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Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP50 Technical Information

Guided level-radar level measurement in liquids
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Levelflex FMP50
Guided Level-Radar
Level measurement in liquids
TI01000F/00/EN/13.11
71140472
Application
• FMP50 - economically attractive basic device for
supply and storage applications, as well as utility
processes.
• Measuring range up to 12 m (39 ft)
• Process connection 3/4" thread or with adapter flange
• Temperature range: –20 to +80 °C (–4 to +176 °F)
• Pressure range: –1 to 6 bar (–14.5 to 87 psi)
• The following interfaces are available for system
integration:
– HART with 4...20 mA analog
– PROFIBUS PA (Profile 3.02)
• Used for level monitoring (MIN, MAX, range) up to
SIL 3 (homogeneous redundancy), independently
assessed by TÜV as per IEC 61508
Your benefits
• Reliable measuring for changing medias
• High availablility
• Integrated data memory
• Factory precalibrated
• Intuitive, menu-guided operating concept in national
languages
• Simple integration into control or asset management
systems
• Exact instrument and process diagnosis to assist fast
decisions
• Approvals: ATEX, IEC Ex, CSA, FM

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  • Page 1: Technical Information

    Technical Information Levelflex FMP50 Guided Level-Radar Level measurement in liquids Application • FMP50 - economically attractive basic device for supply and storage applications, as well as utility processes. • Measuring range up to 12 m (39 ft) • Process connection 3/4" thread or with adapter flange •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Levelflex FMP50 Table of contents Important document information ....3 Vibration resistance ......30 Cleaning the probe .

  • Page 3: Important Document Information

    Levelflex FMP50 Important document information Document conventions Electrical symbols Symbol Meaning Direct current A terminal to which DC voltage is applied or through which direct current flows. A0011197 Alternating current A terminal to which alternating voltage (sine-wave) is applied or through which alternating current flows.

  • Page 4: Function And System Design

    Levelflex FMP50 Function and system design Measuring principle Füllstandmessung The Levelflex is a "downward-looking" measuring system that functions according to the ToF method (ToF = Time of Flight). The distance from the reference point to the product surface is measured. High-frequency pulses are injected to a probe and led along the probe.
  • Page 5 • Hardware and software developed according to SIL IEC 61508 • Genuine, direct interface measurement Procurement • Endress+Hauser being the world market leader in level measurement guarantees asset protection • Worldwide support and service Installation • Special tools are not required •...

  • Page 6: Measuring System

    12 m (40 ft) For application level measurement in liquids If required, rod and rope probes can be replaced. They are secured with a thread coating. For further information on service and spare parts please contact the Endress+Hauser service. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 7: Input

    Levelflex FMP50 Input Measured variable The measured variable is the distance between the reference point and the product surface. Subject to the empty distance entered "E" the level is calculated. Alternatively, the level can be converted into other variables (volume, mass) by means of linearization (32 points).

  • Page 8: Measuring Frequency Spectrum

    Levelflex FMP50 Blocking distance (factory setting): • with rod and rope probes up to 8 m (26 ft): 200 mm (8 in) • with rod and rope probes exceeding a length of 8 m (26 ft): 0.025 * (length of probe) The specified blocking distances are preset on delivery.
  • Page 9 Levelflex FMP50 Device description files (DTM, Information and files under: • www.endress.com • www.hartcomm.org HART load Min. 250 W HART device variables The measured values can be freely assigned to the device variables. Measured values for PV (primary variable) • Level linearized •...

  • Page 10: Auxiliary Energy

    Levelflex FMP50 Input values Analog Output: • Analog value from PLC (for sensor block external pressure and temperature) • Analog value from PLC to be indicated on the display Digital Output: • Extended diagnostic block • Level limiter • Sensor block measurement on •...
  • Page 11 Levelflex FMP50 2-wire, 4-20 mA HART, 4...20mA Without integrated overvoltage protection – – 4...20 mA – – 4...20 mA A0013923 Cable entry for current output 1 Terminal for current output 1 Supply voltage for current output 1 (e.g. RN221N); Observe terminal voltage (® ä 14) HART communication resistor (³...
  • Page 12 Levelflex FMP50 4-wire, 4-20 mA HART (FMP5x - **K/L...) Without integrated overvoltage protection AC / DC – 4...20 mA ³ A0011340 Terminal 4...20mA HART active Supply voltage: Observe terminal voltage (® ä 14), observe cable specification (® ä 15) Terminal supply voltage...
  • Page 13 Levelflex FMP50 PROFIBUS PA A0011341 Terminals PROFIBUS PA Cable screen: Observe cable specifications (® ä 15) Cable entry Potential equalization A0013759 Terminals switching output (Open collector) Cable entry Switching output Function Open collector switching output Switching behavior Binary (conductive or non-conductive), switches when the programmable switch point is...

  • Page 14: Supply Voltage

    UMK-1 OM-R/AMS • Electromechanical relay: Phoenix Contact PLC-RSC-12DC/21 Supply voltage An external power supply is required. Various supply units can be ordered from Endress+Hauser: see "Accessories" section (® ä 51) 2-wire, 4-20mA HART, passive "Power Supply, Output" Outputs Terminal voltage "Approval"...

  • Page 15: Terminals

    Levelflex FMP50 PROFIBUS PA "Power supply; Output" Terminal voltage G: 2-wire; PROFIBUS PA, switch output 9 to 32 V Feature 020 of the product structure Terminals Plug-in spring terminals for wire cross-sections 0.5 to 2.5 mm (20 to 14 AWG) Cable entries •...

  • Page 16: Current Consumption

    Levelflex FMP50 "Power supply; Output" Power consumption K: 4-wire 90-253VAC; 4-20mA HART 6 VA L: 4-wire 10,4-48VDC; 4-20mA HART 1.3 W Feature 020 of the product structure Current consumption HART Nominal current 3.6 to 22 mA, the start-up current for multidrop mode can be parametrized (is set to 3.6 mA on delivery)

  • Page 17: Potential Equalization

    • Integrated overvoltage protection (in preparation); Product structure: Feature 610 "Accessory mounted", option NA "Overvoltage protection". • External overvoltage protection, e.g. Endress+Hauser's HAW562 or HAW569. For detailed information please refer to the following documents: • HAW562: TI01012K •...

  • Page 18: Maximum Measured Error

    Levelflex FMP50 Maximum measured error Typical data under reference operating conditions: DIN EN 61298-2, percentage values in relation to the span. Output: digital analog ±2 mm (0.08 in) Sum of non-linearity, ±0.02 % nonrepeatability and hysteresis Offset / Zero ±4 mm (0.16 in) ±0.03 %...

  • Page 19: Resolution

    Levelflex FMP50 Differing from this, the following measuring error is present in the vicinity of the upper probe end (rod/rope only): 40 mm DC = 2 30 mm DC > 7 20 mm 10 mm 2 mm 0 mm - 2 mm...

  • Page 20: Operating Conditions: Installation

    Levelflex FMP50 Operating conditions: Installation Suitable mounting position A0012606 Mounting distances • Distance (A) between wall and rod or rope probe: – for smooth metallic walls: > 50 mm (2") – for plastic walls: > 300 mm (12") mm to metallic parts outside the vessel –...

  • Page 21: Notes On The Mechanical Load Of The Probe

    Levelflex FMP50 6 Nm 6 Nm = 100 mm (4”) = 100 mm (4”) 6 Nm 6 Nm A0014794 Angled plug at the probe Angled plug at the electronics housing • Levelflex version (see product structure): Feature 600 "Probe Design", Option MB "Sensor remote, 3m/9ft cable, detachable+mounting bracket" (®...

  • Page 22: Notes On The Process Connection

    Levelflex FMP50 L [m]: Level LN [m]: Probe length Calculation example Friction factor c 0,9 (on the assumption of a turbulent current - high Reynolds number) Density r [kg/m 1000 (e.g. water) Probe diameter d [m] 0,008 L = L...

  • Page 23: Securing The Probe

    Levelflex FMP50 Thread G3/4": According to DIN 7603 with the dimensions 27 x 32 mm Please use a sealing ring according to this standard in the form A, C or D and of a material that is resistant to the application.

  • Page 24: Special Mounting Conditions

    Welding may damage the main electronics module. Before welding: Ground the probe and dismount electronics. ► Special mounting conditions Bypasses and stilling wells For information on bypass solutions from Endress+Hauser please contact your Endress+Hauser sales representative. A0014129 Mounting in a stilling well Mounting in a bypass...
  • Page 25 Levelflex FMP50 • Pipe diameter: > 40 mm (1.6") for rod probes • Rod probe installation can take place up to a diameter size of 100 mm. In the event of larger diameters, FMP51 with a coax probe is recommended.
  • Page 26 Levelflex FMP50 • For mechanical reasons, the probe should be installed as vertically as possible. • With inclined installations the probe length has to be adjusted in dependence to the installation angle. – Up to LN = 1 m (3.3 ft): a = 30°...
  • Page 27 Levelflex FMP50 Mounting conditions: • The probe must be mounted directly to the tank wall (no open space) • A plastic half pipe with a diameter of approx. 200 mm (8"), or some other protective unit, must be affixed externally to the probe to prevent any influences on the measurement.

  • Page 28: Operating Conditions: Environment

    Levelflex FMP50 Operating conditions: Environment Ambient temperature range Measuring device –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F) Local display –20 to +70 °C (–4 to +158 °F), the readability of the display may be impaired at temperatures outside the temperature range.

  • Page 29: Storage Temperature

    Levelflex FMP50 With a temperature (T ) at the process connection the admissible ambient temperature (T ) is reduced according to the following diagram (temperature derating): Temperature derating for FMP50 with threaded connection G¾ or NPT¾ [°C] ([°F]) T a...

  • Page 30: Climate Class

    Levelflex FMP50 Climate class DIN EN 60068-2-38 (test Z/AD) Geometric height Up to 2 000 m (6 600 ft) above MSL. Can be expanded to 3 000 m (9 800 ft) above MSL by application of an overvoltage protection, e.g. HAW562 or HAW569.

  • Page 31: Materials In Contact With Process

    Levelflex FMP50 Materials in contact with Further material specifications (® ä 35) process Levelflex FMP50 Threaded connection No. Material G¾, NPT¾ PPS-GF40 316L (1.4404) PPS-GF40 A0013834 Levelflex FMP50 Rod probe Rope probe No. Material Æ 8 mm (1/3") Æ 4 mm (1/6") 316L (1.4404)

  • Page 32: Mechanical Construction

    Levelflex FMP50 Mechanical construction Design, dimensions Dimensions of the electronics housing 78 (3.07) 90 (3.54) A0015133 å 6 Housing GT19 (Plastics PBT); Dimensions in mm (in) 90 (3.54) 78 (3.07) A0015134 å 7 Housing GT20 (Alu coated); Dimensions in mm (in)
  • Page 33 Levelflex FMP50 Dimensions of the mounting bracket 122 (4.8) 140 (5.5) 158 (6.2) 175 (6.9) Ø 42 ... 60 mm (inch) (1-1/4 ... 2) A0014793 å 8 Mounting bracket for the electronics housing Wall mounting Pipe mounting For the "Sensor remote" device version (see feature 060 of the product structure), the mounting bracket is part of the delivery.
  • Page 34 Levelflex FMP50 FMP50 : Dimensions of process connection and probe (4.8) = 100 (4) ø82.5 ø59.35 (ø3.25) (ø2.34) SW36 AF36 ¾ NPT¾ ø4 (ø0.16) ø8 (ø0.31) ø22 (ø0.87) mm (in) A0012644 Mounting bracket for probe design "Sensor remote" (Feature 600) Thread ISO228 G3/4 or ANSI MNPT3/4 (Feature 100) Rod probe 8mm or 1/3"...

  • Page 35: Tolerance Of Probe Length

    Levelflex FMP50 Tolerance of probe length Rod probes Over [m (ft)] — 1 (3,3) 3 (9,8) 6 (20) Up to [m (ft)] 1 (3,3) 3 (9,8) 6 (20) — Admissible tolerance [mm (in)] -5 (-0,2) -10 (-0,39) -20 (-0,79) -30 (-1,18)
  • Page 36 Levelflex FMP50 Housing GT19 - plastic No. Part: material No. Part: material Turn housing Ground terminal • Screw: A4-70 • Screw: A2 • Clamp: 316L (1.4404) • Spring washer: A4 • Clamp: 304 (1.4301) • Holder: 304 (1.4301) Identification Nameplate: sticker Housing GT20 - die-cast aluminum, powder-coated, seawater-resistant No.

  • Page 37: Operability

    Levelflex FMP50 Weather protection cover A0015473 Operability Operator-oriented menu structure for user-specific tasks Operating concept • Commissioning • Operation • Diagnostics • Expert level Quick and safe commissioning • Guided menus ("Make-it-run" wizards) for applications • Menu guidance with brief explanations of the individual parameter functions Reliable operation •...

  • Page 38: Remote Operation

    Levelflex FMP50 Display elements • 4-line display • Format for displaying measured values and status variables can be individually configured • Permitted ambient temperature for the display: –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F) The readability of the display may be impaired at temperatures outside the temperature range.
  • Page 39 Computer with Profiboard/Proficard and operating tool (e.g. FieldCare) PLC (Progrommable Logic Controller) Transmitter Additional functions (valves etc.) Via service interface (CDI) A0014019 Service interface (CDI) of the measuring device (= Endress+Hauser Common Data Interface) Commubox FXA291 Computer with "FieldCare" operating tool Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 40: Integration In Tank Gauging System

    Levelflex FMP50 Integration in tank gauging The Endress+Hauser Tank Side Monitor NRF590 provides integrated communications for sites with multiple system tanks, each with one or more sensors on the tank, such as radar, spot or average temperature, capacitive probe for water detection and/or pressure sensors. Multiple protocols out of the Tank Side Monitor guarantee connectivity to nearly any of the existing industry standard tank gauging protocols.

  • Page 41: System Integration Via Fieldgate

    The number of instruments which can be connected in mutidrop mode can be calculated by the "FieldNetCalc" program. A description of this program can be found in Technical Information TI 400F (Multidrop Conncector FXN520). The program is available form your Endress+Hauser sales organisation or in the internet at: www.de.endress.com/Download...

  • Page 42: Certificates And Approvals

    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. C-Tick symbol The measuring system meets the EMC requirements of the "Australian Communications and Media Authority...

  • Page 43: Ordering Information

    Levelflex FMP50 Ordering information Compact device Levelflex A0013771 å 12 Design of the Levelflex Electronics housing Process connection (Thread) Rope probe End-of-probe weight Rod probe Product structure FMP50 This overview does not mark options which are mutually exclusive. Option with * = in preparation...
  • Page 44 Levelflex FMP50 Approval: IEC Ex zone 0 Ex ia IIC T6 Ga IEC Ex zone 0/1 Ex ia IIC T6 Ga/Gb IEC Ex zone 0/1 Ex d(ia) IIC T6 Ga/Gb IEC Ex zone 0/2 Ex ic(ia) IIC T6 Ga/Gc IEC Ex zone 2 Ex nA IIC T6 Gc...
  • Page 45 Levelflex FMP50 Probe: ..mm, rope 4mm 316 ..inch, rope 1/6" 316 Special version, TSP-no. to be sepc. Seal: Viton, -20...80°C Special version, TSP-no. to be sepc. Process connection: Thread ISO228 G3/4, 316L Thread ANSI MNPT3/4, 316L Special version, TSP-no. to be sepc.
  • Page 46 Levelflex FMP50 Accessory Enclosed:(Multiple options can be selected) Weather protection cover Mounting kit, insulated, rope UNI flange 2" / DN50/50, 316L max 3bar abs/44psia, suitable for 2" 150lbs /DN50 PN16/10K 50 UNI flange 3" /DN80/80, 316L max 3bar abs/44psia, suitable for 3" 150lbs/DN80 PN16/10K 80 UNI flange 4"...
  • Page 47 Levelflex FMP50 5 point linearity protocol The following notes must be taken into account if option F4 ("5 point linearity protocol") has been selected in feature 550 ("Calibration"). The five points of the linearity protocol are evenly distributetd across the measuring range (0% to 100%). In...

  • Page 48: Accessories

    Levelflex FMP50 Parameter Communication Selection list / range of values Setup ® Adv. Setup ® Current output 1/2 ® Failure mode HART • Min • Max • Last valid value Expert ® Comm. ® HART config. ® Burst mode HART •...
  • Page 49 Levelflex FMP50 Accessory Description Mounting bracket for the electronics housing 122 (4.8) 140 (5.5) 158 (6.2) 175 (6.9) Ø 42 ... 60 mm (inch) (1-1/4 ... 2) A0014793 Wall mounting Pipe mounting For the "Sensor remote" device version (see feature 060 of the product structure), the mounting bracket is part of the delivery.

  • Page 50: Communication-Specific Accessories

    For intrinsically safe HART communication with FieldCare via the USB interface. For details refer to Technical Information TI404F/00 Accessory Description Commubox FXA291 Connects Endress+Hauser field devices with CDI interface (= Endress+Hauser Common Data Interface) to the USB interface of a computer. For details refer to Technical Information TI405C/07 Accessory Description...

  • Page 51: Service-Specific Accessories

    Accessory Description FieldCare Endress+Hauser's FDT-based Plant Asset Management tool. Helps to configure and maintain all field devices of your plant. By supplying status information it also supports the diagnosis of the devices. For details refer to Operating Instructions BA027S/04 and BA059S/04...

  • Page 52: Documentation

    BA247R/09 Documentation The following document types are available: • On the CD supplied with the device • In the Download Area of the Endress+Hauser Internet site: www.endress.com ® Download Standard documentation Levelflex FMP50 Correlation of documentations to the device: Device...

  • Page 53: Registered Trademarks

    Levelflex FMP50 Feature 010 Approval Safety Instructions Safety Instructions HART PROFIBUS ATEX II 3 G Ex nA IIC T6 Gc XA00498F XA00518F ATEX II 3 G Ex ic IIC T6 Gc XA00498F XA00518F ATEX II 1/2 G Ex ia IIC T6 Ga/Gb, II 1/2 D Ex t[ia] IIIC Txx°C Da/Db IP6x...

  • Page 54: Patents

    Levelflex FMP50 Patents This product may be protected by at least one of the following patents. Further patents are pending. US Patents EP Patents 5.827.985 5.884.231 5.973.637 6.087.978 955 527 6.140.940 6.481.276 6.512.358 1 301 914 6.559.657 1 020 735 6.640.628...
  • Page 56 Instruments International Endress+Hauser Instruments International AG Kaegenstrasse 2 4153 Reinach Switzerland Tel.+41 61 715 81 00 Fax+41 61 715 25 00 www.endress.com info@ii.endress.com *71140472* TI01000F/00/EN/13.11 71140472 CCS/EH-COSIMA ProMoDo 71140472...

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