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Endress+Hauser Liquicap M FMI51 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52
FEI57C PFM
Capacitive Level Measurement
BA297F/00/en/07.07
71000300
Valid as of software version:
FW: V01.00.00
HW: V 01.00

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 FEI57C PFM Capacitive Level Measurement BA297F/00/en/07.07 71000300 Valid as of software version: FW: V01.00.00 HW: V 01.00...
  • Page 2 Brief overview Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Brief overview For quick and easy commissioning: Safety instructions → Page 6 ff. Explanation of the warning symbols You can find special instructions at the appropriate position in the chapter in question. The positions are indicated with the icons Warning #, Caution " and Note !.
  • Page 3 Page 39. The Liquicap M with a PFM output (FEI57C) is designed as a replacement for existing systems that already use Endress+Hauser's PFM technology. Switching units for continuous measurement can no longer be supplied. Switching units (product discontinued end of 2006): •...
  • Page 4 Brief overview Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operational safety ......6 Contact addresses at Endress+Hauser ... 47 Notes on safety conventions and icons .

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Safety instructions Designated use Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 are compact, capacitance level transmitters for the continuous measurement of conductive liquids. Installation, commissioning and operation Liquicap M is designed to meet state-of-the-art safety regulations and complies with the applicable requirements and EC Directives.

  • Page 7: Notes On Safety Conventions And Icons

    Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Safety instructions Notes on safety conventions and icons To highlight safety-related or alternative processes, we have designed the following safety instructions where every instruction is indicated by a corresponding pictogram. Safety instructions Warning! Draws attention to activities or procedures that can result in serious injuries to persons, a safety risk or the destruction of the device if not carried out properly.

  • Page 8: Identification

    Identification Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Identification Device designation 2.1.1 Nameplate You can take the following technical data from the nameplate of the device: Bestellnummer (siehe Bestellinformationen) Made in Germany, D- 79689 Maulburg Liquicap M Order Code.: FMI51-xxxxxxxxxxxxxx L1 = 1000...
  • Page 9 Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Identification Inactive length (L3): Price per 100 mm/1 inch L3: 100 to 2000 mm/4 to 80 inch for 316L L3: 150 to 1000 mm/6 to 40 inch for PTFE fully insulated Protection against condensate + bypassing container nozzles...
  • Page 10 Identification Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Process connection: DN80 PN16 C, 316L Flange EN1092-1 (DIN2512 F) DN80 PN16 D, 316L Flange EN1092-1 (DIN2512 N) DN100 PN10/16 A, 316L Flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 B) DN100 PN10/16 B1, 316L Flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 C)
  • Page 11 Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Identification Housing: T13 aluminium + gas-tight process seal IP66, NEMA4X + separate connection compartment Special version, to be specified Cable entry: A M20 threaded joint Thread G ½ C Thread NPT ½ D Thread NPT ¾...
  • Page 12 Identification Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) 2.1.3 Liquicap M FMI52 Approval: A Non-hazardous area Non-hazardous area, WHG (German Water Resources Act) ATEX II 1/2 GD EEx ia IIB T6 ATEX II 1/2 GD EEx ia IIB T6, WHG (German Water Resources Act)
  • Page 13 Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Identification Process connection: EN flanges DN25 PN25/40 A, 316L Flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 B) DN32 PN25/40 A, 316L Flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 B) DN40 PN25/40 A, 316L Flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 B) DN50 PN25/40 A, 316L Flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 B)
  • Page 14 Identification Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Electronics; output: V Without; Prepared for FEI5x + display, High cover, transparent W Without; Prepared for FEI5x, Flat cover Special version, to be specified Housing: F15 316L IP66, NEMA4X F16 polyester IP66, NEMA4X F17 aluminium...

  • Page 15: Scope Of Delivery

    The device complies with the applicable standards and regulations that are listed in the EC declaration of conformity and thus meets the legal requirements of the EC Directives. Endress+Hauser confirms that the device has been tested successfully by affixing the CE mark.

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Installation Quick installation guide ½ < 80 Nm (G ) ¾ < 100 Nm (G ) < 180 Nm (G1) ½ < 500 Nm (G1 ) ... 270° L00-FMI5xxxx-17-06-xx-xx-001 1.) Screw in the device 2.

  • Page 17: Installation Conditions

    Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Installation Installation conditions Note! All dimensions in mm! L00-FMI5xxxx-03-05-xx-en-001 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 18 Installation Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) 3.3.1 Housing Note! High cover for housing with display. ø85 max. 76 Polyester housing F16 L00-FMI5xxxx-06-05-xx-en-001 ø76 max. 64 Stainless steel housing F15 L00-FMI5xxxx-06-05-xx-en-003 max. 65 Aluminium housing F17 ø80 max. 60 L00-FMI5xxxx-06-05-xx-en-002 max. 65 Aluminium housing F13 ø80...
  • Page 19 Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Installation 3.3.2 Housing extension heights with adapter Polyester housing Stainless steel Aluminum housing Aluminium housing Aluminium housing housing F15 F13* with separate connection compartment T13* L00-FMI5xxxx-06-05-xx-xx-044 L00-FMI5xxxx-06-05-xx-xx-046 L00-FMI5xxxx-06-05-xx-xx-045 L00-FMI5xxxx-06-05-xx-xx-048 L00-FMI5xxxx-06-05-xx-xx-047 Order code FMI51, FMI52 (for electronic inserts without display)
  • Page 20 Installation Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Thread G Thread NPT Threaded pipe joint Tri-Clamp ø Rod probes 22, rope probes For pressures up to 50 bar 50 bar – – Version / order code G1½ / GGJ NPT1½ / RGJ –...
  • Page 21 Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Installation 3.3.4 Rod probes FMI51 Note! • The active probe rod is always fully insulated (dimension L1). • Total length of probe from sealing surface: L = L1 + L3 • Thickness of insulation for probe rod ø 10 mm = 1 mm; 16 mm = 2 mm; 22 mm = 2 mm •...
  • Page 22 Installation Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) 3.3.5 FMI52 rope probes Note! • The active probe length is always fully insulated (dimension L1). • Total length of probe from sealing surface: L = L1 + L3 • All rope probes are prepared for tensioning in containers (tensioning weight with anchor hole) •...
  • Page 23 Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Installation 3.3.6 Planning instructions Orientation L00-FMI5xxxx-11-06-xx-xx-003 Measuring condition • Measuring range L1 possible from the tip of the probe to the process connection. • Particularly suited for small containers. 100 % Note! When installing in a nozzle, use inactive length (L3).

  • Page 24: Installation Instructions

    Installation Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Installation instructions " Caution! Do not damage the probe insulation when installing! " Caution! When screwing in the probe, do not turn at the housing as this could damage the housing mounting. L00-FMI5xxxx-17-00-00-xx-003 Probe with thread •...
  • Page 25 Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Installation Probe with PTFE-clad flange Note! Use cup springs (1). It is recommended to retighten the securing screws at regular intervals depending on the process temperature and process pressure. Recommended torque: 60 to 100 Nm.

  • Page 26: Installation Examples

    Installation Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Installation examples 3.5.1 Rod probes Conductive tanks (metal tanks) If the process connection of the probe is insulated from the metal tank (e.g. through seal material), the ground connection at the probe housing must be connected to the tank by means of a short cable.
  • Page 27 Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Installation FMI51 rod probe with inactive length (e.g. for insulated tanks) L00-FMI5xxxx-11-06-xx-xx-006 FMI51 rod probe with ground tube and inactive length (for mounting nozzles) L00-FMI5xxxx-11-06-xx-xx-007 FMI51 fully insulated probe with clad flange for aggressive media...
  • Page 28 Installation Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) 3.5.2 Rope probes FMI52 rope probe L00-FMI5xxxx-11-06-xx-xx-008 FMI52 rope probe with inactive length (e.g. for insulated tanks) L00-FMI5xxxx-11-06-xx-xx-009 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 29 Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Installation FMI52 rope probe with fully insulated inactive length (for mounting nozzles) L00-FMI5xxxx-11-06-xx-xx-010 3.5.3 Shortening the rope Note! See Operating Instructions, rope shortening kit KA061F/00. 3.5.4 Tensioning weight with tension The end of the probe needs to be secured if the probe would otherwise touch the silo wall or another part in the tank.
  • Page 30 Installation Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) 3.5.5 Aligning the housing The housing can be rotated 270° to align the cable entry. For an even better way of preventing moisture penetration, we recommend you route the connecting cable downwards before the cable gland and secure it with a cable tie. This is particularly recommended when mounting outdoors.

  • Page 31: With Separate Housing

    Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Installation With separate housing Note! The overall length L = L1 + L4 may not exceed 10 m. Zone 1 Zone 0 ≤ L00-FMI5xxxx-14-00-06-xx-002 Rod length L1 max. 4 m Rope length L1 max. 10 m.
  • Page 32 Installation Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) 3.6.1 Shortening the connecting cable Note! The maximum connection length between the probe and the separate housing is 6 m and is shown by the dimension L4. When ordering a Liquicap M with separate housing you must indicate the required connection length.

  • Page 33: Post-Installation Check

    Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Installation Process conditions +170 °C +120 +200/ +100 °C 160 180 –80 –60 –40 –20 –20 –40 –60 L00-FMI5xxxx-05-05-xx-xx-011 = ambient temperature = process temperature Note! The maximum cable length between probe and separate housing is 6 m (L4). The required cable length must be indicated in the ordering process of a Liquicap M with separate housing.

  • Page 34: Wiring

    Wiring Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Wiring Quick wiring guide Wiring in F16, F15, F17, F13 housings " Vor dem Anschluss bitte folgendes beachten: Die Versorgungsspannung muss mit der am Typenschild (1) ● Made in Germany, D- 79689 Maulburg Achtung! übereinstimmen.
  • Page 35 Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Wiring Wiring in T13 housing " Vor dem Anschluss bitte folgendes beachten: ● Die Versorgungsspannung muss mit der am Typenschild (1) Made in Germany, D- 79689 Maulburg Achtung! übereinstimmen. Liquicap M Order Code.: FMI51-xxxxxxxxxxxxxx L1 = 1000 IP66/ IP67 Ser.No.:...

  • Page 36: Connecting The Measuring Unit

    Wiring Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Connecting the measuring unit Connection compartment Five housings are available: Standard EEx ia EEx d Gas-tight process seal Plastic housing F16 Stainless steel housing F15 Aluminum housing F17 Aluminium housing F13 Aluminum housing T13...
  • Page 37 Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Wiring 4.2.1 Connecting FEI57C to silometer FMX570 Silometer FMX570 FMX570 – – – d2 d4 (+) (–) 2 (+) 1 (–) L00-FMI5xxxx-04-00-00-en-012 4.2.2 Connecting FEI57C to silometer FMC671Z Silometer FMC671 FMC671 – – – z2 z4 (Sensor 2) d2 d4 (Sensor 1) (+) (–)

  • Page 38: Recommendations For Connection

    Wiring Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Recommendations for connection 4.3.1 Potential equalization Connect the potential equalization to the outer ground terminal of the sensor housing (T13, F13, F16, F17). The earth terminal of the stainless steel housing F15 is situated inside the housing.

  • Page 39: Operation

    Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Operation Operation Quick operation guide DIP Schalter grüne LED rote LED > 6 m > 6 m Probe Build up FEI57C length L00-FMI5xxxx-07-05-xx-en-101 Display and operating elements Green LED ( indicates operation): • Flashes every 5 s: –...

  • Page 40: Commissioning

    Commissioning Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Commissioning Function check Make sure that all post-installation and post-connection checks have been carried out before you commission your measuring point: • "Post-installation check" checklist, see Page 33 • "Post-connection check" checklist, see Page 38...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Repair The Endress+Hauser repair concept is devised in such a way that the devices have a modular design and repairs can be carried out by the customers. Spare parts are grouped into handy kits with related replacement instructions. The "Spare parts"...

  • Page 42: Accessories

    Accessories Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Accessories Protective cover For F13 and F17 housing Order number: 71040497 Shortening set For Liquicap M FMI52 (no hygienic approval, EHEDG, 3A) Order number: 942901-0001 HAW569 surge arrester Order number: • HAW569-A11A (non-hazardous) • HAW569-B11A (hazardous area) Surge arrester for limiting overvoltage in signal lines and components.

  • Page 43: Weld-In Adapter For Universal Adapter

    Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Accessories Weld-in adapter for universal adapter • Order number: 52006262 max. 16 psi / –20 to 150°C Order number: 52010173 with 3.1 certificate Diameter D: 85 mm Anzugsdrehmoment 10 Nm Height H: 12 mm • Order number: 214880-0002 Order number: 52010174 with 3.1 certificate...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Troubleshooting Fault analysis Cause/error Green LED Red LED Red LED indicates indicates fault) is indicates fault) is operation) is not flashing five times a flashing once a flashing second (s) second (s) Check connection assignment...

  • Page 45: Possible Measuring Errors

    Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Troubleshooting Possible measuring errors Error Remedial measures Measured value is incorrect 1. Verify empty and full calibration. 2. Clean probe if necessary, verify probe 3. If necessary, alter better installation position of probe (do not mount in filling curtain) 4.

  • Page 46: Spare Parts

    Troubleshooting Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Spare parts Note! • You can order spare parts directly from your E+H service organization by quoting the part number (see below). • The corresponding spare part number is on every spare part. Installation instructions can be found in the form supplied with the spare parts.

  • Page 47: Return

    Contact addresses at Endress+Hauser On the back page of these Operating Instructions, you can find an internet address for Endress+Hauser. The addresses of people you can contact if you have any queries or questions are provided below this address. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 48: Technical Data

    Technical data Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Technical data 10.0.1 Input Measured variable Continuous measurement of change in capacitance between probe rod and container wall or ground tube, depending on the level of the liquid. 10.0.2 Output Output signal The transmitter superimposes current pulses (PFM signal 60...2800 Hz) with a pulse width of approx.
  • Page 49 Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Technical data Supply voltage The following voltage is the terminal voltage directly at the device: • 14.8 V DC from related supply unit (e.g. FMC662) Note! The electronic insert has integrated reverse polarity protection. Cable entry •...
  • Page 50 Technical data Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) 10.0.5 Operating conditions: Environment • Ambient temperature of the transmitter: –50 °C to +70 °C (Restrictions → Page 51 ff. with Ambient temperature range WHG approval restriction on – 40 °C) • A weather protection cover should be used when operating outdoors in strong sunlight. For further information on the protective cover, see Page 42.
  • Page 51 Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Technical data 10.0.6 Operating conditions: Process Process temperature range With compact housing The following diagram applies to: • Rod and rope version • Insulation: PTFE, PFA, FEP °C +80/ +200/ °C 160 180 –80 –60 –40 –20...
  • Page 52 Technical data Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) For process connections 1½", flanges > DN50, > ANSI 2", > JIS 10K Rod insulation: PTFE, PFA Rope insulation: FEP, PFA Note! See also "Process connections" on Page 19 ff. +40/ +100 +80/ +200/ °C...
  • Page 53 CE-mark. The measuring system is in conformity with the statutory requirements of the EC Directives. Endress+Hauser confirms that the device has been tested successfully by affixing the CE mark. Ex approval See "Identification" section on Page 8 ff.
  • Page 54 Technical data Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Other standards and EN 60529 guidelines Degrees of protection by housing (IP code) EN 61010 Protection measures for electrical equipment for measurement, control, regulation and laboratory procedures EN 61326 Interference emission (Class B equipment), interference immunity (Annex A - Industrial).

  • Page 55: Index

    Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Index Index Protective cover....... . . 42 Accessories .
  • Page 56 Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 (PFM) Index Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 57 Erklärung zur Kontamination und Reinigung Please reference the Return Authorization Number (RA#), obtained from Endress+Hauser, on all paperwork and mark the RA# clearly on the outside of the box. If this procedure is not followed, it may result in the refusal of the package at our facility.
  • Page 58 www.endress.com/worldwide BA297F/00/en/07.07 71000300 71000300 CCS/FM+SGML 6.0...

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