Liquiphant FTL51B About this document About this document Symbols 1.1.1 Safety symbols DANGER This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result in serious or fatal injury. WARNING This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in serious or fatal injury.
The operator is responsible for ensuring failure-free operation of the device. Modifications to the device Unauthorized modifications to the device are not permitted and can lead to unforeseeable dangers. ‣ If, despite this, modifications are required, consult with Endress+Hauser. Endress+Hauser...
It meets general safety standards and legal requirements. It also complies with the EC directives listed in the device-specific EC Declaration of Conformity. Endress+Hauser confirms this by affixing the CE mark to the device.
Product description Liquiphant FTL51B Product design A0036953 1 Product design Housing with electronic insert and cover, optional Bluetooth module or LED module Optional spacer (temperature spacer or pressure-tight feedthrough (second line of defense)) Compact probe design Probe design with pipe extension Probe design with short pipe Identify the electronic insert via the order code on the nameplate.
• Enter the serial number on the nameplate into the Endress+Hauser Operations App or use the Endress+Hauser Operations App to scan the 2-D matrix code (QR Code) on the nameplate 4.2.1...
Incoming acceptance and product identification Liquiphant FTL51B Storage and transport 4.3.1 Storage conditions Use original packaging. Storage temperature –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F) optional: –52 °C (–62 °F), –60 °C (–76 °F) 4.3.2 Transporting the device • Transport the device to the measuring point in the original packaging •...
Liquiphant FTL51B Installation Installation WARNING Loss of protection rating if the device is opened in a wet environment. ‣ Only open the device in a dry environment! A0037879 6 Installation in any position in a vessel, pipe or tank...
Installation Liquiphant FTL51B 5.1.2 Take viscosity into consideration Low viscosity > 25 (0.98) A0033297 8 Installation example for low-viscosity liquids. Unit of measurement mm (in) Diameter of installation socket: at least 50 mm (2.0 in) Low viscosity, e. g. water: < 2 000 mPa⋅s It is permitted to position the tuning fork within the installation socket.
Liquiphant FTL51B Installation 5.1.3 Avoiding buildup A0033239 10 Installation examples for a highly viscous process medium • Use short installation sockets to ensure that the turning fork can project freely into the vessel. • Install preferably flush-mounted on vessels or in pipes.
Installation Liquiphant FTL51B 5.1.5 Support the device A0031874 12 Support in the event of dynamic load Support the device in the event of severe dynamic load. Maximum lateral loading capacity of the pipe extensions and sensors: 75 Nm (55 lbf ft).
Liquiphant FTL51B Installation 5.2.2 Installation Horizontal installation in vessels Align the tuning fork with the marking 316L/G1 A0039125 14 Marking to align the tuning fork Use the marking to align the tuning fork in such a way that medium can run off easily and deposit buildup is avoided.
Installation Liquiphant FTL51B Aligning the cable entry 0.7 Nm A0037347 17 Housing with external locking screw The locking screw is not tightened when the device is delivered. 1. Release the external locking screw. 2. Turn the housing, align the cable entry.
Liquiphant FTL51B Electrical connection Electrical connection Connection conditions 6.1.1 Cover with securing screw Covers with a securing screw are available for devices for use in hazardous areas. Do not release the screw fully. A0039520 18 Cover with securing screw 6.1.2...
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Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL51B Current consumption Residual current when blocked: I ≤ 3.8 mA The red LED flashes in the event of an overload or short-circuit. Check for an overload or short-circuit every 5 seconds. The test is deactivated after 60 seconds.
Liquiphant FTL51B Electrical connection Behavior of switch output and signaling <3.8 mA <3.8 mA <3.8 mA A0031901 20 Behavior of switch output and signaling, electronic insert FEL61 MAX DIP switch for setting MAX safety mode MIN DIP switch for setting MIN safety mode...
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Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL51B Load current I ≤ 350 mA with overload and short-circuit protection Capacitance load C ≤ 0.5 µF at 55 V, C ≤ 1.0 µF at 24 V Residual current I < 100 µA (with transistor blocked) Residual voltage U < 3 V (with transistor switched through) Behavior of output signal •...
Liquiphant FTL51B Electrical connection Behavior of switch output and signaling (L–) <100 µA (L–) (L–) <100 µA (L–) <100 µA (L–) A0033508 22 Behavior of switch output and signaling, electronic insert FEL62 MAX DIP switch for setting MAX safety mode...
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Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL51B According to IEC 61010: the sum of the voltages of the relay outputs and power supply ≤ 300 V Preferably use electronic insert FEL62 DC PNP for low DC current loads, e. g. connection to a PLC.
Liquiphant FTL51B Electrical connection Behavior of switch output and signaling A0033513 24 Behavior of switch output and signaling, electronic insert FEL64 MAX DIP switch for setting MAX safety mode MIN DIP switch for setting MIN safety mode LED, red, for alarm...
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Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL51B When connecting a device with high inductance, fit a spark suppressor to protect the relay contact. Depending on the connected load, a fine-wire fuse protects the relay contact in the event of a short-circuit. Behavior of output signal •...
Liquiphant FTL51B Electrical connection Behavior of switch output and signaling A0033513 26 Behavior of switch output and signaling, electronic insert FEL64 DC MAX DIP switch for setting MAX safety mode MIN DIP switch for setting MIN safety mode LED, red, for alarm...
2-wire NAMUR > 2.2 mA/< 1.0 mA (electronic insert FEL68) • For connecting to isolating amplifier as per NAMUR (IEC 60947-5-6), e. g. the Nivotester FTL325N from Endress+Hauser • Signal transmission H-L edge 2.2 to 3.8 mA/ 0.4 to 3.8 mA as per IEC 60947-5-6 (NAMUR) on two-wire cable •...
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Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL51B Terminal assignment IEC 60947-5-6 8,2 V DC NAMUR – >0,7 >0,5 L- L+ A0036066 29 2-wire NAMUR > 2.2 mA/< 1.0 mA, electronic insert FEL68 Behavior of switch output and signaling 2.2...3.8 mA 0.4...1.0 mA 2.2...3.8 mA 0.4...1.0 mA...
Liquiphant FTL51B Electrical connection 6.2.7 Bluetooth module VU121 (optional) A0039257 31 Bluetooth module VU121 • The Bluetooth module can be connected via the COM interface to the following electronic inserts: FEL61, FEL62, FEL64, FEL64 DC, FEL67, FEL68 (2-wire NAMUR). • The Bluetooth module with battery is suitable for use in hazardous areas.
Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL51B 6.2.8 LED module VU120 (optional) A0039258 33 LED module The bright LED display indicates the switch status or the alarm condition and can be connected to the following electronic inserts: FEL62, FEL64, FEL64DC Supply voltage...
Liquiphant FTL51B Electrical connection A0018023 35 Cable entry, electronic insert M20 cable gland Conductor cross-section, 2.5 mm maximum (AWG14) Conductor cross-section, 4.0 mm maximum (AWG12) ød Nickel-plated brass 7 to 10.5 mm (0.28 to 0.41 in) ød Plastic 5 to 10 mm (0.2 to 0.38 in) ød...
Operation options Liquiphant FTL51B Operation options Overview of operation options 7.1.1 Operating concept • Operation with button and DIP switches on the electronic insert • Display with optional Bluetooth module and SmartBlue (app) via Bluetooth® wireless technology • Indication of switching status and operational status with optional LED module (lights visible from the outside) •...
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Liquiphant FTL51B Operation options FEL61 switching behavior and signaling <3.8 mA >1 s <3.8 mA <3.8 mA <3.8 mA A0039210 37 FEL61 switching behavior and signaling After the test button is pressed, the load is switched off for at least 10 seconds (I < 3.8 mA) even if the button is pressed for <...
Liquiphant FTL51B Operation options 50 Hz 150 Hz >1 s 150 Hz 150 Hz 150 Hz A0039214 41 FEL67 MIN switching behaviour and signaling After the test button is pressed, the output frequency is switched off for at least 10 seconds, 150 Hz, even if the button is pressed for <...
Operation options Liquiphant FTL51B A0033419 43 Functional test with test magnet 7.1.4 Heartbeat diagnostics and verification with Bluetooth® wireless technology Access via Bluetooth® wireless technology A0033411 44 Remote operation via Bluetooth® wireless technology Smartphone or tablet with SmartBlue (app)
10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F)). • Maximum free-field range 50 m (165 ft) • Operation radius with intervisibility 10 m (33 ft) around the device For documentation on radio approvals, see the Endress+Hauser website: www.endress.com → Downloads.
Commissioning Liquiphant FTL51B Switching on the measuring device During the power-up time, the device output is in the safe state, or in the alarm state if available. FEL61, FEL62, FEL64, FEL64DC electronic inserts: The output is in the correct state for a maximum of 3 seconds after the device is switched on.
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Liquiphant FTL51B Commissioning Establishing a connection via SmartBlue (app) 1. Scan the QR code or enter "SmartBlue" in the search field. A0039186 45 Download link 2. Start SmartBlue. 3. Select device from livelist displayed. 4. Log-in: User name: admin Password: ID number on the Bluetooth module 5.
Operation Liquiphant FTL51B Operation Diagnostics menu The following data can be read out via the optional Bluetooth module and the associated Endress+Hauser SmartBlue app. 9.1.1 "Diagnostics" menu Diagnostics ‣ Actual diagnostics Actual diagnostics Timestamp ‣ Event logbook Diagnostics 1 Timestamp...
Liquiphant FTL51B Operation Switching delay uncovered to covered Switching delay covered to uncovered ‣ Output Digital Output-Status 9.1.3 "System" menu System Electronic type ‣ Bluetooth configuration BLE HW revision ‣ Information Device tag Serial number Firmware version Device name Order code...
Diagnostics and troubleshooting Liquiphant FTL51B Upper alarm frequency Upper warning frequency Lower alarm frequency Battery status Temperature Min. electronics temperature Max. electronics temperature Heartbeat Verification The "Heartbeat Verification" module contains the Heartbeat Verification wizard which carries out the verification of the current device status and creates the Heartbeat Technology verification report: •...
Troubleshooting: Enter initial password (ID number of Bluetooth module) and change it, paying attention to lower/upper case. No communication with device via SmartBlue • Possible cause: Incorrect password entered Troubleshooting: Enter correct password • Possible cause: Forgotten password Troubleshooting: Contact Endress+Hauser Service Endress+Hauser...
Maintenance Liquiphant FTL51B Maintenance No special maintenance work is required. 11.1 Maintenance tasks 11.1.1 Cleaning It is not permitted to use the device with abrasive media. Material abrasion on the tuning fork can result in the device malfunctioning. • Clean the tuning fork as necessary •...
WARNING Limitation of electrical safety due to incorrect connection! Risk of explosion! ‣ Only specialist personnel or the Endress+Hauser service team may carry out repairs on Ex-certified devices. ‣ Relevant standards and national regulations on hazardous areas, safety instructions and certificates must be observed.
(WEEE), our products are marked with the depicted symbol in order to minimize the disposal of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste. Such products may not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and can be returned to Endress+Hauser for disposal at conditions stipulated in our General Terms and Conditions or as individually agreed.
If the Liquiphant is retrofitted with the Bluetooth module or the LED module, it is also necessary to order a tall housing cover with sight glass. The cover depends on the housing and approval of the device. More detailed information is available: • Product Configurator on the Endress+Hauser webpage: www.endress.com • Endress+Hauser Sales Center www.addresses.endress.com...
Liquiphant FTL51B Accessories Bluetooth module VU121 (optional) A0039257 51 Bluetooth module VU121 The Bluetooth module can be connected to the following electronic inserts via the COM interface: FEL61, FEL62, FEL64, FEL64DC, FEL67, FEL68 (NAMUR 2-wire). • Bluetooth module with battery for use in conjunction with NAMUR electronics FEL68...
Accessories Liquiphant FTL51B M6 (3x) M6 (3x) G 1 A G 1½ A (1 NPT) (1½ NPT) A0037666 53 Sliding sleeves for unpressurized operation. Unit of measurement mm (in) = 0 bar (0 psi) G 1, DIN ISO 228/I •...
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Liquiphant FTL51B Accessories ø60 (2.36) ø60 (2.36) G 1 A G 1½A (1 NPT) (1½ NPT) A0037667 54 High pressure sliding sleeves. Unit of measurement mm (in) G 1, DIN ISO 228/I • Material: 1.4435 (AISI 316L) • Weight: 1.13 kg (2.49 lb) •...
Technical data Liquiphant FTL51B Technical data 14.1 Input 14.1.1 Measured variable Level (point level), MAX or MIN safety 14.1.2 Measuring range Depends on the installation location and the pipe extension ordered Maximum sensor length 6 m (20 ft) 14.2 Output 14.2.1...
Ex connection data See safety instructions (XA): All data relating to explosion protection are provided in separate Ex documentation and are available from the Downloads Area of the Endress+Hauser-website. The Ex documentation is supplied as standard with all Ex devices. 14.3 Environment 14.3.1...
Technical data Liquiphant FTL51B [°F] [°C] +120 +150 [°C] +140 +194 +248 +302 [°F] A0037923 55 Permitted ambient temperature T at the housing as a function of the process temperature T in the vessel: Device without LED module; at process temperature T > 90°, with FEL64 and max.
Liquiphant FTL51B Technical data 14.3.4 Operating altitude As per IEC 61010-1 Ed.3: • Up to 2 000 m (6 600 ft) above sea level • Can be extended to 3 000 m (9 800 ft) above sea level if overvoltage protection is used 14.3.5...
Technical data Liquiphant FTL51B 14.3.9 Mechanical load Lateral loading capacity Special mounting instructions 14.3.10 Electromagnetic compatibility • Electromagnetic compatibility as per EN 61326 series and NAMUR recommendation EMC (NE21). • The requirements of EN 61326-3-1 for the safety function (SIL) are fulfilled.
Liquiphant FTL51B Technical data WARNING The maximum pressure for the measuring device is dependent on the lowest-rated element, with regard to pressure, of the selected components. This means that it is necessary to pay attention to the process connection as well as the sensor.
Technical data Liquiphant FTL51B 14.4.6 Pressure tightness Up to vacuum In vacuum evaporation systems, the density of the liquids can drop to a very low value: select density setting 0.4. 14.5 Additional technical data See Technical Documentation TI01403F/00/EN. Endress+Hauser...