Endress+Hauser Levelflex M FMP40 Description Of Device Functions
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- Page 1 Description of Device Functions Levelflex M FMP40, FMP41C, FMP45 Guided Level Radar for Interface Measurement with HART FMP40 FMP41C FMP45 BA366F/00/en/01.08 No. 71060890 Valid as of software version: 01.08.zz...
- Page 2 UP = thickness upper medium SD = safety distance - setting in 015 basic setup (standard) tank shape process properties empty calibr. full calibr. upper block.dist partially filled Standard fully flooded optio n (description see BA366F) safety settings linearisation extended calibr. Standard Endress+Hauser...
- Page 3 Levelflex M Basic Setup Endress+Hauser...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
11.6 Function "Dist. Level" (0A5) ....58 "Extended Calibration" (05) 11.7 Function "Dist. Interface" (0A6) ....58 ..Endress+Hauser... - Page 5 ....14.1 Troubleshooting instructions ....65 Endress+Hauser...
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Page 6: Notes On Using This Manual
To ease orientation within the function menu, a position is shown on the display for each function. The function menu index (→ ä 71) which lists the codes for all the functions in alphabetical or numerical order takes you to the function in question via a page reference or link. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 7: General Structure Of The Operating Menu
The third digit numbers the individual functions within the function group: → • Basic Setup • Tank Properties • Process Properties … In the following section, the position is always indicated in brackets (e.g."Tank Properties" (002)) after the function described. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 8: Display And Operating Elements
Position indicator ENDRESS + HAUSER Description Secondary measuring value Unit Symbol – Selection list Function groups -> Functions HOME F000 F001 F002 F003 F004 ... FG00 FG01 FG02 Help text FG03 FG04 FG05 FG06 Envelope FG07 curve Fig. 2: Display Endress+Hauser... - Page 9 After a hardware lock, operation of the device via display or communication is not possible! The hardware can only be unlocked via the display. A release code must be entered to do so. Tab. 1-2 Function of the keys Endress+Hauser...
- Page 10 ➜ 5) Press ) once return to previous function (e.g. "tank shape (002)") ➜ Press ) twice return to Group selection 6) Press ) to return to Measured value display Fig. 3: Selecting functions and configuring parameters (basic menu) Endress+Hauser...
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Page 11: Commissioning
(this message appears the first time the device is switched on) ⇓ The current measured values PV (interface layer) and SV (level) are displayed in the standard settings. ⇓ After is pressed, you reach the group selection. This selection enables you to perform the basic setup Endress+Hauser... -
Page 12: Levelflex M Function Menu
Distance/Measured Value → → ä 36 Pres. Map. Dist. → → ä 37 Delete Map. → → ä 37 Echo Qual. Level → → ä 38 Echo Qual. Interface → → ä 38 Offset → → ä 38 Output Damping Endress+Hauser... - Page 13 Tag No. → → → ä 60) ä 60 (See Protocol+SW No. → ⇓ → ä 60 Serial No. → → ä 61 Distance Unit → → ä 62 Download Mode → ⇒ → ä 63 Service Service level Endress+Hauser...
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Page 14: Function Group "Basic Setup" (00)
The setting for the upper blocking distance is an integral part of the basic setup if "Flooded" is selected. • A change in the total level when "Flooded" is selected impacts the accuracy. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 15: Function "Process Propert." (004)
Rise time: 0 s 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). E = empty calibration (= zero) Endress+Hauser... -
Page 16: Function "Full Calibr." (006)
6 mm rod probe in the bypass Rope probe in free field a. The indicated blocking distances are preset. The upper blocking distance UB can be entered manually. b. Measurements in free field available on request c. Larger measuring range available on request. Endress+Hauser... - Page 17 If the reference conditions are not met, the offset/zero point arising from the mounting situation may be up to ±12 mm for rope and rod probes. This additional offset/zero point can be compensated for by entering a correction (function "Offset" (057)) during commissioning. Endress+Hauser...
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Page 18: Function "Medium Property" (003)
±30 upper possible in medium this area ±20 ±10 thickness of upper medium Interface [mm] L00-FMP4xIxx-05-00-00-en-001 Function "Medium Property" (003) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Use this function to enter the dielectric constant of the upper medium (upper phase). Endress+Hauser... -
Page 19: Display (008)
• Distance to level incorrect -> empty tank/bypass and perform mapping over the entire probe length. • Distance to interface incorrect -> check entry for "Medium Prop." (003). ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – ⇓ After 3 s, the following message appears Endress+Hauser... -
Page 20: Function Group "Safety Settings" (01)
If the device is in an alarm condition, the output is changed as follows: • HART: MIN alarm 3.6 mA MAX 110% 22mA HART PA / FF [mA] (110%) +99999 (-10%) If the device is in an alarm condition, the output is changed as follows: • HART: MAX alarm 22 mA Endress+Hauser... -
Page 21: Function "Outp. On Alarm" (011)
If the device is in an alarm condition, the output is set to the value (x mA) configured in the "Outp. on Alarm" (011) function. Function "Outp. on Alarm" (011) ⇓ ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Output current in mA in event of alarm. This function is active if you selected "User-specific"" in the "Outp. on Alarm" (010) function. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 22: Function "Outp. Echo Loss" (012)
Function "Delay Time" (014) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Use this function to specify the delay time (default = 60 s) after which a warning is generated or the device goes to the alarm condition in the event of an echo loss. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 23: Function "Safety Distance" (015)
This function can be used to specify a reaction to the level entering the safety distance. Options: • Alarm • Warning • Self Holding Alarm Device goes to the defined alarm condition "Outp. on Alarm" (011)). Alarm message E651 - "Level in Safety Distance - Risk of Overspill" is output. Endress+Hauser... - Page 24 Device goes to the defined alarm condition ("Outp. on Alarm" (011)). Alarm message E651 - "Level in Safety Distance - Risk of Overspill" is output. If the level leaves the safety distance, measuring does not continue until a reset self hold has been performed (function: "Ackn. Alarm" (017)). Endress+Hauser...
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Page 25: Function "Ackn. Alarm" (017)
With this function, the alarm is acknowledged in the event of a "Self Hold". Options: • No • Yes The alarm is not acknowledged. The alarm is acknowledged. ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – ⇓ After 3 s, the following message appears Endress+Hauser... -
Page 26: Function Group "Length Adjustment" (03)
After determining the probe length automatically, mapping is recommended over the entire probe length. Options: • Length OK • Too Short • Too Long After selecting "Too Short" or "Too Long", the system needs up to 10 seconds approximately to calculate the new probe length. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 27: Function Group "Linearization" (04)
Linear 0 to 100% is set as the default value for "Linearization" (041). Ullage m/ft/in Ullage in the selected "Distance Unit" (0C5). Note! The "Full Calibration" (006) (=span) is the reference point for the ullage. 20 mA 100% ullage level 4 mA Endress+Hauser... -
Page 28: Function "Linearization" (041)
The "Customer Unit" (042) can be selected. The volume value corresponding to the full calibration is defined in "Max. Scale" (046). This value corresponds to an output of 100% (= 20 mA for HART). 100% kg, m 3 , ft 3 , ... = customer unit (042) max.scale (046) Endress+Hauser... - Page 29 3 , ft 3 , ... = customer unit (042) Every point (2) in the table is described by a value pair: level (3) and volume, for example, (4). The last value pair determines the output of 100% (= 20 mA for HART). Endress+Hauser...
- Page 30 Prior to confirming 0.00 m as the level or 0.00% as the volume, the editing mode must be enabled with In the Endress+Hauser operating program, the linearization table can also be entered or graphically visualized with the aid of a table editor.
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Page 31: Function "Customer Unit" (042)
• t • lb • ton • m • ft • mm • inch Interdependency The units are changed in the following parameters: • Measured Value (000) • Input Volume (045) • Max. Scale (046) • Simulation Value (066) Endress+Hauser... -
Page 32: Function "Tab No" (043)
Interdependency Updates "Input Level" (044), "Input Volume" (045). Function "Level" (044) ⇓ ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – ⇓ Use this function to specify the level for every point in the linearization curve. User input: Level in "Distance Unit" (0C5). Endress+Hauser... -
Page 33: Function "Volume" (045)
"Linear" or "Horizontal Cyl." in the Linearization" (041) function. Function "Diameter Vessel" (047) ⇓ ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Use this function to specify the tank diameter. This information is needed if you selected "Horizontal Cyl." in the Linearization" (041) function. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 34: Function Group "Extended Calibration" (05)
You can use this function to adapt the echo thresholds to the installation conditions. By standard a rod probe in bypass/stilling well or a coax probe is recommended. The "Free in Tank" setting is not recommended and is reserved for special applications. Options: • Byp./Pipe/Coax • Free in Tank Endress+Hauser... -
Page 35: Function "Medium Property2" (018)
– Mineral oils, fuels – Benzene, styrene, toluene 2.5 to 4 – Furan – Naphthalene – Chlorobenzene, chloroform 4 to 7 – Cellulose spray – Isocyanate, aniline – Aqueous solutions (DC ca. 80) > 7 – Alcohols – Ammonia Endress+Hauser... -
Page 36: Function "Range Of Mapping" (052)
Function "Pres. Map. Dist." (054) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Displays the distance up to which interference echo suppression was performed. A value of 0 indicates that no interference echo suppression was performed up until now. pres. map dist. (054) Endress+Hauser... -
Page 37: Function "Delete Map." (051)
• DK of the medium • Probe type • Distance from the sensor to the product If the values are low, there is an increased chance that the echo will be lost due to a change in measuring conditions. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 38: Function "Echo Qual. Inter." (056)
Affects the time the output needs to react to a sudden jump in the level (63% of the steady state). A high value dampens the effects of rapid changes on the measured value. User input: 0 to 255 s The default value depends on the "Process Propert." (004) application parameter. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 39: Function Group "Output" (06)
• Interface "Assignment TV" function (037) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Using this function, the parameters in the picklist can be assigned to the tertiary process measured value (TV). Options: • Upper Phase • Ampl. Level • Interface • Level Endress+Hauser... -
Page 40: Display "Pv And Sv" (038)
Use this function to specify a communication address for the device. • Standard: 0 • Multidrop: 1-15 In the Multidrop mode, the output current is 4 mA as standard but can be changed in the "Fixed Cur. Value" (064) function. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 41: Function "No. Of Preambles" (061)
Function "Low Output Limit" (062) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – This function can be used to suppress the output of negative level values. Options: • Off: minimum output -10% (3.8 mA for HART) • On: minimum output 0% (4 mA for HART) Endress+Hauser... -
Page 42: Function "Current Output Mode" (063)
A fixed current is output with this option. The measured value is only transmitted via the HART signal. The value of the output current is specified by the "Fixed Curr. Value" (064) function. [mA] [mA] curr. turn down standard fixed current 100 [%] 100 [%] Endress+Hauser... -
Page 43: Function "Fixed Curr. Value" (064)
(2) = sim. volume (3) = sim. vol. interf. (4) = sim. vol. u. phase (5) = sim. Vol OP (6) = sim. amp. lvl. (7) = sim. amp. interf. (8) = sim. current Sim. Off Simulation is switched off. Endress+Hauser... - Page 44 The "Simulation Value" (066) of the amplitude of the interface level can be specified. The function • "Output Value QV" (019) follows the values entered. Sim. Current The value for the current can be specified in "Simulation Value" (066). The function • "Output Current" (067) follows the values entered. Endress+Hauser...
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Page 45: Function "Simulation Value" (066)
In this function, specify the level (or volume, weight or flow) at which the output current should be 20 mA. This information only has to be input if you selected the "Curr. Turn Down" option in the "Current Output Mode" (063) function. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 46: Function Group "Envelope Curve" (0E)
Note! If the cyclic envelope curve mode is active on the display, the measured values are updated in a slower cycle time. Thus, it is advisable to leave the envelope curve mode after the measuring point has been optimized. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 47: Function "Envelope Curve Display" (0E3)
Difference curve = envelope curve - mapping (empty curve) The mapping (empty curve) should be a good representation of the probe and the empty tank or silo. Ideally, only the signals from the medium being measured remain in the difference curve. Endress+Hauser... - Page 48 - vertical zoom (4 steps) Horizontal-Zoom-Modus Press , to switch to the envelope curve navigation. You are then in Horizontal Zoom mode. Either is displayed. You now have the following options: • increases the horizontal scale. • decreases the horizontal scale. Endress+Hauser...
- Page 49 The set increases and shifts are retained. Only when you reactivate the "recording curve" (0E2) function does the Levelflex use the standard display again. ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – ⇓ After 3 s, the following message appears Endress+Hauser...
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Page 50: Function Group "Display" (09)
ENDRESS + HAUSER – If you do not enter information via the display during the specified time, the system returns to the measured value display. 9999 s means that no return takes place. User input: 3 to 9999 s Endress+Hauser... -
Page 51: Function "Format Display" (094)
• x • x.x • x.xx • x.xxx 10.5 Function "Sep. Character" (096) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Options: • . • , A point is used as the decimal delimiter. A comma is used as the decimal delimiter. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 52: Function "Display Layout " (098)
Function "Display Test" (097) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – All the pixels on the display are activated. If the entire display is dark, it is OK. ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – ⇓ After 3 s, the following message appears Endress+Hauser... -
Page 53: Function Group "Diagnostics" (0A)
• The "Diagnostics" (0A) function group can display the current error as well as the last error that occurred. • If several errors are pending, use to scroll through the error messages. • The last error to occur can be deleted in the "Diagnostics" (0A) function group with the "Clear Last Error" (0A2) function. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 54: Function "Present Error" (0A0)
The current error is displayed with this function. 11.2 Function "Previous Error" (0A1) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – The last error to occur is displayed with this function. 11.3 Function "Clear Last Error" (0A2) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Options: • Keep • Erase Endress+Hauser... -
Page 55: Function "Reset" (0A3)
• Application Param. (0A8) • Customer Unit (042) • Medium Property2 (018) The mapping can be deleted in the "Cust. Tank Map" (055) function of the "Extended Calibr." (05) function group. A complete "Basic Setup" (00) must be performed. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 56: Function "Unlock Parameter" (0A4)
It is not possible to unlock the hardware by communication here. All parameters can be displayed even if the device is locked. ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – ⇓ Press simultaneously ⇓ The LOCK_SYMBOL appears on the LCD. Endress+Hauser... - Page 57 There is no need to change these parameters under normal circumstances and, consequently, they are protected by a special code known only to the Endress+Hauser service organization. Please contact Endress+Hauser if you have any questions.
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Page 58: Function "Dist. Level" (0A5)
11.7 Function "Dist. Interface" (0A6) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Use this function to display the current distance from the reference point of the measurement to the interface layer. The value is displayed in the selected "Distance Unit" (0C5). Endress+Hauser... -
Page 59: Function "Application Par." (0A8)
"Medium Property" (003) and "Process Propert." (004) has been modified or not. If, for example, the "Output Damping" (058) is modified, the "Application Par." indicates "Modified". Options: • Not Modified • Modified ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – ⇓ After 3 s, the following message appears Endress+Hauser... -
Page 60: Function Group
This function indicates the version of the protocol, hardware and software: Vxx.yy.zz.prot. Display: xx: HW version yy: SW version zz: SW revision prot: protocol type 12.3 Function "Serial No." (0C4) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – This function displays the serial number of the device. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 61: Function "Distance Unit" (0C5)
• Full Calibr. (006) • Safety Distance (015) • Input Level (044) • Diameter Vessel (047) • Range of Mapping (052) • Mapping (055) • Offset (057) • Simulation Value (066) • Measured Dist. (0A5) • Measured Level (0A6) Endress+Hauser... -
Page 62: Function "Download Mode" (0C8)
Options: • Parameter Only • Param.+Cust. Map • Mapping Note! This parameter does not have to be configured explicitly in the Endress+Hauser operating program. The various options can be selected in the download dialog. ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – ⇓... -
Page 63: Function Group "Service" (0D)
Levelflex M 13 Function group "Service" (0D) Function group "Service" (0D) An indepth description of the "Service" function group, as well as a detailed overview of the function menu can be found in the Service Manual for Levelflex M. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
If you have followed the instructions in these Operating Instructions, the Levelflex will now be successfully in operation. If this is not the case, Levelflex provides various ways of analyzing and correcting errors. A structured troubleshooting procedure can be found → ä 65. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 65: Troubleshooting Instructions
Connect the plug Ready Display works? of the display. correctly Output current between The display is possibly defective. 3.6 …22mA ? Contact Endress+Hauser Service Not ok Output current Correct the Check cabling Current is ok? Ready < 3.6 mA ? (2 wire) cabling <... -
Page 66: System Error Messages
Temperature at the electronics too high or Check temperature, replace HF HF module defective module if defective W512 Recording of mapping - Mapping active Wait a few seconds until alarm please wait disappears W601 Linearization ch1 curve not Linearization not monotone increasing Correct table monotone Endress+Hauser... - Page 67 Perform a reset if necessary A671 Linearization ch1 not Linearization table is in edit mode Switch on linearization table complete, not usable W681 Current ch1 out of range Current out of valid range Check calibration and linearization (3.8 mA to 21.5 mA) Endress+Hauser...
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Page 68: Application Errors
(002) E m/ft t → Wrong slope of Wrong DK value in " Check setting of DK value in " Medium → the interface Medium Property" Property" (003) measurement (003) F m/ft value actual expected E m/ft t → Endress+Hauser... - Page 69 60 mm. F m/ft to the interface level. expected actual E m/ft t → Interface Emulsion layer Emulsion layer affects the measurement. → measured value present Please contact Endress+Hauser jumps F m/ft actual actual expected expected E m/ft t → Endress+Hauser...
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Page 70: Software History
14 Troubleshooting Levelflex M 14.4 Software history Levelflex M FMP40 Date Software Software modifications Documentation version HART Description of Device Functions 01.2008 01.08.zz Original software. BA363F/00/en/02.08 BA366F/00/en/01.08 Operated via: 71060231 71060890 – FieldCare – HART-Communicator DXR375 with Rev. 1, DD 1. -
Page 71: Function Menu Index
D00 = Service Level ......63 053 = Start Mapping ......36 Endress+Hauser... - Page 72 www.endress.com/worldwide BA366F/00/en/01.08 No. 71060890 CCS/FM+SGML 6.0 71060890...