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Endress+Hauser HART Waterpilot FMX21 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Waterpilot FMX21
Hydrostatic level measurement
BA380P/00/EN/03.09
71080065
Valid from software version:
01.00.zz

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Waterpilot FMX21 Hydrostatic level measurement BA380P/00/EN/03.09 71080065 Valid from software version: 01.00.zz...
  • Page 2 Commissioning using the Endress+Hauser operating program The "Commissioning" section tells you how to use the device in operation and check its functions. Further information on operating the device using the Endress+Hauser FieldCare operating program is provided in Operating Instructions BA027S/04.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cable shortening kit ..... . . 45 Cable marking ......45 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    • Ensure that all personnel are suitably qualified. • Measuring point requirements with regard to measurement and safety must be observed. • Please refer to the "Ordering information" section of Technical Information TI431P/00/EN for versions for approvals in the order code. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 5: Notes On Safety Conventions And Icons

    Connecting cable immunity to temperature change Indicates that the connecting cables must be able to withstand temperatures of at least 85 °C. > t 85°C Safety instructions Observe the safety instructions in the related Operating Instructions. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 6: Identification

    Certificate number Drawing number Current drawing number index Test date (optional) Observe TI information sign Symbol: Observe Safety Instructions, with information on the documentation number, e.g. XA454P (optional) FMX21 connection diagram Pt100 connection diagram (optional) Warning (hazardous area), (optional) Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    • Optional accessories (→ ä 44, Section 8) Documentation supplied: • Operating Instructions BA380P/00/EN (this document) • Final inspection report • Drinking water approval (optional) • Devices suitable for use in hazardous areas: Additional documentation such as Safety Instructions (XA), Control Drawings (ZD). Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 8: Ce Mark, Declaration Of Conformity

    The devices comply with the applicable standards and regulations as listed in the EC Declaration of Conformity and thus comply with the legal requirements of the EC Directives. Endress+Hauser confirms the conformity of the device by affixing to it the CE mark.

  • Page 9: Installation

    The device must be stored in a dry, clean area and protected against damage from impact (EN 837-2). Storage temperature range: • FMX21: –40 to +80 °C • TMT182: –40 to +100 °C • Terminal box: –40 to +80 °C Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 10: Installation Conditions

    1 mm bigger than the outer diameter of the selected FMX21. • The cable must end in a dry room or a suitable terminal box. The terminal box from Endress+Hauser provides optimum humidity and climatic protection and is suitable for outdoor installation.

  • Page 11: Installation Instructions

    This cap should not be removed during the transportation and installation process. • If the cable is shortened, the filter at the pressure compensation tube has to be reattached (see also → ä 45, Section 8 "Cable shortening kit"). • Endress+Hauser recommends using twisted, shielded cables. 3.2.1 Dimensions For dimensions, please refer to Technical Information TI431P/00/EN, "Mechanical construction"...
  • Page 12 Push the cover (item 2) and sealing ring (item 3) onto the adapter (item 5) and screw tightly to the adapter. Note! Reverse the sequence of steps to remove the extension cable mounting screw. " Caution! Mounting in unpressurized containers only. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 13 Screw the temperature head transmitter into the field housing tightly. (Max. width of screwdriver blade 6 mm) Warning! • To prevent damage to the temperature head transmitter, do not tighten the mounting screw too tightly. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 14: Post-Installation Check

    Installation Waterpilot FMX21 Note! A minimum distance of 7 mm must be maintained between the terminal strip and the TMT182 temperature head transmitter. >7 (>0.27) mm (inch) P01-FMX21xxx-06-xx-xx-xx-022 Post-installation check Check that all screws are firmly seated. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 15: Wiring

    • Switch off the supply voltage before connecting the device. • The cable must end in a dry room or a suitable terminal box. The IP66/IP67 terminal box with from Endress+Hauser is suitable for outdoor installation (see also → ä 13, ®...
  • Page 16 30 V DC 133 mA 1.0 W 10.3 nF (sensor) / 180 pF/m (cable) 0 μH (sensor) / 1 μH/m (cable) –10 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +70 °C for T4; –10 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +40 °C for T6 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 17 The extension cables are shielded for versions with outer diameters of 22 mm or 42 mm. In the following cases Endress+Hauser recommends the use of a shielded cable as the cable extension: • For large distances between the end of the extension cable and the display and/or evaluation unit •...
  • Page 18 Additional resistances, such as the estimating the load resistance. Additional resistance of the extension cable, have to be resistances have to be subtracted from the subtracted from the value calculated as shown value calculated as shown in the equation. in the equation. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Measuring Unit

    Power supply, display and evaluation unit with one input for 4 to 20 mA Power supply, display and evaluation unit with two inputs for 4 to 20 mA Overvoltage protection e.g. HAW from Endress+Hauser (not for use in hazardous areas) Note! Further information on the TMT182 temperature head transmitter for HART applications from Endress+Hauser can be found in "Technical Information"...
  • Page 20 • Do not change the battery of the handheld terminal in the hazardous area. • When using the measuring device in hazardous areas, installation must comply with the applicable national standards and regulations and the Safety Instructions (XAs) or the Installation or Control Drawings (ZDs). Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 21 HART protocol with the USB port of a computer. This facilitates the remote operation of the transmitters with the aid of the Endress+Hauser FieldCare operating program. Power is supplied to the Commubox by means of the USB port. The Commubox is also suitable for connection to intrinsically safe circuits.
  • Page 22 Only one level measured value can be corrected in this way. " Caution! If using intrinsically safe devices, strict compliance with the rules for interconnecting intrinsically safe circuits as stipulated in IEC60079-14 (proof of intrinsic safety) is mandatory. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 23: Post-Connection Check

    • Use the internal measured temperature of the FMX21 (optional). • Use an external temperature sensor which is connected to the FMX21 via the HART burst mode. To convert the Pt100 signal to a 4 to 20 mA HART signal, Endress+Hauser also offers the TMT182 temperature head transmitter.

  • Page 24: Operation

    Note! Endress+Hauser offers comprehensive measuring point solutions with display and/or evaluation units for the Waterpilot FMX21 and TMT182 temperature head transmitter. Your Endress+Hauser service organization would be glad to be of service if you have any other questions. For contact addresses, please go to www.endress.com/worldwide.

  • Page 25: Operation Via Fieldcare

    Operation Operation via FieldCare FieldCare is Endress+Hauser's plant asset management tool based on FDT technology. You can use FieldCare to configure all Endress+Hauser devices as well as third-party devices which support the FDT standard. The following operating systems are supported: Win2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista.

  • Page 26: Resetting To Factory Settings (Reset)

    Any customer-specific configurations carried out by the factory are not affected by a reset (customer- specific configuration remains). If you want to change the customer-specific settings configured at the factory, please contact Endress+Hauser Service. Since there is no specific service level, order code and serial number can be changed without a specific release code.

  • Page 27: Commissioning

    The operating menu is structured differently depending on the measuring mode selected. " Caution! If the measuring mode is changed, no conversion takes place. The device has to be recalibratedor as per if the measuring mode is changed. Options: • Pressure • Level Factory setting: Pressure Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 28 The damping affects the speed at which the measured value reacts to changes in pressure. Entry Low damping: reacts quickly, measured value might fluctuate. High damping: reacts slowly, measured value is stable. Factory setting: 2.0 as per order specifications Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 29: Pressure Measurement

    Menu path: Setup → Extended setup → Current output → Get URV. Confirm the value present by selecting "Confirm". The pressure value present is assigned to the upper current value (20 mA). Result: The measuring range is configured for 0 to +300 mbar. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 30 Enter the value for the "Set URV" parameter (here See Table, Step 4. 300 mbar) and confirm. This pressure value is assigned to the upper current value (20 mA). Result: The measuring range is configured for 0 to +300 mbar. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 31: Level Measurement

    Calibration takes place "In height" – Calibration with reference by entering the density pressure (wet calibration), see → ä 36, and two height/level value pairs. "Section 6.4.5" – Calibration without reference pressure (dry calibration), see → ä 38, Section 6.4.6" Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 32 Calibration mode A density correction is only possible for water. A temperature-density curve that is saved in the device is used. For this reason, the "Adjust density" (Step 8) and "Density process" (Step 13) parameters are not used here. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 33 (see Step 4). Result: The measuring range is set for 0 to 3 m. Note! The measured variables %, level, volume and mass are available for this level mode. See Section 11.2 "Output unit". Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 34 The value pairs subsequently entered must correspond to this density. Menu path: Setup → Extended setup → Level → Adjust density Note! The process density can only be changed if automatic density correction is switched off (see Step 14). Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 35 A density correction is only possible for water. A temperature-density curve that is saved in the device is used. For this reason, the "Adjust density" and "Density process" (Step 13) parameters are not used here. Note! The measured variables %, level, volume and mass are available for this level mode. See Section 11.2 "Output unit". Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 36 Height unit A density correction is only possible for water. A temperature-density curve that is saved in the device is used. For this reason, the "Adjust density" (Step 9) and "Density process" (Step 14) parameters are not used here. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 37 (see Step 4). Result: The measuring range is set for 0 to 1000 l. Note! The measured variables %, level, volume and mass are available for this level mode, → Chap. 11.2 "Output unit". Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 38 Calibration mode A density correction is only possible for water. A temperature-density curve that is saved in the device is used. For this reason, the "Adjust density" (Step 8) and "Density process" (Step 15) parameters are not used here. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 39 See Table, Step 10. See Table, Step 11. See Table, Step 12. See Table, Step 13. See Table, Step 14. Note! The measured variables %, level, volume and mass are available for this level mode → Chap. 11.2 "Output unit". Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 40: Linearization

    Menu path: Setup → Extended setup → Linearization → Lin. mode [m ] Select the volume/mass unit via the "Unit after lin." parameter. Menu path: Setup → Extended setup → Linearization → Unit after lin. Fill the tank to the height of the 1st point. P01-FMX21xxx-19-xx-xx-xx-002 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 41 You assign a level value to the upper and lower current value using the "Set LRV" and "Set URV" parameters. The 0% value (= 4 mA) is defined by the smallest point in the table. The 100% value (= 20 mA) is defined by the largest point in the table. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 42 Menu path: Setup → Extended setup → Linearization → X-value [m ] Using the "Y-value" parameter, enter the associated volume value, here "0 m " for example, and confirm the value. Menu path: Setup → Extended setup → Linearization → Y-value P01-FMX21xxx-05-xx-xx-xx-015 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    → ä 6. • Mechanical damage to the process isolating diaphragm or the extension cable must be avoided. • Only clean the terminal box with water or with a cloth dampened with very diluted ethanol. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 44: Accessories

    Waterpilot → see also Technical Information TI431P/00/EN, "Ordering information" section. Mounting clamp • Endress+Hauser offers a mounting clamp for easy Waterpilot mounting, → Page 11, "Mounting the Waterpilot with a mounting clamp". • Material: 1.4404 (AISI 316L) and fiberglass reinforced PA (polyamide) •...

  • Page 45: Tmt182 Temperature Head Transmitter (4 To 20 Ma/Hart)

    Not for use of the Waterpilot FMX21 in hazardous areas. Extension cable mounting screw • Endress+Hauser offers extension cable mounting screws to ease Waterpilot mounting and to seal the measuring aperture, → Page 12, "Mounting the Waterpilot with an extension cable mounting screw".

  • Page 46: Testing Adapter For Fmx21 With Outer Diameter Of 22 Mm And Outer Diameter Of 29 Mm

    Compressed air hose connection, internal diameter of quick coupling piece 4 mm • Endress+Hauser offers a testing adapter to ease function-testing of the level probes. • Observe the maximum pressure for the compressed air hose and the maximum overload for the level probe.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Note! • For support and further information, please contact Endress+Hauser Service. Diagnostic Error message Cause...
  • Page 48 3. Accept the table F841 Sensor range – Overpressure or low pressure present. 1. Check the pressure value – Sensor defective. 2. Contact Endress+Hauser Service. F882 Input signal – External measured value is not received 1. Check the bus or displays a failure status.
  • Page 49 S841 Sensor range – Overpressure or low pressure present. 1. Check the pressure value – Sensor defective. 2. Contact Endress+Hauser Service. S971 Adjustment – The current is outside the permitted 1. Check the pressure value range of 3.8 to 20.5 mA.

  • Page 50: Malfunctions Of Waterpilot Fmx21 With Optional Pt100

    Replace the Waterpilot. defective Temperature head transmitter Replace the temperature head defective transmitter. Measured value is inaccurate/ Pt100 connected in 2-wire circuit, – Compensate cable resistance. incorrect cable resistance was not compensated – Connect Pt100 as 3-wire or 4-wire circuit. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 51: Return

    Please enclose the following when returning the device: • The duly completed and signed "Declaration of Hazardous Material and Decontamination" (see penultimate page). Only then can Endress+Hauser inspect the returned device. • The chemical and physical properties of the medium. • A description of the application.

  • Page 52: Appendix

    (absolute pressure sensor) Empty calibration (level measuring mode) Full calibration (level measuring mode) Set LRV (pressure measuring mode) Set URV (pressure measuring mode) Damping value Level before lin Pressure after damping Extended setup Code definition Device tag Operator code Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 53 Unit after lin. Line-numb. X-value Y-value Edit table Tank description Tank content Current output Alarm behavior Output fail mode High alarm curr. Set min. current Output current Get LRV (pressure measuring mode) Set LRV Get URV (pressure measuring mode) Set URV Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 54 Last diag. 7 Last diag. 8 Last diag. 9 Last diag. 10 Instrument info Firmware version Serial number Ext. order code Order identifier Device tag ENP version Config. counter Lower range limit URL sensor Manufacturer ID Device type code Device revision Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 55 Enter reset code Enter reset code Expert Direct access System Code definition Operator code Instrument info Device tag Serial number Firmware version Ext. order code Order identifier ENP version Electr. serial no. Sensor serial no. Management Enter reset code Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 56 Height unit Calibration mode Empty calib. Empty pressure Empty height Full calib. Full pressure Full height Density unit Adjust density Process density Level before lin Linearization Lin. mode Unit after lin. Line-numb. X-value Y-value Edit table Tank description Tank content Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 57 Curr. trim 20mA Offset trim 4mA Offset trim 20 mA Communication HART config. Burst mode Burst option Current mode Bus address Preamble number HART info Device type code Device revision Manufacturer ID HART version Description HART message HART date Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 58 Last diag. code Reset logbook Min. meas. press. Max. meas. press. Reset peakhold Operating hours Config. counter Diagnostic list Diagnose 1 Diagnostic 2 Diagnostic 3 Diagnostic 4 Diagnostic 5 Diagnostic 6 Diagnostic 7 Diagnostic 8 Diagnostic 9 Diagnostic 10 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 59 Last diag. 3 Last diag. 4 Last diag. 5 Last diag. 6 Last diag. 7 Last diag. 8 Last diag. 9 Last diag. 10 Simulation Simulation mode Sim. pressure Sim. level Sim. tank cont. Sim. current Sim. error no. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 60: Description Of Parameters

    ENP version Displays the ENP version Display (ENP = electronic nameplate) Electr. serial no. Displays the serial number of the main electronics (11 alphanumeric characters). Display Sensor serial no. Displays the serial number of the sensor (11 alphanumeric characters). Display Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 61 Note! If the measuring mode is changed, no conversion takes place. The device has to be recalibrated or as per if the measuring mode is changed. Options: • Pressure • Level Factory setting: Pressure or as per order specifications Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 62 Note! The setting affects the unit for the "Sensor temp." parameter. Options: • °C • °F • K Factory setting: °C Sensor temp. Displays the temperature currently measured in the sensor. This can deviate from the Display process temperature. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 63 Sensor pressure Displays the measured pressure before the sensor trim. Display Corrected press. Displays the measured pressure after sensor trim and position adjustment. Display Pressure after damping Displays the measured pressure after sensor trim, position adjustment and damping. Display Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 64 ("Empty calibration" and "Full calibration" parameters). • Dry Dry calibration is a theoretical calibration. For this calibration, you specify two pressure/level value pairs via the following parameters: "Empty calib.", "Empty pressure", "Full calib.", "Full pressure". Factory setting: Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 65 "Calibration mode" = Wet (display only) Factory setting: Upper-range limit (URL) is converted to a height unit Density unit Displays the density unit. The measured pressure is converted to a height using the Display "Height unit" and "Adjust density" parameters. Setting: • g/cm Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 66 (X-value). The associated volume, mass or %-value is entered manually (Y-value). • Activate table The table entered is activated and checked with this option. The device shows the level after linearization. Factory setting: Linear Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 67 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Tank content Displays the level value after linearization. Display Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 68 21 to 23 mA Factory setting: 22 mA Set min. current Enter the lower current limiting value. Entry Some switching units do not accept current values lower than 4.0 mA. Options: • 3.8 mA • 4.0 mA Factory setting: 3.8 mA Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 69 3. Enter the current value measured with the switching unit in the "Curr. trim 20mA" parameter. Input range: Measured current ±0.2 mA Factory setting: 20 mA Offset trim 4mA Displays the difference between 4 mA and the value entered for the "Curr. trim 4mA" Display parameter. Factory setting: Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 70 Device revision Displays the device revision. Display e.g.: 1 Manufacturer ID Displays the manufacturer number in decimal numerical format. Display Here: 17 (Endress+Hauser) HART revision Displays the HART revision. Display Here: 6 Description Enter the tag description (max. 16 alphanumeric characters).
  • Page 71 "Secondary val. is" 4th value Displays the fourth process value. Display HART input Parameter name Description HART input value Displays the HART input value. Display HART input stat. Displays the HART input status Display Bad / Uncertain / Good Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 72 For switching the electr. delta P application on or off with an external or constant value. Entry Options: External value Constant Factory setting: Fixed ext. value Use this function to enter the constant value. Entry The value refers to "HART input unit" Factory setting: Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 73 Displays the hours of operation. This parameter cannot be reset. Display Config. counter Displays the configuration counter. Display This counter is increased by one every time a parameter or group is changed. The counter counts up to 65535 and then starts again at zero. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 74 • Alarm/warning → see this table, "Sim. error no." parameter Transducer Block – Simulation value level – Simulation value tank content Pressure Position Sensor Current Sensor Damping adjust- Level trim output ment Sim. current Simulation value pressure P01-FMX21xxxx-05-xx-xx-en-004 Factory setting: None Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 75 → See also "Simulation mode". Entry Prerequisite: • "Simulation mode"= Current value Factory setting: Current value of the current Sim. error no. Enter the diagnostic message number. → See also "Simulation mode". Entry Prerequisite: • "Simulation mode"= Alarm/warning Factory setting: 484 (simulation active) Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 76: Patents

    Waterpilot FMX21 11.3 Patents This product is protected by at least one of the following patents. Further patents are pending. • US 6,427,129 B1 i EP 0 892 249 B1 • US 6,703,943 A1 • DE 203 13 744.2 U1 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 77: Index

    Full calib........65 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 78 X-value ........67 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 79 Erklärung zur Kontamination und Reinigung Please reference the Return Authorization Number (RA#), obtained from Endress+Hauser, on all paperwork and mark the RA# clearly on the outside of the box. If this procedure is not followed, it may result in the refusal of the package at our facility.
  • Page 80 www.endress.com/worldwide BA380P/00/EN/03.09 71080065 CCS/FM+SGML6.0 71080064 71080065...

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