Mounting The "Sensor, Remote" Version - Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP50 Operating Instructions Manual

Mounting
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Screw the device with the threaded connection into a sleeve or flange and then secure it to
the process vessel via the sleeve/flange.
• When screwing into place, turn by the hex bolt only:
• Thread 3/4":
• Thread 1-1/2":
• Maximum permissible tightening torque:
• Thread 3/4": 45 Nm
• Thread 1-1/2": 450 Nm
• Recommended torque when using the supplied aramid fiber seal and a process
pressure of 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.
Mounting rope probes
NOTICE
Electrostatic discharge can damage the electronics.
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Ground the housing before lowering the rope probe into the vessel.
Pay attention to the following when introducing the rope probe into the vessel:
• Uncoil the rope slowly and lower it carefully into the vessel.
• Make sure the rope does not bend or buckle.
• Avoid uncontrolled swinging of the weight, as this could damage internal fittings in the
vessel.
6.2.4

Mounting the "Sensor, remote" version

This section only applies for devices with the version "Probe design" = "Sensor, remote"
(feature 600, version MB/MC/MD).
The following is included in the delivery with the version "Probe design" = "Remote":
• The probe with process connection
• The electronics housing
• The mounting bracket for mounting the electronics housing on a wall or post
• The connection cable (length as ordered). The cable has one straight plug and one plug
angled at 90°. Depending on the local conditions the angled plug can be connected at the
probe or at the electronics housing.
36 mm
55 mm
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Levelflex FMP50 PROFIBUS PA
Endress+Hauser
A0012852