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Brief Operating Instructions
Levelflex FMP50
HART
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These Instructions are Brief Operating Instructions; they are
not a substitute for the Operating Instructions pertaining to
the device.
Detailed information about the device can be found in the
Operating Instructions and the other documentation:
Available for all device versions via:
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www.endress.com/deviceviewer
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions pertaining to the device. Detailed information about the device can be found in the Operating Instructions and the other documentation: Available for all device versions via: – Internet: www.endress.com/deviceviewer – Smart phone/tablet: Endress+Hauser Operations App...
  • Page 2 Levelflex FMP50 HART Order code: XXXXX-XXXXXX Ser. no.: XXXXXXXXXXXX Ext. ord. cd.: XXX.XXXX.XX Serial number www.endress.com/deviceviewer Endress+Hauser Operations App A0023555 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Levelflex FMP50 HART Table of contents Table of contents Important document information ..........4 Symbols .

  • Page 4: Important Document Information

    Important document information Levelflex FMP50 HART Important document information Symbols 1.1.1 Safety symbols Symbol Meaning DANGER! This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result in DANGER serious or fatal injury. WARNING! This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in WARNING serious or fatal injury.
  • Page 5 Levelflex FMP50 HART Important document information 1.1.4 Symbols for certain types of information Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Permitted Preferred Procedures, processes or actions that Procedures, processes or actions that are permitted. are preferred. Forbidden Procedures, processes or actions that Indicates additional information.

  • Page 6: 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 7: Workplace Safety

    The measuring system meets the legal requirements of the applicable EC guidelines. These are listed in the corresponding EC Declaration of Conformity together with the standards applied. Endress+Hauser confirms successful testing of the device by affixing to it the CE mark. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    The measuring system meets the legal requirements of the applicable EAC guidelines. These are listed in the corresponding EAC Declaration of Conformity together with the standards applied. Endress+Hauser confirms successful testing of the device by affixing to it the EAC mark. Product description Product design 3.1.1...

  • Page 9: Incoming Acceptance And Product Identification

    ): All information about the measuring device is displayed. • Enter the serial number from the nameplates into the Endress+Hauser Operations App or scan the 2-D matrix code (QR code) on the nameplate with the Endress+Hauser Operations App: all the information for the measuring device is displayed.
  • Page 10 Incoming acceptance and product identification Levelflex FMP50 HART 4.2.1 Nameplate Order code: Ser. no.: Ext. ord. cd.: Order code: Ser. no.: Ext. ord. cd.: A0021952  2 Example of a nameplate Order code Serial number (Ser. no.) Extended order code (Ext. ord. cd.)

  • Page 11: Storage, Transport

    Levelflex FMP50 HART Storage, Transport Storage, Transport Storage conditions • Permitted storage temperature: –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F) • Use the original packaging. Transport product to the measuring point WARNING Housing or probe may be damaged or break away.

  • Page 12: Mounting

    Mounting Levelflex FMP50 HART Mounting Mounting requirements 6.1.1 Suitable mounting position A0012606  3 Mounting requirements for Levelflex Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 13 Levelflex FMP50 HART Mounting Mounting distances • Distance (A) between wall and rod or rope probe: – for smooth metallic walls: > 50 mm (2 in) – for plastic walls: > 300 mm (12 in) to metallic parts outside the vessel –...
  • Page 14 Mounting Levelflex FMP50 HART 6.1.2 Securing the probe Securing rope probes A0012609 Sag of the rope: ≥ 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 Levelflex FMP50 HART Mounting Securing rod probes • For WHG approvals: For probe lengths ≥ 3 m (10 ft) a support is required. • In general, rod probes must be supported if there is a horizontal flow (e.g. from an agitator) or in the case of strong vibrations.

  • Page 16: Mounting The Device

    Mounting Levelflex FMP50 HART Mounting the device 6.2.1 Required mounting tools • For mounting thread 3/4": Hexagonal wrench 36 mm • To shorten rod or coax probes: Saw • To shorten rope probes: – Allen key AF 3 mm (for 4mm ropes) or AF 4 mm (for 6 mm ropes) –...
  • Page 17 Levelflex FMP50 HART Mounting Rope material Torque for set screws 4 mm (0.16 in) 40 mm (1.6 in) 3 mm 5 Nm (3.69 lbf ft) Using an Allen key, loosen the set screws at the end-of-probe weight. Note: The set screws have got a clamping coating in order to prevent accidental loosening.
  • Page 18 Mounting Levelflex FMP50 HART 6.2.3 Mounting the device Mounting devices with thread A0012528 Devices with mounting thread are screwed into a welding boss or a flange and are usually also secured with these. • Tighten with the hexagonal nut only: –...
  • Page 19 Levelflex FMP50 HART Mounting 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 20 Mounting Levelflex FMP50 HART CAUTION The plugs of the connection cable may be damaged by mechanical stress. ‣ Mount the probe and the electronics housing tightly before connecting the cable. ‣ Lay the cable such that it is not exposed to mechanical stress. Minimum bending radius: 100 mm (4").
  • Page 21 Levelflex FMP50 HART Mounting 6 Nm 6 Nm (4.42 lbf ft) (4.42 lbf ft) = 100 (4) = 100 (4) 6 Nm 6 Nm (4.42 lbf ft) (4.42 lbf ft) A0014794  5 Connecting the cable. There are the following possibilities:...
  • Page 22 Mounting Levelflex FMP50 HART Unscrew the securing screw using an open-ended wrench. Rotate the housing in the desired direction. Tighten the securing screw (1.5 Nm for plastic housing; 2.5 Nm for aluminum or stainless steel housing). 6.2.6 Turning the display module...

  • Page 23: Post-Installation Check

    Levelflex FMP50 HART Mounting Post-installation check Is the device undamaged (visual inspection)? Does the device conform to the measuring point specifications? For example: • Process temperature • Process pressure (refer to the chapter on "Material load curves" of the "Technical Information"...

  • Page 24: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 HART Electrical connection Connection conditions 7.1.1 Terminal assignment 2-wire: 4-20mA HART – – 4...20 mA – – 4...20 mA A0011294  6 Terminal assignment 2-wire; 4-20mA HART Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Active barrier with power supply (e.g. RN221N): Observe terminal voltage HART communication resistor (≥...
  • Page 25 Levelflex FMP50 HART Electrical connection Analog display device: Observe maximum load Cable screen; observe cable specification 4-20mA HART (passive): Terminals 1 and 2 Overvoltage protection module Terminal for potential equalization line Cable entry Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 26 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 HART 2-wire: 4-20mA HART, switch output – ≥250 Ω 4...20 mA – ≥250 Ω 4...20 mA A0013759  7 Terminal assignment 2-wire; 4-20mA HART, switch output Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Active barrier with power supply (e.g. RN221N): Observe terminal voltage HART communication resistor (≥...
  • Page 27 Levelflex FMP50 HART Electrical connection Cable entry for 4-20mA HART line Cable entry for switch output line Overvoltage protection module Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 28 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 HART 2-wire: 4-20mA HART, 4-20mA – 4...20 mA – 4...20 mA – 4...20 mA – 4...20 mA A0013923  8 Terminal assignment 2-wire, 4-20 mA HART, 4...20mA Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Connection current output 2 Connection current output 1 Supply voltage for current output 1 (e.g.
  • Page 29 Levelflex FMP50 HART Electrical connection Analog display device ; observe maximum load Analog display device ; observe maximum load Supply voltage for current output 2 (e.g. RN221N); Obeserve terminal voltage Overvoltage protection module Current output 2: Terminals 3 and 4...
  • Page 30 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 HART 4-wire: 4-20mA HART (10.4 to 48 V ≥250 Ω 4...20 mA A0011340  9 Terminal assignment 4-wire; 4-20mA HART (10.4 to 48 V Evaluation unit, e.g. PLC HART communication resistor (≥ 250 Ω): Observe maximum load...
  • Page 31 Levelflex FMP50 HART Electrical connection 4-wire: 4-20mA HART (90 to 253 V ≥250 Ω 4...20 mA A0018965  10 Terminal assignment 4-wire; 4-20mA HART (90 to 253 V Evaluation unit, e.g. PLC HART communication resistor (≥ 250 Ω): Observe maximum load...
  • Page 32 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 HART CAUTION To ensure electrical safety: ‣ Do not disconnect the protective connection (6). ‣ Disconnect the supply voltage before disconnecting the protective earth (7). Connect protective earth to the internal ground terminal (7) before connecting the supply voltage.
  • Page 33 Levelflex FMP50 HART Electrical connection 7.1.2 Device plug connectors For the versions with fieldbus plug connector (M12 or 7/8"), the signal line can be connected without opening the housing. Pin assignment of the M12 plug connector Meaning Signal + not connected...
  • Page 34 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 HART 7.1.3 Power supply 2-wire, 4-20mA HART, passive 2-wire; 4-20mA HART "Approval" Terminal voltage U at Maximum load R, depending on the supply voltage U at the supply the device unit • Non-Ex 11.5 to 35 V R [ ] •...
  • Page 35 Levelflex FMP50 HART Electrical connection 2-wire; 4-20 mA HART, switch output "Approval" Terminal Maximum load R, depending on the supply voltage U at the supply voltage U at the unit device • Non-Ex 13.5 to 35 V R [ ] •...
  • Page 36 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 HART 2-wire; 4-20mA HART, 4-20mA "Approval" Terminal voltage U at the Maximum load R, depending on the supply voltage U at the supply device unit Channel 1: 3) 4) 13.5 to 30 V R [ ] 13.5...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Measuring Device

    < 1.5 pF Nominal arrest impulse voltage (8/20 μs) 10 kA External overvoltage protection module 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...
  • Page 38 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 HART Required tools/accessories: • For devices with a cover lock: Allen key AF3 • Wire stripper • When using stranded cables: One ferrule for every wire to be connected. 3 mm A0012619  11 Dimensions: mm (in) Loosen the screw of the securing clamp on the connection compartment cover and turn the securing clamp 90°...
  • Page 39 Levelflex FMP50 HART Electrical connection A0032468 Connect the cable in accordance with the terminal assignment →  24. If using shielded cables: Connect the cable shield to the ground terminal. Fit the cover of the connection compartment back on. 10. If present, turn the cover lock so that it is located over the edge of the cover and then tighten.

  • Page 40: Post-Connection Check

    Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 HART To remove cables from the terminal: Using a flat-blade screwdriver ≤ 3 mm, press down on the slot between the two terminal holes while simultaneously pulling the cable end out of the terminal. Post-connection check ...

  • Page 41: Commissioning Via Wizard

    If the wizard is cancelled before all necessary parameters have been set, the device may be in an undefined state. A reset to the default settings is recommended in this case. DeviceCare is available for download at www.software-products.endress.com. The download requires a registration in the Endress+Hauser software portal. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 42: Commissioning (Via Operating Menu)

    Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP50 HART Commissioning (via operating menu) Display and operating module 9.1.1 Display appearance User ABC_ DEFG HIJK LMNO PQRS TUVW A0012635  13 Appearance of the display and operation module for on-site operation Measured value display (1 value max. size) 1.1 Header containing tag and error symbol (if an error is active)
  • Page 43 Levelflex FMP50 HART Commissioning (via operating menu) 9.1.2 Operating elements Meaning Minus key For menu, submenu Moves the selection bar upwards in a picklist. A0018330 For text and numeric editor In the input mask, moves the selection bar to the left (backwards).
  • Page 44 Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP50 HART 9.1.3 Opening the context menu Using the context menu, the user can call up the following menus quickly and directly from the operational display: • Setup • Conf. backup disp. • Env.curve • Keylock on Opening and closing the context menu The user is in the operational display.

  • Page 45: Operating Menu

    Levelflex FMP50 HART Commissioning (via operating menu) Operating menu Parameter/Submenu Meaning Description Language Defines the operating language of the on-site display. Setup When appropriate values have been assigned toall setup parameters, the measured should be completely configured in a standard application.

  • Page 46: Unlock The Device

    Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP50 HART Unlock the device If the device has been locked, it must be unlocked before the measurement can be configured. For details refer to the Operating Instructions of the device: BA01000F (FMP50, HART) Setting the operating language...

  • Page 47: Configuration Of A Level Measurement

    Levelflex FMP50 HART Commissioning (via operating menu) Configuration of a level measurement 20 mA 100% 4 mA A0011360  15 Configuration parameters for level measurements in liquids LN = Length of probe R = Reference point of the measurement D = Distance...

  • Page 48: User-Specific Applications

    Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP50 HART Setup → Level  Displays the measured level L. Setup → Distance  Displays the distance D between the reference point R and the level L. 10. Setup → Signal quality  Displays the signal quality of the level echo.
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