Document information Liquiphant FTL33 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.
Symbol Meaning Open-ended wrench A0011222 Documentation The document types listed are available in the Download Area of the Endress+Hauser website: www.endress.com → Download Document Purpose and content of the document Technical Information This document contains all the technical data for the device and provides an overview of TI01148F/00/EN the accessories that can be ordered.
Basic safety instructions Liquiphant FTL33 Basic safety instructions Requirements for the personnel The personnel performing installation, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance must satisfy the following requirements: • Trained, qualified specialists: must have a relevant qualification for this specific function and task •...
It meets the 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...
Product description Liquiphant FTL33 Product description The Liquiphant FTL33 is a point level switch for universal use in all liquids. It is used preferably in storage tanks, mixing vessels and pipes, where the internal and external hygiene requirements are particularly stringent.
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Incoming acceptance and product identification Liquiphant FTL33 4.4.3 Handling of the device NOTICE Risk of injury! Housing or fork may become damaged or tear! ‣ Transport the device to the measuring point in its original packaging or by the housing.
Liquiphant FTL33 Mounting Mounting Mounting requirements 5.1.1 Orientation Installation is possible in any position in a vessel, pipe or tank. A0036961 2 Installation examples Overfill prevention or upper level detection (maximum safety) Dry running protection for pump (minimum safety) Lower level detection (minimum safety) 5.1.2...
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Mounting Liquiphant FTL33 • If installing in vessels with high-viscosity liquids (A), the tuning fork may not be located in the installation socket! • If installing in vessels with low-viscosity liquids (B), the tuning fork may be located in the installation socket.
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Liquiphant FTL33 Mounting A0022057 5 Buildup on tank wall, pipe wall and tuning fork 5.1.5 Weld-in adapter with leakage hole If installed horizontally, make sure that the leakage hole is pointing down. This allows leaks to be detected as quickly as possible.
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Mounting Liquiphant FTL33 <-1.4435 <-1.4435 <-1.4435 ± 15° A0022641 6 Orientation in the vessel ±15° A0022804 7 Orientation in the pipe 5.1.7 Installation in pipes During installation, pay attention to the position of the fork in order to minimize turbulence in the pipe.
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Liquiphant FTL33 Mounting <5 m/s (16 ft/s) A0021357 8 Position of the tuning fork in pipes. Unit of measurement mm (in) 5.1.8 Installation in vessels If installed horizontally, pay attention to the position of the tuning fork to ensure that the liquid can drip off.
Mounting Liquiphant FTL33 A0022272 Mounting the measuring device Use in accordance with WHG: Prior to mounting the device, pay attention to the WHG approval documents. The documents can be found in the Download Area of the Endress +Hauser website: www.endress.com → download 5.2.1...
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Liquiphant FTL33 Mounting View, dimensions in mm (in) Description Metric thread in customer nozzle 66.4 (2.6) Pressure and temperature (maximum): 47.9 (1.8) +40 bar (+580 psi) at +150 °C (+302 °F) 32 mm A0022026 NPT thread (ANSI B 1.20.1) 32 mm Pressure and temperature (maximum): +40 bar (+580 psi) at +150 °C (+302 °F)
Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL33 Electrical connection The device has two operating modes: maximum safety (MAX) and minimum safety (MIN). By choosing the corresponding operating mode, the user ensures that the device also switches in a safety-oriented manner even in an alarm condition, e.g. if the power supply line is disconnected.
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Liquiphant FTL33 Electrical connection Maximum safety Terminal assignment MAX output Yellow LED (ye) 0.5A L– Wire colors for M12 plug: • 1 = BN (brown) • 2 = WT (white) • 3 = BU (blue) • 4 = BK (black)
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Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL33 When both outputs are connected, the MIN and MAX outputs assume opposite states (XOR) when the device is operating fault-free. In the event of an alarm condition or a line break, both outputs are de-energized. Connection for function monitoring using XOR operation...
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Liquiphant FTL33 Electrical connection A0022900 11 Valve plug 3-wire DC-PNP Terminal assignment MAX operating mode Yellow LED (ye) – 0.5A L– Symbols Description Yellow LED (ye) lit Yellow LED (ye) not lit External load 3-wire DC-PNP Terminal assignment MIN operating mode Yellow LED (ye) –...
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Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL33 A0022902 12 Cable (cannot be disassembled) 3-wire DC-PNP Terminal assignment MAX operating mode Yellow LED (ye) 0.5A L– L+ Wire colors: 1 = BK (black) 2 = GR (gray) 3 = BN (brown) Ground = GNYE (green-yellow)
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Liquiphant FTL33 Electrical connection 3-wire DC-PNP Terminal assignment MIN operating mode Yellow LED (ye) Wire colors: 1 = BK (black) 2 = GR (gray) 3 = BN (brown) Ground = GNYE (green-yellow) Symbols Description Yellow LED (ye) lit Yellow LED (ye) not lit...
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Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL33 6.1.2 Electronic version 2-wire AC/DC The load is switched via an electronic switch directly in the power supply circuit. Always connect in series with a load! Not suitable for connection to low-voltage PLC inputs! Selection tool for relays...
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Liquiphant FTL33 Electrical connection P2: DC mode Relay operating voltage: Relay rated power • 24 V: 0.7 to 6 W • 48 V: 0.9 to 12 W • 60 V: 1.5 to 15 W Relays with a lower rated power can be operated by means of an RC module connected in parallel (optional).
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Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL33 2-wire AC/DC Terminal assignment MIN operating mode Yellow LED (ye) A0045070 >20 V 0.5A A0045069 L1/L+ N/L– A0021220 Symbols Description Yellow LED (ye) lit Yellow LED (ye) not lit External load Connection with cable Depending on the assignment of the connector or the wiring of the cable, the device works in either the MAX or MIN operating mode.
Liquiphant FTL33 Electrical connection 2-wire AC/DC Terminal assignment MAX operating mode Yellow LED (ye) A0045072 >20 V 0.5A A0045074 L1/L+ N/L– A0022161 Wire colors: 1 = BK (black) 2 = GR (gray) 3 = BN (brown) Ground = GNYE (green-yellow)
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Electrical connection Liquiphant FTL33 Does the supply voltage match the specifications on the nameplate? Do the cables used comply with the requirements? Do the mounted cables have adequate strain relief? Are the cable glands mounted and firmly tightened? ...
Liquiphant FTL33 Commissioning Commissioning Function check Go through the following checklists before commissioning: • "Post-installation check" checklist • "Post-connection check" checklist The function of the tuning fork can be tested by immersing the tuning fork in a vessel containing water.
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Commissioning Liquiphant FTL33 Function Description LED red (rd) Warning/maintenance required: error can be rectified, e.g. incorrect wiring; protective function if Flashing test magnet is held against the sensor for longer than 30 s LED red (rd) Fault/device failure: error cannot be rectified, e.g. electronic error On the metal housing cover (IP69), there is no external signaling via LEDs.
Liquiphant FTL33 Commissioning Function of LEDs Operating modes Connection Maximum safety (MAX) Minimum safety (MIN) Warning Fault A0021223 A0021225 A0021226 A0021227 A0021228 A0022920 A0021229 1: Level display not lit 2: M12 plug lit 3: M12 plug with LEDs flashing 4: Valve plug ...
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Commissioning Liquiphant FTL33 If the test magnet is held against the marking for longer than 30 s, the red LED will flash: the device returns automatically to the current switch status. The test magnet is not included in the scope of delivery. It can optionally be ordered as an accessory.
Liquiphant FTL33 Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnostic information via LED display LED display on housing cover Malfunction Possible cause Corrective action Green LED Check connector, cable and power supply No power supply Not lit Red LED Overload or short-circuit in •...
Maintenance Liquiphant FTL33 Cleaning The sensor must be cleaned if necessary. It can also be cleaned while installed (e.g. CIP Cleaning in Place / SIP Sterilization in Place). Care must be taken to ensure that no damage occurs to the sensor in the process.
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Accessories Liquiphant FTL33 Designation Additional information Plug-in jack M12 • IP69K, coupling nut 316L with cable 5 m (16 ft) • Angled with LED, order number: 52018763 • Angled without LED, order number: 52024216 • IP67, coupling nut (Cu Sn/Ni) •...
Liquiphant FTL33 Technical data Technical data For additional information on the technical data, see the Technical Documentation TI01148F/00/EN. 12.1 Power supply Electronic version Supply voltage Power consumption Current consumption 3-wire DC-PNP 10 to 30 V DC < 975 mW < 15 mA...
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Electromagnetic compatibility Electromagnetic compatibility in accordance with all relevant requirements of the EN 61326 series and NAMUR recommendation EMC (NE21). For details, refer to the EC Declaration of Conformity. Available in the Download Area of the Endress+Hauser website: www.endress.com. 12.2.1 Derating [°F]...