Level-radar.
smart transmitter for continuous and
non-contact level measurement
cost-effective 4...20 ma 2-wire technology
suitable for hazardous locations (44 pages)
Summary of Contents for Endress+Hauser Silopilot FMM20
Page 1
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...
Page 2
Liquiphant FTL41 Silopilot FMM20 Order code: XXXXX-XXXXXX Ser. no.: XXXXXXXXXXXX Ext. ord. cd.: XXX.XXXX.XX Serial number www.endress.com/deviceviewer Endress+Hauser Operations App A0023555 Endress+Hauser Endress+Hauser...
About this document Silopilot FMM20 About this document Symbols 111 Safety symbols This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result in serious or fatal injury. This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in serious or fatal injury.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-designated use. Clarification of borderline cases: In the case of special fluids and media used for cleaning, Endress+Hauser is glad to provide assistance in verifying the corrosion resistance of wetted materials, but does not accept any warranty or liability.
It meets general safety standards and legal requirements. It also complies with the EU directives listed in the device-specific EU Declaration of Conformity. Endress+Hauser confirms this by affixing the CE mark to the device. Incoming acceptance...
All of the information on the measuring device is displayed along with an overview of the scope of technical documentation provided • Enter the serial number on the nameplate into the Endress+Hauser Operations App or use the Endress+Hauser Operations App to scan the 2-D matrix code (QR Code) on the nameplate Nameplate The nameplate displays the legally required and device-relevant information, for example: •...
Mounting Silopilot FMM20 Mounting Mounting conditions 0000000337 1 Installation position Distance to the filling stream, internals, struts or cornices Ambient temperature Process temperature Installation position • Protect sensing weight from spillage. • Protect measuring tape from damage. • Select an installation position with as free a measuring path as possible.
Silopilot FMM20 Mounting • Maximum temperature from lower edge of process adapter: +70 °C (+158 °F) • Accessories → TI00421F Mounting the device 621 Required tool • To open the device: 3 mm • For the process connection: Appropriate installation tool • For the sensing weight: 10 mm...
Page 10
Mounting Silopilot FMM20 • For large sensing weight (like float): Use or create structural support measures and lower the tape border an appropriate distance before mounting. 0000000339 3 Mounting the sensing weight 623 Mounting the device Fit the measuring device on the process connection and align it in such a way that •...
Page 11
Silopilot FMM20 Mounting 624 Mounting dimensions 225 (8.86) 260 (10.24) 147 (5.79) 205 (8.07) 100 (3.94) (1.18) 0000000322 4 Mounting dimensions. Unit of measurement mm (in) The wiper length (L) depends on the selected maximum nozzle height: • 225 mm (8.86 in), Ordering code "maximum connection height; wiper", option A or B •...
Electrical connection Silopilot FMM20 Post-installation check ̃ Is the device undamaged (visual inspection)? ̃ Does the device conform to the measuring point specifications? For example: • Process temperature • Process pressure • Ambient temperature ̃ Are the measuring point number and labeling correct (visual inspection)? ̃...
Silopilot FMM20 Electrical connection • Observe the maximum thermal load of the cables and lines introduced. • The gland is only admissible for the connection of fixed-installation lines and cables. Appropriate strain relief must be ensured by the operator. • Mount the cable gland so that it is protected against mechanical damage ("low" degree of mechanical risk –...
Electrical connection Silopilot FMM20 732 Connecting the device 0000000302 6 Terminal assignment Unscrew the housing cover on the electronics side (large cover). Push the cable through the cable entry. To ensure tight sealing, do not remove the sealing ring from the cable entry.
Page 15
Silopilot FMM20 Electrical connection 742 Signal input Order code Terminal assignment Without Input 1 (active) Input 2 (active) (‒) Input 1 (passive) Input 2 (passive) • Contact load: - active: 12 to 24 V - passive: switching contact max. 30 V DC / 300 mW •...
Electrical connection Silopilot FMM20 745 Optocoupler output Order code Terminal assignment Output option C • Contact load: max. 30 V DC / 10 mA Ensuring the degree of protection Check that the housing seals are clean and fitted correctly. Dry, clean or replace the seals if necessary.
Silopilot FMM20 Operation options Operation options 0000000312 7 Operation options Operating keys for configuration Button to start a measurement manually External button to start a measurement manually Access to the operating menu via the local display 811 Operational display m e a s u r e d v a l u e m e a s u r e d v a l u e ...
Page 18
Operation options Silopilot FMM20 Operating options Meaning Switch to group selection 00, 01, ... Not used • The operational display essentially corresponds to the measured value display (function 000). • The operational display appears automatically after the start-up procedure. Only then can a measurement operation commence.
Page 19
Silopilot FMM20 Operation options Operating options Meaning Moves the active function group down Moves the active function group up Switches to the active function group 813 Edit view Entering a value Selecting a value e m p t y c a l i b r .
Page 20
Operation options Silopilot FMM20 Editing options The following characters are available for selection when editing: • Numerical values: 0 to 9 and "." (period) as the separator in the unit selected • Tag number (function 080): additionally letters A to Z and "-" (minus) •...
Silopilot FMM20 Commissioning • If write protection is enabled via the access code, the lock symbol appears on the display. However in this case the unlock parameter 074 is unequal 100. • Disabling write protection via the access code → Operating Instructions...
Page 22
Commissioning Silopilot FMM20 931 Basic setup Adapting to the application (for example full and empty calibration) 0000000341 11 Parameters of the basic setup Empty calibration Block distance Full calibration Distance Ullage Level/volume Security distance Safety distance Empty calibration Input distance between the mounting flange (reference point for measurement) and the minimum fill level (= zero point) in empty calibr 001 function: Range of values: 1 m ...
Page 23
Silopilot FMM20 Commissioning Sensing weight Wiper 230 mm 500 mm 1000 mm B - E, N 0.72 m (28.35 in) 1.02 m (40.16 in) 1.52 m (59.84 in) 1.22 m (48.03 in) 1.52 m (59.84 in) 2.02 m (79.53 in) 0.82 m (32.28 in) 1.12 m (44.09 in) 1.62 m (63.78 in) 0.63 m (24.80 in) 0.93 m (36.61 in) 1.43 m (56.30 in) 71629601/ 71629605 0.77 m (30.31 in) 1.07 m (42.13 in)
Page 24
Commissioning Silopilot FMM20 The minimum time for a measuring cycle depending on the measuring range must be observed. 0000000335 12 Minimum time for one measurement cycle Mr Measuring range (im meters) Tm Minimum time for one measurement cycle (in minutes) Time unit Input unit of time interval (see function 021) in time unit 022 function: •...
Page 25
Silopilot FMM20 Commissioning Run-up length Input of the length that the sensing weight moves up in the "short" operating mode (see function 023) in run up length 028 function: Range of values: 1 m ... empty calibr. - 1 m (or converted value in feet/inches)
Page 26
Commissioning Silopilot FMM20 No of decimals Selection number of decimal places (among others for the measured value display (000)) in no of decimals 062 function: • x • x.x • xxx • x.xxx Format display Activation test LC display (all points are activated for approx. 2 seconds) in format display 063 function: •...
Page 27
Silopilot FMM20 Commissioning Pulse length Input counter pulse length (value range dependent on pulse weight in function 015) in pulse length 016 function: Range of values: 30 to 100 ms (Pulse weight = 1) 30 to 250 ms (Pulse weight = 2) 30 to 400 ms (Pulse weight = 3)
Page 28
Commissioning Silopilot FMM20 937 Linearization Level/volume Selection of measured value display (000) in level/volume 050 function: • level CU: Display the level in customer units. The unit can be selected in the customer unit function (056), and the full-scale value can be set in the maximum scale function (057).
Page 29
Silopilot FMM20 Commissioning [mA] [mA] [mA] [mA] 110% 110% 110% 110% (041) -10% -10% -10% -10% 0000000261 14 Behaviour of the current output in the event of an error 3.6 mA 22 mA MIN (0/3.6mA) MAX (22mA) hold user-specific Output on alarm Input user-specific current value in case of error (see function 040) in output on alarm 041 function: Range of values: 0 to 22.00 mA...
Page 30
Commissioning Silopilot FMM20 In safety distance Selection of alarm behavior when safety distance is reached (if a value greater than zero was entered in function 042 "safety distance") in in safety distance 045 function: • warning • alarm 939 Maintenance...
Page 31
Silopilot FMM20 Commissioning Resetting the device Reset to factory settings in reset 073 function: • 333 (performs reset) • <>333 (does not perform a reset) At least one basic setup must have been performed before the measuring device can be reset.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Silopilot FMM20 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers