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Operating Instructions
Levelflex M FMP43
Guided Level-Radar
BA00359F/00/EN/13.10
71120308
Valid as of software version:
01.04.zz

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Levelflex M FMP43 Guided Level-Radar BA00359F/00/EN/13.10 71120308 Valid as of software version: 01.04.zz...
  • Page 2 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Brief Operating Instructions Levelflex M - Brief operating instructions KA189F/00/a2/03.07 52012501 Contrast: measured value dist./ meas value Group selection basic setup tank medium process empty full dist./ check range of start properties property cond. calibr.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Recommended connection ....29 Contact addresses of Endress+Hauser ... 84 Degree of protection ..... . . 29 Post-connection check .

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Safety instructions Designated use The Levelflex M is a compact level transmitter for continuous measurement of liquids, measuring prinziple: Guided Level Radar / TDR: Time Domain Reflectometry. Installation, commissioning and operation The Level M is designed to meet state-of-the-art safety requirements and conforms to applicable standards and EC regulations.

  • Page 5: Notes On Safety Conventions And Icons

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Safety instructions Notes on safety conventions and icons In order to highlight safety-relevant or alternative operating procedures in the manual, the following conventions have been used, each indicated by a corresponding symbol in the margin.

  • Page 6: Identification

    Dat./Insp.: D01301-A Reference to additional safety-relevant documentation L00-FMP4xxxx-18-00-00-en-001 Information on the nameplate of the Levelflex M FMP43 2.1.2 Ordering structure This overview does not mark options which are mutually exclusive. Approval: A Non-hazardous area ATEX II 1/2 G Ex ia IIC T6...
  • Page 7 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Identification Process Connection: -- Threaded boss -- Thread M24, 316L, install > accessory weld-in adapter -- Clamp connections -- Tri-clamp ISO2852 DN25-38 (1 to 1-1/2"), 316L, 3A, EHEDG Tri-clamp ISO2852 DN40-51 (2"), 316L, 3A, EHEDG Tri-clamp ISO2852 DN70-76.1 (3"), 316L, 3A, EHEDG...

  • Page 8: Scope Of Delivery

    The device takes into account applicable standards and regulations which are listed in the EC declaration of conformity and thus meets the legal requirements of the EC Directives. Endress+Hauser confirms the successful testing of the device by affixing to it the CE mark.

  • Page 9: Installation

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Installation Installation Incoming acceptance, transport, storage 3.1.1 Incoming acceptance Check the packing and contents for any signs of damage. Check the shipment, make sure nothing is missing and that the scope of supply matches your order.

  • Page 10: Installation Conditions

    Installation Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Installation conditions 3.2.1 Dimensions Housing dimensions 65 (2.56) 78 (3.07) max. 110 (4.33) ENDRESS+HAUSER F12 housing (Aluminium) 85 (3.35) mm (in) L00-F12xxxx-06-00-00-en-001 max. 100 (4.33) 94 (3.7) 65 (2.56) 78 (3.07) ENDRESS+HAUSER T12 housing (Aluminium) 85 (3.35)
  • Page 11 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Installation Probes - Dimensions and materials F12 / T12 / F23 housing option “6/7”: remote electronic reference point of measurement 4 x Ø 8,5 Ø 5 option “5”: compact, detachable option “1”: compact Ø 54 L00-FMP43xxx-06-00-00-en-001 ➀...
  • Page 12 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Process connections - Dimensions and materials Endress+Hauser supplies DIN/EN flanges made of stainless steel according to AISI 316L (DIN/EN material number 1.4404 or 1.4435). With regard to their temperature stability properties, the materials 1.4404 and 1.4435 are grouped und 13E0 in EN 1092-1 Tab.18. The chemical composition of the two materials can be identical.
  • Page 13 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Installation Process connection Designation Versions Approvals Option DIN11851 DN40 PN40 ø78 with slotted nut F40* = 16 bar Material: A= 1.4307 B= 316L (1.4435) ø56 ø39 • 0.76 μm DIN11851 DN50 PN40 ø92 with slotted nut F50*...
  • Page 14 Installation Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Process connection Designation Versions Approvals Option Thread M24 x 1.5 You need the following weld-in adapter: Weld-in adapter Accessory: ø65 ø65 ø31 ø31 order number: 71041381 weld-in adapter M24x1.5 M24x1.5 = 16 bar • 0.76 μm Material: 316L (1.4435)

  • Page 15: Installation Instructions

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Installation Installation instructions 3.3.1 Mounting tools A 4 mm Allen key is needed to turn the housing. 3.3.2 General instructions Normally use rod probes. Rope probes are used for measuring ranges > 4 m and with restricted ceiling clearance which does not allow the installation of rigid probes.
  • Page 16 Installation Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 3.3.3 Special instructions When installing in tanks with agitator, observe the lateral loading capacity of rod probes: • 10 Nm with 316L (1.4435) • 16 Nm with Hasteloy C22 (on request). The formula for calculating the bending torque M impacting on the probe: M = c ·...
  • Page 17 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Installation The probe must be mounted opposite the agitator. If possible, check whether a non-contact process, ultrasonic or level-radar would be better suited, particularly if the agitator generates large mechanical loads on the probe. L00-FMP43xxx-17-00-00-xx-005 3.3.4...
  • Page 18 Installation Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Installation in plastic containers Please note that the "guided level radar" measurement principle requires a metallic surface at the process connection! When installing rod or robe probes in plastic silos, whose silo cover is also made of plastic or silos with wood cover, the probes must either be mounted in a ≥...
  • Page 19 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Installation 3.3.5 Installation with difficult-to-access process connections Installation with remote electronics • Wall and pipe bracket is contained in the scope of delivery and is already mounted. • Mount the housing on the wall or pipe (vertically or horizontally, as required) as shown in the diagram.

  • Page 20: Post-Installation Check

    Installation Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 3.3.6 Turning the housing After mounting, the housing can be turned 350° in order to ease access to the display and the terminal compartment. Proceed as follows to turn the housing to the required position: •...

  • Page 21: Cleaning Of The Probe

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Installation Cleaning of the probe 3.5.1 Cleaning of the probe in the tank Installation close to tank wall By installing the probe close to the tank wall, the cleaning effect is improved in cases where a spray ball is used.
  • Page 22 Installation Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 3.5.2 Cleaning of the probe outside of the tank The probe can be disassembled so it can be cleaned better. The disassembly requires the following tools: • Note! vise with fiber braces (surface protection for the polished probe rod) •...
  • Page 23 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Installation Assembly of the probe The assembly is done in reversed order: • screw adapter o with 4.5 Nm on the probe rod p • screw the adapter into the container process connection together with the probe rod and tighten with 20 Nm •...

  • Page 24: Wiring

    Wiring Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Wiring Quick wiring guide Wiring in F12/F23 housing " Before connection please note the following: FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices are marked on the nameplate (1). The voltage is determined by the FOUNDATION Fieldbus Caution! ENDRESS+HAUSER Made in Germany standard and the desired safety concept.
  • Page 25 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Wiring Wiring in T12 housing " Before connection please note the following: FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices are marked on the nameplate (1). The voltage is determined by the Caution! ENDRESS+HAUSER Made in Germany FOUNDATION Fieldbus standard and the desired safety...
  • Page 26 Wiring Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Wiring with FOUNDATION Fieldbus connector " Before connection please note the following: ENDRESS+HAUSER Made in Germany LEVELFLEX-M D-79689 Maulburg ● Foundation Fieldbus devices are marked on the Order Code: Ser.-No.: IP68 / NEMA 6P nameplate (1).

  • Page 27: Connecting The Measuring Unit

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Wiring Connecting the measuring unit 4.2.1 Terminal compartment Three housings are available: • Aluminum housing F12 with additionally sealed terminal compartment for: – standard – Ex ia • Aluminum housing T12 with separate terminal compartment for: –...
  • Page 28 Wiring Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 4.2.5 Cable entry • Cable gland: M20x1.5 (only cable entry for Ex d) • Cable entry: G½ or ½NPT • FOUNDATION Fieldbus 7/8" plug 4.2.6 Supply voltage The following values are the voltages across the terminals directly at the device:...

  • Page 29: Recommended Connection

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Wiring Recommended connection For maximum EMC protection please observe the following points: • The external ground terminal on the transmitter must be connected to ground. • The continuity of the cable screening between tapping points must be ensured.

  • Page 30: Operation

    Operation Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation This chapter gives an overview of the different operating options for the device. The different methods of parameter access are described and the preconditions for each method are stated. The meaning of the parameters is not described in this chapter. Instead, refer to: •Chapter 6: "Commissioning"...
  • Page 31 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation 5.1.1 On-site operation Options for on-site operation •Display and operating module VU331 •Endress+Hauser operating software "FieldCare" Parameter access by on-site operation The following parameters can be accessed by on-site operation: • Parameters of the device specific blocks (Sensor Block, Diagnostic Block, Display Block) •...

  • Page 32: Operation With The Display And Operating Module Vu331

    Operation Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation with the display and operating module VU331 5.2.1 Liquid crystal display (LCD) Four lines with 20 characters each. Display contrast adjustable through key combination. (liquid crystal display) Orde Ser.- Orde Ser.- r Code r Code No.:...
  • Page 33 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation 5.2.3 Display symbols The following table describes the symbols that appear on the liquid crystal display: Sybmol Meaning ALARM_SYMBOL This alarm symbol appears when the device is in an alarm state. If the symbol flashes, this indicates a warning.
  • Page 34 Operation Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 5.2.5 The operating menu General structure of the operating menu The operating menu is made up of two levels: • Function groups (00, 01, 03, …, 0C, 0D): The individual operating options of the device are split up roughly into different function groups.
  • Page 35 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation Navigation within the menu ENDRESS + HAUSER – >3 s Return to basic setup tank shape medium property Group Selection Standard safety settings aluminium tank lenght adjustment plastic tank bypass / pipe linearisation coax probe concrete wall extended calibr.

  • Page 36: Operation With An Endress+Hauser Operating Program

    The operating program FieldCare is an Endress+Hauser Plant Asset Management Tool based on FDT technology. You can use Field-Care to configure all your Endress+Hauser devices, as well as devices from other manufacturers that support the FDT standard. Hardware and software requirements you can find on the internet: www.endress.com È...
  • Page 37 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation Signal analysis via envelope curve L00-FMP4xxxx-20-00-00-en-007 Tank linearization L00-fmp-Ixxx-20-00-00-en-041 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 38: Operation With A Foundation Fieldbus Configuration Program

    Operation Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration program 5.4.1 FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration programs The user can obtain special configuration and operating programs offered by different manufacturers for use in configuration. These can be used for configuring both the FOUNDATION Fieldbus functions and all the device-specific parameters.

  • Page 39: Operation With The Field Communicator

    A FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration tool offers two types of parameter representation: •Representation by parameter name Examples: "PAROPERATIONCODE", "PARRESET" •Representation by parameter label (identical to the labels on the display module VU331 and in an Endress+Hauser operation tool) Examples: "unlock parameter", "reset" Operation with the Field Communicator 375, 475 5.5.1 Connection The handheld terminal is directly connected to the FOUNDATION Fieldbus communication line.
  • Page 40 Operation Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 5.5.4 Example basic setup dsdmdm df das. asdas fa asas la. tank properties: standard Fieldbus Live Device List Number of Devices found = 1 standard Address aluminium tank plastic tank E+H_LEVELFLEX_M_XXXXXXX bypass / pipe...

  • Page 41: Commissioning

    • "Blocking distance", → ä 57 • "Envelope curve", → ä 59 • "Basic setup with the Endress+Hauser operating program", → ä 63 • "Commissioning with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration tool", → ä 69 • "Commissioning with the Field Communicator 375, 475", → ä 73...
  • Page 42 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 6.2.2 Key combination (display and operating module VU331) Locking Press S, O and F simultaneously. Unlocking If you try to change a parameter, the following appears: L00-fmrxf0a4-20-00-00-de-001 Press S, O and F simultaneously. The "unlock parameter" (0A4) function appears.

  • Page 43: Resetting The Device

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Resetting the device It is advisable to reset the device parameters before the commissioning if you want to use a device with an unknown history. 6.3.1 Resetting the parameters of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus function blocks Parameters affected •...
  • Page 44 – "inactive": deactivates the tank map but does not delete it. It can be re-activated when required. – "active": activates the tank map. Resetting the tank map with an Endress+Hauser operating program In the function group "extended calibr." select the "cust. tank map" (055) function. Select the required option ("reset", "inactive" or "active") Resetting the tank map with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration tool In the Sensor Block select the parameter PARCUSTTANKMAP (cust tank map).

  • Page 45: Basic Setup

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Basic setup tank shape flange: Standard reference point of measurement measuring cond. Unknown measuring cond. Standard empty calibr. full calibr. mapping E = empty calibr. (= zero) LN = probe length setting in 005...
  • Page 46 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus " Caution! The basic setup is sufficient for successful commissioning in most applications. The Levelflex is precalibrated at the factory to the probe length ordered so that in most cases only the application parameters, which automatically adapt the device to the measuring conditions, need to be entered.

  • Page 47: Commissioning By The Display And Operating Module Vu331

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Commissioning by the display and operating module VU331 6.5.1 Power up device When the device is switched on for the first time, the following messages appear in a sequence of 5 s on the display: software version, communication protocoll and language selection ⇒...
  • Page 48 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 6.5.2 Function group "basic setup" (00) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Function "tank properties" (002) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – This function is used to select the tank properties. Selection: • standard • aluminium tank •...
  • Page 49 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning coax probe (not relevant for FMP43) Select the "coax probe" option when using a coaxial probe. When this setting is made, the evaluation is adapted to the high sensitivity of the coax probe. This option should, therefore, not be selected when using a rope or rod probes.
  • Page 50 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Function "process propert" (004) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Use this funtcion to adapt the device to the filling speed in the tank. The setting impacts on an intelligent filter. Selection: • standard • fast change •...
  • Page 51 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Function "probe length" (031) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Use this function to select whether the probe length was changed after factory calibration. Only then is it necessary to enter or correct the probe length.
  • Page 52 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Function "determine length" (034) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Use this function, the probe length can be determined automatically. Due to the mounting conditions, the automatically determined probe length may be larger than the actual probe ( typically 20 to 30 mm longer).
  • Page 53 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Function "full calibr." (006) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – This function is used to enter the distance from the minimum level to the maximum level (= span). 100% F = full calibration (= span) F max = E –...
  • Page 54 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Function "check distance" (051) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – This function triggers the mapping of interference echoes. To do so, the measured distance must be compared with the actual distance to the product surface. The following options are available: Options: •...
  • Page 55 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Manual Mapping is also possible by manually entering the range to be suppressed. This entry is made in the "range of mapping" (052) function. " Caution! The range of mapping must end 0.3 m (20") before the echo of the actual level.
  • Page 56 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Function "dist./meas.value" (008) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – The distance measured from the reference point to the product surface and the measured value calculated with the aid of the empty calibration are displayed again. Check whether the values correspond to the actual meas.

  • Page 57: Blocking Distance

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Blocking distance Function "upper block. dist" (059) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – For rod probes and for rope probes with lengths of up to 8 m, the upper blocking distance is set to 0.2 m at the factory.
  • Page 58 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Maximum measured error Typical values under reference operating conditions: DIN EN 61298-2, percentage values with reference to the span. Output: Digital Sum of non-linearity, non-repeatability and hysteresis ±3 mm Offset / zero point ±4 mm If the reference conditions are not met, the offset/zero point resulting from the installation setup may be up to ±12 mm.

  • Page 59: Envelope Curve

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Envelope curve After the basic setup, an evaluation of the measurement with the aid of the envelope curve ("envelope curve" (0E) function group) is recommended. 6.7.1 Function "plot settings" (0E1) In this function, select whether you want to display •...
  • Page 60 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 6.7.3 Function "envelope curve display" (0E3) quality of evaluated echo full calibr. evaluated echo empty calibr. is marked envelope curve minimum distance distance of maximum distance of the plot of the plot evaluated echo...
  • Page 61 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning 6.7.6 Mapping • Factory mapping Mapping (empty curve) is already available in the device when the device is delivered. • Customer mapping In a partially filled state, the distance up to 10 cm before the actual total level can be mapped (range of mapping = actual distance from total level - 10 cm), or values >...
  • Page 62 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Move mode Then press to switch to Move mode. Either is displayed. • shifts the curve to the right. • shifts the curve to the left. L00-FMPxxxxx-07-00-00-xx-002 Vertical Zoom mode Press once more to switch to Vertical Zoom mode.

  • Page 63: Basic Setup With The Endress+Hauser Operating Program

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Basic setup with the Endress+Hauser operating program To carry out the basic setup with the operating program, proceed as follows: • Start the operating program and establish a connection. • Select the "basic setup" function group in the navigation window.
  • Page 64 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Basic setup step 2/6: • Enter the application parameters (see chapter basic setup with "VU331"): – Tank properties – Medium properties – Process properties l00-fmp4xxxx-20-00-00-en-002 Basic setup step 3/6: • Enter the application parameters (see chapter basic setup with "VU331"): –...
  • Page 65 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Basic setup step 4/6: • Enter the application parameters (see chapter basic setup with "VU331"): – Probe length – Probe – Probe length – Determine length l00-fmp4xxxx-20-00-00-en-004 Basic setup step 5/6: • Enter the application parameters (see chapter basic setup with "VU331"): –...
  • Page 66 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Basic setup step 6/6: • Interference echo suppression takes place in this step • The measured distance and the current measured value are always displayed in the header l00-fmp4xxxx-20-00-00-en-006.gif 6.8.1 Signal analysis via envelope curve After the basic setup, it is recommended to evaluate the measurement with the aid of the envelope curve.
  • Page 67 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Evaluating the measurement with the aid of the envelope curve Typical curve shapes: The following examples display typical curve shapes for a rope or rod probe in an empty tank. For all probe types, a negative probe end signal is shown. For rope probes, the end weight causes an additional preliminary positive echo (see rope probe diagram).
  • Page 68 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Evaluating the measurement: • The map must correspond to the course of the envelope curve (for rod probes up to approx. 5 cm and for rope probes up to approx. 25 cm before the end of the probe) when the tank is empty.

  • Page 69: Commissioning With A Foundation Fieldbus Configuration Tool

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Commissioning with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration tool Note! For commissioning of the device with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration tool you need to know the INSTRUMENT_ID, which consists of the following parts: Instrument_ID = 452B481012-XXXXXXXX...
  • Page 70 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 6.9.2 Parametrization of the Resource Block (Start Index: 400) Enter the desired block name (optional). Factory setting: RESOURCE_XXXXXXXX Opern the Resource Block On delivery, write protection is disabled so that you can access the write parameters via FOUNDATION Fieldbus.
  • Page 71 – by the display and operating module VU331 (→ ä 32) – by an Endress+Hauser operating program (→ ä 36) In the FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration tool you can select from two types of parameter display: - parameter names (e.g. "PARTANKSHAPE") - label texts (e.g.
  • Page 72 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 6.9.4 Parametrization of the Analog Input Blocks Levelflex M has two Analog Input Blocks that can be assigned to the various process variables. The following descripiton provides an example for the Analog Input Block 1 (Start Index 500).

  • Page 73: Commissioning With The Field Communicator 375, 475

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning In addition to the limit values you must also specify the action taken if a limit value is exceeded using the alarm priorities (parameters HI_HI_PRI, HI_PRI, LO_PRI, LO_LO_PRI). Reporting to the the fieldbus host system only takes place if the alarm priority is higher than 2.

  • Page 74: Maintenance

    Repair The Endress+Hauser repair concept assumes that the measuring devices have a modular design and that customers are able to undertake repairs themselves ("Spare Parts", → ä 83). Please contact Endress+Hauser Service for further information on service and spare parts.

  • Page 75: Accessories

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Accessories Accessories Weather protection cover A weather protection cover made of stainless steel is recommended for outdoor mounting (order No: 543199-0001). The shipment includes the protective cover and tension clamp. F12 / T12 housing M IC...

  • Page 76: Remote Display And Operation Fhx40

    Accessories Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Remote display and operation FHX40 Wall-mounting Pipe-mounting (without mounting bracket) (mounting bracket and plate supplied optionally, s. product structure) Separate housing FHX40 (IP 65) Micropilot M (4.8) Levelflex M Prosonic M O rd O rd...

  • Page 77: Commubox Fxa291

    Accessories Commubox FXA291 The Commubox FXA291 connects Endress+Hauser field devices with CDI interface (= Endress+Hauser Common Data Interface) to the USB interface of a personal computer or a notebook. For details refer to TI00405C/07/EN. Note! For the device you need the "ToF Adapter FXA291" as an additional accessory.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Troubleshooting Troubleshooting instructions Levelflex M -Trouble Shooting Check voltage and Not ok compare it with the Instrument does Connect the Instrument works? Ready specifications on the not respond correct voltage nameplate. Check the polarity...

  • Page 79: System Error Messages

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Troubleshooting System error messages Code Description Possible cause Remedy A102 checksum error device was switched off before data were reset total reset & new calibr. stored; avoid EMC problems; required. EMC problem; if alarm prevails after reset,...
  • Page 80 Troubleshooting Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Code Description Possible cause Remedy A251 feedthrough lost contact in the process feedthrough replace process feedthrough A261 HF cable defective HF cable defective or HF connector loose check HF connector, replace cable if defective...

  • Page 81: Application Errors

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Troubleshooting Application errors Error Output Possible cause Remedy A warning or alarm Depending on the configuration See table of 1. See table of error messages (→ ä 79) has occurred error messages (→ ä 79) →...
  • Page 82 Troubleshooting Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Error Output Possible cause Remedy Device displays a Incorrect probe length 1. Carry out automatic probe length level when the detection when the tank is tank is empty empty. 100% 2. Carry out mapping over entire probe when the tank is empty (probe free!).

  • Page 83: Spare Parts

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Troubleshooting Spare Parts An overview of the spare parts for your device is available in the internet at www.endress.com. To obtain information on the spare parts, proceed as follows: Go to "www.endress.com" and select your country.

  • Page 84: Return

    01.04.02 Original-Software. BA359F/00/en/07.07 BA245F/00/en/07.07 71041165 71040940 BA359F/00/en/03.09 71074939 BA359F/00/en/08.09 71102356 BA00359F/00/EN/13.10 71120308 Contact addresses of Endress+Hauser Contact addresses can be found on our homepage: www.endress.com/worldwide. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Endress+Hauser representative. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 85: Technical Data

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Technical data Technical data 10.1 Additional technical data 10.1.1 Input The measured variable is the distance between the reference point (see Fig., → ä 11) and the Measured variable product surface. The level is calculated subject to the empty distance entered "E" (see Fig., →...
  • Page 86 Technical data Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Data of the FOUNDATION Basic Data Fieldbus interface Instrument Type 1012 (hex) Instrument Revision 04 (hex) DD Revision 02 (hex) CFF Revision 02 (hex) ITK Version 4.61 ITK-Certification Driver-No. www.endress.com / www.fieldbus.org Link-Master (LAS) cabable Link Master / Basic Instrument selectable yes;...
  • Page 87 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Technical data Function Blocks Block Content Execution time Functionality Resource Block The Resource Block contains all the data that uniquely enhanced identifies the field device. It is an electronic version of a nameplate of the device.
  • Page 88 Technical data Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 10.1.3 Auxiliary energy Terminals Cable cross-section: 0.5 to 2.5 mm Cable entry • Cable gland: M20x1.5 (only cable entry for Ex d) • Cable entry: G½ or ½NPT • FOUNDATION Fieldbus 7/8" plug...
  • Page 89 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Technical data 10.1.4 Performance characteristics Reference operating • Temperature = +20 °C ± 5 °C conditions • Pressure = 1013 mbar abs. ±20 mbar • Relative humidity (air) = 65 % ±20 % • Metallic tank, no internals, distance to tank wall > 500 mm •...
  • Page 90 Technical data Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 10.1.5 Operating conditions: Environment Ambient temperature range Ambient temperature for electronics: -40 °C to +80 °C. The functionality of the LCD display may be limited for temperatures T < -20 °C and T >...
  • Page 91 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Technical data Electromagnetic Electromagnetic compatibility to EN 61326 and NAMUR Recommendation EMC (NE21). Details compatibility (EMC) are provided in the Declaration of Conformity. A standard installation cable is sufficient if only the analog signal is used.
  • Page 92 Technical data Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 10.1.7 Mechanical construction Material See TI00424F/00/EN, chapter "Material (not in contact with process)" and "Material (in contact with process)". Tolerance of probe length Tolerance Rod length + 0 / - 3 mm < 1000 mm + 0 / - 5 mm 1000 to <...
  • Page 93 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. Certificates The devices are certified for use in hazardous areas.
  • Page 94 The gap-free connections can be cleaned without residue using the usual cleaning methods. Many versions of the Levelflex M meet the requirements of 3A-Sanitary Standard No. 74. Endress+Hauser confirms this by attaching the 3A symbol. Pharma (CoC) Certificate of Compliance (CoC) •...
  • Page 95 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Technical data 10.1.9 Additional documentation Additional documentation This additonal documentation can be found on our product pages on www.endress.com. • Technical Information (TI00424F/00/EN) • Safety Manual "Functional safety manual" (SD00174F/00/EN) • Operating Instruction "Description of Instrument Functions" (BA00245F/00/EN)

  • Page 96: Appendix

    Appendix Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix 11.1 Operating menu FOUNDATION Fieldbus basic setup tank properties medium cond. process proper. empty calibr. end of probe 030 determine length see Function group “leghth adjustment 03” enter value standard unknown standard aluminium tank DC: 1.4 …...
  • Page 97 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix full calibr. dist./meas.value check distance range of mapping start mapping dist./meas.value enter value distance = ok input of D and L dist. too small mapping range are displayed D and L manual are displayed probe free dist.

  • Page 98: Description Of Functions

    Appendix Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.2 Description of functions Note! A detailed description of the function groups, functions and parameters is given in the documentation BA00245F/00/EN "Description of Instrument Functions" on the enclosed CD- ROM. 11.3 Block model of the Levelflex M The Micropilot M contains the follwoing blocks: •...

  • Page 99: Resource Block

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix 11.4 Resource block The resource block contains the parameters used to describe physical resources of the device. It has no linkable inputs or outputs. 11.4.1 Operation The resource block is opened by a click on the resource line. If the NI-FBUS Configurator is being used, a series of file tabs appears on the screen.

  • Page 100: Sensor Block

    Appendix Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.5 Sensor Block The Sensor Block contains the parameters required to calibrate the device. These parameters can also be addressed by using the VU331 display module. The calibration of the device is described in Chapter 6.
  • Page 101 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix 11.5.5 Methods The FOUNDATION Fieldbus specification provides for the use of so-called methods to simplify the operation of the device. A method is an interactive sequence of steps that must be followed in order to obtain a particular function from the device.
  • Page 102 Appendix Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Parameter Position rel. Variable Name Size Type Access Storage Changeable Indicator Index [bytes] Class in Mode ackn. alarm PARACKNOWLEDGEALARM Unsigned8 dynamic Auto, OOS broken probe det PARBROKENPROBEDETECTION Unsigned8 static level/ullage PARLEVELULLAGEMODE Unsigned8 static linearisation...

  • Page 103: Diagnostic Block

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix 11.6 Diagnostic Block 11.6.1 Operation The diagnostic block contains the error messages of the device. These parameters can also be addressed by using the VU331 display module. The diagnostic block is opened by clicking on the "diagnostic"...

  • Page 104: Display Block

    Appendix Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.7 Display Block 11.7.1 Operation The display block contains the parameters required to parametrise the display module VU331 (which is contained in the remote display and operating unit FHX40). These parameters can also be addressed by using the VU331 display module.

  • Page 105: Analog Input Block

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix 11.8 Analog input block The analog input block conditons the signal output by the Sensor block and outputs signal to the PCL or other function blocks. L00-FMR2xxxx-05-00-00-en-008 11.8.1 Operation The resource block is opened by a click on the resource line.
  • Page 106 Appendix Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.8.3 Output values Parameter Description Either the primary/secondary Sensor block value used to execute the block or a process value associated with it. Comprises value and status. The primary value output as a result of executing the analog input block. Comprises value and status.
  • Page 107 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix 11.8.5 Output response parameters Parameter Description LOW_CUT Not relevant to level measurement! Determines a threshold for square root linearization below which the output value is set to zero. PV_FTIME Sets the time constant for the output value.

  • Page 108: Checklist For Commissioning

    Appendix Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.8.9 Simulation The SIMULATE parameter allows the Sensor block output value to be simulated, provided simulation has also been enabled at the device DIP switch. The simulation must be enabled, a value and/or status entered and the block must be in AUTO mode. During simulation the Sensor output value is substituted by the simulated value.

  • Page 109: List Of Start Indices

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix 11.10 List of start indices The following list indicates the start indices for all blocks and objects: Object Start Index Object Dictionary Object Start Index Resource Block Analog Input 1 Function Block Analog Input 2 Function Block...

  • Page 110: 11.11 Patents

    Appendix Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.11 Patents This product may be protected by at least one of the following patents. Further patents are pending. • US 5,661,251 i EP 0 780 664 • US 5,827,985 i EP 0 780 664 •...
  • Page 111 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Appendix Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 112 Appendix Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 113: Index

    Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Index Index Application errors ....... 81 Probe .
  • Page 114 Levelflex M FMP43 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Index Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 115 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 116 www.endress.com/worldwide BA00359F/00/EN/13.10 71120308 CCS/FM+SGML 6.0/ProMoDo 71120308...

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