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Brief Operating Instructions
Micropilot FMR53, FMR54
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".
KA01101F/00/EN/01.12
71156033

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  • Page 1 Brief Operating Instructions Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 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".

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Table of contents 1 Important document information .......

  • Page 3: Important Document Information

    Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Important document information Important document information Document conventions 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 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 1.1.3 Tool symbols A0011222 A0011220 A0011219 A0013442 A0011221 Phillips 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 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 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 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Product description Product design 3.1.1 Micropilot FMR53 A0016790 Design of the Micropilot FMR53 (6 GHz) å 1 Electronics housing Flange Inactive length Active part of the antenna Process connection (Thread) Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 9 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Product description 3.1.2 Micropilot FMR54 A0016815 Design of the Micropilot FMR54 (6 GHz) å 2 Electronics housing Flange Horn antenna High temperature antenna fitting Planar antenna Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 10 Product description Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 3.1.3 Electronics housing A0012422 Design of the electronics housing å 3 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 11: Incoming Acceptance And Product Identification

    Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Incoming acceptance and product identification Incoming acceptance and product identification Incoming acceptance DELIVERY NOTE 1 = 2 A0013696 A0016870 A0016871 A0013696 A0016872 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 12 Incoming acceptance and product identification Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Made in Germany, 79689 Maulburg DELIVERY NOTE A0013696 A0014038 A0013696 A0014037 If one of the conditions does not comply, contact your Endress+Hauser distributor. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 13: Product Identification

    Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Incoming acceptance and product identification 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 • Enter serial numbers from nameplates in W@M Device Viewer www.endress.com/deviceviewer...

  • Page 14: Storage, Transport

    Storage, Transport Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 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 NOTICE Housing or antenna horn may be damaged or break away.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Installation Installation Installation conditions 6.1.1 Mounting position • Recommended distance A from wall to outer edge of nozzle: ~ 1/6 of tank diameter. Nevertheless the device should not be installed closer than 30 cm (11.8 in) to the tank wall.
  • Page 16 Installation Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 6.1.2 Vessel installations Avoid any installations (limit switches, temperature sensors, braces, vacuum rings, heating coils, baffles etc.) inside the signal beam. Take into account the beam angle (® ä 20): A0018944 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 17 If the outer wall of the vessel is made of a non-conductive material (e.g. GRP), microwaves can also be reflected off interfering installations outside the signal beam (e.g. metallic pipes (1), ladders (2), grates (3), ...). Therefore, there should be no such interfering installations in the signal beam. Please contact Endress+Hauser for further information. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 18 Installation Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 A0017123 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 19 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Installation 6.1.5 Optimization options • Antenna size The bigger the antenna, the smaller the beam angle a and the fewer interference echoes (® ä 20). • Mapping The measurement can be optimized by means of electronic suppression of interference echoes.
  • Page 20 Installation Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 6.1.6 Beam angle A0016891 Relationship between beam angle a, distance D and beamwidth diameter W å 5 The beam angle is defined as the angle a where the energy density of the radar waves reaches half the value of the maximum energy density (3-dB-width). Microwaves are also emitted outside the signal beam and can be reflected off interfering installations.
  • Page 21 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Installation Measuring distance Beamwidth diameter W 3 m (9.8 ft) 1.22 m (4 ft) 1 m (3.3 ft) 0.79 m (2.6 ft) 6 m (20 ft) 2.44 m (8 ft) 2.01 m (6.6 ft) 1.58 m (5.2 ft) 9 m (30 ft) 3.66 m (12 ft)

  • Page 22: Measuring Conditions

    • The tank height should be at least H (see table). Affected compounds are e.g. R134a, R227, Dymel 152a. Dielectric constants of important media commonly used in the industry are summarized in the document SD106F, which can be downloaded from the Endress+Hauser web page (www.endress.com). Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 23 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Installation 100% øD A0018872 Device A [mm (in)] B [m (ft)] C [mm (in)] H [m (ft)] FMR53 50(1.97) > 0.5 (1.6) 150 to 300 (5.91 to 11.8) > 1.5 (4.9) FMR54 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 24: Installation In Vessel (Free Space)

    Installation Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Installation in vessel (free space) 6.3.1 Rod antenna (FMR53) Alignment • Align the antenna vertically to the product surface. • A marking at the flange or the boss enables alignment of the antenna. This marking must be aligned towards the tank wall.
  • Page 25 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Installation Nozzle mounting A0016821 Nozzle height an diameter for the rod antenna (FMR53) å 6 Inactive lengthof the antenna Beam launched here Spring washers Antenna length 390 mm (15.4 in) 540 mm (21.3 in) < 100 mm (3.94 in) <...
  • Page 26 Installation Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Threaded connection • Tighten with the hexagonal nut only. • Tool : Hexagonal wrench 55 mm • Maximum permissible torque: – Thread PVDF: 35 Nm (26 lbf ft) – Thread 316L: 60 Nm (44 lbf ft)
  • Page 27 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Installation 6.3.2 Horn antenna (FMR54) Alignment • Align the antenna vertically to the product surface. • A marking at the flange enables alignment of the antenna. This marking must be aligned towards the tank wall. ° °...
  • Page 28 Installation Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 øD A0016822 Nozzle height and diameter for the horn antenna (FMR54) å 7 Mounting nozzle Antenna size 150 mm (6 in) 200 mm (8 in) 250 mm (10 in) 146 mm (5.75 in) 191 mm (7.52 in) 241 mm (9.49 in)
  • Page 29 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Installation 6.3.3 Planar antenna (FMR54) The planar antenna is only suited for stilling well applications (® ä 30). It can not be used for free space applications. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 30: Installation In Stilling Well

    Installation Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Installation in stilling well A0016841 Installation in stilling well å 8 Marking for antenna alignment • For horn antenna: Align the marking towards the slots of the stilling well. • No alignment is required for planar antennas.

  • Page 31: Installation In Bypass

    Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Installation Installation in bypass A0019446 Installation in bypass å 9 Marking for antenna alignment Tank connectors • Alighn the marker perpendicular (90°) to the tank connectors. • Measurements can be performed through an open full bore ball valve without any problems.

  • Page 32: Vessels With Heat Insulation

    Installation Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Vessels with heat insulation A0019142 If process temperatures are high, the device must be included in normal tank insulation to prevent the electronics heating up as a result of heat radiation or convection. The insulation may not exceed beyond the neck of the housing.

  • Page 33: Turning The Display Module

    Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Installation 3. Firmly tighten the securing screw. (1,5 Nm for plastics housing; 2,5 Nm for aluminium or stainless steel housing). 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°...

  • Page 34: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Electrical connection Connection conditions 7.1.1 Cable specification • Standard device cable is sufficient for the power supply of the device. ³60 °C (140 °F): use cable for temperature T • For ambient temperature T +20 K.
  • Page 35 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Electrical connection 7.1.2 Terminal assignment 2-wire: 4-20mA HART – – 4...20 mA – – 4...20 mA A0011294 Terminal assignment 2-wire; 4-20mA HART å 10 Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Active barrier with power supply (e.g. RN221N): Observe terminal voltage (® ä 47) HART communication resistor (³250 W): Observe maximum load (®...
  • Page 36 Electrical connection Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Overvoltage protection module Terminal for potential equalization line Cable entry Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 37 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Electrical connection 2-wire: 4-20mA HART, switch output – 4...20 mA ³ – 4...20 mA ³ A0013759 Terminal assignment 2-wire; 4-20mA HART, switch output å 11 Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Active barrier with power supply (e.g. RN221N): Observe terminal voltage (® ä 48) HART communication resistor (³250 W): Observe maximum load (®...
  • Page 38 Electrical connection Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Cable entry for 4-20mA HART line Cable entry for switch output line Overvoltage protection module Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 39 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Electrical connection 2-wire: 4-20mA HART, 4-20mA – 4...20 mA – 4...20 mA – 4...20 mA – 4...20 mA A0013923 Terminal assignment 2-wire, 4-20 mA HART, 4...20mA å 12 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 40 Electrical connection Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 HART communication resistor (³ 250 W): Observe maximum load (® ä 48) Connection for Commubox FXA195 or FieldXpert SFX100 (via VIATOR Bluetooth modem) Analog display device ; observe maximum load (® ä 48) Analog display device ; observe maximum load (® ä 48) Supply voltage for current output 2 (e.g.
  • Page 41 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Electrical connection 4-wire: 4-20mA HART (10.4 to 48 V 4...20 mA ³ A0011340 Terminal assignment 4-wire; 4-20mA HART (10.4 to 48 VDC) å 13 Evaluation unit, e.g. PLC HART communication resistor (³250 W): Observe maximum load (® ä 50) Connection for Commubox FXA195 or FieldXpert SFX100 (via VIATOR Bluetooth modem) Analog display device: Observe maximum load (®...
  • Page 42 Electrical connection Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Connect protective earth to the internal ground terminal (8) before connecting the supply voltage. If necessary, connect the potential matching line to the external ground terminal (12). In order to ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Do not only ground the device via the protective earth conductor of the supply cable.
  • Page 43 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Electrical connection 4-wire: 4-20mA HART (90 to 253 V 4...20 mA ³ A0018965 Terminal assignment 4-wire; 4-20mA HART (90 to 253 VAC) å 14 Evaluation unit, e.g. PLC HART communication resistor (³250 W): Observe maximum load (® ä 50) Connection for Commubox FXA195 or FieldXpert SFX100 (via VIATOR Bluetooth modem) Analog display device: Observe maximum load (®...
  • Page 44 Electrical connection Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Connect protective earth to the internal ground terminal (8) before connecting the supply voltage. If necessary, connect the potential matching line to the external ground terminal (12). In order to ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Do not only ground the device via the protective earth conductor of the supply cable.
  • Page 45 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Electrical connection Connection examples for the switch output For HART devices, the switch output is available as an option. See product structure, feature 20: "Power Supply, Output", option B: "2-wire; 4-20mA HART, switch output" Devices with PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus always have a switch output.
  • Page 46 Electrical connection Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 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 + –...
  • Page 47 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Electrical connection 7.1.4 Supply voltage 2-wire, 4-20mA HART, passive "Power "Approval" Terminal Maximum load R, depending on the supply voltage U at the supply Supply, voltage unit Output" U at the device A: 2-wire; • Non-Ex 10.4 to...
  • Page 48 Electrical connection Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 "Power "Approval" Terminal Maximum load R, depending on the supply voltage U at the supply Supply, voltage unit Output" U at the device B: 2-wire; • Non-Ex 12 to R [ ] W 4-20 mA •...
  • Page 49 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Electrical connection Polarity reversal protection Admissible residual ripple < 1 V at f = 0 to 100 Hz Admissible residual ripple < 10 mV at f = 100 to 10000 Hz Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 50 Electrical connection Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 4-wire, 4-20mA HART, active "Power supply; Output" Terminal voltage Maximum load K: 4-wire 90-253VAC; 4-20mA HART 90 to 253 V 500 Ω (50 to 60 Hz), overvoltage category II L: 4-wire 10,4-48VDC; 4-20mA HART 10.4 to 48 V...
  • Page 51 < 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...

  • Page 52: Connecting The Measuring Device

    Electrical connection Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 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.
  • Page 53 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Electrical connection A0013837 Connect the cable in accordance with the terminal assignment (® ä 35). 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.
  • Page 54 Electrical connection Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 ≤ 3 (0.12) mm (in) A0013661 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 55: Post-Connection Check

    Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Electrical connection 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 56: Commissioning

    Commissioning Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Commissioning Display and operating module 8.1.1 Display appearance User ABC_ DEFG HIJK LMNO PQRS TUVW A0012635 Appearance of the display and operation module for on-site operation å 17 Measured value display (1 value max. size) 1.1 Header containing tag and error symbol (if an error is active) 1.2 Measured value symbols...
  • Page 57 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Commissioning 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). Plus key For menu, submenu Moves the selection bar downwards in a picklist.

  • Page 58: Operating Menu

    Commissioning Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 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. Setup ® Mapping Interference echo suppression Setup ®...

  • Page 59: Unlock The Device

    Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Commissioning 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: BA01150F (FMR53/FMR54, HART) Setting the operating language...

  • Page 60: Configuration Of A Level Measurement

    Commissioning Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Configuration of a level measurement 100% A0016933 Step Parameter Action Setup ® Device tag Enter device tag (designation of the measuring point) Setup ® Distance unit Select distance unit. Setup ® Tank type Select tank type.
  • Page 61 Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 Commissioning Step Parameter Action Setup ® Mapping ® Confirm Compare the displayed distance to the real distance in distance order to start the recording of the mapping curve. Setup ® Advanced Setup ® Level ® Select level unit: %, m, mm, ft, in...

  • Page 62: User-Specific Applications

    Commissioning Micropilot FMR53, FMR54 User-specific applications For details of setting the parameters of user-specific applications, see separate documentation: • BA01150F (Operating Instructions, FMR53/FMR54, HART) • Experte ® GP01014F/00/EN (Description of Device Parameters, FMR5x, HART) Endress+Hauser...
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