Endress+Hauser Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Operating Instructions Manual
Endress+Hauser Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Operating Instructions Manual

Endress+Hauser Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Operating Instructions Manual

Capacitive continuous level measurement for liquids
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BA01989F/00/EN/03.21
71510174
2021-02-01
Valid as of version
01.03.zz
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Liquicap M
FMI51 PFM
Capacitive
Continuous level measurement for liquids
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  • Page 1 Products Solutions Services BA01989F/00/EN/03.21 71510174 2021-02-01 Valid as of version 01.03.zz Operating Instructions Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Capacitive Continuous level measurement for liquids...
  • Page 2 Liquicap M FMI51 PFM 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Quick installation guide ....12 Endress+Hauser services ....33 Mounting requirements .
  • Page 4 Table of contents Liquicap M FMI51 PFM 12.1.2 Additional capacitance ... 12.1.3 Probe lengths for continuous measurement in conductive liquids . . 12.2 Input ....... 37 12.2.1 Measured variable .
  • Page 5: About This Document

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM About this document About this document 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.
  • Page 6: Symbols For Certain Types Of Information And Graphics

    About this document Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Flat blade screwdriver Torx screwdriver Allen key Open-ended wrench 1.2.4 Symbols for certain types of information and graphics  Permitted Procedures, processes or actions that are permitted  Preferred Procedures, processes or actions that are preferred  Forbidden...
  • Page 7 Liquicap M FMI51 PFM About this document  Temperature resistance of the connection cables Specifies the minimum value of the temperature resistance of the connection cables LED not lit LED lit LED flashes Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 8: Documentation

    About this document Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Documentation 1.3.1 Technical Information Liquicap M FMI51 TI01484F 1.3.2 Certificates ATEX safety instructions Liquicap M FMI51 • II 1/2 G Ex ia IIC T3...T6 Ga/Gb II 1/2 G Ex ia IIB T3...T6 Ga/Gb II 1/2 D Ex ia IIIC T90 °C Da/Db...
  • Page 9: Hygienic Compatibility

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM About this document Control Drawings (CSA and FM) • Liquicap M FMI51 FM IS ZD00220F • Liquicap M FMI51 CSA IS ZD00221F • Liquicap M FMI51 CSA XP ZD00233F 1.3.3 Hygienic compatibility Information regarding device versions that meet the requirements of 3A Sanitary Standard No.
  • Page 10: Basic Safety Instructions

    It meets general safety standards and legal requirements. It is compliant 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...
  • Page 11: Incoming Acceptance And Product

    • 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 Order Code.:...
  • Page 12: Mounting

    Mounting Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Mounting Quick installation guide Probe installation A0040388 1. Screw the probe into the proper place. 2. Fasten the probe with proper torque in accordance with the thread size. Thread size and torque value • G½: < 80 Nm (59.0 lbf ft) •...
  • Page 13: Mounting Requirements

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Mounting Mounting requirements 4.2.1 Mounting the sensor The Liquicap M FMI51 can be installed from the top or from the bottom. Make sure that: • the probe is not installed in the area of the filling curtain •...
  • Page 14: Support With Marine Approval (Gl)

    Mounting Liquicap M FMI51 PFM 4.2.2 Support with marine approval (GL) Conductive or non-conductive support can be provided for fully insulated rod probes. Partially insulated rod probes may only be supported with insulation at the uninsulated end of the probe.
  • Page 15: Minimum Probe Length For Nonconductive Media < 1 Μs/Cm

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Mounting 100% ≥ 500 (19.7) A0040419 Unit of measurement mm (in) Measuring range Inactive length When installing in a nozzle, use inactive length (L3). The 0 % and 100 % calibration can be inverted. Minimum probe length for nonconductive media <...
  • Page 16 Mounting Liquicap M FMI51 PFM If the process connection of the probe is insulated from the metal tank using a seal material, then the ground connection on the probe housing must be connected to the tank using a short line.
  • Page 17: Probe With Separate Housing

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Mounting A0040428  5 A probe with ground tube and inactive length for mounting nozzles A0040429  6 A probe fully insulated with clad flange for aggressive media 4.5.2 Probe with separate housing L4 ≤ 6 m (20 ) A0040466 ...
  • Page 18 Mounting Liquicap M FMI51 PFM The maximum cable length L4 and rod length L1 cannot exceed 10 m (33 ft). The maximum cable length between the probe and separate housing is 6 m (20 ft). The required cable length must be indicated in the ordering process of a Liquicap M with separate housing.
  • Page 19 Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Mounting D and H5 parameter value • Probes ⌀10 mm (0.39 in) rod: • D: 38 mm (1.5 in) • H5: 66 mm (2.6 in) • Probes ⌀16 mm (0.63 in) rod, without fully insulated inactive length and threads G¾", G1", NPT¾", NPT1", Clamp 1", Clamp 1½", Universal ⌀44 mm (1.73 in), flange <...
  • Page 20 Mounting Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Pipe mounting The maximum pipe diameter is 50.8 mm (2 in). 1 → A0042318 A0042321 ‣ ‣ Screw together the wall Screw the separate housing on bracket on the tube. a pipe. Shortening the connecting cable NOTICE Risk of damage to connections and cable.
  • Page 21 Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Mounting 4 → 5 → 6 → A0042114 A0042115 A0042116 ‣ ‣ ‣ Pull out the cable with the Remove the seal and loosen Remove the snap ring with a cone. the adapter disk with the snap ring pliers.
  • Page 22: Installation Instructions

    Mounting Liquicap M FMI51 PFM gn/ye A0040734  9 Cable connections External screening (not required) Strand black (bk) (not required) Coaxial cable with central core and screening Solder the red (rd) strand with the central core of the coaxial cable (probe)
  • Page 23: Probe Installation

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Mounting 4.6.1 Probe installation Probe with thread Cylindrical threads G½, G¾, G1, G1½ To be used with the elastomer fiber seal supplied or another chemically resistant seal. Make sure that the temperature resistance of a seal is correct.
  • Page 24: Aligning The Housing

    Mounting Liquicap M FMI51 PFM 4.6.2 Aligning the housing The housing can be rotated 270 ° to align with the cable entry. To prevent moisture penetration, route the connecting cable downwards in front of the cable gland and secure it with a cable tie. This is particularly recommended for outdoor mounting.
  • Page 25: Electrical Connection

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Electrical connection Electrical connection Before connecting the power supply, note the following: • the supply voltage must match the data specified on the nameplate • switch off the supply voltage before connecting the device • connect the potential equalization to the ground terminal on the sensor When using the probe in hazardous areas, the relevant national standards and the information in the safety instructions (XA) must be observed.
  • Page 26: Connector

    Electrical connection Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Cable entries • Nickel-plated brass: ⌀d = 7 to 10.5 mm (0.28 to 0.41 in) • Synthetic material: ⌀d = 5 to 10 mm (0.2 to 0.38 in) • Stainless steel: ⌀d = 7 to 12 mm (0.28 to 0.47 in) 5.1.4...
  • Page 27: Cable Entry

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Electrical connection A0040635 1. Unscrew the housing cover. 2. Remove the housing cover. 3. Release the cable gland. 4. Insert the cable. Connecting the electronic insert to the power supply mounted in the housing T13: A0040637 1.
  • Page 28: Supply Voltage

    Electrical connection Liquicap M FMI51 PFM 5.2.3 Supply voltage 14.8 V from associated supply unit 5.2.4 Power consumption Approximately 150 mW 5.2.5 Current consumption Maximum 10 mA. 5.2.6 Terminal assignment 2-wire, PFM The twin-core, shielded connecting cable with a cable resistance of max. 25 Ω per core is connected to the screw terminals (conductor cross-section 0.5 to 2.5 mm (0.02 to 0.1 in))
  • Page 29: Operation Options

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Operation options Operation options Display and operating elements > 6 m ≤ 6 m A0040775 Two-position DIP switch "Build up" Green LED - operational status Red LED - fault Two-position DIP switch "Probe length" Elements description •...
  • Page 30: Commissioning

    Commissioning Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Commissioning Function check Make sure that the post-installation check and final check have been completed before you start your measuring point: • the "Post-installation check" checklist →  24 • the "Post-connection check" checklist →  25 Transmitter The settings on the electronic insert affect the function of the switching unit.
  • Page 31: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnostic information via LEDs The operating status of the device is indicated by the LEDs on the electronic insert. 8.1.1 Green LED is not flashing The green LED indicates operation.
  • Page 32: Firmware History

    Diagnostics and troubleshooting Liquicap M FMI51 PFM A0040621  10 Electronic insert contacts Guard SDA_TXD GND EEPROM DVCC 3 V Probe SCL RXD Firmware history Firmware V 01.00.00 / 06.2005 Updates: original software Hardware V 01.00 Updates: No updates Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    The intervals between seal replacement depend on the frequency of the cleaning cycles and on the fluid and cleaning temperature. Endress+Hauser services Endress+Hauser offers a wide range of services. Your Endress+Hauser Sales Center can provide detailed information on the services. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 34: Repair

    • The measuring devices have a modular design. • Spare parts are grouped into logical kits with the associated Installation Instructions. • Repairs are carried out by Endress+Hauser Service or by appropriately trained customers. • Certified devices can only be converted to other certified devices by Endress+Hauser Service or at the factory.
  • Page 35: Return

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Repair • carry out the individual test for the device • change the device only with a device certificated by Endress+Hauser • report every change and repair of the device 10.4 Return The requirements for safe device return can vary depending on the device type and national legislation.
  • Page 36: Accessories

    • For signal lines in field housing: BA00304K. • For signal or supply lines in field housing: BA00305K. 11.3 Weld-in adapter All available weld-in adapters are described in the document TI00426F. The documentation is available in the Download section on Endress+Hauser web site: www.endress.com Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 37: Technical Data

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Technical data Technical data 12.1 Probe 12.1.1 Capacitance values of the probe The basic capacitance of the probe is approximately 18 pF. 12.1.2 Additional capacitance Mount the probe at a minimum distance of 50 mm (1.97 in) from a conductive container wall: approximately 1.3 pF/100 mm (3.94 in) in the air for a rod probe...
  • Page 38: Output

    Technical data Liquicap M FMI51 PFM 12.3 Output 12.3.1 Output signal FEI57C (PFM output) The transmitter superimposes current pulses (PFM signal 60 to 2 800 Hz) with a pulse width of approximately 100 µs and a current strength of approximately 8 mA on the supply current.
  • Page 39: Accuracy Of Factory Calibration

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Technical data τ A0040622 τ Time constant Dead time 12.4.6 Accuracy of factory calibration Empty calibration (0 %) and full calibration (100 %): • probe length < 2 m (6.6 ft) ≤ 5 mm (0.2 in) •...
  • Page 40: Operating Conditions: Environment

    Technical data Liquicap M FMI51 PFM 12.5 Operating conditions: Environment 12.5.1 Ambient temperature range • F16 housing: –40 to +70 °C (–40 to +158 °F) • remaining housing: –50 to +70 °C (–58 to +158 °F) • observe derating • use a protective cover, when operating outdoors 12.5.2...
  • Page 41: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Technical data Aluminum housing F13 with gas-tight process seal Protection degree: • IP66 • IP68 • NEMA 4X Stainless steel housing F27 with gas-tight process seal Protection degree: • IP66 • IP67 • IP68 • NEMA 4X...
  • Page 42 Technical data Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Probe with compact housing [°F] °C +158 +100 –13 –25 –40 – 0 –58 –50 °C –80 – 0 +200 [°F] –112 –40 +176 +392 A0043638 Ambient temperature Process temperature Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 43: Process Pressure Limits

    Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Technical data Probe with separate housing [°F] °C +248 +120 +212 +100 –58 –50 °C –80 +170 +200 [°F] –112 +338 +392 A0043639 Ambient temperature Process temperature The permitted ambient temperature at the separate housing is the same as indicated for the compact housing.
  • Page 44: Pressure And Temperature Derating

    Technical data Liquicap M FMI51 PFM • EN 1092-1: 2005 Table, Appendix G2 With regard to its resistance and temperature property, the material 1.4435 is identical to 1.4404 (AISI 316L) which is grouped under 13E0 in EN 1092-1 Tab. 18. The chemical composition of the two materials can be identical.
  • Page 45 Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Technical data [psi] [bar] +1450 +100 +913.5 +870 +290 –14.5 –1 °C –80 +200 [°F] –112 +104 +176 +392 A0043641 Process pressure Process temperature Process pressure for probes with an inactive length With a fully insulated inactive length (⌀ 22 mm (0.87 in) rod)
  • Page 46: Index

    Index Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Index About this document ......5 Green LED Accessories ....... . 36 is not flashing .
  • Page 47 Liquicap M FMI51 PFM Index Probe with Tri-Clamp ......23 Process pressure limits ..... . . 43 Process temperature range .
  • Page 48 *71510174* 71510174 www.addresses.endress.com...

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