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Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP55 Brief Operating Instructions

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KA01060F/00/EN/15.13
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Brief Operating Instructions
Levelflex FMP55
HART
Guided Level Radar
These Instructions are Brief Operating Instructions; they are
not a substitute for the Operating Instructions pertaining to
the device.
Detailed information about the device can be found in the
Operating Instructions and the other documentation:
Available for all device versions via:
– Internet:
www.endress.com/deviceviewer
– Smart phone/tablet: Endress+Hauser Operations App
Description of the procedure (→  12)
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  • Page 1 Detailed information about the device can be found in the Operating Instructions and the other documentation: Available for all device versions via: – Internet: www.endress.com/deviceviewer – Smart phone/tablet: Endress+Hauser Operations App Description of the procedure (→  12)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Levelflex FMP55 HART Table of contents Important document information ..........3 Symbols .

  • Page 3: Important Document Information

    Levelflex FMP55 HART Important document information Important document information Symbols 1.1.1 Safety symbols Symbol Meaning DANGER! DANGER This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result in serious or fatal injury. A0011189-EN WARNING! WARNING This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation.
  • Page 4 Important document information Levelflex FMP55 HART 1.1.3 Tool symbols A0011222 A0011220 A0011219 A0013442 A0011221 Cross-head Flat blade Torx screwdriver Allen key Hexagon wrench screwdriver screwdriver 1.1.4 Symbols for certain types of information Symbol Meaning Allowed Indicates procedures, processes or actions that are allowed.
  • Page 5 Levelflex FMP55 HART Important document information Symbol Meaning Hazardous area Indicates a hazardous area. A0011187 Safe area (non-hazardous area) Indicates a non-hazardous location. A0011188 1.1.6 Symbols at the device Symbol Meaning Safety instructions Observe the safety instructions contained in the associated Operating Instructions.

  • Page 6: Basic Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 7: Workplace Safety

    It meets general safety standards and legal requirements. It also complies with the EC directives listed in the device-specific EC Declaration of Conformity. Endress+Hauser confirms this by affixing the CE mark to the device. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    Product description Levelflex FMP55 HART Product description Design 3.1.1 Levelflex FMP51/FMP52/FMP54/FMP55 A0012399  1 Design of the Levelflex Electronics housing Process connection (here as an example: flange) Rope probe End-of-probe weight Rod probe Coax probe Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 9 Levelflex FMP55 HART Product description 3.1.2 Electronics housing A0012422  2 Design of the electronics housing Electronics compartment cover Display module Main electronics module Cable glands (1 or 2, depending on instrument version) Nameplate I/O electronics module Terminals (pluggable spring terminals)

  • Page 10: Incoming Acceptance And Product Identification

    DELIVERY NOTE information on the delivery A0015502 note? A0022491 Is the DVD (operating tool) present? If required (see nameplate): A0015502 Are the Safety Instructions (XA) present? A0022494 If one of the conditions does not comply, contact your Endress+Hauser distributor. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 11: Product Identification

    ): All information about the measuring device is displayed. • Enter the serial number from the nameplates into the Endress+Hauser Operations App or scan the 2-D matrix code (QR code) on the nameplate with the Endress+Hauser Operations App: all the information for the measuring device is displayed.

  • Page 12: Device Documentation

     All the associated documentation is displayed. 4.3.2 Endress+Hauser Operations App The Endress+Hauser Operations App is available both for android smart phones (Google Play Store) and for iPhones and iPads (App Store). Via the serial number: Launch the Endress+Hauser Operations App.

  • Page 13: Storage, Transport

    Levelflex FMP55 HART Storage, Transport Storage, Transport Storage conditions • Permitted storage temperature: –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F) • Use the original packaging. Transport product to the measuring point WARNING Housing or probe may be damaged or break away.
  • Page 14 Storage, Transport Levelflex FMP55 HART A0015471 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 15: Mounting

    A0011281  4 Mounting position of Levelflex FMP55 • Rod probes / rope probes: must be mounted in a stilling well or bypass (→  19). • Coax probes: can be mounted at an arbitrary distance from the wall of the vessel.
  • Page 16 Mounting Levelflex FMP55 HART 6.1.2 Mounting cladded flanges • Use flange screws according to the number of flange holes. • Tighten the screws with the required torque (see table). • Retighten the screws after 24 hours or after the first temperature cycle.
  • Page 17 Levelflex FMP55 HART Mounting Flange size Number of screws Recommended torque [Nm] minimum maximum 10K 40A 10K 50A 10K 80A 10K 100A 10K 100A Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 18 Mounting Levelflex FMP55 HART 6.1.3 Securing the probe Securing coax probes For WHG-approvals: For probe lengths ≥3 m (10 ft) a support is required. A0012608 Coax probes can be supported at any point of the outer tube. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 19 Levelflex FMP55 HART Mounting 6.1.4 Special mounting conditions Bypasses and stilling wells A0014129 Mounting in a stilling well Mounting in a bypass Minimum distance between end of probe and lower edge of the bypass; see table below Minimum distance between end of probe and lower edge of the bypass...
  • Page 20 With heat insulated tanks the bypass should also be insulated in order to prevent condensate formation. For information on bypass solutions from Endress+Hauser please contact your Endress +Hauser sales representative. Non-metallic vessels When mounting Levelflex in a non-metallic vessel, use a coax probe.

  • Page 21: Mounting The Device

    Levelflex FMP55 HART Mounting Mounting the device 6.2.1 Required mounting tools • For flanges and other process connections: appropriate mounting tools • To turn the housing: Hexagonal wrench 8 mm Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 22 Mounting Levelflex FMP55 HART 6.2.2 Mounting the device Flange mounting If a seal is used, be sure to use unpainted metal bolts to ensure good electrical contact between probe flange and process flange. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 23 Levelflex FMP55 HART Mounting Mounting rope probes NOTICE Electrostatic discharges may damage the electronics. ‣ Earth the housing before lowering the rope into the vessel. A0012852 When lowering the rope probe into the vessel, observe the following: • Uncoil rope and lower it slowly and carefully into the vessel.
  • Page 24 Mounting Levelflex FMP55 HART 6.2.3 Mounting the "Sensor remote" version This section is only valid for devices of the version "Probe Design" = "Sensor remote" (feature 600, option MB/MC/MD). For the version "Probe design" = "Sensor remote" the following is supplied: •...
  • Page 25 Levelflex FMP55 HART Mounting Mounting the electronics housing 122 (4.8) 140 (5.5) 175 (6.9) 158 (6.2) mm (inch) A0014793  5 Mounting the electronics housing using the mounting bracket Wall mounting Pipe mounting Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 26 Mounting Levelflex FMP55 HART Connecting the cable Required tools: Open-end wrench 18AF 6 Nm 6 Nm (4.42 lbf ft) (4.42 lbf ft) = 100 (4) = 100 (4) 6 Nm 6 Nm (4.42 lbf ft) (4.42 lbf ft) A0014794  6 Connecting the cable.
  • Page 27 Levelflex FMP55 HART Mounting 6.2.4 Turning the transmitter housing To provide easier access to the connection compartment or display module, the transmitter housing can be turned: max. 350° 8 mm 8 mm A0013713 Unscrew the securing screw using an open-ended wrench.
  • Page 28 Mounting Levelflex FMP55 HART 6.2.5 Turning the display module 3 mm A0013905 If present: Loosen the screw of the securing clamp of the electronics compartment cover using an Allen key and turn the clamp 90° conterclockwise. Unscrew cover of the electronics compartment from the transmitter housing.

  • Page 29: Post-Installation Check

    Levelflex FMP55 HART Mounting Post-installation check Is the device undamaged (visual inspection)? Does the device conform to the measuring point specifications? For example: • Process temperature • Process pressure (refer to the chapter on "Material load curves" of the "Technical Information"...

  • Page 30: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 HART Electrical connection Connection conditions 7.1.1 Terminal assignment 2-wire: 4-20mA HART – – 4...20 mA – – 4...20 mA A0011294  7 Terminal assignment 2-wire; 4-20mA HART Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Active barrier with power supply (e.g. RN221N): Observe terminal voltage HART communication resistor (≥250 Ω): Observe maximum load...
  • Page 31 Levelflex FMP55 HART Electrical connection Connection for Commubox FXA195 or FieldXpert SFX350/SFX370 (via VIATOR Bluetooth modem) Analog display device: Observe maximum load Cable screen; observe cable specification 4-20mA HART (passive): Terminals 1 and 2 Overvoltage protection module Terminal for potential equalization line...

  • Page 32: Connection For Commubox Fxa195 Or Fieldxpert Sfx350/Sfx370 (Via Viator Bluetooth Modem)

    Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 HART 2-wire: 4-20mA HART, switch output – 4...20 mA ³ – 4...20 mA ³ A0013759  8 Terminal assignment 2-wire; 4-20mA HART, switch output Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Active barrier with power supply (e.g. RN221N): Observe terminal voltage HART communication resistor (≥250 Ω): Observe maximum load...

  • Page 33: Overvoltage Protection Module

    Levelflex FMP55 HART Electrical connection Cable entry for 4-20mA HART line Cable entry for switch output line Overvoltage protection module Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 34 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 HART 2-wire: 4-20mA HART, 4-20mA – 4...20 mA – 4...20 mA – 4...20 mA – 4...20 mA A0013923  9 Terminal assignment 2-wire, 4-20 mA HART, 4...20mA Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Connection current output 2 Connection current output 1 Supply voltage for current output 1 (e.g.

  • Page 35: Terminal For Potential Equalization Line

    Levelflex FMP55 HART Electrical connection Connection for Commubox FXA195 or FieldXpert SFX350/SFX370 (via VIATOR Bluetooth modem) Analog display device ; observe maximum load Analog display device ; observe maximum load Supply voltage for current output 2 (e.g. RN221N); Obesrve terminal voltage...
  • Page 36 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 HART 4-wire: 4-20mA HART (10.4 to 48 V 4...20 mA ³ A0011340  10 Terminal assignment 4-wire; 4-20mA HART (10.4 to 48 VDC) Evaluation unit, e.g. PLC HART communication resistor (≥250 Ω): Observe maximum load Connection for Commubox FXA195 or FieldXpert SFX350/SFX370 (via VIATOR Bluetooth modem)
  • Page 37 Levelflex FMP55 HART Electrical connection Connect protective earth to the internal ground terminal (7) before connecting the supply voltage. If necessary, connect the potential matching line to the external ground terminal (11). In order to ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Do not only ground the device via the protective earth conductor of the supply cable.
  • Page 38 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 HART 4-wire: 4-20mA HART (90 to 253 V 4...20 mA ³ A0018965  11 Terminal assignment 4-wire; 4-20mA HART (90 to 253 VAC) Evaluation unit, e.g. PLC HART communication resistor (≥250 Ω): Observe maximum load Connection for Commubox FXA195 or FieldXpert SFX350/SFX370 (via VIATOR Bluetooth modem)
  • Page 39 Levelflex FMP55 HART Electrical connection Connect protective earth to the internal ground terminal (7) before connecting the supply voltage. If necessary, connect the potential matching line to the external ground terminal (11). In order to ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Do not only ground the device via the protective earth conductor of the supply cable.
  • Page 40 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 HART Connection examples for the switch output A0015909 A0015910  12 Connection of a relay  13 Connection of a digital input Pull-up resistor Suitable relays (examples): Digital input • Solid-state relay: Phoenix Contact OV-24DC/480AC/5 with mounting rail connector UMK-1 OM-R/AMS •...
  • Page 41 Levelflex FMP55 HART Electrical connection HART loop converter HMX50 The dynamic variables of the HART protocol can be converted into individual 4 to 20 mA sections using the HART loop converter HMX50. The variables are assigned to the current output and the measuring ranges of the individual parameters are defined in the HMX50.
  • Page 42 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 HART 7.1.2 Cable specification For ambient temperature T ≥60 °C (140 °F): use cable for temperature T +20 K. HART • A normal device cable suffices if only the analog signal is used. • A shielded cable is recommended if using the HART protocol. Observe grounding concept of the plant.
  • Page 43 Levelflex FMP55 HART Electrical connection 7.1.3 Device plug connectors For the versions with fieldbus plug connector (M12 or 7/8"), the signal line can be connected without opening the housing. Pin assignment of the M12 plug connector Meaning Signal + not connected...

  • Page 44: Power Supply

    Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 HART 7.1.4 Power supply 2-wire, 4-20mA HART, passive "Power "Approval" Terminal Maximum load R, depending on the supply voltage U at the supply Supply, voltage U unit Output" at the device A: 2-wire; • Non-Ex 17.5 to...
  • Page 45 Levelflex FMP55 HART Electrical connection "Power "Approval" Terminal Maximum load R, depending on the supply voltage U at the supply Supply, voltage U unit Output" at the device B: 2-wire; • Non-Ex 12 to R [ ] W 4-20 mA •...
  • Page 46 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 HART "Power "Approval" Terminal Maximum load R, depending on the supply voltage U at the supply Supply, voltage U unit Output" at the device C: 2-wire; alle Channel 1: 4-20mA 18.5 to R [ ] W...
  • Page 47 Levelflex FMP55 HART Electrical connection 4-wire, 4-20mA HART, active "Power supply; Output" Terminal voltage Maximum load R K: 4-wire 90-253VAC; 4-20mA HART 90 to 253 V (50 to 60 Hz), overvoltage category II 500 Ω L: 4-wire 10,4-48VDC; 4-20mA HART 10.4 to 48 V...
  • Page 48 < 1.5 pF Nominal arrest impulse voltage (8/20 μs) 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...

  • Page 49: Connecting The Device

    Levelflex FMP55 HART Electrical connection Connecting the 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.
  • Page 50 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 HART A0013837 Connect the cable in accordance with the terminal assignment (→  30). When using screened cable: Connect the cable screen to the ground terminal. 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.
  • Page 51 Levelflex FMP55 HART Electrical connection 7.2.1 Pluggable spring-force terminals Instruments without integrated overvoltage protection have pluggable spring-force terminals. Rigid conductors or flexible conductors with cable sleeve can directly be inserted and are contacted automatically. To remove cables from the terminal: Press on the groove between the terminals using a flat- tip screwdriver ≤...

  • Page 52: Post-Connection Check

    Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 HART 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 (→...

  • Page 53: Commissioning (Via Operating Menu)

    Levelflex FMP55 HART Commissioning (via operating menu) Commissioning (via operating menu) Display and operating module 8.1.1 Display appearance User ABC_ DEFG HIJK LMNO PQRS TUVW A0012635  15 Appearance of the display and operation module for on-site operation Measured value display (1 value max. size) 1.1 Header containing tag and error symbol (if an error is active)

  • Page 54: Operating Elements

    Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP55 HART 8.1.2 Operating elements Meaning Minus key For menu, submenu Moves the selection bar upwards in a picklist. A0013969 For text and numeric editor In the input mask, moves the selection bar to the left (backwards).
  • Page 55 Levelflex FMP55 HART Commissioning (via operating menu) 8.1.3 Opening the context menu Using the context menu, the user can call up the following menus quickly and directly from the operational display: • Setup • Conf. backup disp. • Simulation Calling up and closing the context menu The user is in the operational display.

  • Page 56: Operating Menu

    Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP55 HART Operating menu Parameter/Submenu Meaning Description Language Defines the operating language of the on-site display. Setup When appropriate values have been assigned toall setup parameters, the measured should be completely configured in a standard application.

  • Page 57: Unlock The Device

    Levelflex FMP55 HART Commissioning (via operating menu) Unlock the device If the device has been locked, it must be unlocked before the measurement can be configured. For details refer to the Operating Instructions of the device: BA01003F (FMP55, HART) Setting the operating language...

  • Page 58: Configuration Of An Interface Measurement

    Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP55 HART Configuration of an interface measurement 100% DK (DC ) A0011177  17 Configuration parameters for interface measurements R = Reference pioint of the measurement = Interface distance (Distance from reference point to lower medium)
  • Page 59 Levelflex FMP55 HART Commissioning (via operating menu) Setup  →  Empty calibration  Enter the distance E between the reference point R and the minimum level (0%). Setup  →  Full calibration  Enter distance F between the minimum (0%) and maximum (100%) level.

  • Page 60: User-Specific Applications

    Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP55 HART User-specific applications For details of setting the parameters of user-specific applications, see separate documentation: BA01003F/00/DE (Operating Instructions FMP55, HART) For the Expert submenu refer to: GP01000F/00/DE (Description of Device Parameters FMP5x, HART) Endress+Hauser...
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