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Brief Operating Instructions
Levelflex FMP50
Guided Level-Radar
These Instructions are Brief Operating Instructions; they do not replace the
Operating Instructions included in the scope of supply.
For detailed information, refer to the Operating Instructions and other
documentation on the CD-ROM provided or visit "www.endress.com/
deviceviewer".
KA01071F/00/EN/13.12
71206428

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  • Page 1 Brief Operating Instructions Levelflex FMP50 Guided Level-Radar These Instructions are Brief Operating Instructions; they do not replace the Operating Instructions included in the scope of supply. For detailed information, refer to the Operating Instructions and other documentation on the CD-ROM provided or visit "www.endress.com/ deviceviewer".

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Levelflex FMP50 Table of contents 1 Important document information .......

  • Page 3: Important Document Information

    Levelflex FMP50 Important document information Important document information Document conventions 1.1.1 Safety symbols in preparation 1.1.2 Electrical symbols Symbol Meaning Direct current A terminal to which DC voltage is applied or through which direct current flows. A0011197 Alternating current A terminal to which alternating voltage (sine-wave) is applied or through which alternating current A0011198 flows.

  • Page 4: Basic Safety Instructions

    The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-designated use. Verification for borderline cases: For special measured materials and cleaning agents, Endress+Hauser is glad to provide ► assistance in verifying the corrosion resistance of wetted materials, but does not accept any warranty or liability.

  • Page 5: Workplace Safety

    It fulfills general safety requirements and legal requirements. It also conforms to the EC directives listed in the device-specific EC declaration of conformity. Endress+Hauser confirms this fact by applying the CE mark. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 6: Product Description

    Product description Levelflex FMP50 Product description Compact device Levelflex A0013771 Design of the Levelflex å 1 Electronics housing Process connection (Thread) Rope probe End-of-probe weight Rod probe Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 7: Electronics Housing

    Levelflex FMP50 Product description Electronics housing A0012422 Design of the electronics housing å 2 Electronics compartment cover Display module Main electronics module Cable glands (1 or 2, depending on instrument version) Nameplate I/O electronics module Terminals (pluggable spring terminals) Connection compartment cover...

  • Page 8: Incoming Acceptance And Product Identification

    Incoming acceptance and product identification Levelflex FMP50 Incoming acceptance and product identification Incoming acceptance DELIVERY NOTE 1 = 2 A0013696 A0016870 A0013921 A0013922 A0013696 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 9: Product Identification

    A0013696 A0014038 A0013696 A0014037 If one of the conditions does not comply, contact your Endress+Hauser distributor. Product identification The following options are available for identification of the measuring device: • Nameplate specifications • Order code with breakdown of the device features on the delivery note •...

  • Page 10: Storage, Transport

    Storage, Transport Levelflex FMP50 Order code: Ser. no.: Ext. ord. cd.: A0014103 Example of a nameplate å 3 Order code Serial number (Ser. no.) Extended order code (Ext. ord. cd.) Only 33 digits of the extended order code can be indicated on the nameplate. If the extended order code exceeds 33 digits, the rest will not be shown.

  • Page 11: Mounting

    Levelflex FMP50 Mounting A0014264 Mounting Suitable mounting position A0012606 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 12: Notes On The Process Connection

    Mounting Levelflex FMP50 6.1.1 Mounting distances • Distance (A) between wall and rod or rope probe: – for smooth metallic walls: > 50 mm (2") – for plastic walls: > 300 mm (12") mm to metallic parts outside the vessel –...
  • Page 13 Levelflex FMP50 Mounting 6.2.1 Threaded connection A0015121 Mounting with threaded connection; flush with the container ceiling å 4 Seal The thread as well as the type of seal comply to DIN 3852 Part 1, screwed plug form A. They can be sealed with the following types of sealing rings: Thread G3/4": According to DIN 7603 with the dimensions 27 x 32 mm...

  • Page 14: Securing The Probe

    Mounting Levelflex FMP50 Securing the probe 6.3.1 Securing rope probes A0012609 Sag of the rope: ³ 1 cm per 1m of the probe length (0.12 inch per 1 ft of the probe length) Reliably grounded end of probe Reliably isolated end of probe...

  • Page 15: Special Mounting Conditions

    NOTICE Welding may damage the main electronics module. Before welding: Ground the probe and dismount electronics. ► Special mounting conditions 6.4.1 Bypasses and stilling wells For information on bypass solutions from Endress+Hauser please contact your Endress +Hauser sales representative. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 16 Mounting Levelflex FMP50 A0014129 Mounting in a stilling well Mounting in a bypass • Pipe diameter: > 40 mm (1.6") for rod probes • Rod probe installation can take place up to a diameter size of 100 mm. In the event of larger diameters, FMP51 with a coax probe is recommended.
  • Page 17 Levelflex FMP50 Mounting 6.4.2 Non-metallic vessels A0012527 Non-metallic vessel Metal sheet or metal flange To measure, Levelflex with a rod probe needs a metallic surface at the process connection. Therefore: Mount a metal sheet with a diameter of at least 200 mm (8") to the probe at the process connection.
  • Page 18 Mounting Levelflex FMP50 Requirements • The dielectric constant of the medium must be at least DC > 7. • The tank wall must be non-conductvie. • Maximum wall thickness (a): – Plastic: < 15 mm (0.6") – Glass: < 10 mm (0.4") •...

  • Page 19: Mounting The Device

    Levelflex FMP50 Mounting The device looks for the end of probe signal in the subtracted curve. Thus, the value of the measured probe length depends on the mapping. In order to obtain an exact value, it is advisable to determine the probe length manually using the envelope curve display in FieldCare.
  • Page 20 Mounting Levelflex FMP50 Shortening rod probes Rod probes must be shortened if the distance to the container floor or outlet cone is less than 10 mm (0.4 in). The rods of a rod probe are shortened by sawing at the bottom end.
  • Page 21 Levelflex FMP50 Mounting 7. Screw the set screws into place. Due to the clamping coating of the setscrews application of a screw locking fluid is not necessary. Torque: rope 4 mm (0.16 in): 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft); rope 6 mm (0.24 in): 15 Nm (11 lbf ft).
  • Page 22 Mounting Levelflex FMP50 A0012852 When lowering the rope probe into the vessel, observe the following: • Uncoil rope and lower it slowly and carefully into the vessel. • Do not kink the rope. • Avoid any backlash, since this might damage the probe or the vessel fittings.

  • Page 23: Post-Installation Check

    Levelflex FMP50 Mounting 3. Firmly tighten the securing screw. (1,5 Nm for plastics housing; 2,5 Nm for aluminium or stainless steel housing). 6.5.5 Turning the display module 3 mm A0013905 1. Loosen the screw of the securing clamp of the electronics compartment cover using an Allen key and turn the clamp 90°...

  • Page 24: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 Electrical connection Connection options 7.1.1 Connection options PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus A0011341 Terminal assignment PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus å 5 Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Cable screen: Observe cable specifications (® ä 26)
  • Page 25 Levelflex FMP50 Electrical connection Terminal for potential equalization line Cable entries Overvoltage protection module Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 26: Connection Options

    Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 Connection examples for the switch output For HART devices, the switch output is available as an option. See product structure, feature 20: "Power Supply, Output", option B: "2-wire; 4-20mA HART, switch output" Devices with PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus always have a switch output.

  • Page 27: Connection Data

    < 1.5 pF Nominal arrest impulse voltage (8/20 ms) 10 kA External overvoltage protection HAW562 or HAW569 from Endress+Hauser are suited as external overvoltage protection. For detailed information please refer to the following documents: • HAW562: TI01012K • HAW569: TI01013K Connection data 7.3.1...

  • Page 28: Connecting The Measuring Device

    Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 Connecting the measuring device WARNING Explosion hazard! Comply with the relevant national standards. ► Observe the specifications in the Safety Instructions (XA). ► Only use the specified cable glands. ► Check whether the supply voltage matches the specifications on the nameplate.
  • Page 29 Levelflex FMP50 Electrical connection A0013837 Connect the cable in accordance with the terminal assignment (® ä 24). 8. When using screened cable: Connect the cable screen to the ground terminal. 9. Screw the cover onto the connection compartment. 10. For instruments with safety pin for the lid: Adjust the safety pin so that its edge is over the edge of the display lid.
  • Page 30 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 ≤ 3 (0.12) mm (in) A0013661 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 31: Post-Connection Check

    Levelflex FMP50 Integration into a PROFIBUS network Post-connection check Are cables or the device undamaged (visual inspection)? Do the cables comply with the requirements? Do the cables have adequate strain relief? Are all cable glands installed, firmly tightened and correctly sealed? Does the supply voltage match the specifications on the transmitter nameplate? Is the terminal assignment correct (®...

  • Page 32: Set Device Address

    Integration into a PROFIBUS network Levelflex FMP50 Set device address A0015686 Address switches in terminal compartment å 8 8.2.1 Hardware adressing 1. Set switch 8 to "OFF". 2. Define the address with switches 1 to 7 according to the table below.
  • Page 33 Levelflex FMP50 Integration into a PROFIBUS network A0015903 Example of software addressing; switch 8 is in position "ON"; the address is defined in the å 10 operating menu (Setup ® Device address) Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 34: Commissioning Via Operating Menu (On-Site Display, Fieldcare)

    Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Levelflex FMP50 Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Display and operating module 9.1.1 Display appearance User ABC_ DEFG HIJK LMNO PQRS TUVW A0012635 Appearance of the display and operation module for on-site operation å...
  • Page 35 Levelflex FMP50 Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) 9.1.2 Navigation and selection from a list Use the operating keys to navigate within the operating menu and to select options from a list. Meaning "Minus" key Henceforth represented by S.

  • Page 36: Operating Concept

    Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Levelflex FMP50 Operating concept 9.2.1 Structure Language Display/operation Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter N Setup Setup parameter 1 Setup parameter 2 Setup parameter N Advanced setup Enter access code Parameter 1 Parameter N...
  • Page 37 Levelflex FMP50 Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) 9.2.2 Submenus and user roles The submenus are designed for different user roles. A user role is defined by typical tasks within the lifecycle of the device. User role Typical tasks...

  • Page 38: Adjust The Display Contrast

    Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Levelflex FMP50 Adjust the display contrast • O + F (pressed simultaneously): increases the contrast. • S + F (pressed simultaneously): decreases the contrast. Unlock the device If the device has been locked, it must be unlocked before the measurement can be configured.
  • Page 39 Levelflex FMP50 Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) 1. Unscrew the lid from the compartment for the display and operating module. 2. Slightly turn the display and operating module to remove it from the compartment. 3. Set the locking switch (WP: Write Protection) into the desired position. (A): unlocked;...

  • Page 40: Set The Operating Language

    Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Levelflex FMP50 Set the operating language A0013637 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 41: Configuration Of A Level Measurement

    Levelflex FMP50 Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Configuration of a level measurement 20 mA 100% 4 mA A0011360 Configuration parameters for level measurements in liquids å 15 LN = Length of probe R = Reference point of the measurement...

  • Page 42: User-Specific Applications (Operation)

    Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Levelflex FMP50 Step Parameter Action Setup ® Signal quality Displays the signal quality of the level echo. Setup ® Mapping ® Confirm distance Compare the displayed distance to the real distance in order to start the recording of the mapping curve.
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