Measuring System - Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP56 Manual

Measuring system

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General notes on probe selection
• Normally, rope probes should be used for bulk solids, rod probes are only suitable for short measuring ranges
up to approx. 2 m (6.6 ft) in bulk solids. This applies above all to applications in which the probe is installed
laterally at an angle and for light and pourable bulk solids.
• In the case of large silos, the lateral pressure on the rope can be so high that a rope with plastic jacketing
must be used. We recommend PA-coated ropes be used for cereal products wheat, flour etc..
Probe selection
The various types of probe in combination with the process connections are suitable for the following
applications:
Type of probe
Feature 060 - Probe: Option:
LA
LB
NB
NE
Max. probe length
Max. tensile loading capacity
For application
Levelflex FMP56
Rope probe
4 mm (316)
1/6" (316)
6 mm (PA>Steel)
1/4" (PA>Steel)
12 m (40 ft)
12 kN
level measurement in bulk solids
Levelflex FMP56, FMP57
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