matrix Prolevel FMC 661 Parameter Matrix Measured Empty Full Select Output Value for Value for Safety Actual Measured value calibration calibration current damping 0/4 mA 20 mA alarm measuring value Calibration frequency Channel 1 0=0…20mA 0 = -10% before channel 1 1=4…20mA...
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