Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP51 Operating Instructions Manual page 49

Levelflex FMP51, FMP52, FMP54 FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Endress+Hauser
Rope material A
316 4 mm (0.16 in)
1. Using an Allen key, loosen the set screws at the end-of-probe weight or the clamping
sleeve of the centering disk. Note: The set screws have got a clamping coating in
order to prevent accidental loosening. Thus an increased torque might be necessary
to loosen them.
2. Remove released rope from the weight or sleeve.
3. Measure off new rope length.
4. Wrap adhesive tape around the rope at the point to be shortened to prevent it from
fanning out.
5. Saw off the rope at a right angle or cut it off with a bolt cutter.
6. Insert the rope completely into the weight or sleeve.
7. Screw the set screws into place. Due to the clamping coating of the setscrews
application of a screw locking fluid is not necessary.
Shortening coax probes
Coax probes must be shortened if the distance to the container floor or outlet cone is less
than 10 mm (0.4 in).
Coax probes can be shortened max. 80 mm (3.2 in) from the end. They have centering
units inside, which fix the rod centrally in the pipe. The centerings are held with
borders on the rod. Shortening is possible up to approx. 10 mm (0.4 in) below the
centering unit.
The coax probe is shortened by sawing the pipe at the bottom end.
A
C
B
40 mm (1.6 in)
Mounting
4 (0.16)
3 mm
C Torque for set screws
3 mm 5 Nm (3.69 lbf ft)
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