Endress+Hauser Liquiphant FTL63 Operating Instructions Manual
Point level switch for liquids specifically for the food and life sciences industries
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- Page 1 Products Solutions Services BA02286F/00/EN/01.23-00 71624352 2023-09-30 Valid from 01.01.zz (Device firmware) Operating Instructions Liquiphant FTL63 Vibronic Point level switch for liquids specifically for the food and life sciences industries...
- Page 2 Liquiphant FTL63 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Liquiphant FTL63 Table of contents Table of contents Connecting requirements ....About this document ....5 6.2.1... - Page 4 Table of contents Liquiphant FTL63 14.3.8 Shock resistance ....56 Operation ......44 14.3.9 Mechanical load .
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Page 5: About This Document
Liquiphant FTL63 About this document About this document Purpose of this document These Operating Instructions contain all the information that is required in the various phases of the life cycle of the device: from product identification, incoming acceptance and storage, to mounting, connection, operation and commissioning through to troubleshooting, maintenance and disposal. -
Page 6: Symbols In Graphics
Registered trademarks Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Endress+Hauser is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Apple®... -
Page 7: Incorrect Use
It meets the general safety standards and legal requirements. It also complies with the EU directives listed in the device-specific EU Declaration of Conformity. Endress+Hauser confirms this by affixing the CE mark to the device. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 8: Functional Safety Sil (Optional)
Product description Liquiphant FTL63 Functional Safety SIL (optional) The Functional Safety Manual must be strictly observed for devices that are used in functional safety applications. IT security We only provide a warranty if the device is installed and used as described in the Operating Instructions. -
Page 9: Incoming Acceptance And Product
All of the information on the measuring device is displayed along with an overview of the scope of technical documentation provided. • Enter the serial number on the nameplate into the Endress+Hauser Operations app or scan the 2-D matrix code on the nameplate with the Endress+Hauser Operations app 4.2.1... -
Page 10: Mounting
Mounting Liquiphant FTL63 Storage temperature –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F) Optional: –50 °C (–58 °F), –60 °C (–76 °F) Transporting the device • Transport the device to the measuring point in the original packaging • Hold the device by the housing, temperature spacer, process connection or extension pipe •... -
Page 11: Mounting Requirements
Liquiphant FTL63 Mounting Mounting requirements 5.1.1 Take switch point into consideration The following are typical switch points, depending on the orientation of the point level switch. Water +23 °C (+73 °F) Minimum distance between the tuning fork and the tank wall or pipe wall: 10 mm (0.39 in) -
Page 12: Avoid Buildup
Mounting Liquiphant FTL63 High viscosity NOTICE Highly viscous liquids may cause switching delays. ‣ Make sure that the liquid can run off the tuning fork easily. ‣ Deburr the socket surface. High viscosity, e.g. viscous oils: ≤ 10 000 mPa⋅s The tuning fork must be located outside the installation socket! >... -
Page 13: Support The Device
Liquiphant FTL63 Mounting A0033236 8 Take clearance into consideration 5.1.5 Support the device Support the device in the event of severe dynamic load. Maximum lateral loading capacity of the pipe extensions and sensors: 75 Nm (55 lbf ft). A0031874 ... -
Page 14: Mounting The Device
Mounting Liquiphant FTL63 Mounting the device 5.2.1 Required tool • Open-ended wrench for sensor installation • Allen key for housing locking screw 5.2.2 Installation Aligning the tuning fork using the marking The tuning fork can be aligned using the marking in such a way that the medium drains off easily and buildup is avoided. - Page 15 Liquiphant FTL63 Mounting A0034852 13 Screwing in the device Aligning the cable entry All housings can be aligned. Housing without locking screw The device housing can be rotated up to 350°. <350° A0052359 14 Housing without locking screw with drip loop...
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Page 16: Post-Mounting Check
Mounting Liquiphant FTL63 NOTICE The housing cannot be unscrewed fully. ‣ Loosen the external locking screw by a maximum of 1.5 turns. If the screw is unscrewed too much or completely (beyond the screw anchor point), small parts (counter disk) can become loose and fall out. -
Page 17: Electrical Connection
Liquiphant FTL63 Electrical connection Electrical connection Required tool • Screwdriver for electrical connection • Allen key for screw of cover lock Connecting requirements 6.2.1 Cover with securing screw The cover is locked by a securing screw in devices for use in hazardous areas with certain explosion protection. -
Page 18: Connecting The Device
Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL63 Connecting the device Housing thread The threads of the electronics and connection compartment can be coated with an anti-friction coating. The following applies for all housing materials: Do not lubricate the housing threads. 6.3.1 2-wire AC (electronic insert FEL61) •... - Page 19 Liquiphant FTL63 Electrical connection Terminal assignment Always connect an external load. The electronic insert has integrated short-circuit protection. U 19...253 V AC I max: 350 mA >0,7 >0,5 L1 N A0036060 18 2-wire AC, electronic insert FEL61 Behavior of switch output and signaling ΔU...
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Page 20: 3-Wire Dc-Pnp (Electronic Insert Fel62)
Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL63 Selection tool for relays 207 230 253 A0042052 20 Recommended minimum holding power/rated power for load Holding power/rated power in [VA] Operating voltage in [V] AC mode • Operating voltage: 24 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz •... - Page 21 Liquiphant FTL63 Electrical connection Power consumption P ≤ 0.5 W Current consumption I ≤ 10 mA (without load) The red LED flashes in the event of an overload or short-circuit. Check for an overload or short-circuit every 5 s. Load current I ≤ 350 mA with overload and short-circuit protection...
- Page 22 Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL63 Terminal assignment U = 10...55 V DC 350 mA I max: 350 mA 55 V >0,7 >0,5 0.5 A L+ L- A0036061 21 3-wire DC-PNP, electronic insert FEL62 Connection wiring with terminals Connection wiring with M12 plug in housing according to EN61131-2 standard Behavior of switch output and signaling (L–)
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Page 23: Universal Current Connection With Relay Output (Electronic Insert Fel64)
Liquiphant FTL63 Electrical connection 6.3.3 Universal current connection with relay output (electronic insert FEL64) • Switches the loads via 2 potential-free change-over contacts • 2 galvanically isolated change-over contacts (DPDT), both change-over contacts switch simultaneously • Functional testing without level change. A functional test can be performed on the device using the test button on the electronic insert or using the test magnet (can be ordered as an option) with the housing closed. - Page 24 Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL63 Terminal assignment >0,7 U = 19...55 V DC >0,5 U 19...253 V AC 0.5 A A0036062 23 Universal current connection with relay output, electronic insert FEL64 When bridged, the relay output works with NPN logic...
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Page 25: Dc Connection, Relay Output (Electronic Insert Fel64 Dc)
Liquiphant FTL63 Electrical connection 6.3.4 DC connection, relay output (electronic insert FEL64 DC) • Switches the loads via 2 potential-free change-over contacts • 2 galvanically isolated change-over contacts (DPDT), both change-over contacts switch simultaneously • Functional testing without level change. Functional testing of the entire device can be performed using the test button on the electronic insert or with the test magnet (can be ordered as an option) with the housing closed. - Page 26 Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL63 Terminal assignment >0,7 >0,5 U = 9...20 V DC 0.5 A L- PE A0037685 25 DC connection with relay output, electronic insert FEL64 DC When bridged, the relay output works with NPN logic Connectable load Behavior of switch output and signaling A0033513 ...
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Page 27: Pfm Output (Electronic Insert Fel67)
Electrical connection 6.3.5 PFM output (electronic insert FEL67) • For connection to Endress+Hauser Nivotester switching units FTL325P and FTL375P • PFM signal transmission; pulse frequency modulation, superimposed on the power supply along the two-wire cabling • Functional testing without level change: •... - Page 28 Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL63 Terminal assignment – >0,7 >0,5 L+ L- PE A0036065 27 PFM output, electronic insert FEL67 Connection wiring with terminals Connection wiring with M12 plug in housing according to EN61131-2 standard 8: Nivotester FTL325P 1 CH, FTL325P 3 CH input 1...
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Page 29: 2-Wire Namur > 2.2 Ma/ < 1.0 Ma (Electronic Insert Fel68)
Liquiphant FTL63 Electrical connection Behavior of switch output and signaling 150 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 150 Hz 0 Hz A0037696 28 Switching behavior and signaling, electronic insert FEL67 MAX DIP switch for setting MAX safety mode MIN DIP switch for setting MIN safety mode... - Page 30 Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL63 Connection data interface NAMUR IEC 60947-5-6 Behavior of output signal • OK status: output current 2.2 to 3.8 mA • Demand mode: output current 0.4 to 1.0 mA • Alarm: output current < 1.0 mA Terminals Terminals for cable cross-section up to 2.5 mm (14 AWG).
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Page 31: Led Module Vu120 (Optional)
Liquiphant FTL63 Electrical connection Behavior of switch output and signaling 2.2...3.8 mA 0.4...1.0 mA 2.2...3.8 mA 0.4...1.0 mA < 1.0 mA A0037694 30 Behavior of switch output and signaling, electronic insert FEL68 MAX DIP switch for setting MAX safety mode... - Page 32 Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL63 • Required tools: crimper, flat-blade screwdriver • Use the wire end ferrules supplied 1 → 2 → 3 → + – + – A0045097 A0045110 A0045111 4 → A0045112 A0045108 Operational status signaling A0039258 31 LED module, the LED lights up in green (GN), yellow (YE) or red (RD) A brightly lit LED indicates the operational status (switch status or alarm status).
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Page 33: Bluetooth Module Vu121 (Optional)
Liquiphant FTL63 Electrical connection 6.3.8 Bluetooth module VU121 (optional) A0039257 32 Bluetooth module VU121 • The Bluetooth module can be connected via the COM interface to the following electronic inserts: FEL61, FEL62, FEL64, FEL64 DC, FEL67, FEL68 (2-wire NAMUR). • The Bluetooth module is only available in conjunction with the Heartbeat Verification + Monitoring application package. -
Page 34: Connecting The Cable
Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL63 Replacing the battery ‣ Before replacing the battery, the Bluetooth module must be disconnected from electronic insert FEL68. Only then will the battery status display be detected correctly. Connecting the Bluetooth module In the case of devices for use in the hazardous area with a certain type of protection, the cover is sealed by a securing screw. -
Page 35: Post-Connection Check
Liquiphant FTL63 Electrical connection 24/25 mm 8.0 Nm A0018023 33 Example of coupling with cable entry, electronic insert with terminals M20 coupling (with cable entry), example Conductor cross-section maximum 2.5 mm (AWG14), ground terminal on inside in housing + terminals on the electronics Conductor cross-section maximum 4.0 mm... -
Page 36: Operation Options
Operation options Liquiphant FTL63 Operation options Overview of operation options 7.1.1 Operation concept • Operation with button and DIP switches on the electronic insert • Display with optional Bluetooth module and SmartBlue app via Bluetooth® wireless technology • Indication of operational status (switch status or alarm status) with optional LED module... -
Page 37: Led Module Vu120 (Optional)
Liquiphant FTL63 Commissioning Bluetooth module VU121 (optional) Functions • Connection via COM interface: Bluetooth module for device diagnostics via a smartphone app or tablet app • Display the battery status via app when used with electronic insert FEL68 (NAMUR) • Guidance via the SIL/WHG Prooftest wizard •... -
Page 38: Fel61 Switching Behavior And Signaling
Commissioning Liquiphant FTL63 >0,7 >0,7 >0,5 >0,5 A0037132 36 Key for functional test (electronic inserts FEL61/62/64/64DC/67/68) 1. Make sure that no undesired switching operations are triggered! 2. Press the "T" key on the electronic insert for at least 1 s (e.g. with screwdriver). -
Page 39: Fel62 Switching Behavior And Signaling
Liquiphant FTL63 Commissioning 8.2.2 FEL62 switching behavior and signaling <100 µA (L-) (L-) ΔU >1 s <100 µA <100 µA (L-) (L-) <100 µA (L-) (L-) A0039211 38 FEL62 switching behavior and signaling After the test button is pressed, the DC-PNP output is switched off for at least 10 s (I < 100 µA) even if the button is pressed for <... - Page 40 Commissioning Liquiphant FTL63 150 Hz 50 Hz >1 s 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz A0039213 40 FEL67 MAX switching behavior and signaling After the test button is pressed, the output frequency is switched off (50 Hz) for at least 10 s even if the button is pressed for <...
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Page 41: Fel68 Switching Behavior And Signaling
Liquiphant FTL63 Commissioning 8.2.5 FEL68 switching behavior and signaling 2.2 ... 3.8 mA 0.4 ... 1 mA >1 s 0.4 … 1 mA 0.4 ... 1 mA 0.4 ... 1 mA A0033543 42 NAMUR electronics switching behavior and signaling After the test button is pressed, the current is 0.4 to 1 mA for at least 10 s even if the button is pressed for... -
Page 42: Establishing A Connection Via Smartblue App
Commissioning Liquiphant FTL63 Establishing a connection via SmartBlue app 8.5.1 Requirements Device requirements Commissioning via the SmartBlue app is only possible if a Bluetooth module is installed in the device. System requirements Please see the "App Store (Apple)" or "Google Play Store" for information regarding the compatibility of the SmartBlue app with mobile terminals. - Page 43 Liquiphant FTL63 Commissioning Saving PDF reports The PDF reports generated in the SmartBlue app are not saved automatically and must therefore be actively saved on the smartphone or tablet. Endress+Hauser...
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Page 44: Operation
Operation Liquiphant FTL63 Operation Diagnostics menu The following data can be read out via the optional Bluetooth module and the associated Endress+Hauser SmartBlue app. 9.1.1 "Diagnostics" menu Settings and information concerning diagnostics as well as help for troubleshooting Diagnostics ‣... -
Page 45: System" Menu
Liquiphant FTL63 Operation ‣ Operating mode MIN/MAX setting Density setting Switching delay uncovered to covered Switching delay covered to uncovered ‣ Output Output state 9.1.3 "System" menu System settings concerning device management, user administration or safety System Electronic type ‣... -
Page 46: Heartbeat Verification
Operation Liquiphant FTL63 Time stamp of last proof test Date of proof test Frequency at delivery status Current frequency Upper alarm frequency Upper warning frequency Lower alarm frequency Battery status Electronics temperature Minimum electronics temperature Maximum electronics temperature Heartbeat Verification The "Heartbeat Verification"... -
Page 47: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
Liquiphant FTL63 Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnostics and troubleshooting The device indicates warnings and faults via Bluetooth in the SmartBlue app and via the LEDs on the electronic insert. All the device warnings and faults are for information purposes only and do not have a safety function. The faults diagnosed by the device are displayed in the SmartBlue app in accordance with NE107. -
Page 48: Firmware History
Sterilization in Place Repair 12.1 General notes 12.1.1 Repair concept Endress+Hauser repair concept • The devices have a modular design • Customers can carry out repairs For more information on service and spare parts, please contact your Endress+Hauser sales representative. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 49: Repairs To Ex-Approved Devices
Instead, return them to the manufacturer for disposal under the applicable conditions. 12.5 Battery disposal • The end user is legally obliged to return used batteries • The end user can return old batteries or electronic assemblies containing these batteries free of charge to Endress+Hauser Endress+Hauser... -
Page 50: Accessories
A0043925 45 LED module, the LED lights up in green (GN), yellow (YE) or red (RD) More detailed information and documentation are available: • Product Configurator on the Endress+Hauser website www.endress.com • Endress+Hauser sales organization www.addresses.endress.com A tall cover, transparent or with sight glass, is required for using and retrofitting the LED module. -
Page 51: Protective Cover For Aluminum Dual Compartment Housing
Liquiphant FTL63 Accessories More detailed information and documentation are available: • Product Configurator on the Endress+Hauser website www.endress.com • Endress+Hauser sales organization www.addresses.endress.com A tall cover, transparent or with sight glass, is required for using and retrofitting the Bluetooth module. The cover depends on the housing and approval of the device. -
Page 52: Test Magnet
• G ¾, ⌀55 flush mount • G 1 sensor adjustable • RD52 sensor adjustable For detailed information, see "Technical Information" TI00426F (Weld-in adapters, process adapters and flanges) Available in the Download Area of the Endress+Hauser website (www.endress.com/downloads). 13.6 Test magnet Order number: 71437508 A0039209 ... -
Page 53: Technical Data
Liquiphant FTL63 Technical data Technical data 14.1 Input 14.1.1 Measured variable Level (point level), MAX or MIN safety 14.1.2 Measuring range Depends on the installation location and the pipe extension ordered Maximum sensor length 3 m (10 ft) 14.2 Output 14.2.1... -
Page 54: Output Signal
See safety instructions (XA): All data relating to explosion protection are provided in separate Ex documentation and are available from the Downloads area of the Endress+Hauser website. The Ex documentation is supplied as standard with all devices approved for use in explosion hazardous areas. - Page 55 Liquiphant FTL63 Technical data [°F] [°C] +120 +150 [°C] +194 +248 +302 [°F] A0045128 51 Permitted ambient temperature T at the housing as a function of the process temperature T in the vessel: Device without LED module Device with LED module...
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Page 56: Storage Temperature
Technical data Liquiphant FTL63 14.3.2 Storage temperature –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F) Optional: –50 °C (–58 °F), –60 °C (–76 °F) 14.3.3 Humidity Operation up to 100 %. Do not open in a condensing atmosphere. 14.3.4 Operating altitude As per IEC 61010-1 Ed.3:... -
Page 57: Mechanical Load
Liquiphant FTL63 Technical data 14.3.9 Mechanical load Support the device in the event of severe dynamic load. Maximum lateral loading capacity of the pipe extensions and sensors: 75 Nm (55 lbf ft). For more details, see the "Supporting the device" section. -
Page 58: Overpressure Limit
• SIL for defined media and process parameters on request • Fixed value that cannot be edited The function of the DIP switch is interrupted For information on medium differentiation/density detection: Documentation Liquiphant density (FEL60D) with density computer FML621 (Endress+Hauser website www.endress.com → Downloads) 14.4.7... -
Page 59: Additional Technical Data
Liquiphant FTL63 Technical data 14.5 Additional technical data Current Technical Information: Endress+Hauser website: www.endress.com → Downloads. Endress+Hauser... -
Page 60: Index
Index Liquiphant FTL63 Index About this document Symbols - description ..... . . 5 Access via Bluetooth® wireless technology ..36 CE mark (Declaration of Conformity) . - Page 64 *71624352* 71624352 www.addresses.endress.com...