Differential pressure measurement
differential pressure transmitter with ceramic and silicon sensors
overload-resistant and function-monitored, communication via
hart, profibus pa or foundation fieldbus (84 pages)
Summary of Contents for Endress+Hauser FOUNDATION Fieldbus Levelflex FMP50
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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...
Order code: XXXXX-XXXXXX Ser. no.: XXXXXXXXXXXX Ext. ord. cd.: XXX.XXXX.XX Serial number www.endress.com/deviceviewer Endress+Hauser Operations App A0023555 About this document Symbols 2.1.1 Safety symbols DANGER This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result in serious or fatal injury.
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Symbols for certain types of information and graphics Permitted Procedures, processes or actions that are permitted Forbidden Procedures, processes or actions that are forbidden Tip Indicates additional information Reference to documentation Reference to graphic Notice or individual step to be observed Endress+Hauser...
‣ Measured process variables: level ‣ Calculable process variables: volume or mass in any shape of vessel (calculated from the level by the linearization functionality) Endress+Hauser...
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-intended use. Verification for borderline cases: ‣ For special fluids and fluids for cleaning, Endress+Hauser is glad to provide assistance in verifying the corrosion resistance of fluid-wetted materials, but does not accept any warranty or liability.
• Are the goods undamaged? • Do the nameplate data match the ordering information on the delivery note? • If required (see nameplate): are the Safety Instructions (XA) provided? If one of these conditions is not met, please contact your Endress+Hauser sales office. Endress+Hauser...
‣ Enter the serial number from the nameplate in the Endress+Hauser Operations app or scan the 2-D matrix code on the nameplate with the camera All of the information on the measuring device and on the scope of the technical documentation pertaining to the device is displayed.
Mounting Levelflex FMP50 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Mounting requirements 5.1.1 Suitable mounting position A0012606 1 Installation conditions for Levelflex Endress+Hauser...
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Securing the probe Securing rope probes A0012609 Rope sag: ≥ 10 mm/(1 m probe length) [0.12 in/(1 ft probe length)] Reliably grounded end of probe Reliably insulated end of probe Fastener in female thread of probe end weight Insulated fastening kit Endress+Hauser...
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Sleeve with narrow bore to ensure electrical contact between the sleeve and the rod. Short metal pipe, e.g. welded in place Probe Ø 8 mm (0.31 in) • a < Ø 14 mm (0.55 in) • b = Ø 8.5 mm (0.34 in) Endress+Hauser...
40 bar (only FMP51, no seal is included with FMP54): • Thread 3/4": 25 Nm • Thread 1-1/2": 140 Nm • When installing in metal vessels, ensure there is good metal contact between the process connection and the vessel. Endress+Hauser...
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To provide easier access to the connection compartment or display module, the transmitter housing can be turned: max. 350° 8 mm 8 mm A0032242 Unscrew the securing screw using an open-ended wrench. Rotate the housing in the desired direction. Endress+Hauser...
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Turn the display module to the desired position: Max. 8 × 45 ° in each direction. 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. Endress+Hauser...
Turn the securing clamp 90 ° in the clockwise direction and, using an Allen key (3 mm), tighten the screw of the securing clamp on the electronics compartment cover with 2.5 Nm. Electrical connection Connecting requirements 6.1.1 Terminal assignment Endress+Hauser...
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Cable screen; observe cable specification Connection PROFIBUS PA / FOUNDATION Fieldbus Measuring device Switch output (open collector) 6.1.2 Device plug In the case of the device versions with a plug, the housing does not need to be opened to connect the signal cable. Endress+Hauser...
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• Ex ia + Ex d[ia] / IS + XP Feature 020 in the product structure Feature 010 in the product structure Input voltages up to 35 V do not destroy the device. Polarity-dependent FISCO/FNICO compliant according to IEC 60079-27 6.1.4 Overvoltage protection See Operating Instructions. Endress+Hauser...
Loosen the screw of the securing clamp of the connection compartment cover using an Allen key (3 mm) and turn the clamp 90 ° counterclockwise. Unscrew the connection compartment cover and check the cover seal; replace it if necessary. 6.2.2 Connecting A0036418 5 Engineering unit: mm (in) Endress+Hauser...
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6 Engineering unit: mm (in) To remove the cable from the terminal again: Using a flat-blade screwdriver ≤ 3 mm, press down on the slot between the two terminal holes Simultaneously pull the cable end out of the terminal. Endress+Hauser...
2.5 Nm. Operation options The device can be operated as follows: • Operation via operating menu (display) • DeviceCare and Fieldcare, see Operating Instructions • SmartBlue (app), Bluetooth (optional), see Operating Instructions Endress+Hauser...
Visualization of a parameter (here: parameter with picklist) 3.1 Header containing parameter name and error symbol (if an error is active) 3.2 Picklist; marks the current parameter value. Input matrix for numbers Input matrix for alphanumeric and special characters Endress+Hauser...
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• If present, opens the help text for the function of the parameter. • In a text and numeric editor: Pressing the key briefly: • Opens the selected group. • Carries out the selected action. • Carries out the selected action. Endress+Hauser...
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When you call up the "Expert" menu, you are always asked for an access code. If a customer-specific access code has not been defined, "0000" must be entered. 7.2.1 Opening the context menu Using the context menu, the user can call up the following menus quickly and directly from the operational display: Endress+Hauser...
Disabling write protection If the device is write-protected, write protection must first be disabled. See the Operating Instructions of the device for this purpose: BA01051F (FMP50, FOUNDATION Fieldbus) Setting the operating language Factory setting: English or ordered local language Endress+Hauser...
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Main menu 0104-1 Display language English Operation Setup Display language 0104-1 English à Deutsch Español Français Display language 0104-1 à English Deutsch Español Français Hauptmenü 0104-1 Sprache Deutsch Betrieb Setup A0029420 9 Taking the example of the local display Endress+Hauser...
Specify the diameter of the bypass or stilling well. Setup → Medium group Specify the medium group (Others or Water based (DC >= 4)) Setup → Empty calibration Specify the empty distance E (distance from the reference point R to the 0% mark). Endress+Hauser...
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10. Setup → Signal quality Displays the signal quality of the analyzed level echo (for verification purposes). 11. Setup → Mapping → Confirm distance Compare the distance displayed with the actual value to start recording an interference echo map. Endress+Hauser...
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