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Brief Operating Instructions
Levelflex M
FMP43
Time of Flight Measurement
9
These are Brief Operating Instructions.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Operating Instructions and the
additional documentation on the CD-ROM provided.
These Brief Operating Instructions are not intended to replace the Operating
Instructions provided in the scope of supply.
The complete device documentation consists of:
• these Brief Operating Instructions
• Approvals and safety certificates
• a CD-ROM with:
– the Operating Instructions
– Technical Information
KA1049F/00/EN/07.09
71099790
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- Page 1 Brief Operating Instructions Levelflex M FMP43 Time of Flight Measurement These are Brief Operating Instructions. For more detailed information, please refer to the Operating Instructions and the additional documentation on the CD-ROM provided. These Brief Operating Instructions are not intended to replace the Operating Instructions provided in the scope of supply.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Table of contents 1 Safety instructions ..........3 1.1 Designated use . -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions Designated use The Levelflex M is a compact level transmitter for the continuouse measurement of liquids, measuring prinziple: Guided Level Radar / TDR: Time Domain Reflectometry. Installation, commissioning and operation • The device must only be installed, connected, commissioned and maintained by qualified and authorized specialists (e.g. -
Page 4: Safety Icons
Safety instructions Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Safety icons Symbol Meaning Warning! A warning highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, will lead to personal injury, a safety hazard or destruction of the instrument. " Caution! Caution highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may lead to personal injury or incorrect functioning of the instrument. -
Page 5: Mounting
Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Mounting Incoming acceptance, transport, storage 2.1.1 Incoming acceptance Check the packing and contents for any signs of damage. Check the shipment, make sure nothing is missing and that the scope of supply matches your order. -
Page 6: Installation
Mounting Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Installation 2.2.1 Mounting kit A 4 mm Allen key is needed to turn the housing. 2.2.2 General instructions Normally use rod probes. Rope probes are used for measuring ranges > 4 m and with restricted... - Page 7 Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting Tank internals • If the distance to the internals is < 300 mm, "mapping" must be carried out, and the measurement capability may be restricted. • During operation, the probe must not touch any internals within the measuring range.
- Page 8 Mounting Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Calculation example Friction factor [c 0,9 (on the assumption of a turbulent current (high Reynolds number ) Density [ρ] in kg/m 1000 (e.g. water) Probe diameter [d] in m 0,008 L = L...
- Page 9 Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting The probe must be mounted opposite the agitator. If possible, check whether a non-contact process, ultrasonic or level-radar would be better suited, particularly if the agitator generates large mechanical loads on the probe L00-FMP43xxx-17-00-00-xx-005 2.2.4 Notes on special installation situations...
- Page 10 Mounting Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Installation in plastic containers Please note that the "guided level radar" measurement principle requires a metallic surface at the process connection! When installing rod or robe probes in plastic silos, whose silo cover is also made of plastic or silos with wood cover, the probes must either be mounted in a ≤...
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Page 11: Post-Installation Check
Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting 2.2.5 Turn housing After mounting, the housing can be turned 350° in order to simplify access to the display and the terminal compartment. Proceed as follows to turn the housing to the required position: •... -
Page 12: Cleaning Of The Probe
Mounting Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Cleaning of the probe 2.4.1 Cleaning of the probe in the tank 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. -
Page 13: Wiring
Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Wiring Wiring Warning! When using the measuring device in hazardous areas, installation must comply with the corresponding national standards and regulations and the Safety Instructions or Installation or Control Drawings. " Caution! Before connection please note the following: •... -
Page 14: Wiring In T12 Housing
Wiring Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Wiring in T12 housing Unscrew housing cover (1). Insert cable (2) through gland (3). Connect cable screen to the grounding terminal (4) within the terminal compartment. Make connection (see terminal assignment). Tighten cable gland (6). -
Page 15: Terminal Assignment
Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Wiring Terminal assignment plant ground FF- FF+ L00-FMP4xxxx-04-00-00-en-004 Cable specification FOUNDATION Fieldbus Twisted, shielded pairs must be used. The cable specifications can be taken from the FF specification or IEC 61158-2. The following have been found suitable: •... -
Page 16: Screening/Potential Matching
Wiring Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Supply voltage The following values are the voltages across the terminals directly at the instrument: • standard: 9V...32V • Lift-off voltage: 9V Current consumption Nominal current 15 mA ≤ 15 mA Starting current... -
Page 17: Post-Connection Check
Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Wiring Post-connection check After wiring the measuring instrument, perform the following checks: • Is the terminal allocation correct (→ ä 15)? • Is the cable gland tight? • Is the FOUNDATION Fieldbus connector screwed tight? •... -
Page 18: Operation
Operation Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation General structure of the operating menu The operating menu is made up of two levels: • Function groups (00, 01, 03, …, 0C, 0D): The individual operating options of the instrument are split up roughly into different function groups. -
Page 19: Display And Operating Elements
Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation The third digit numbers the individual functions within the function group: → • basic setup • tank properties • medium properties • process cond. Here after the position is always given in brackets (e.g. "tank properties" (002)) after the described function. - Page 20 Operation Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 4.2.1 Display Headline Position indicator ENDRESS + HAUSER Symbol Main value Bargraph Unit – Selection list Function groups -> Functions HOME F000 F001 F002 F003 F004 ... FG00 FG01 FG02 Help text FG03...
- Page 21 Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operation 4.2.3 Key assignment The operating elements are located inside the housing and are accessible for operation by opening the lid of the housing. Function of the keys Key(s) Meaning Navigate upwards in the selection list...
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Page 22: Commissioning
Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Function check Make sure that all final checks have been completed before you start up your measuring point: • Checklist “Post-installation check”. • Checklist “Post-connection check”. Switching on the measuring device When the instrument is switched on for the first time, the following messages appear in a sequence of 5 s on the display: software version, communication protocoll and language selection. -
Page 23: Overview Basic Setup
Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Overview Basic Setup lower edge of the process connection reference point of measurement E = empty calibr. (= zero) LN = probe length setting in 005 setting in 033 F = full calibr. (= span) - Page 24 Note! The Levelflex M allows to check for broken probe. On delivery, this function is switched off, because otherwise shortening of the probe would be mistaken for a broken probe.In order to activate this function, perform the following steps: With the probe uncovered, perform a mapping ("range of mapping"...
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Page 25: Basic Setup With The Device Display
Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Basic Setup with the device display 5.4.1 Function "measured value" (000) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – This function displays the current measured value in the selected unit (see "customer unit" (042) function). The number of digits after decimal point can be selected in the "no.of decimals"... - Page 26 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Note! If "aluminium tank" is selected, the device calibrates of its own accord when first filled, depending on the medium's properties. Slope errors can, therefore, occur when beginning the first filling procedure. plastic tank Select the "plastic tank"...
- Page 27 Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning ε Media DC ( Typical liquids Typ. measuring range group 1.4...1.6 – Condensed gases, e.g. N , CO – Liquefied gas, e.g. propane – Solvent 1.6...1.9 – Frigen / Freon – Palm oil 1.9...2.5...
- Page 28 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 5.4.5 Function "process propert." (004) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Use this function to adapt the device reaction to the filling speed in the tank. The setting impacts on an intelligent filter. Selection: •...
- Page 29 Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning 5.4.7 Function "probe length" (031) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Use this function to select whether the probe length was changed after factory calibration. Only then is it necessary to enter or correct the probe length.
- Page 30 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 5.4.10 Function "determine length" (034) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – Use this function, the probe length can be determined automatically. Due to the mounting conditions, the automatically determined probe length may be larger than the actual probe (typically 20 ..
- Page 31 Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning 5.4.12 Function "full calibr." (006) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – This function is used to enter the distance from the minimum level to the maximum level (=span). 100% F = full calibration (= span) F max = E –...
- Page 32 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus • Distance correct – meas. value incorrect -> Check "empty calibr." (005) • Distance incorrect – meas. value incorrect -> continue with the next function "check distance" (051). 5.4.14 Function "check distance" (051) ⇒...
- Page 33 Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning distance = ok Use this function at part-covered probe. Choosing function "manual" or "probe free" at free probe. • mapping is carried out up to the currently measured echo • The range to be suppressed is suggested in the "range of mapping" (052) function Anyway, it is wise to carry out a mapping even in this case.
- Page 34 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus 5.4.16 Function "start mapping" (053) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – This function is used to start the interference echo mapping up to the distance given in "range of mapping" (052). Selection: • off:no mapping is carried out •...
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Page 35: Blocking Distance
Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Blocking distance Function "upper block. dist" (059) ⇒ ENDRESS + HAUSER – For rod probes and for rope probes with lengths of up to 8 m, the upper blocking distance is set to 0.2 m at the factory. - Page 36 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Maximum measured error Typical statements for reference conditions: DIN EN 61298-2, percentage of the span. Output: Digital Analog Sum of non-linearity, ±3 mm ± 0.06 % non-repeatability and hysteresis Offset / zero point ±4 mm...
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Page 37: Envelope Curve With Device Display
Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Commissioning Envelope curve with device display After the basic setup, an evaluation of the measurement with the aid of the envelope curve "envelope curve" (0E) function group) is recommended. 5.6.1 Function "plot settings" (0E1) Here you can select which information is shown on the display: •... - Page 38 Commissioning Levelflex M FMP43 with FOUNDATION Fieldbus Endress+Hauser...
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