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Endress+Hauser HART Levelflex M FMP41C Brief Operating Instructions

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Brief Operating Instructions
Levelflex M
FMP41C
Time of Flight Measurement
These are Brief Operating Instructions.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Operating Instructions and the
additional documentation on the CD-ROM provided.
These Brief Operating Instructions are not intended to replace the Operating
Instructions provided in the scope of supply.
The complete device documentation consists of:
• these Brief Operating Instructions
• Approvals and safety certificates
• a CD-ROM with:
– the Operating Instructions
– Technical Information
KA1041F/00/EN/07.09
71099773

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  • Page 1 Brief Operating Instructions Levelflex M FMP41C Time of Flight Measurement These are Brief Operating Instructions. For more detailed information, please refer to the Operating Instructions and the additional documentation on the CD-ROM provided. These Brief Operating Instructions are not intended to replace the Operating Instructions provided in the scope of supply.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.6 Envelope curve with device display ............38 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    • If using devices for applications with safety integrity level, the separate manual on functional safety must be observed thoroughly (→ see CD-ROM). Return Follow the instructions on returning the device as outlined in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM provided. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 4: Safety Icons

    Caution highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may lead to personal injury or incorrect functioning of the instrument. Note! A note highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may indirectly affect operation or may lead to an instrument response which is not planned. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 5: Mounting

    Do not lift the measuring instrument by its probe rod in order to transport it. 2.1.3 Storage Pack the measuring instrument so that is protected against impacts for storage and transport. The original packing material provides the optimum protection for this. The permissible storage temperature is -40 °C ... +80 °C. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 6: Installation

    This is particulary important if a flange was not used. Re-insert the proce is necessary.. L00-FMP4xxxx-17-00-00-en-056 • Note! Be sure to use unpainted metal bolts to ensure good electrical contact between probe flange and process flange. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 7 • Minimum distance of probe end to the container floor (C): – Rope probe: 150 mm – Rod probe: 50 mm • When installing outdoors, it is recommended that you use a protective cover (1), see Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. L00-FMP4xxxx-17-00-00-xx-007 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 8 • There should be no metallic parts or persons moving when installation is made in plastic tanks, also on the outside of the tank at a distance of 300 mm to the probe • There should no bridges to the wall created by soiling or highly viscous media. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 9 450 mm / 18 “ L00-FMP41Cxx-17-00-00-de-005 The coupling nut must be tightened using a torque of 5 up to a maximum of 10 Nm when installing the FMP41C in the universal adapter È see Operating Instruction on the CD-Rom). Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 10 • With inclined installations the probe length has to be adjusted in dependence to the installation angle. – up to 1 m = 30° – up to 2 m = 10° – up to 4 m = 5° mounting angle L00-FMP4xIxx-17-00-00-en-048 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 11 ≥ 200 mm must be mounted under the screw-in piece. metal sheet or metal flange silo roof of plastic or wood metal sheet or metal flange Wall thickness for GFK/PP < 15 mm L00-FMP4xxxx-17-00-00-en-018 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 12 1.4 can be measured. • Welded joints that protrude up to approx. 5 mm/0.2" inwards do not influence measurement. • If a rod probe is used the probe length must be 100 mm longer than the lower disposal. L00-FMP4xxxx-17-00-00-yy-023 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 13: Post-Installation Check

    • Are the measuring point number and labeling correct (visual check ? • Is the measuring instrument adequately protected against rain and direct sunlight (see Chapter "Accessories" in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM) ? Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 14: Wiring

    Re-insert terminal module (4). Tighten cable gland (6). Max.torque 10...12 Nm! Tighten screws on cover plate (3). 1 2 3 4 10. Insert display (2) if fitted. 11. Screw on housing cover (1). 12. Switch on power supply. L00-FMP40xxx-04-00-00-xx-001 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 15: Wiring In T12 Housing

    Screw on housing cover (1). Switch on power supply. 1 2 3 4 L00-FMP40xxx-04-00-00-xx-002 Terminal assignment 4-wire-version 2-wire-version AC / DC display unit, power power recorder, PCS 0...20mA test sockets (output current) plant plant ground ground L- L+ L1/L+ N/L- L00-FMP4xxxx-04-00-00-en-008 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Measuring Unit

    HART residual ripple, 2-wire: U HART, 4-wire active Version Voltage Max. load 600 Ω 10.5...32 V 600 Ω 85...253 V HART residual ripple, 4-wire, DC version: U = 2 V, voltage incl. ripple within the permitted voltage (10.5...32 V). Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 17: Screening/Potential Matching

    • When using in hazardous areas, you must observe the applicable regulations and the separate Ex documentation. Degree of protection • with closed housing tested according to: – IP68, NEMA6P (24 h at 1.83 m under water surface) – IP66, NEMA4X • with open housing: IP20, NEMA1 (also ingress protection of the display) Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 18: Post-Connection Check

    • Is the terminal allocation correct (→ ä 15)? • Is the cable gland tight? • Is the housing cover screwed tight? • If auxiliary power is available: Is the instrument ready for operation and is the liquid crystal display visible? Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Select the "tank properties" (002) function (where the existing tank shape is selected). 4.1.1 Identifying the functions For simple orientation within the function menus, for each function a position is shown on the display. L00-FMRxxxxx-07-00-00-de-005 The first two digits identify the function group: • basic setup • safety settings • linearisation Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 20: Display And Operating Elements

    Symbols ENDRESS + HAUSER – 3 keys snap-fit L00-FMxxxxxx-07-00-00-en-001 The VU331 LCD display can be removed to ease operation by simply pressing the snap-fit (see graphic above). It is connected to the device by means of a 500mm cable. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 21 4.2.1 Display Headline Position indicator ENDRESS + HAUSER Symbol Main value Bargraph Unit – Selection list Function groups -> Functions HOME F000 F001 F002 F003 F004 ... FG00 FG01 FG02 Help text FG03 FG04 FG05 Envelope FG06 curve FG07 L00-FMRxxxxx-07-00-00-en-007 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 22 Contrast settings of the LCD Hardware lock / unlock After a hardware lock, an operation of the instrument via display orcommunication is not possible! The hardware can only be unlocked via the display. An unlock parameter must be entered to do so. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 23: Commissioning

    Select the basic unit (this message appears the first time the instrument is switched on) ⇓ The current measured value is displayed ⇓ After is pressed, you reach the group selection. This selection enables you to perform the basic setup Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 24: Overview Basic Setup

    UB = upper blocking distance setting in 006 setting in 059 D = distance (distance flange / product) SD = safety distance display in 0A5 setting in 015 = level LB = lower blocking display in 0A6 distance L00-FMP4xxxx-19-00-00-en-039 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 25 • If the power supply fails, all preset and parameterised values remain safely stored in the EEPROM. " Caution! All functions are described in detail, as is the overview of the operating menu itself, in the manual BA245F - "Description of the instrument functions" on the enclosed CD-ROM. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 26: Basic Setup With The Device Display

    The "aluminium tank" option is designed especially for high aluminium silos that cause an increased level of noise when empty. This option is only useful for probes longer than (<4 m). For short probes (<4 m) select the "standard" option! Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 27 Selection • unknown • 1.4 ... 1.6 (use coaxial or Rod probe with installation in metallic pipes ≤ DN 150) • 1.6 ... 1.9 • 1.9 ... 2.5 • 2.5 ... 4.0 • 4.0 ... 7.0 • > 7.0 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 28 • extremely loose surfaces of bulk solids, e.g. bulk solids with low piled density when filled pneumatically. • Build-up, primarily of moist products. Note! Due to the high diffusion rate of ammonia it is recommended to use the FMP45 with gas-tight bushing for measurements in this medium. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 29 The signal from the probe end is positive if the attachment is grounded. Selection: • free • tie down isol. • tie down gnd. (These settings lead to a false output signal for empty tanks) Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 30 "determine length" (034) function. If the probe is covered, a correct entry is required in the "probe length" (033) function. Selection: • free • covered 5.4.9 Function "probe length" (033) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Use this function, the probe length can be entered manually. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 31 10 s. 5.4.11 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) L00-FMP4xxxx-14-00-06-en-008 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 32 Check whether the values correspond to the actual meas. value or the actual distance. The following cases can occur: • Distance correct – meas. value correct -> continue with the next function "check distance" (051). Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 33 The following options are available for selection: Selection: • distance = ok • dist. too small • dist. too big • dist. unknown • manual • probe fre distance too small distance = ok L00-FMP4xxxx-14-00-06-en-010 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 34 This function displays the suggested range of mapping. The reference point is always the reference point of the measuremen (→ ä 24). This value can be edited by the operator. For manual mapping, the default value is 0.3 m Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 35 ENDRESS + HAUSER – ⇓ After 3 s, the following message appears Note! After the basic setup, an evaluation of the measurement with the aid of the envelope curve ("envelope curve" (0E) function group) is recommended (→ ä 38). Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 36: Blocking Distance

    Within the upper and lower blocking distance, a reliable measurement can not be guaranteed. For stilling well applications The upper blocking distance (UB) is preset to 100 mm when the "bypass/pipe" parameter has been selected in the "tank properties" (002) function. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 37 L00-FMP4xxxx-05-00-00-en-001 L00-FMP4xxxx-05-00-00-en-002 Note! Please reenter the blocking distance in the function group "extended calibr." (05) function "upper block dist." (059) when installing the device in a high nozzle: upper blocking distance (UB) = nozzle height (H) + 50 mm. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 38: Envelope Curve With Device Display

    – Note! If the 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 optimised. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 39 Levelflex M FMP41C 4...20 mA HART Commissioning Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 40 www.endress.com/worldwide KA1041F/00/EN/07.09 71099773 CCS/FM+SGML 6.0 71099773...

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