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Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP50 Brief Operating Instructions

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KA01106F/00/EN/05.18
71396540
2018-04-12
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Brief Operating Instructions
Levelflex FMP50
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Guided wave 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
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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2 Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Order code: XXXXX-XXXXXX Ser. no.: XXXXXXXXXXXX Ext. ord. cd.: XXX.XXXX.XX Serial number www.endress.com/deviceviewer Endress+Hauser Operations App A0023555 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Table of contents Table of contents Important document information ..........5 Symbols .
  • Page 4 Table of contents Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.6 Configuration management ............. . 55...

  • Page 5: Important Document Information

    Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 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. WARNING! This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in WARNING serious or fatal injury.
  • Page 6 Important document information Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 1.1.4 Symbols for certain types of information Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Permitted Preferred Procedures, processes or actions that Procedures, processes or actions that are permitted. are preferred. Forbidden Procedures, processes or actions that Indicates additional information.

  • Page 7: Terms And Abbreviations

    Time of Flight FieldCare Scalable software tool for device configuration and integrated plant asset management solutions DeviceCare Universal configuration software for Endress+Hauser HART, PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and Ethernet field devices Device Type Manager Device Description for HART communication protocol ε...

  • Page 8: Registered Trademarks

    Registered trademark of the FieldComm Group, Austin, Texas, USA Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Endress+Hauser is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Apple®...

  • Page 9: 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 10: Workplace Safety

    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. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 11: Product Description

    The measuring system meets the legal requirements of the applicable EAC guidelines. These are listed in the corresponding EAC Declaration of Conformity together with the standards applied. Endress+Hauser confirms successful testing of the device by affixing to it the EAC mark. Product description Product design 3.1.1...

  • Page 12: Incoming Acceptance And 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 13: Storage, Transport

    Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 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: Mounting

    Mounting Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Mounting requirements 6.1.1 Suitable mounting position A0012606  3 Mounting requirements for Levelflex Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 15 Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Mounting distances • Distance (A) between wall and rod or rope probe: – for smooth metallic walls: > 50 mm (2 in) – for plastic walls: > 300 mm (12 in) to metallic parts outside the vessel –...
  • Page 16 Mounting Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 6.1.2 Securing the probe Securing rope probes A0012609 Sag of the rope: ≥ 1 cm per 1m of the probe length (0.12 inch per 1 ft of the probe length) Reliably grounded end of probe...
  • Page 17 Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Securing rod probes • For WHG approvals: For probe lengths ≥ 3 m (10 ft) a support is required. • In general, rod probes must be supported if there is a horizontal flow (e.g. from an agitator) or in the case of strong vibrations.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Device

    Mounting Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting the device 6.2.1 Required mounting tools • For mounting thread 3/4": Hexagonal wrench 36 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) –...
  • Page 19 Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Rope material Torque for set screws 4 mm (0.16 in) 40 mm (1.6 in) 3 mm 5 Nm (3.69 lbf ft) Using an Allen key, loosen the set screws at the end-of-probe weight. Note: The set screws have got a clamping coating in order to prevent accidental loosening.
  • Page 20 Mounting Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 6.2.3 Mounting the device Mounting devices with thread A0012528 Devices with mounting thread are screwed into a welding boss or a flange and are usually also secured with these. • Tighten with the hexagonal nut only: –...
  • Page 21 Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting 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.
  • Page 22 Mounting Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus CAUTION The plugs of the connection cable may be damaged by mechanical stress. ‣ Mount the probe and the electronics housing tightly before connecting the cable. ‣ Lay the cable such that it is not exposed to mechanical stress. Minimum bending radius: 100 mm (4").
  • Page 23 Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting 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  5 Connecting the cable. There are the following possibilities:...
  • Page 24 Mounting Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Unscrew the securing screw using an open-ended wrench. Rotate the housing in the desired direction. Tighten the securing screw (1.5 Nm for plastic housing; 2.5 Nm for aluminum or stainless steel housing). 6.2.6 Turning the display...
  • Page 25 Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Feed the coiled cable into the gap between the housing and main electronics module and plug the display module into the electronics compartment until it engages. Closing electronics compartment cover 3 mm 2,5 Nm A0021451 Screw back firmly electronics compartment cover.

  • Page 26: Post-Installation Check

    Mounting Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 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 27: Electrical Connection

    Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Electrical connection Electrical connection Connection conditions 7.1.1 Terminal assignment Terminal assignment 4-wire: 4-20 mA HART (90 to 253 V A0036519  6 Terminal assignment 4-wire: 4-20 mA HART (90 to 253 V Connection 4-20 mA HART (active): terminals 3 and 4...
  • Page 28 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus CAUTION To ensure electrical safety: ‣ Do not disconnect the protective connection. ‣ Disconnect the supply voltage before disconnecting the protective earth. Connect protective earth to the internal ground terminal (3) before connecting the supply voltage.
  • Page 29 Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Electrical connection Terminal assignment PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus A0036500  7 Terminal assignment PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Connection PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus: terminals 1 and 2, without integrated overvoltage...
  • Page 30 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Block diagram PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus A0036530  8 Block diagram PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus Cable screen; observe cable specifications Connection PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus Measuring device Switch output (open collector)
  • Page 31 Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Electrical connection 7.1.2 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 +...
  • Page 32 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 7.1.3 Power supply PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus "Power supply; Output" "Approval" Terminal voltage E: 2-wire; FOUNDATION Fieldbus, switch output • Non-Ex 9 to 32 V G: 2-wire; PROFIBUS PA, switch output • Ex nA •...

  • Page 33: Connecting The Measuring Device

    Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Electrical connection External overvoltage protection module 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 Connecting the measuring device...
  • Page 34 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 7.2.2 Connecting A0036418  9 Dimensions: mm (in) Push the cable through the cable entry . To ensure tight sealing, do not remove the sealing ring from the cable entry. Remove the cable sheath.
  • Page 35 Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Electrical connection 7.2.3 Plug-in spring-force terminals In the case of devices without integrated overvoltage protection, electrical connection is via plug-in spring-force terminals. Rigid conductors or flexible conductors with ferrules can be inserted directly into the terminal without using the lever, and create a contact automatically.

  • Page 36: Post-Connection Check

    Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Turning securing clamp 90 ° counterclockwise and tighten the clamp with 2.5 Nm (1.84 lbf ft) again using the Allen key (3 mm). Post-connection check  Is the device or cable undamaged (visual check)? ...

  • Page 37: Integration Into The Foundation Fieldbus Network

    Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Integration into the FOUNDATION Fieldbus network • For more in-depth information on integrating the device into the FF system, see the description for the configuration software used. • When integrating the field devices into the FF system, make sure you are using the right files.
  • Page 38 Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus – EH_Levelflex_xxxxxxxxxx – RESOURCE_xxxxxxxxxxx (RB2) SETUP_ xxxxxxxxxxx (TRDSUP) ADV_SETUP_ xxxxxxxxxxx (TRDASUP) DISPLAY_ xxxxxxxxxxx (TRDDISP) DIAGNOSTIC_ xxxxxxxxxxx (TRDDIAG) EXPERT_CONFIG_ xxxxxxxxxxx (TRDEXP) EXPERT_INFO_ xxxxxxxxxxx (TRDEXPIN) SERVICE_SENSOR_ xxxxxxxxxxx (TRDSRVSB) SERVICE_INFO_ xxxxxxxxxxx (TRDSRVIF) DATA_TRANSFER_...

  • Page 39: Block Model

    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...

  • Page 40: Assignment Of The Measured Values (Channel) In An Ai Block

    Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 8.4.2 Block configuration when device is delivered Device_01 4841.000 DIAGNOSTIC RESOURCE DISPLAY DATA_TRANSFER SETUP ANALOG_INPUT_1 ADV_SETUP ANALOG_INPUT_2 EXPERT_CONFIG EXPERT_INFO SERVICE_SENSOR SERVICE_INFO ARITHMETIC SIGNAL_CHAR INPUT_SELECTOR INTEGRATOR ANALOG_ALARM A0017217  12 Block configuration when device is delivered...

  • Page 41: Methods

    Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Channel Measured value 32786 Absolute echo amplitude 32787 Absolute interface amplitude 32856 Distance 32885 Elektronic temperature 32938 Interface linearized 32949 Level linearized 33044 Relative echo amplitude 33045 Relative interface amplitude...

  • Page 42: Commissioning Via Wizard

    If the wizard is cancelled before all necessary parameters have been set, the device may be in an undefined state. A reset to the default settings is recommended in this case. DeviceCare is available for download at www.software-products.endress.com. The download requires a registration in the Endress+Hauser software portal. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 43: Commissioning (Via Operating Menu)

    Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning (via operating menu) Commissioning (via operating menu) 10.1 Display and operating module 10.1.1 Display appearance User ABC_ DEFG HIJK LMNO PQRS TUVW A0012635  13 Appearance of the display and operation module for on-site operation Measured value display (1 value max.
  • Page 44 Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 10.1.2 Operating elements Meaning Minus key For menu, submenu Moves the selection bar upwards in a picklist. A0018330 For text and numeric editor In the input mask, moves the selection bar to the left (backwards).
  • Page 45 Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning (via operating menu) 10.1.3 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. • Env.curve •...

  • Page 46: Operating Menu

    Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 10.2 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 47: Unlock The Device

    Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning (via operating menu) 10.3 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: BA01051F (FMP50, FOUNDATION Fieldbus) 10.4...

  • Page 48: Configuration Of A Level Measurement

    Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 10.5 Configuration of a level measurement 20 mA 100% 4 mA A0011360  15 Configuration parameters for level measurements in liquids LN = Length of probe R = Reference point of the measurement...

  • Page 49: User-Specific Applications

    Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning (block-based operation) Setup → Level  Displays the measured level L. Setup → Distance  Displays the distance D between the reference point R and the level L. 10. Setup → Signal quality  Displays the signal quality of the level echo.
  • Page 50 Commissioning (block-based operation) Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.1.3 Configuring the Transducer Blocks The measurement and the display module are configured using the Transducer Blocks. The general procedure is the same for all Transducer Blocks: If necessary, change the block name.

  • Page 51: Scaling Of The Measured Value In An Ai Block

    Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning (block-based operation) Specify the alarm priorities by means of the High High Priority/HI_HI_PRI, High Priority/ HI_PRI, Low Low Priority/LO_LO_PRI and Low Priority/LO_PRI parameters. Reporting to the field host system only takes place with alarms with a priority greater than 2.

  • Page 52: Language Selection

    Commissioning (block-based operation) Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.3 Language selection Step Block Parameter Action DISPLAY (TRDDISP) Language (language) Select language Selection: • 32805: Arabian • 32824: Chinese simplified • 32842: Czech • 32881: Dutch • 32888: English • 32917: French •...

  • Page 53: Configuration Of A Level Measurement

    Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning (block-based operation) 11.4 Configuration of a level measurement The Setup method can also be used to configure the measurement. It is called up via the SETUP (TRDSUP) transducer block. 20 mA 100% 4 mA A0011360 ...
  • Page 54 Commissioning (block-based operation) Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Step Block Parameter Action SETUP (TRDSUP) Distance unit Select distance unit. (distance_unit) Selection: • 1010: m • 1013: mm • 1018: in • 1019: ft SETUP (TRDSUP) Tank type (tank_type) Select tank type.

  • Page 55: Configuration Of The On-Site Display

    "Tank type" = "Bypass/pipe" If required, lower DCs can ben entered into the "DC value (dc_value)" parameter. However, for DC<1.6 the measuring range may be reduced; for details please contact Endress+Hauser. 11.5 Configuration of the on-site display 11.5.1...
  • Page 56 Commissioning (block-based operation) Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Functions of the parameter options Options Description 33097: Execute backup A backup copy of the current device configuration in the HistoROM is saved to the display module of the device. The backup copy comprises the transmitter data of the device.
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