Summary of Contents for Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP55
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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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Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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...
Important document information Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA Important document information Symbols 1.1.1 Safety symbols Symbol Meaning DANGER! This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result in DANGER 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.
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Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA Important document information 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.
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...
Registered trademark of the PROFIBUS User Organization, Karlsruhe, Germany 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®...
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.
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...
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...
): 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.
Storage, Transport Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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.
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Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA Storage, Transport A0015471 Endress+Hauser...
Suitable mounting position A0011281 3 Mounting position of Levelflex FMP55 • Rod probes / rope probes: must be mounted in a stilling well or bypass. • Coax probes: can be mounted at an arbitrary distance from the wall of the vessel.
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Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA Mounting 6.1.2 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.
Mounting Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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 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.
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Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA Mounting • The probe with the process connection • The electronics housing • The mounting bracket for wall or pipe mounting of the electronics housing • The connection cable (length as ordered). The cable has got one straight and one angled plug (90°).
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Mounting Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA Mounting the electronics housing ø42...60 (1.65...2.36) 122 (4.8) 127...140 (5...5.51) 161 (6.34) 162...175 (6.38...6.89) A0014793 4 Mounting the electronics housing using the mounting bracket; dimensions: mm (in) Wall mounting Pipe mounting Connecting the cable...
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Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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:...
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Mounting Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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). 6.2.5 Turning the display...
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Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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.
Mounting Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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"...
Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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...
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Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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.
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Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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...
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Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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)
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Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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 +...
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Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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 •...
Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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...
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Electrical connection Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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.
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Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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.
Integration into a PROFIBUS network Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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)? ...
Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA Integration into a PROFIBUS network Set device address A0015686 11 Address switches in terminal compartment 8.2.1 Hardware adressing Set switch 8 to "OFF". Define the address with switches 1 to 7 according to the table below.
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Integration into a PROFIBUS network Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA A0015903 13 Example of software addressing; switch 8 is in position "ON"; the address is defined in the operating menu (Setup → Device address) Endress+Hauser...
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...
Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA Commissioning (via operating menu) 10.1 Display and operating module 10.1.1 Display appearance User ABC_ DEFG HIJK LMNO PQRS TUVW A0012635 14 Appearance of the display and operation module for on-site operation Measured value display (1 value max.
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Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA Commissioning (via operating menu) 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).
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Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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 •...
Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA Commissioning (via operating menu) 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.
Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA 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: BA01008F (FMP55, PROFIBUS PA) 10.4...
Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA Commissioning (via operating menu) 10.5 Configuration of an interface measurement 100% DK (DC ) A0011177 16 Configuration parameters for interface measurements R = Reference pioint of the measurement = Interface distance (Distance from reference point to lower medium)
Commissioning (via operating menu) Levelflex FMP55 PROFIBUS PA Setup → DC value Enter dielectric constant of the upper medium. Setup → Empty calibration Enter the distance E between the reference point R and the minimum level (0%). Setup → Full calibration ...
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