Page 1 Products Solutions Services BA01053F/00/EN/03.15 71293317 01.01.zz (Device software) Operating Instructions Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Guided wave radar...
Page 2 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Order code 00X00-XXXX0XX0XXX Ser. No.: X000X000000 TAG No.: XXX000 Serial number www.endress.com/deviceviewer Endress+Hauser Operations App A0023555 Endress+Hauser...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Turning the display module ..34 Index tables of Endress+Hauser parameters . . 64 Post-installation check ....35 9.6.1...
Page 4 Table of contents Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 9.6.2 Advanced Setup Transducer Block . . . 65 Diagnostics and troubleshooting . . . 96 9.6.3 Display Transducer Block ..66 13.1 General trouble shooting ....96 9.6.4...
Page 5 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Table of contents 17.3.2 "Analog input 1 to 5" submenu ..136 17.3.3 "Advanced setup" submenu ..138 17.4 "Diagnostics" menu ....180 17.4.1 "Diagnostic list"...
Page 6: Important Document Information
Important document information Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Important document information Document function These Operating Instructions contain all the information that is required in various phases of the life cycle of the device: from product identification, incoming acceptance and storage, to mounting, connection, operation and commissioning through to troubleshooting, maintenance and disposal.
Page 7: Symbols For Certain Types Of Information
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Important document information Symbol Meaning Cross-head screwdriver A0011219 Allen key A0011221 Hexagon wrench A0011222 1.2.4 Symbols for certain types of information Symbol Meaning Permitted Procedures, processes or actions that are permitted. Preferred Procedures, processes or actions that are preferred.
Page 8: Symbols At The Device
Important document information Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 1.2.6 Symbols at the device Symbol Meaning Safety instructions Observe the safety instructions contained in the associated Operating Instructions. Temperature resistance of the connection cables Specifies the minimum value of the temperature resistance of the connection cables.
Page 9: Supplementary Documentation
For an overview of the scope of the associated Technical Documentation, refer to the following: • The W@M Device Viewer : Enter the serial number from the nameplate (www.endress.com/deviceviewer) • The Endress+Hauser Operations App: Enter the serial number from the nameplate or scan the 2-D matrix code (QR code) on the nameplate. Endress+Hauser...
Page 10: Safety Instructions (Xa)
Important document information Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 1.3.1 Safety Instructions (XA) Depending on the approval, the following Safety Instructions (XA) are supplied with the device. They are an integral part of the Operating Instructions. Feature 010 Approval Available for Feature 020: "Power Supply; Output"...
Page 11 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Important document information Feature 010 Approval Available for Feature 020: "Power Supply; Output" NEPSI Ex d[ia] IIC T6 Ga/Gb, DIP A20/21 T85…90°C FMP53 XA00639F XA00639F XA00639F XA00645F XA00639F IP66 FM/CSA IS+XP Cl.I,II,III Div.1 Gr.A-G FMP53 XA00531F...
Page 12 Important document information Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Ex-marking in case of connected FHX50 remote display If the device is prepared for the remote display FHX50 (product structure: feature 030: Display, Operation", option L or M), the Ex marking of some certificates changes according to the following table Feature 010 ("Approval") Feature 030 ("Display, Operation") Ex-marking...
Page 13: 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 14: 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.
Page 15: Product Description
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Product description Product description Product design 3.1.1 Levelflex FMP53 A0013421  1 Design of the Levelflex Electronics housing Process connection Rod probe Endress+Hauser...
Page 16: Electronics Housing
Product description Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 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 17: Registered Trademarks
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Product description Registered trademarks FOUNDATION Fieldbus Registered trademark of the Fieldbus Foundation, Austin, Texas, USA KALREZ ® , VITON ® Registered trademark of DuPont Performance Elastomers L.L.C., Wilmington, USA TEFLON ® Registered trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, USA TRI CLAMP ®...
Page 18: Incoming Acceptance And Product
• 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. Endress+Hauser...
Page 19: Nameplate
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Incoming acceptance and product identification 4.2.1 Nameplate 92 (3.62) Order code: Ser. no.: Ext. ord. cd.: MWP: LN = Lref = Mat.: DeviceID: Dev.Rev.: if modification see sep. label Date: mm (in) A0010725  3 Nameplate of the Levelflex...
Page 20: Storage, Transport
Storage, Transport Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 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 21: Mounting
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Mounting Mounting requirements 6.1.1 Suitable mounting position A0014130  4 Mounting requirements for Levelflex Mounting distances • Distance (A) between wall and rod probe: – for smooth metallic walls: > 50 mm (2 in) – for plastic walls: > 300 mm (12 in) to metallic parts outside the vessel •...
Page 22 Mounting Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Additional conditions • When mounting in the open, a weather protection cover (1) may be installed to protect the device against extreme weather conditions. • Do not mount the probe in the filling curtain (2).
Page 23: Applications With Restricted Mounting Space
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting 6.1.2 Applications with restricted mounting space Mounting with remote sensor The device version with a remote sensor is suited for applications with restricted mounting space. In this case the electronics housing is mounted at a separate position from which it is easier accessible.
Page 24 Mounting Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Divisible probes SW10 AF10 A0014166 If there is little mounting space (distance to the ceiling), it is advisable to use divisible rod probes ( 8 mm). • max. probe length 6 m/236 inch • max. sideways capacity 10 Nm •...
Page 25: Notes On The Mechanical Load Of The Probe
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting 6.1.3 Notes on the mechanical load of the probe Bending strength of rod probes Sensor Feature 060 Probe Bending strength [Nm] FMP53 DA, DB, EA, EB Rod 8mm (0.31") 316L FA, FB, GA, GB, HA, HB, IA, IB Rod 8mm (0.31") 316L divisible...
Page 26: Special Mounting Conditions
Mounting Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 6.1.4 Special mounting conditions Tanks with spray ball for cleaning the probe A0014131 Installation close to tank wall By installing the probe close to the tank wall, the cleaning effect is improved in cases where a spray ball is used. The cleaning jet is deflected against the tank wall and onto the probe.
Page 27 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Installation at an angle A0014145 • For mechanical reasons, the probe should be installed as vertically as possible. • With inclined installations the probe length has to be adjusted in dependence to the installation angle.
Page 28 Mounting Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Non-metallic vessels A0012527 Non-metallic vessel Metal sheet or metal flange To measure, Levelflex with a rod or rope probe needs a metallic surface at the process connection. Therefore: Mount a metal sheet with a diameter of at least 200 mm (8") to the probe at the process connection.
Page 29 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Plastic or glass tanks: Mounting the probe externally at the wall A0014150 Plastic or glass tank Metall sheet with threaded sleeve No free space between tank wall and probe! Requirements • The dielectric constant of the medium must be at least DC > 7.
Page 30 Mounting Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Step Parameter Action Expert → Sensor → Gas phase compensation → GPC Select the Const. GPC factor option. mode Expert → Sensor → Gas phase compensation → Const. Enter quotient: "(Actual probe length)/ GPC factor (Measured probe length)".
Page 31 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Vessels with heat insulation 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 points labeled "MAX" in the drawings.
Page 32: Mounting The Device
Mounting Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting the device 6.2.1 Required mounting tools • To shorten rod or coax probes: Saw • For flanges and other process connections: appropriate mounting tools • To turn the housing: Hexagonal wrench 8 mm 6.2.2 Mounting the "Sensor remote"...
Page 33: Turning The Transmitter Housing
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Mounting the electronics housing ø42...60 (1.65...2.36) 122 (4.8) 140 (5.5) 175 (6.9) 158 (6.2) A0014793  6 Mounting the electronics housing using the mounting bracket; dimensions: mm (In) Wall mounting Pipe mounting Connecting the cable Required tools: •...
Page 34: Turning The Display Module
Mounting Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus max. 350° 8 mm 8 mm A0013713 1. Unscrew the securing screw using an open-ended wrench. 2. Rotate the housing in the desired direction. 3. Tighten the securing screw (1,5 Nm for plastics housing; 2,5 Nm for aluminium or stainless steel housing).
Page 35: Post-Installation Check
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 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 36: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Electrical connection Connection conditions 7.1.1 Terminal assignment PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus A0011341  7 Terminal assignment PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus Without integrated overvoltage protection With integrated overvoltage protection Cable screen: Observe cable specifications...
Page 37: Cable Specification
≥60 °C (140 °F): use cable for temperature T +20 K. FOUNDATION Fieldbus Endress+Hauser recommends using twisted, shielded two-wire cables. For further information on the cable specifications, see Operating Instructions BA00013S "FOUNDATION Fieldbus Overview", FOUNDATION Fieldbus Guideline and IEC 61158-2 (MBP).
Page 38: Device Plug Connectors
Electrical connection Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 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 39: Power Supply
< 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 40: Connecting The Device
Electrical connection Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 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 41: Pluggable Spring-Force Terminals
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Electrical connection A0013837 Connect the cable in accordance with the terminal assignment →  36. 8. When using screened cable: Connect the cable screen to the ground terminal. 9. Screw the cover onto the connection compartment.
Page 42 Electrical connection Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus If required: Is the protective earth connected correctly ? If supply voltage is present: Is the device ready for operation and do values appear on the display module? Are all housing covers installed and firmly tightened?
Page 43: Operation Options
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation options Operation options Overview 8.1.1 Local operation Order code for "Display; Operation", option C "SD02" Order code for "Display; Operation", option E "SD03" A0015546 A0015544 Operation with pushbuttons Operation with touch control 8.1.2 Operation with remote display and operating module FHX50 A0013137 ...
Page 44: Remote Operation
Operation options Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 8.1.3 Remote operation Via FOUNDATION Fieldbus FF-HSE FF-H1 ENDRESS + HAUSER – FF-H1 A0017188  11 FOUNDATION Fieldbus system architecture with associated components FFblue Bluetooth modem Field Xpert SFX350/SFX370 FieldCare NI-FF interface card Industrial network...
Page 45 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation options Via service interface (CDI) A0014019 Service interface (CDI) of the measuring device (= Endress+Hauser Common Data Interface) Commubox FXA291 Computer with "FieldCare" operating tool Endress+Hauser...
Page 46: Structure And Function Of The Operating Menu
Operation options Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Structure and function of the operating menu 8.2.1 Structure of the operating menu Menu Submenu / Meaning parameter Language Defines the operating language of the on-site display. Commissioning Opens the interactive wizard for a guided commissioning of the device.
Page 47: User Roles And Related Access Authorization
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation options 8.2.2 User roles and related access authorization The two user roles Operator and Maintenance have different write access to the parameters if a device-specific access code has been defined. This protects the device configuration via the local display from unauthorized access →  48.
Page 48: Write Protection Via Access Code
Operation options Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 8.2.3 Write protection via access code Using the device-specific access code, the parameters for the measuring device configuration are write-protected and their values can no longer be changed via local operation. Define access code via local display 1.
Page 49: Disabling Write Protection Via Access Code
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation options 8.2.4 Disabling write protection via access code If the -symbol appears on the local display in front of a parameter, the parameter is write-protected by a device-specific access code and its value cannot be changed at the moment using the local display →...
Page 50: Write Protection Via Write Protection Switch
Operation options Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 8.2.6 Write protection via write protection switch Unlike write protection via a user-specific access code, this allows write access to the entire operating menu - other than the "Contrast display" parameter - to be locked.
Page 51 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation options 4. Installing the lock switch (WP) on the main electronics module in the ON position enables the hardware write protection. Installing the lock switch (WP) on the main electronics module in the OFF position (factory setting) disables the hardware write protection.
Page 52: Enabling And Disabling The Keypad Lock
Operation options Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 8.2.7 Enabling and disabling the keypad lock The keypad lock allows to disable access to the entire operating menu via local operation. Thus navigating through the operating menu or modifying the values of individual parameters is no longer possible.
Page 53: Display And Operating Module
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation options Display and operating module 8.3.1 Display appearance User ABC_ DEFG HIJK PQRS TUVW LMNO A0012635  12 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 Operation options Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Display symbols for the submenus Symbol Meaning Display/operation Is displayed: • in the main menu next to the selection "Display/operation" A0011975 • in the header, if you are in the "Display/operation" menu Setup Is displayed: •...
Page 55 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation options Measured value symbols Symbol Meaning Measured values Level A0011995 Distance A0011996 Current output A0011998 Measured current A0011999 Terminal voltage A0012106 Temperature of the electronics or the sensor A0012104 Measuring channels Measuring channel 1 A0012000...
Page 56: Operating Elements
Operation options Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 8.3.2 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 57: Entering Numbers And Text
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation options 8.3.3 Entering numbers and text Numeric editor Text editor A0013941 A0013999 Editing view Display area of the entered values Input mask Operating elements Input mask The following input symbols are available in the input mask of the numeric and text editor:...
Page 58 Operation options Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Confirms selection. A0013985 Switches to the selection of the correction tools. A0013987 Exits the input without applying the changes. A0013986 Clears all entered characters. A0014040 Correction symbols under Clears all entered characters. A0013989 Moves the input position one position to the right.
Page 59: Opening The Context Menu
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation options 8.3.4 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 60: Envelope Curve On The Display And Operating Module
Operation options Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 8.3.5 Envelope curve on the display and operating module In order to assess the measuring signal, the envelope curve and - if a mapping has been recorded - the mapping curve can be displayed:...
Page 61: Integration Into A Foundation
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Device Description (DD) You require the following to configure a device and integrate it into an FF network: • An FF configuration program • The Cff file (Common File Format: *.cff) •...
Page 62: Block Model
Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Levelflex FMP53 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 63: Block Configuration When Device Is Delivered
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. 9.4.2 Block configuration when device is delivered Device_01 4841.000...
Page 64: Index Tables Of Endress+Hauser Parameters
Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Channel Measured value Interface distance Calculated DC value Terminal voltage Sensor debug 32785 Absolute EOP amplitude 32786 Absolute echo amplitude 32787 Absolute interface amplitude 32856 Distance 32885 Elektronic temperature 32938...
Page 65: Advanced Setup Transducer Block
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Name Label Index Data type Size Storage Write MODE_BL Description (Bytes) Class access distance_unit Distance unit ENUM16 Static interface Interface FLOAT Dynamic level_unit Level unit ENUM16 Static output_unit_after_lineariza Unit after linearization...
Page 66: Display Transducer Block
Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Name Label Index Data type Size Storage Write MODE_BL Description (Bytes) Class access level_correction Level correction FLOAT Static level_unit_ro Level unit ENUM16 Static assign_limit Assign limit ENUM16 Static AUTO maximum_value...
Page 67: Diagnostic Transducer Block
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Name Label Index Data type Size Storage Write MODE_BLK Description (Bytes) Class access decimal_places_4 Decimal places 4 ENUM16 Static AUTO last_backup Last backup STRING Static AUTO value_1_display Value 1 display...
Page 68: Expert Configuration Transducer
Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Name Label Index Data type Size Storage Write MODE_BLK Description (Bytes) Class access decimal_places_menu Decimal places menu ENUM16 Static AUTO level_unit_ro Level unit ENUM16 Static operating_mode_ro Operating mode ENUM16 Static...
Page 69 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Name Label Index Data type Size (Bytes) Storage Class Write access MODE_BLK history_learning_control History learning ENUM16 Static AUTO history_learning_control History learning control ENUM16 Static AUTO sensor_module Sensor module ENUM16 Static...
Page 70: Expert Information Transducer
Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 9.6.6 Expert Information Transducer Block The parameters of the Expert Information Transducer Block are described in GP01015F: "Levelflex FMP5x - Description of Device Parameters - FOUNDATION Fieldbus" Name Label Index Data type...
Page 71: Service Sensor Transducer Block
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Name Label Index Data type Size (Bytes) Storage Class Write MODE_BLK access sens_temp_status Status ENUM8 Dynamic eop_shift_status Status ENUM8 Dynamic terminal_voltage_1 Terminal voltage 1 FLOAT Dynamic calculated_dc_value Calculated DC value...
Page 72 Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Name Label Index Data type Size (Bytes) Storage Class Write access MODE_BLK distance_unit_ro Distance unit ENUM16 Static operating_mode_ro Operating mode ENUM16 Static present_probe_length_ro Present probe length FLOAT Dynamic AUTO trend_operation_hours...
Page 73: Methods
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Integration into a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network Name Label Index Data type Size (Bytes) Storage Class Write access MODE_BLK level_linearized Level linearized FLOAT Dynamic bdt_transferred_ctrl UINT8 Static AUTO bdt_cfg_rdwr_ctrl UINT16 Static AUTO Methods The FOUNDATION Fieldbus Specification includes the use of methods to make device operation easier.
Page 74: Commissioning Via Wizard
Commissioning via wizard Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning via wizard A wizard guiding the user through the initial setup is available in FieldCare and DeviceCare. 1. Connect the device to FieldCare or DeviceCare →  44. 2. Open the device in FieldCare or DeviceCare.
Page 75: Commissioning Via Operating
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning via operating menu Commissioning via operating menu 11.1 Installation and function check Make sure that all final checks have been completed before you start up your measuring point: • Checklist "Post-installation check" →  35 •...
Page 76: Configuration Of A Level Measurement
Commissioning via operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.3 Configuration of a level measurement 20 mA 100% 4 mA A0011360  16 Configuration parameters for level measurements in liquids Length of probe Reference point of the measurement Distance Level Empty calibration (= Zero point)
Page 77 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning via operating menu 11. For operation via local display: Navigate to: "Setup" menu → Mapping → Confirm distance  Compare the displayed distance to the real distance in order to start the recording of the mapping curve if required.
Page 78: Recording The Reference Curve
Commissioning via operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.4 Recording the reference curve After the configuration of the measurement it is recommended to record the current envelope curve as a reference curve. The reference curve can be used later on in the process for diagnostic purposes.
Page 79: Configuration Of The On-Site Display
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning via operating menu 11.5 Configuration of the on-site display 11.5.1 Factory settings of the on-site display for level measurements Parameter Factory setting for devices with 1 current Factory setting for devices with 2 current output outputs Format display 1 value, max.
Page 80: Configuration Management
Commissioning via operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 11.6 Configuration management After commissioning, you can save the current device configuration, copy it to another measuring point or restore the previous device configuration. You can do so using the Configuration management parameter and its options.
Page 81: Protection Of The Settings Against Unauthorized Changes
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning via operating menu 11.7 Protection of the settings against unauthorized changes There are two ways to protect the settings against unauthorized changes: • Via parameter settings (software locking) →  48 • Via locking switch (hardware locking) →  50...
Page 82: Commissioning
Commissioning (block-based operation) Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning (block-based operation) 12.1 Function check Carry out a post-installation and a post-connection check as per the checklist before commissioning the device: • "Post-installation check" checklist • "Post-connection check" checklist →  41 12.2...
Page 83: Additional Configuration
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning (block-based operation) 12.2.4 Configuring the Analog Input Blocks The device has 2 Analog Input Blocks that can be assigned as required to the various process variables. Default settings Analog Input Block CHANNEL AI 1 32949: Level linearized...
Page 84: Language Selection
Commissioning (block-based operation) Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus XD_SCALE OUT_SCALE EU_100 EU_0 EU_100 EU_0 OUT_VALUE A0017338  18 Scaling of the measured value in an AI Block • If you have selected the Direct mode for the L_TYPE parameter, you cannot change the values and units for XD_SCALE and OUT_SCALE.
Page 85: Configuration Of A Level Measurement
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning (block-based operation) 12.5 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 86: 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. 12.6 Configuration of the on-site display 12.6.1...
Page 87 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning (block-based operation) 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.
Page 88: Configuration Of The Event Behavior According To The Foundation Fieldbus Specification Ff912
Commissioning (block-based operation) Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 12.8 Configuration of the event behavior according to the FOUNDATION Fieldbus specification FF912 The device complies with the FOUNDATION Fieldbus specification FF912. This has - among other things - the following consequences: • The diagnsotic category according to NAMUR recommendation NE107 is transmitted via the fieldbus in a manufacturer-independent form: –...
Page 89: Groups Of Events
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning (block-based operation) 12.8.1 Groups of events The diagnostic messages are classified into 16 groups according to the source and severity of the respective event. A default diagnostic category is allocated to each group. Each group is also represented by one bit of the allocation parameters.
Page 90 Commissioning (block-based operation) Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Severity of the Default diagnostic category Source of the Events within the group event event Configuration S441: Current output 1 Process • S801: Energy too low • S825: Operating temperature • S921: Change of reference •...
Page 91: Allocation Parameters
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning (block-based operation) 12.8.2 Allocation parameters The allocation of event categories to the event groups is controlled by the allocation parameters. They reside in the RESOURCE (RB2) block: • FD_FAIL_MAP: for the Failure (F) event category •...
Page 92 Commissioning (block-based operation) Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Use the FieldCare navigation window to navigate to the the following screen: Expert → Communication → Field diagnostics → Alarm detection enable.  20 Default state of the "Fail Map" and "Check Map" columns Look for the Configuration Highest Severity group in the Fail Map column and deactivate the associated checkbox (A).
Page 93 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning (block-based operation)  21 Changed state of the "Fail Map" and "Check Map" columns Make sure that for each group the corresponding bit is set to 1 in at least one of the allocation parameters. Otherwise no event category is transmitted with the event message.
Page 94: Configurable Area
Commissioning (block-based operation) Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 12.8.3 Configurable area An event category can be individually defined for the following parameters - irrespective of the group of events they belong to by default. • F941: Echo lost • S942: In safety distance Prior to changing the event category, the event must be allocated to one of the bits 1 to 15.
Page 95: Transmission Of The Event Meassages
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning (block-based operation) Got to the Offspec Map column and activate the checkbox of the respective bit (in the example: Configurable Area Bit 1). Confirm the selection by pressing the Enter key. A change of the error category of In safety distance does not affect an error which is already present.
Page 96: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
Diagnostics and troubleshooting Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Diagnostics and troubleshooting 13.1 General trouble shooting 13.1.1 General errors Error Possible cause Remedial action Device does not respond. Supply voltage not connected. Connect the correct voltage. The cables do not contact the Ensure electrical contact between the terminals properly.
Page 97: Parametrization Errors
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Diagnostics and troubleshooting 13.1.2 Parametrization errors Parametrization errors for level measurements Error Possible cause Remedial action Measured value wrong If measured distance("Setup" menu • Check and adjust the Empty → Distance) matches the real calibration parameter (→  129) if distance: necessary.
Page 98: Diagnostic Information On Local Display
Diagnostics and troubleshooting Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 13.2 Diagnostic information on local display 13.2.1 Diagnostic message Faults detected by the self-monitoring system of the measuring device are displayed as a diagnostic message in alternation with the measured value display. Measured value display in alarm condition...
Page 99 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnostics event and event text The fault can be identified using the diagnostics event. The event text helps you by providing information about the fault. In addition, the corresponding symbol is displayed before the diagnostics event.
Page 100: Calling Up Remedial Measures
Diagnostics and troubleshooting Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 13.2.2 Calling up remedial measures X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 20.50 S801 Supply voltage Menu Diagnostic list Diagnostics 1 S801 Supply voltage Diagnostics 2...
Page 101: Diagnostic Event In The Operating Tool
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Diagnostics and troubleshooting 13.3 Diagnostic event in the operating tool If a diagnostic event is present in the device, the status signal appears in the top left status in the operating tool along with the corresponding symbol for event level in accordance with NAMUR NE 107: •...
Page 102: Event Logbook
Diagnostics and troubleshooting Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 13.6 Event logbook 13.6.1 Event history A chronological overview of the event messages that have occurred is provided in the Event list submenu Navigation path Diagnostics → Event logbook → Event list A maximum of 100 event messages can be displayed in chronological order.
Page 103 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Diagnostics and troubleshooting Info number Info name I1092 Trend data deleted I1110 Write protection switch changed I1137 Electronic changed I1151 History reset I1154 Reset terminal voltage min/max I1155 Reset electronic temperature I1156 Memory error trend I1157...
Page 104: Firmware History
Diagnostics and troubleshooting Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 13.7 Firmware history Date Software Modifications Documentation (FMP53, FOUNDATION Fieldbus) version Operating Instructions Description of Parameters Technical Information 04.2012 01.00.zz Original software BA01053F/00/EN/01.12 GP01015F/00/EN/01.12 TI01002F/00/EN/14.12 05.2015 01.01.zz • Support of SD03 BA01053F/00/EN/03.15 GP01015F/00/EN/02.15 TI01002F/00/EN/17.15...
Page 105: Maintenance
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Maintenance Maintenance The measuring device requires no special maintenance. 14.1 Exterior cleaning When exterior-cleaning the device, always use cleaning agents that do not attack the surface of the hosuing and the seals. 14.2 Cleaning the probe 14.2.1...
Page 106: Cleaning The Probe Outside The Tank
Maintenance Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 14.2.2 Cleaning the probe outside the tank The probe can be disassembled so it can be cleaned better. The disassembly requires the following tools: • vise with fiber braces (surface protection for the polished probe rod) •...
Page 107: Repairs
15.1.1 Repair concept The Endress+Hauser repair concept assumes that the devices have a modular design and that repairs can be done by the Endress+Hauser service or specially trained customers. Spare parts are contained in suitable kits. They contain the related replacement instructions.
Page 108: Spare Parts
The measuring device must be returned if it is need of repair or a factory calibration, or if the wrong measuring device has been delivered or ordered. Legal specifications require Endress+Hauser, as an ISO-certified company, to follow certain procedures when handling products that are in contact with the medium.
Page 109: Accessories
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Accessories Accessories 16.1 Device-specific accessories 16.1.1 Weather protection cover Accessory Description Weather protection cover A0015466 298.5 (11.8) 273.7 (10.8) 255.1 (10) 164 (6.46) A0015472  24 Weather protection cover; Dimensions: mm (in) 37,8 mm (1,5 in) 54 mm (2,1 in) ...
Page 110: Mounting Bracket For The Electronics
Accessories Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 16.1.2 Mounting bracket for the electronics housing Accessory Description Mounting bracket for the electronics housing ø42...60 (1.65...2.36) 140 (5.5) 122 (4.8) 175 (6.9) 158 (6.2) A0014793  25 Mounting bracket for the electronics housing; Dimensions: mm (in)
Page 111: Protective Cover
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Accessories 16.1.4 Protective cover Accessory Description Protective cover A0013589 With the protective cover the probe can be locked with dismantled electronics. Order no.: 71041379 For details refer to Operating Instructions BA362F. 16.1.5 Calibration kit Accessory Description...
Page 112: Remote Display Fhx50
Accessories Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 16.1.6 Remote display FHX50 Accessory Description Remote display FHX50 A0019128 • Material: – Plastics PBT – 316L • Ingress protection: IP68 / NEMA 6P and IP66 / NEMA 4x • Suitable for the display modules: –...
Page 113: Overvoltage Protection
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Accessories 16.1.7 Overvoltage protection Accessory Description Overvoltage protection for 2-wire-devices OVP10 (1 channel) OVP20 (2 channel) A0021734 Technical data • Resistance per channel: 2 * 0.5 Ω • Threshold DC voltage: 400 to 700 V • Threshold impulse voltage: < 800 V •...
Page 114: Communication-Specific Accessories
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 16.2 Communication-specific accessories Accessory Description Commubox FXA291 Connects Endress+Hauser field devices with CDI interface (= Endress+Hauser Common Data Interface) to the USB interface of a computer. Order code: 51516983  For details refer to Technical Information TI00405C Accessory...
Page 115: Operating Menu
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Operating menu 17.1 Overview of the operating menu (display module) Navigation  Operating menu Language →  167  Setup →  128 Distance unit →  128 Tank type →  128 Tube diameter →...
Page 116 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Channel →  136 Process Value Filter Time →  137 ‣ Advanced setup →  138 Locking status →  138 Access status display →  139 →  139 Enter access code ‣...
Page 117 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu ‣ Edit table Level →  153 Customer value →  154 Activate table →  154 ‣ Safety settings →  155 Output echo lost →  155 Value echo lost →  155 Ramp at echo lost →...
Page 118 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Switch status →  165 Invert output signal →  165 ‣ Display →  167 Language →  167 Format display →  167 →  169 Value 1 to 4 display Decimal places 1 to 4 →...
Page 119 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Configuration management →  174 Comparison result →  175 ‣ Administration →  177 ‣ Define access code →  179 Define access code →  179 Confirm access code →  179 Device reset →...
Page 120 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus ‣ Measured values →  186 Distance →  131 Level linearized →  150 Terminal voltage 1 →  186 ‣ Analog inputs ‣ →  187 Analog input 1 to 5 Block tag →...
Page 121 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Last check time →  197 Level signal →  198 Launch signal →  198 Endress+Hauser...
Page 122: Tool)
Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 17.2 Overview of the operating menu (operating tool) Navigation  Operating menu  Setup →  128 Distance unit →  128 Tank type →  128 Tube diameter →  129 →  129...
Page 123 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu ‣ Level →  140 Medium type →  140 Medium property →  140 Process property →  141 Advanced process conditions →  142 Level unit →  143 Blocking distance →  143 Level correction →...
Page 124 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Ramp at echo lost →  156 Blocking distance →  143 ‣ Probe settings →  158 Probe grounded →  158 Present probe length →  158 →  159 Confirm probe length ‣...
Page 125 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Header →  170 Header text →  171 Separator →  171 Number format →  171 Decimal places menu →  172 Backlight →  172 Contrast display →  173 ‣...
Page 126 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus ‣ Diagnostic list →  182 Diagnostics 1 to 5 →  182 Timestamp 1 to 5 →  182 ‣ Device information →  184 Device tag →  184 →  184...
Page 127 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu ‣ Simulation →  194 Assign measurement variable →  195 Process variable value →  195 Switch output simulation →  195 Switch status →  196 Simulation device alarm →  196 ‣...
Page 128: Setup" Menu
Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 17.3 "Setup" menu • : Marks the navigation path to the parameter via the display and operating module. • : Marks the navigation path to the parameter via an operating tool (e.g. FieldCare). •...
Page 129 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Tube diameter  Navigation  Setup → Tube diameter Prerequsite Tank type (→  128) = Bypass / pipe Description Specify diameter of bypass or stilling well. User entry 0 to 9.999 m Factory setting 0.0384 m...
Page 130 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus User entry Depending on the probe Factory setting Depending on the probe Additional information A0013178  26 Empty calibration (E) for level measurements in liquids Full calibration  Navigation  Setup → Full calibr.
Page 131 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Level Navigation  Setup → Level Description Displays measured level L (before linearization). Additional information A0013194  28 Level in case of liquid measurements The unit is defined in the Level unit parameter (→  143).
Page 132 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Signal quality Navigation  Setup → Signal quality Description Displays the signal quality of the evaluated echo. Additional information Meaning of the display options • Strong The evaluated echo exceeds the threshold by at least 10 mV.
Page 133 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Additional information Meaning of the options • Manual map To be selected if the range of mapping is to be defined manually in the Mapping end point parameter (→  133). In this case it is not necessary to confirm the distance.
Page 134 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus User entry 0 to 200 000.0 m Factory setting 0.1 m Additional information This parameter defines up to which distance the new mapping is to be recorded. The distance is measured from the reference point, i.e. from the lower edge of the mounting flange or the threaded connection.
Page 135: Mapping" Wizard
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu 17.3.1 "Mapping" wizard The Mapping wizard is only available when operating via the local display. When operating via an operating tool, all parameters concerning the mapping are located directly in the Setup menu (→  128).
Page 136: Analog Input 1 To 5" Submenu
Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 17.3.2 "Analog input 1 to 5" submenu There is an Analog inputs submenu for every AI block of the device. The AI block is used to configure the measured value transmission to the bus.
Page 137 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Process Value Filter Time Navigation  Setup → Analog inputs → Analog input 1 to 7 → PV Filter Time Description Specify a time to suppress signal peaks. During the specified time the totalizer does not respond to an erratic increase in the process variable.
Page 138: Advanced Setup" Submenu
Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 17.3.3 "Advanced setup" submenu Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup Locking status Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Locking status Description Indicates the write protection with the highest priority that is currently active.
Page 139 • If no key is pressed for 10 min, or the user switches from the navigation and editing mode back to the measured value display mode, the device automatically locks the write- protected parameters after another 60 s. Please contact your Endress+Hauser Sales Center if you lose your access code. Endress+Hauser...
Page 140 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus "Level" submenu Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Level Medium type Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Level → Medium type Description Specify type of medium. User interface • Liquid • Solid...
Page 141 • the Endress+Hauser DC manual (CP01076F) • the Endress+Hauser "DC Values App" (available for Android and iOS) For EOP level evaluation = Fix DC, the exact dielectric constant has to be entered into the DC value parameter. Therefore, the Medium property parameter is not available in this case.
Page 142 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus For "Operating mode" = "Level" and "Medium type" = "Solid" Process property Step response time / s Very fast > 100 m (333 ft) /h Fast > 10 m (33 ft) /h Standard < 10 m (33 ft) /h Medium <...
Page 143 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Level unit  Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Level → Level unit Description Select level unit. Selection SI units US units • % • ft • m • in • mm Factory setting...
Page 144 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Level correction  Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Level → Level correction Description Specify level correction (if required). User entry –200 000.0 to 200 000.0 % Factory setting 0.0 % Additional information The value specified in this parameter is added to the measured level (before linearization).
Page 145 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu "Linearization" submenu 100% L‘ I‘ L‘ 100% L‘1L‘2 L‘ 100% L‘ 100% L‘ 100% L‘ 100% L‘ 100% L‘ A0016084  31 Linearization: Transformation of the level and (if relevant) the interface height into a volume or weight;...
Page 146 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Structure of the submenu on the display module Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Linearization ‣ Linearization Linearization type →  148 Unit after linearization →  149 Free text →  150 Maximum value →...
Page 147 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Structure of the submenu in an operating tool (e.g. FieldCare) Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Linearization ‣ Linearization Linearization type →  148 Unit after linearization →  149 Free text →  150 Level linearized →...
Page 148 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Description of parameters Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Linearization Linearization type  Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Linearization → Lineariz. type Description Select linearization type. Selection • None • Linear •...
Page 149 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Meaning of the options • None The level is transmitted in the level unit without linearization. • Linear The output value (volume/weight) is directly proportional to the level L. This is valid, for example, for vertical cylinders. The following additional parameters have to be specified: –...
Page 150 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Selection SI units US units Imperial units • STon • lb impGal • t • UsGal • kg • ft³ • cm³ • dm³ • m³ • hl • l • % Custom-specific units...
Page 151 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Maximum value  Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Linearization → Maximum value Prerequsite Linearization type (→  148) has one of the following values: • Linear • Pyramid bottom • Conical bottom •...
Page 152 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Additional information A0013264 Intermediate height The unit is defined in the Distance unit parameter (→  128). Table mode  Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Linearization → Table mode Prerequsite Linearization type (→  148) = Table Description Select editing mode of the linearization table.
Page 153 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Conditions the linearization table must meet: • The table may consist of up to 32 pairs of values "Level - Linearized Value". • The table must be monotonic (monotonically increasing or decreasing). • The first linearization point must refer to the minimum level.
Page 154 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Factory setting Level (Semiautomatic) Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Linearization → Level Prerequsite • Linearization type (→  148) = Table • Table mode (→  152) = Semiautomatic Description Displays measured level (value before linearization). This value is transmitted to the table.
Page 155 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu "Safety settings" submenu Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Safety sett. Output echo lost  Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Safety sett. → Output echo lost Description Define the behavior of the output signal in case of a lost echo.
Page 156 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Ramp at echo lost  Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Safety sett. → Ramp echo lost Prerequsite Output echo lost (→  155) = Ramp at echo lost Description Define the slope of the ramp in the case of a lost echo.
Page 157 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu A0013219  33 Blocking distance (UB) for liquid measurements Endress+Hauser...
Page 158 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus "Probe settings" submenu The Probe settings submenu helps to ensure that the end of probe signal within the envelope curve is correctly assigned by the evaluation algorithm. The assignment is correct if the length of probe indicated by the device matches the acutal lenght of the probe. The automatic probe length correction can only be performed if the probe is installed in the vessel and is completely uncovered (no medium).
Page 159 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Confirm probe length  Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Probe settings → Confirm length Description Select, whether the value displayed in the Present probe length parameter →  158 matches the actual length of the probe. Based on this input, the device performs a probe length correction.
Page 160 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus "Probe length correction" wizard The Probe length correction wizard is only available when operating via the local display. When operating via an operating tool, all parameters concerning the probe length correction are located directly in the Probe settings submenu (→  158).
Page 161 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu "Switch output" submenu Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Switch output Switch output function  Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Switch output → Switch out funct Description Select function for switch output.
Page 162 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus • Digital output 2 • Digital output 3 • Digital output 4 • Digital output 5 • Digital output 6 • Digital output 7 • Digital output 8 Factory setting Additional information The Digital output AD 1 and Digital output AD 2 options refer to the Advanced Diagnostic Blocks.
Page 163 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Selection • Alarm • Alarm or warning • Warning Factory setting Alarm Switch-on value  Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Switch output → Switch-on value Prerequsite Switch output function (→  161) = Limit Description Enter measured value for the switch-on point.
Page 164 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus A0015586 Switch-on value Switch-off value Output closed (conductive) Output opened (non-conductive) Switch-on delay  Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Switch output → Switch-on delay Prerequsite • Switch output function (→  161) = Limit •...
Page 165 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Switch-off delay  Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Switch output → Switch-off delay Prerequsite • Switch output function (→  161) = Limit • Assign limit (→  162) ≠ Off Description Define switch-off delay.
Page 166 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Additional information Meaning of the options • No The behavior of the switch output is as described above. • Yes The states Open and Closed are inverted as compared to the description above. Endress+Hauser...
Page 167 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu "Display" submenu The Display submenu is only visible if a display module is connected to the device. Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Display Language Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Display → Language Description Set display language.
Page 168 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Selection • 1 value, max. size • 1 bargraph + 1 value • 2 values • 1 value large + 2 values • 4 values Factory setting 1 value, max. size Additional information 4841.000 Â...
Page 169 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Â 93.5 % Â 159.0 mm Â 93.5 V Â 26.3 °C A0019968  38 "Format display" = "4 values" • The Value 1 to 4 display →  169 parameters specify which measured values are shown on the display and in which order.
Page 170 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Selection • x • x.x • x.xx • x.xxx • x.xxxx Factory setting x.xx Additional information The setting does not affect the measuring or computational accuracy of the device. Display interval Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Display → Display interval Description Set time measured values are shown on display if display alternates between values.
Page 171 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Additional information XXXXXXXXX A0013375 Position of the header text on the display Meaning of the options • Device tag Is defined in the Device tag parameter. • Free text Is defined in the Header text parameter (→  171).
Page 172 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Factory setting Decimal Additional information The ft-in-1/16'' option is only valid for distance units. Decimal places menu  Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Display → Dec. places menu Description Select number of decimal places for the representation of numbers within the operating menu.
Page 173 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Contrast display Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Display → Contrast display Description Adjust local display contrast setting to ambient conditions (e.g. lighting or reading angle). User entry 20 to 80 % Factory setting Dependent on the display.
Page 174 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus "Configuration backup display" submenu This submenu is only visible if a display module is connected to the device. The configuration of the device can be saved to the display module at a certain point of time (backup).
Page 175 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Additional information Meaning of the options • Cancel No action is executed and the user exits the parameter. • Execute backup A backup copy of the current device configuration in the HistoROM (built-in in the device) is saved to the display module of the device.
Page 176 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Additional information Meaning of the display options • Settings identical The current device configuration of the HistoROM is identical to the backup copy in the display module. • Settings not identical The current device configuration of the HistoROM is not identical to the backup copy in the display module.
Page 177 Enter access code parameter (→  139). Please contact your Endress+Hauser Sales Center if you lose your access code. For display operation: The new access code is only valid after it has been confirmed in the Confirm access code parameter (→...
Page 178 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Additional information Meaning of the options • Cancel No action • To factory defaults All parameters are reset to the order-code specific factory setting. • To delivery settings All parameters are reset to the delivery setting. The delivery setting may differ from the factory default if customer specific settings have been ordered.
Page 179 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu "Define access code" wizard The Define access code wizard is only available when operating via the local display. When operating via an operating tool, the Define access code parameter is located directly in the Administration submenu. The Confirm access code parameter is not available for operation via operating tool.
Page 180: Diagnostics" Menu
Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 17.4 "Diagnostics" menu Navigation  Diagnostics Actual diagnostics Navigation  Diagnostics → Actual diagnos. Description Displays current diagnostic message. Additional information The display consists of: • Symbol for event behavior • Code for diagnostic behavior •...
Page 181 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Timestamp Navigation  Diagnostics → Timestamp Description Displays timestamp for the Previous diagnostics parameter (→  180). User interface Days (d), hours (h), minutes (m), seconds (s) Operating time from restart Navigation  Diagnostics → Time fr. restart Description Displays the time the device has been in operation since the last device restart.
Page 182: Diagnostic List" Submenu
Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 17.4.1 "Diagnostic list" submenu Navigation  Diagnostics → Diagnostic list Diagnostics 1 to 5 Navigation  Diagnostics → Diagnostic list → Diagnostics 1 to 5 Description Display the current diagnostics messages with the highest to fifth-highest priority.
Page 183: Event Logbook" Submenu
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu 17.4.2 "Event logbook" submenu The Event logbook submenu is only available when operating via the local display. When operating via FieldCare, the event list can be displayed in the FieldCare function "Event List / HistoROM".
Page 184: Device Information" Submenu
Displays serial number of the device. Additional information Uses of the serial number • To identify the device quickly, e.g. when contacting Endress+Hauser. • To obtain specific information on the device using the Device Viewer: www.endress.com/deviceviewer The serial number is also indicated on the nameplate.
Page 185 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Order code Navigation  Diagnostics → Device info → Order code Description Displays order code of the device. Additional information The order code is generated from the extended roder code, which defines all device features of the product structure.
Page 186: Measured Values" Submenu
Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 17.4.4 "Measured values" submenu Navigation  Diagnostics → Measured val. Distance Navigation  Diagnostics → Measured val. → Distance Description Displays the measured distance D between the reference point (lower edge of the flange or threaded connection) and the level.
Page 187: Analog Input 1 To 5" Submenu
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu 17.4.5 "Analog input 1 to 5" submenu There is an Analog inputs submenu for every AI block of the device. The AI block is used to configure the measured value transmission to the bus.
Page 188 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Status Navigation  Diagnostics → Analog inputs → Analog input 1 to 7 → Status Description Indicates the status of the output of the AI block according to the FOUNDATION Fieldbus specification. Value Navigation ...
Page 189: Data Logging" Submenu
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu 17.4.6 "Data logging" submenu Navigation  Diagnostics → Data logging Assign channel 1 to 4  Navigation  Diagnostics → Data logging → Assign chan. 1 to 4 Description Allocate a process variable to the respective data logging channel.
Page 190 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Logging interval  Navigation  Diagnostics → Data logging → Logging interval Description Define logging interval t User entry 1.0 to 3 600.0 s Factory setting 30.0 s Additional information This parameter defines the interval between the individual data points in the data log, and thus the maximum loggable process time T •...
Page 191 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu "Display channel 1 to 4" submenu The Display channel 1 to 4 submenus are only available for operation via the local display. When operating via FieldCare, the logging diagram can be displayed in the FieldCare function "Event List / HistoROM"...
Page 192: Simulation" Submenu
Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 17.4.7 "Simulation" submenu The Simulation submenu is used to simulate specific measuring values or other conditions. This helps to check the correct configuration of the device and connected control units. Conditions which can be simulated...
Page 193 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu 3. Pull out the display module with a gentle rotation movement. To make it easier to access the SIM switch, attach the display module to the edge of the electronics compartment.  Display module is attached to the edge of the electronics compartment.
Page 194 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Structure of the submenu Navigation  Expert → Diagnostics → Simulation ‣ Simulation Assign measurement variable →  195 Process variable value →  195 Switch output simulation →  195 Switch status →  196 Simulation device alarm →...
Page 195 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu Description of parameters Navigation  Expert → Diagnostics → Simulation Assign measurement variable  Navigation  Expert → Diagnostics → Simulation → Assign meas.var. Description Selct process variable to be simulated. Selection • Off •...
Page 196 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Selection • Off • On Factory setting Switch status  Navigation  Expert → Diagnostics → Simulation → Switch status Prerequsite Switch output simulation (→  195) = On Description Define the switch state to be simulated.
Page 197: Device Check" Submenu
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu 17.4.8 "Device check" submenu Navigation  Diagnostics → Device check Start device check  Navigation  Diagnostics → Device check → Start dev. check Description Start a device check. Selection • No • Yes...
Page 198 Operating menu Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Level signal Navigation  Diagnostics → Device check → Level signal Prerequsite Device check has been performed. Description Displays result of the device check for the level signal. User interface • Check not done •...
Page 199: Index
Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Index Index Designated use ......13 Device check (Submenu) ..... 197 Access authorization to parameters Device information (Submenu) .
Page 200 Index Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Event text ....... . . 99 Mapping end point (Parameter) .
Page 201 Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Index Terminal voltage 1 (Parameter) ....186 Timestamp (Parameter) ....180, 181, 182 Safety instructions Tools .
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