Mounting The Device; Required Mounting Tools; Shortening The Probe - Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP56 Operating Instructions Manual

Levelflex FMP56, FMP57 PROFIBUS PA
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6.2

Mounting the device

6.2.1

Required mounting tools

• For mounting thread 3/4": Hexagonal wrench 36 mm
• For mounting thread 1-1/2": Hexagonal wrench 55 mm
• To shorten rod or coax probes: Saw
• To shorten rope probes:
– Allen key AF 3 mm (for 4mm ropes) or AF 4 mm (for 6 mm ropes)
– Saw or bolt cutter
• For flanges and other process connections: appropriate mounting tools
• To turn the housing: Hexagonal wrench 8 mm
6.2.2

Shortening the probe

When shortening the probe: Enter the new length of probe into the Quick Setup
which can be found in the electronics housing behind the display module.
Shortening rod probes
Rod probes must be shortened if the distance to the container floor or outlet cone is less
than 10 mm (0.4 in). The rods of a rod probe are shortened by sawing at the bottom end.
Rod probes of FMP52 can not be shortened as they are coated.
Shortening rope probes
Rope probes must be shortened if the distance to the container floor or outlet cone is less
than 150 mm (6 in).
Mounting
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