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Brief Operating Instructions Levelflex FMP55 Guided Level-Radar These Instructions are Brief Operating Instructions; they do not replace the Operating Instructions included in the scope of supply. For detailed information, refer to the Operating Instructions and other documentation on the CD-ROM provided or visit "www.endress.com/ deviceviewer".
Levelflex FMP55 Important document information 10 Commissioning with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration program (block-oriented operation) ........39 10.1 Block configuration .
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-designated use. Verification for borderline cases: For special measured materials and cleaning agents, Endress+Hauser is glad to provide ► assistance in verifying the corrosion resistance of wetted materials, but does not accept any warranty or liability.
It fulfills general safety requirements and legal requirements. It also conforms to the EC directives listed in the device-specific EC declaration of conformity. Endress+Hauser confirms this fact by applying the CE mark. Endress+Hauser...
Product description Levelflex FMP55 Product description Compact device Levelflex A0012399 Design of the Levelflex å 1 Electronics housing Process connection (here as an example: flange) Rope probe End-of-probe weight Rod probe Coax probe Endress+Hauser...
A0013696 A0014038 A0013696 A0014037 If one of the conditions does not comply, contact your Endress+Hauser distributor. Product identification The following options are available for identification of the measuring device: • Nameplate specifications • Order code with breakdown of the device features on the delivery note •...
Storage, Transport Levelflex FMP55 Order code: Ser. no.: Ext. ord. cd.: A0014103 Example of a nameplate å 3 Order code Serial number (Ser. no.) Extended order code (Ext. ord. cd.) Only 33 digits of the extended order code can be indicated on the nameplate. If the extended order code exceeds 33 digits, the rest will not be shown.
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Levelflex FMP55 Storage, Transport A0013920 NOTICE Shipping lock for FMP5x with coax probe For FMP5x with coax probe the coax tube is not fixed permanently to the electronics ► housing. For shipping and transport it is secured with two cable ties. In order to prevent the spacer at the probe rod from moving along the probe, these cable ties must not be loosened when transporting and mounting the device.
Mounting Levelflex FMP55 Mounting Suitable mounting position A0011281 • Rod probes / rope probes: must be mounted in a stilling well or bypass (® ä 13) • Coax probes: can be mounted at an arbitrary distance from the wall of the vessel •...
Levelflex FMP55 Mounting A0012608 Coax probes can be supported at any point of the outer tube. Special mounting conditions 6.3.1 Bypasses and stilling wells For information on bypass solutions from Endress+Hauser please contact your Endress +Hauser sales representative. Endress+Hauser...
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Mounting Levelflex FMP55 A0014129 Mounting in a stilling well Mounting in a bypass • 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, a coax probe is recommended.
Levelflex FMP55 Mounting 6.3.2 Non-metallic vessels When mounting Levelflex in a non-metallic vessel, use a coax probe. Mounting the device 6.4.1 Required mounting tools • For flanges and other process connections: appropriate mounting tools • To turn the housing: Hexagonal wrench 8 mm 6.4.2...
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Mounting Levelflex FMP55 A0012852 When lowering the rope probe into the vessel, observe the following: • Uncoil rope and lower it slowly and carefully into the vessel. • Do not kink the rope. • Avoid any backlash, since this might damage the probe or the vessel fittings.
Levelflex FMP55 Mounting 3. Firmly tighten the securing screw. (1,5 Nm for plastics housing; 2,5 Nm for aluminium or stainless steel housing). 6.4.5 Turning the display module 3 mm A0013905 1. Loosen the screw of the securing clamp of the electronics compartment cover using an Allen key and turn the clamp 90°...
Connection options 7.2.1 Cable specification FOUNDATION Fieldbus • Endress+Hauser recommends using twisted, shielded two-wire cables. • Terminals for wire cross-sections: 0.5 to 2.5 mm (20 to 14 AWG) • Cable outer diameter: 5 to 9 mm (0.2 to 0.35 in) For further information on the cable specifications, see Operating Instructions BA00013S "FOUNDATION Fieldbus Overview", FOUNDATION Fieldbus Guideline and IEC...
< 1.5 pF Nominal arrest impulse voltage (8/20 ms) 10 kA External overvoltage protection HAW562 or HAW569 from Endress+Hauser are suited as external overvoltage protection. For detailed information please refer to the following documents: • HAW562: TI01012K • HAW569: TI01013K Connection data 7.3.1...
Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 Connecting the measuring device WARNING Explosion hazard! Comply with the relevant national standards. ► Observe the specifications in the Safety Instructions (XA). ► Only use the specified cable glands. ► Check whether the supply voltage matches the specifications on the nameplate.
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Levelflex FMP55 Electrical connection A0013837 Connect the cable in accordance with the terminal assignment (® ä 18). 8. When using screened cable: Connect the cable screen to the ground terminal. 9. Screw the cover onto the connection compartment. 10. For instruments with safety pin for the lid: Adjust the safety pin so that its edge is over the edge of the display lid.
Levelflex FMP55 Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Post-connection check Are cables or the device undamaged (visual inspection)? Do the cables comply with the requirements? Do the cables have adequate strain relief? Are all cable glands installed, firmly tightened and correctly sealed? Does the supply voltage match the specifications on the transmitter nameplate? Is the terminal assignment correct (®...
Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Levelflex FMP55 The device is integrated into the FF network as follows: 1. Start the FF configuration program. 2. Download the Cff and device description files (*.ffo, *.sym (for format 4) *ff5, *sy5 (for format 5) to the system.
Endress+Hauser Guideline BA00062S. The guideline provides an overview of the standard function blocks that are described in FOUNDATION Fieldbus Specifications FF 890 - 894. It is designed to help operators use the blocks implemented in the Endress+Hauser field devices. Endress+Hauser...
Levelflex FMP55 Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Display and operating module 9.1.1 Display appearance User ABC_ DEFG HIJK LMNO PQRS TUVW A0012635 Appearance of the display and operation module for on-site operation å...
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Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Levelflex FMP55 9.1.2 Navigation and selection from a list Use the operating keys to navigate within the operating menu and to select options from a list. Meaning "Minus" key Henceforth represented by S.
Levelflex FMP55 Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Operating concept 9.2.1 Structure Language Display/operation Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter N Setup Setup parameter 1 Setup parameter 2 Setup parameter N Advanced setup Enter access code Parameter 1 Parameter N...
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Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Levelflex FMP55 9.2.2 Submenus and user roles The submenus are designed for different user roles. A user role is defined by typical tasks within the lifecycle of the device. User role Typical tasks...
Levelflex FMP55 Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Adjust the display contrast • O + F (pressed simultaneously): increases the contrast. • S + F (pressed simultaneously): decreases the contrast. Unlock the device If the device has been locked, it must be unlocked before the measurement can be configured.
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Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Levelflex FMP55 1. Unscrew the lid from the compartment for the display and operating module. 2. Slightly turn the display and operating module to remove it from the compartment. 3. Set the locking switch (WP: Write Protection) into the desired position. (A): unlocked;...
Commissioning via operating menu (On-site display, FieldCare) Levelflex FMP55 Configuration of an interface measurement 100% DK (DC ) A0011177 Configuration parameters for interface measurements å 13 R = Reference pioint of the measurement = Distance of interface (Distance from reference point to lower...
Levelflex FMP55 Commissioning with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration program (block-oriented operation) Step Parameter Action Setup ® Level Displays the measured level L. Setup ® Interface Displays the interface height L Setup ® Distance Displays the distance D between the reference point R and the level L.
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Commissioning with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration program (block-oriented operation) Levelflex FMP55 4. Load Cff and device description files into the host system or the configuration program. Make sure you are using the right system files. 5. Identify the device using the DEVICE_ID (see Point 2). Assign the desired tag name to the device by means of the Pd-tag/FF_PD_TAG parameter.
Levelflex FMP55 Commissioning with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration program (block-oriented operation) 4. Use the Transducer Scale/XD_SCALE parameter to select the desired unit and the block input range for the process variable (® ä 41). Make sure that the unit selected suits the process variable selected.
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Commissioning with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration program (block-oriented operation) Levelflex FMP55 XD_SCALE OUT_SCALE EU_100 EU_0 EU_100 EU_0 OUT_VALUE A0017338 Scaling of the measured value in an AI Block å 14 • If you have selected the Direct mode for the L_TYPE parameter, you cannot change the values and units for XD_SCALE and OUT_SCALE.
Levelflex FMP55 Commissioning with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration program (block-oriented operation) 10.3 Language selection Step Block Parameter Action DISPLAY (TRDDISP) Language (language) Select language Selection: • 32805: Arabian • 32824: Chinese simplified • 32842: Czech • 32881: Dutch • 32888: English •...
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Commissioning with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration program (block-oriented operation) Levelflex FMP55 100% DK (DC ) A0011177 Configuration parameters for interface measurements å 15 R = Reference pioint of the measurement = Distance of interface (Distance from reference point to lower medium)
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Levelflex FMP55 Commissioning with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration program (block-oriented operation) Step Block Parameter Action SETUP (TRDSUP) Tank type (tank_type) Select tank type. Selection: • 32816: Bypass / pipe • 33288: Metallic • 33302: Coaxial • 33432: Twin rope • 33433: Twin rod •...
Commissioning with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration program (block-oriented operation) Levelflex FMP55 Step Block Parameter Action SETUP (TRDSUP) Signal quality Displays the signal (signal_quality) quality of the level echo. SETUP (TRDSUP) Confirm distance Compare the displayed (confirm_distance) distance to the real...
Levelflex FMP55 Commissioning with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration program (block-oriented operation) Parameter Factory setting for devices with 1 current Factory setting for devices with 2 current output outputs Value 2 display Level linearized Level linearized Value 3 display Upper interface thickness...
Commissioning with a FOUNDATION Fieldbus configuration program (block-oriented operation) Levelflex FMP55 10.7 Protection of the settings against unauthorized changes There are two ways to protect the settings against unauthorized changes: • Via locking switch (hardware locking) (® ä 35) • Via operating menu (software locking) (® ä 36) •...
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