
Levelflex FMP56, FMP57
2 Endress+Hauser
Table of contents
Important document information ............... 4
Symbols .................................... 4
Function and system design ................... 5
Measuring principle ............................ 5
Measuring system ............................. 7
Input .................................... 10
Measured variable ............................ 10
Measuring range ............................. 10
Blocking distance ............................ 12
Measuring frequency spectrum ................... 12
Output .................................. 13
Output signal ............................... 13
Signal on alarm .............................. 14
Linearization ............................... 14
Galvanic isolation ............................ 14
Protocol-specific data .......................... 15
Power supply ............................. 20
Terminal assignment .......................... 20
Device plug ................................. 25
Supply voltage .............................. 25
Power consumption ........................... 28
Current consumption .......................... 28
Power supply failure .......................... 29
Potential equalization ......................... 29
Terminals ................................. 29
Cable entries ............................... 29
Cable specification ............................ 29
Overvoltage protection ......................... 30
Performance characteristics .................. 31
Reference operating conditions ................... 31
Reference accuracy ........................... 31
Resolution ................................. 32
Response time .............................. 33
Influence of ambient temperature ................. 33
Mounting ................................ 34
Mounting requirements ........................ 34
Environment .............................. 49
Ambient temperature .......................... 49
Ambient temperature limits ..................... 49
Storage temperature .......................... 51
Climate class ............................... 51
Altitude according to IEC61010-1 Ed.3 .............. 52
Degree of protection .......................... 52
Vibration resistance ........................... 52
Cleaning the probe ........................... 52
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ............... 52
Process .................................. 53
Process temperature range ...................... 53
Process pressure range ......................... 53
Dielectric constant (DC) ........................ 53
Extension of the rope probes due to tension and
temperature ................................ 53
Mechanical construction .................... 54
Dimensions ................................ 54
Probe length tolerances ........................ 58
Shortening probes ............................ 58
Weight ................................... 59
Materials: GT18 housing (stainless steel, corrosion-
resistant) .................................. 59
Materials: GT19 housing (plastic) .................. 60
Materials: GT20 housing (die-cast aluminum, powder-
coated) ................................... 60
Materials: Process connection .................... 61
Materials: Probe ............................. 62
Materials: Mounting bracket ..................... 63
Materials: Adapter and cable for remote sensor ........ 64
Materials: weather protection cover ................ 65
Operability ............................... 65
Operating concept ............................ 65
Local operation .............................. 67
Operation with remote display and operating module
FHX50 ................................... 67
Operation via Bluetooth® wireless technology .......... 68
Remote operation ............................ 69
SupplyCare inventory management software .......... 72
Certificates and approvals ................... 75
CE mark ................................... 75
RoHS ..................................... 75
RCM marking ............................... 75
Ex-approval ................................ 75
Dual seal according to ANSI/ISA 12.27.01 ............ 75
Functional safety ............................. 75
ASME B31.1 and B31.3 ........................ 75
Pressure equipment with allowable pressure ≤
200 bar (2 900 psi) ........................... 75
Marine approval ............................. 76
Radio approval .............................. 76
CRN approval ............................... 76
Experience ................................. 76
Test, certificate .............................. 77
Product documentation on paper .................. 77
Other standards and guidelines ................... 78
Ordering information ....................... 79
Ordering information .......................... 79
3-point linearity protocol ....................... 80
5-point linearity protocol ....................... 81
Customized parameterization .................... 82
Labeling (optional) ........................... 82
Application packages ....................... 82
Heartbeat Diagnostics ......................... 82
Heartbeat Verification ......................... 83