Endress+Hauser Levelflex M FMP40 User manual

BA243F/00/en/11.06
No. 52011932
Valid as of software version
V 01.04.00 (amplifier)
V 01.04.00 (communication)
Operating Instructions
Levelflex M FMP40
Guided Level-Radar
PROFIBUS PA
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Brief overview
For quick and simple commissioning:
Safety Instructions →ä6
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 !.
Æ
Installation →ä13
The steps for installing the device and installation conditions (e.g. dimensions)
can be found here.
Æ
Wiring →ä36
The device is virtually completely wired on delivery.
Æ
Display and Operating Elements →ä41
An overview of the position of the display and operating elements can be found
here.
Æ
Commissioning via Display VU331 →ä68
In the "Commissioning" section, you learn how to switch on the device and
check the functioning.
Æ
Commissioning via Operating Software ToF Tool →ä81
In the "Commissioning" section, you learn how to switch on the device and
check the functioning.
Additional information on the operation of the ToF Tool can be found in the
operating instructions BA224F/00.
Æ
Fault Tracking / Trouble Shooting →ä94
If faults occur during operation, use the checklist to localise the cause.
Here you can find measures you can take yourself to take remedial action
against the fault.
Æ
Index →ä118
You can find important terms and keywords on the individual sections here.
Use the keyword index to find quickly and efficiently the information you need.

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Brief operating instructions
L00-FMP40xxx-19-00-00-en-012
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Note!
This operating manual explains the installation and initial start-up for the level transmitter
measuring device. All functions that are required for a typical measuring task are taken into account
here.
In addition, the Levelflex M provides many other functions that are not included in this operating
manual, such as optimising the measuring point and converting the measured values.
An overview of all device functions can be found on →ä114.
An extensive description of all device functions can be found in BA245F – "Description of the
instrument functions" on the enclosed CD-ROM.
Operating Instructions can also be found on our homepage: www.endress.com
E
+
-
+
E
+
-
E
E
-
… …
… …
KA 189F/00/a2/11.05
52012501
52012501
100%
0%
F
E
UB
LN
D
L
Levelflex M - Brief operating instructions
input E
(see sketch)
input F
(see sketch) displayed
D and L are confirm
or specify
range
suggestion
000
measured value
Group
selection
00
basic setup
01
safety settings
09
display
04
linearisation
05
extended calibr.
0C
system
parameters
092
language
0A
diagnostics
0A0
present
error
002
tank
properties
004
process
cond.
005
empty
calibr.
006
full
calibr.
008
dist./
meas value
051
check
distance
003
medium
property
052
range of
mapping
053
start
mapping
008
dist./
meas value
- envel. curve
- substracted signal
- mapping
- single curve
- cyclic
= 100: unlocked
¹ 100: locked
09A
plot settings
09B
recording
curve
0A1
previous
error
0A4
unlock
parameter
(333 = reset customer parameters)
0A3
reset
min. level
threaded
connection
1½
(G 1
:
reference point of
measurement
¾or BSP
¾orG ½)
¾or1½NPT
03
length
adjustment
030
end of
probe
031
probe
length
032
probe
033
probe
length
034
determine
length
- unknown
- 1.4 … 1.6
- 1.6 … 1.9
- 1.9 … 2.5
-4…7
-2.5…4
->7
0E
envelope curve
Contrast: +or +
- standard
- aluminium tank
- plastic tank
- bypass/pipe
- coax-probe
- concrete
wall
- standard
- fast
change
- test: no filter
- slow
change
- free
- tie down
isolated
- tie down
gnd.
If shortened
please enter probe length here.
reference point of
measurement
F = measuring span
E = empty distance (= zero)
UB = upper blocking distance
LN = probe length
L = level
D = distance

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Levelflex M FMP40 with PROFIBUS PA Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 Designated use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Installation, commissioning and operation . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Operational safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 Notes on safety conventions and symbols . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Device designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3 Certificates and approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4 Registered trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Quick installation guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Incoming acceptance, transport, storage . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Installation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.5 Post-installation check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.1 Quick wiring guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.2 Connecting the measuring unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.3 Recommended connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.4 Degree of protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.5 Post-connection check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.1 Quick operation guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.2 Display and operating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.3 Local operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.4 Display and acknowledging error messages . . . . . . 48
5.5 PROFIBUS PA communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6 Commissioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.1 Function check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.2 Switching on the measuring device . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.3 Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.4 Basic Setup with the VU331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6.5 Blocking distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6.6 Envelope curve with VU331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6.7 Function "envelope curve display" (0E3) . . . . . . . . 79
6.8 Basic Setup with the ToF Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
7 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
9 Trouble-shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
9.1 Trouble-shooting instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
9.2 System error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
9.3 Application errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
9.4 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
9.5 Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
9.6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
9.7 Software history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
9.8 Contact addresses of Endress+Hauser . . . . . . . . . . 106
10 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
10.1 Additional technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
11 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
11.1 Operating menu PA (Display modul), ToF Tool . . . 114
11.2 Description of functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
11.3 Function and system design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

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1 Safety instructions
1.1 Designated use
The Levelflex M FMP40 is a compact level transmitter for the continuous measurement of solids
and liquids, measuring prinziple: Guided Level Radar / TDR: Time Domain Reflectometry.
1.2 Installation, commissioning and operation
The Levelflex M has been designed to operate safely in accordance with current technical, safety
and EU standards. If installed incorrectly or used for applications for which it is not intended,
however, it is possible that application-related dangers may arise, e.g. product overflow due to
incorrect installation or calibration. For this reason, the instrument must be installed, connected,
operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual: personnel must be authorised
and suitably qualified. The manual must have been read and understood, and the instructions
followed. Modifications and repairs to the device are permissible only when they are expressly
approved in the manual.
1.3 Operational safety
Hazardous areas
Measuring systems for use in hazardous environments are accompanied by separate "Ex
documentation", which is an integral part of this Operating Manual. Strict compliance with the
installation instructions and ratings as stated in this supplementary documentation is mandatory.
• Ensure that all personnel are suitably qualified.
• Observe the specifications in the certificate as well as national and local regulations.

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1.4 Notes on safety conventions and symbols
In order to highlight safety-relevant or alternative operating procedures in the manual, the following
conventions have been used, each indicated by a corresponding symbol in the margin.
Safety conventions
#
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
!
Note!
A note highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may indirectly affect
operation or may lead to an instrument response which is not planned
Explosion protection
0
Device certified for use in explosion hazardous area
If the device has this symbol embossed on its name plate it can be installed in an explosion hazardous
area
-
Explosion hazardous area
Symbol used in drawings to indicate explosion hazardous areas. Devices located in and wiring
entering areas with the designation “explosion hazardous areas” must conform with the stated type
of protection.
.
Safe area (non-explosion hazardous area)
Symbol used in drawings to indicate, if necessary, non-explosion hazardous areas. Devices located in
safe areas still require a certificate if their outputs run into explosion hazardous areas
Electrical symbols
%
Direct voltage
A terminal to which or from which a direct current or voltage may be applied or supplied
&
Alternating voltage
A terminal to which or from which an alternating (sine-wave) current or voltage may be applied or
supplied
)
Grounded terminal
A grounded terminal, which as far as the operator is concerned, is already grounded by means of an
earth grounding system
*
Protective grounding (earth) terminal
A terminal which must be connected to earth ground prior to making any other connection to the
equipment
+
Equipotential connection (earth bonding)
A connection made to the plant grounding system which may be of type e.g. neutral star or
equipotential line according to national or company practice
Temperature resistance of the connection cables
States, that the connection cables must be resistant to a temperature of at least 85 °C.
t >85°C

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2 Identification
2.1 Device designation
2.1.1 Nameplate
The following technical data are given on the instrument nameplate:
L00-FMP4xxxx-18-00-00-en-001
Fig. 1: Information on the nameplate of the Levelflex M FMP40 (example)
2.1.2 Ordering structure
This overview does not mark options which are mutually exclusive.
Ordering structure Levelflex M FMP40
Made in Germany
D-79689 Maulburg
Dat./Insp.:
Order Code:
IP68 / NEMA 6P
Ser.-No.:
4-wire
ENDRESS+HAUSER
t >85°C
TA > 70°C:
D01301-A
if modification
see sep. label
X= Patents
LEVELFLEX-M
90 …253 V AC 3,5VA
10,5 …32VDC 1W
16 …3 V DC 0,8W
Profibus PA
Foundation Fieldbus
LN= PN=
4…20 mA HART 2-wire
Order No
(see Order Information)
Communication
variant and
supply voltage
Serial number
Reference to additional
safety-relevant documentation
Designation according to Directive 94/9/EC
and designation of protection
10 Approval:
A Non-hazardous area
F Non-hazardous area, WHG
1 ATEX II 1/2G EEx ia IIC T6/IECEx Zone 0/1
2 ATEX II 1/2D, Alu blind cover
3 ATEX II 2G EEx em (ia) IIC T6/IECEx Zone1
4 ATEX II 1/3D
5 ATEX II 1/2G EEx ia IIC T6, ATEX II 1/3D
6 ATEX II 1/2G EEx ia IIC T6, WHG
7 ATEX II 1/2G EEx d (ia) IIC T6
8 ATEX II 1/2G EEx ia IIC T6, ATEX II 1/3D, WHG
G ATEX II 3G EEx nA II T6
M FM DIP Cl.II Div.1 Gr.E-G N.I.
S FM IS Cl.I,II,III Div.1 Gr.A-G N.I.
T FM XP Cl.I,II,III Div.1 Gr.A-G
N CSA General Purpose
P CSA DIP Cl.II Div.1 Gr.G + coal dust, N.I.
U CSA IS Cl.I,II,III Div.1 Gr.A-D,G + coal dust, N.I.
V CSA XP Cl.I,II,III Div.1 Gr.A-D,G + coal dust, N.I.
K *TIIS Ex ia IIC T4
L TIIS Ex d (ia) IIC T5
DAUSExDIPA20/A21
YSpecialversion
FMP40- Product designation (part 1)

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Ordering structure Levelflex M FMP40 (continued)
20 Probe:
A Rope 4mm / 1/6", mainly liquids
B Rope 6mm / 1/4", solid
H Rope 6mm / 1/4", PA > steel, solid, T
max
= 212 °F
P Rod 6mm, liquids
1 Rod 12mm, liquids
K Rod 16mm, mainly liquids
L Coax, liquids
Y Special version
30 Probe length:
A ..... mm, rope 4mm, 316
B ..... mm, rope 6mm, 316
C ..... inch rope 1/6", 316
D ..... inch, rope 1/4", 316
E ..... mm, rope 6mm, PA > Stahl
F ..... inch, rope 1/4", PA > Stahl
K ..... mm, rod 16mm, 316L
L ..... mm, coax, 316L
M ..... inch, rod 16mm, 316L
N ..... inch, coax, 316L
P ..... mm, rod 6mm, 316L
R ..... inch, rod 6mm, 316L
1 ..... mm rod 12mm, AlloyC22
2 ..... mm coax, AlloyC22
3 ..... inch, rod 12mm, AlloyC22
4 ..... inch, coax, AlloyC22
Y Special version
40 O-ring Material; Temperature:
2 Viton; -30...150°C/-22...302°F
3 EPDM; -40...120°C/-40...248°F
4 Kalrez; -5...150°C/23...302°F
9Specialversion
FMP40- Product designation (part 2)

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Ordering structure Levelflex M FMP40 (continued)
50 Process Connection:
ACJ 1-1/2" 150lbs RF, 316/316L flange ASME B16.5
ACM 1-1/2" 150lbs, AlloyC22 >316/316L flange ASME B16.5
ADJ 1-1/2" 300lbs RF, 316/316L flange ASME B16.5
ADM 1-1/2" 300lbs, AlloyC22 >316/316L flange ASME B16.5
AEJ 2" 150lbs RF, 316/316L flange ASME B16.5
AEM 2" 150lbs, AlloyC22 >316/316L flange ASME B16.5
AFJ 2" 300lbs RF, 316/316L flange ASME B16.5
AFM 2" 300lbs, AlloyC22 >316/316L flange ASME B16.5
ALJ 3" 150lbs RF, 316/316L flange ASME B16.5
ALM 3" 150lbs, AlloyC22 >316/316L flange ASME B16.5
AMJ 3" 300lbs RF, 316/316L flange ASME B16.5
AMM 3" 300lbs, AlloyC22 >316/316L flange ASME B16.5
APJ 4" 150lbs RF, 316/316L flange ASME B16.5
APM 4" 150lbs, AlloyC22 >316/316L flange ASME B16.5
AQJ 4" 300lbs RF, 316/316L flange ASME B16.5
AQM 4" 300lbs, AlloyC22 >316/316L flange ASME B16.5
AWJ 6" 150lbs RF, 316/316L flange ASME B16.5
AWM 6" 150lbs, AlloyC22 >316/316L flange ASME B16.5
A3J 8" 150lbs RF, 316/316L flange ASME B16.5
CFJ DN40 PN25/40 B1, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 C)
CFM DN40 PN25/40, AlloyC22 >316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527)
CGJ DN50 PN25/40 B1, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 C)
CGM DN50 PN25/40, AlloyC22 >316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527)
CMJ DN80 PN10/16 B1, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 C)
CMM DN80 PN10/16, AlloyC22 >316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527)
CSJ DN80 PN25/40 B1, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 C)
CSM DN80 PN25/40, AlloyC22 >316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527)
CQJ DN100 PN10/16 B1, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 C)
CQM DN100 PN10/16, AlloyC22 >316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527)
CTJ DN100 PN25/40 B1, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 C)
CTM DN100 PN25/40, AlloyC22 >316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527)
CWJ DN150 PN10/16 B1, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 C)
CWM DN150 PN10/16, AlloyC22 >316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527)
CXJ DN200 PN16 B1, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 C)
CRJ Thread ISO228 G3/4, 316L
GRJ Thread ISO228 G1-1/2, 316L
GRM Thread ISO228 G1-1/2, AlloyC22
CNJ Thread ANSI NPT3/4, 316L
GNJ Thread ANSI NPT1-1/2, 316L
GNM Thread ANSI NPT1-1/2, AlloyC22
KDJ 10K 40A RF, 316L flange JIS B2220
KDM 10K 40A, AlloyC22 >316L flange JIS B2220
KEJ 10K 50A RF, 316L flange JIS B2220
KEM 10K 50A, AlloyC22 >316L flange JIS B2220
KLJ 10K 80A RF, 316L flange JIS B2220
KLM 10K 80A, AlloyC22 >316L flange JIS B2220
KPJ 10K 100A RF, 316L flange JIS B2220
KPM 10K 100A, AlloyC22 >316L flange JIS B2220
YY9 Special version
60 Power Supply; Output:
B 2-wire; 4-20mA HART
D2-wire;PROFIBUSPA
F 2-wire; FOUNDATION Fieldbus
G 4-wire 90-250VAC; 4-20mA HART
H 4-wire 10.5-32VDC; 4-20mA HART
YSpecialversion
FMP40- Product designation (part 3)

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Ordering structure Levelflex M FMP40 (continued)
70 Operation:
1 W/o display, via communication
2 4-line display VU331, Envelope curve display on site
3 Prepared for FHX40, Remote display (Accessory)
9 Special version
80 Type of Probe:
1 Compact, basic version
2 Temp. separator, 400mm
3 Remote, cable 3m, top entry
4 Remote, cable 3m, side entry
9Specialversion
90 Housing; Cable Entry:
A F12 Alu, coated IP68; gland M20
B F12 Alu, coated IP68; thread G1/2
C F12 Alu, coated IP68; thread NPT1/2
D F12 Alu, coated IP68; plug M12
E F12 Alu, coated IP68; plug 7/8"
G T12 Alu, coated IP68; gland M20
H T12 Alu, coated IP68; thread G1/2
J T12 Alu, coated IP68; thread NPT1/2
K T12 Alu, coated IP68; plug M12
L T12 Alu, coated IP68; plug 7/8"
M T12 Alu, coated IP68; gland M20 + OVP
OVP = overvoltage protection
N T12 Alu, coated IP68; thread G1/2 + OVP
OVP = overvoltage protection
P T12 Alu, coated IP68; thread NPT1/2+OVP
OVP = overvoltage protection
Q T12 Alu, coated IP68; plug M12 + OVP
OVP = overvoltage protection
R T12 Alu, coated IP68; plug 7/8" + OVP
OVP = overvoltage protection
1 F23 316L IP68; gland M20
2 F23 316L IP68; thread G1/2
3 F23 316L IP68; thread NPT1/2
4 F23 316L IP66; plug M12
5 F23 316L IP68; plug 7/8"
9Specialversion
100 Additional Option:
ABasicversion
B EN10204-3.1 material, rod/coax, (316L wetted parts)
inspection certificate
C EN10204-3.1 material, rope, (316L wetted parts)
inspection certificate
N EN10204-3.1 material, NACE MR0175 (316L wetted parts)
inspection certificate
S GL/ABS marine certificate
Y Special version
FMP40- complete product designation
⇓
Please enter probe length in mm or inch / 0.1 inch
mm
inch / 0.1 inch
probe length LN →ä16

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2.2 Scope of delivery
"
Caution!
It is essential to follow the instructions concerning the unpacking, transport and storage of
measuring instruments given in the chapter "Incoming acceptance, transport, storage" on →ä14!
The scope of delivery consists of:
• Assembled instrument
• 2 ToF Tool - FieldTool
®
Package CD-ROMs
– CD 1: ToF Tool - FieldTool
®
Program
Program including Device Descriptions (device drivers) for all Endress+Hauser devices wich are
operable using ToF Tool
– CD 2: ToF Tool - FieldTool
®
Documentation
Documentation for all Endress+Hauser devices wich are operable using ToF Tool)
• Accessories (→Chap. 8).
Accompanying documentation:
• Short manual (basic setup/troubleshooting): housed in the instrument
• Operating manual (this manual)
• Approval documentation: if this is not included in the operating manual.
!
Note!
The operating manual BA245F - "Description of Instrument functions" you can be found on the
enclosed CD-ROM.
2.3 Certificates and approvals
CE mark, declaration of conformity
The device is designed to meet state-of-the-art safety requirements, has been tested and left the
factory in a condition in which it is safe to operate. The device complies with the applicable
standards and regulations as listed in the EC declaration of conformity and thus complies with the
statutory requirements of the EG directives. Endress+Hauser confirms the successful testing of the
device by affixing to it the CE mark.
2.4 Registered trademarks
KALREZ
®
, VITON
®
, TEFLON
®
Registered trademark of the company E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, USA
TRI-CLAMP
®
Registered trademark of the company Ladish & Co., Inc., Kenosha, USA
HART
®
Registered trademark of HART Communication Foundation, Austin, USA
ToF
®
Registered trademark of the company Endress+Hauser GmbH+Co. KG, Maulburg, Germany
PulseMaster
®
Registered trademark of the company Endress+Hauser GmbH+Co. KG, Maulburg, Germany

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3Mounting
3.1 Quick installation guide
L00-FMP4xxxx-17-00-00-en-029
3
1
3
1
2
2
60
50
1½"
¾"
F12/F23 housing
T12 housing
Turn housing
The housing can be turned 350°
in order to simplify access to the
display and the terminal compartment
Allen key
4 mm / 0.1"
AF 60
AF 50
max. torque
20 Nm
max. torque
5 Nm
Caution!
Use only the
threaded boss
F12/F23 or T12 housing
F12/F23 or T12 housing

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3.2 Incoming acceptance, transport, storage
3.2.1 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.
3.2.2 Transport
"
Caution!
Follow the safety instructions and transport conditions for instruments of more than
18 kg.
Do not lift the measuring instrument by its probe rod in order to transport it.
3.2.3 Storage
Pack the measuring instrument so that is protected against impacts for storage and transport. The
original packing material provides the optimum protection for this.
The permissible storage temperature is -40 °C…+80 °C.

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3.3 Installation conditions
3.3.1 Dimensions
Housing dimensions
Dimensions for the process connection and the probe type →ä16.
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65 78
max. 110
85
150
Ø129
(Aluminium)
F12 housing
ENDRESS+HAUSER
78
85
65
162
max. 100 94
Ø129
(Aluminium)
T12 housing
max. 94 104
Ø129
150
40
(316L)
F23 housing

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Levelflex M FMP40 - process connection, probe type
Housing dimensions →ä15
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Fig. 2: Dimensions Levelflex M FMP40
88
88
400
123
2765
80
270...310
Ø76
Ø76
SW 50
SW 60
109
109
Ø60
3 x Ø8
Ø67,8
150
20
25
27
20
15
25
100
Ø76
Ø81
Threaded connection
G ¾(¾BSP)
or ¾NPT
Threaded connection
G 1 ½(1 ½BSP)
or 1 ½NPT
Flange DN 40…200
or equivalent
reference point of
measurement
Variant “2”:
Separator
64.5
rope:
Ø4 mm/
or
0.16”
Ø6 mm/0.24”
or
Ø8 mm/0.32”, coated PA
rope probe rod probe coax probe
Ø6/0.24”(on ¾” thread)
Ø16/0.63”(on 1½” thread
or flange)
Ø21,3/0.84”(on ¾” thread)
Ø42,4/1.67”(on 1½” thread
or flange)
Ø22/0.87”(on 4 mm/ rope)0.16”
Ø30/1.18”(on 6 mm/0.24”rope)
internal thread:
M14 on 4 mm/0.16”rope
M20 on 6 mm/0.24”rope
probe length LN
Probe rods in Alloy C22
consist of 1 piece
(can not be dismantled)
F12 / T12 / F23 housing
M5x0.8 M10x1.0 M10x1.0
4 x Ø8.5
Ø60.3
Ø21.3
98.1
Type of Probe
(see feature 80 in “Ordering structure”)
Variant “3”:
remote electronic
Variant “4”:
remote electronic
with angled adaptor

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3.4 Installation
3.4.1 Mounting kit
In addition to the tool needed for flange mounting, you will require the following tool:
• For the mounting of threaded connection: 60 mm Open-end spanner for 1½", 50 mm Open-end
spanner for ¾".
• 4 mm Allen wrench for turning the housing.
3.4.2 Shortening probes
Rod probe
The shortening is necessary if the distance to the container floor or outlet cone is less than 50 mm.
The rods of a rod probe are shortened by sawing or separating at the bottom end.
Rope probes
Coax probes
The shortening is necessary if the distance to the container floor or outlet cone is less than 10 mm.
Coax probes can be shortened max. 80 mm from the end. They have centering units inside which
fix the rod centrally in the pipe. The centerings are held with borders on the rod. Shortening is
possible up to approx. 10 mm below the centering.
The shortening is necessary if the distance to the
container floor or outlet cone is less than 150
mm.
• Remove ballast weight:
– The weight is fixed to the probe rope with 3
Allen setscrews (M4, Allen key AF3). The
screws are secured with Loctite. This may
first have to be made plastic with a hot air
apparatus.
• Remove released rope from the weight
• Measure off new rope length
• Wrap adhesive tape around the rope at the
point to be shortened to prevent it from
fanning out.
• Saw off the rope at a right angle or cut it off
with a bolt cutter.
• Insert the rope completely into the weight,
– thin rope (4 mm) 60 mm deep,
– thick rope(6 mm) 80 mm deep
The weight is then refixed to the rope:
• Reapply screw locking fluid (we recommend
Loctite type 243) to the setscrews and screw
into place.
• When doing so, observe the following
torques:
– For 6 mm rope: 15 Nm
– For 4 mm rope: 5 Nm
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60 / 80 mm
M4
secured with
Loctite 243
torque
4 mm cable = 5 Nm
6 mm cable =15 Nm

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3.4.3 Mounting probes in an empty silo
"
Caution!
If there is a risk of electrostatic discharge from the product, then both processconnection and rope
must be earthed before the probe is lowered into the silo.
Levelflex can be screwed into a threaded socket or flange. Proceed as follows:
Insert probe
• Uncoil rope and lower it slowly and carefully
into the silo.
• Do not kink the rope
• Avoid any backlash, since this mightdamage
the probe or the silo fittings.
•
!
Note!
– Flanges: bolt the flange in positionbefore
inserting the cable into the silo.
– For flange mounting: if a seal is used, be
sure to use unpainted metal bolts toensure
good electrical contact betweenprobe flange
and process flange.
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Uncoil rope and lower
probe slowly and
carefully into the silo
Screw down
• Screw the Levelflex into the process
connection or to flange.
• Turn with the hexagonal nut only:
torque 10...20 Nm.
• Levelflex functions in metal, concrete and
plastic silos. When installing inmetal silos,
take care to ensure goodmetallic contact
between the processconnection and silo.
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Screw in Levelflex
housing allignable
Tighten with the
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3.4.4 Mounting rope probes in a partially full silo
It is not always possible to empty a silo which is already in operation. Because the probe can be
turned in the threaded boss, it can also be mounted when the silo is only partially filled. In order to
avoid problems when Levelflex is mounted into a partially full silo, the following measures should
be taken:
• Mount when the silo is as empty as if possible. A minimum of 2/3 of the silo must be empty.
After mounting, map must be made should the installation conditions require it.
"
Caution!
If there is a risk of electrostatic discharge from the product, the housing must be earthed before the
probe is lowered into the silo.
!
Note!
Before full accuracy is obtained the probe rope must hang fully extended.
Screw down
• If appropriate, screw the Levelflex into the
threaded flange.
• Turn with the hexagonal nut only:
torque 10...20 Nm
• For flange mounting: if a seal is used, be sure
to use unpainted metal bolts to ensure good
electrical contact between probe flange and
process flange.
• When installing in metal silos, take care to
ensure good metallic contact between the
process connection and silo.
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Screw in Levelflex
housing allignable
Tighten with the
hexagonal nut only
Insert probe
• Uncoil rope and lower it slowly and carefully
into the silo.
• Avoid tangles.
• Avoid any backlash, since this might damage
the silo fittings.
• If possible, make a visual check to see that the
rope has not tangled or is lying such that it can
knot when the level falls. This is
particularly important if a flange was not used.
Re-insert the probe if necessary.
• Screw the flange to the counterflange on the
nozzle.
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Uncoil rope and lower
probe slowly and
carefully into the silo.
Avoid tangles or knots.

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3.4.5 Engineering hints for level measurement
in bulk solids and fluids
• Normally, rope probes should be used for bulk solids, rod probes are only suitable for short
measuring ranges up to approx. 2 m in bulk solids. This applies above all to applications in which
the probe is installed laterally at an angle and for light and pourable bulk solids.
• Normally use rod or coax probes for liquids. Rope probes are used in liquids for measuring ranges
> 4m and with restricted ceiling clearance which does not allow the installation of rigid probes.
• Coax probes are suited to liquids with viscosities of up to approx. 500 cSt.
Coax probes can measure most liquefied gases, as of dielectric constant 1.4. Moreover,
installation conditions, such as nozzles, tank internal fittings etc., have no effect on the
measurement when a coax probe is used. A coax probe offers maximum EMC safety when used
in plastic tanks.
• In the case of large silos, the lateral pressure on the rope can be so high that a rope with plastic
jacketting must be used. We recommend PA-coated ropes be used for cereal products wheat, flour
etc..
Mounting location
• Do not mount rod or rope probes in the filling
curtain (2).
• Mount rod and rope probes away from the
wall (B) at such a distance that, in the event of
build-up on the wall, there is still a minimum
distance of 100 mm between the probe and
the build-up.
• Mount rod and rope probes as far away as
possible from installed fittings. "Mapping "
must be carried out during commissioning in
the event of distances < 300 mm.
• When installing rod and rope probes in plastic
containers, the minimum distance of 300 mm
also applies to metallic parts outside the
container.
• Rod and rope probes may not, at times,
contact metallic container walls or floors.
• Minimum distance of probe end to the
container floor (C):
– Rope probe: 150 mm
– Rod probe: 50 mm
– Coax probe: 10 mm
• When installing outdoors, it is recommended
that you use a protective cover (1) Accessories
on →ä88.
• Avoid buckling the rope probe during
installation or operation (e.g. through product
movement against silo wall) by selecting a
suitable mounting location.
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C
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