
Levelflex FMP53
2 Endress+Hauser
Table of contents
Important document information ............... 4
Symbols used ................................ 4
Function and system design ................... 5
Measuring principle ............................ 5
Measuring system ............................. 7
Input ..................................... 9
Measured variable ............................. 9
Measuring range .............................. 9
Blocking distance ............................ 10
Measuring frequency spectrum ................... 10
Output .................................. 11
Output signal ............................... 11
Signal on alarm .............................. 12
Linearization ............................... 12
Galvanic isolation ............................ 12
Protocol-specific data .......................... 13
Power supply ............................. 18
Terminal assignment .......................... 18
Device plugs ................................ 26
Power supply ............................... 27
Power consumption ........................... 30
Current consumption .......................... 30
Power supply failure .......................... 31
Potential equalization ......................... 31
Terminals ................................. 31
Cable entries ............................... 31
Cable specification ............................ 31
Overvoltage protection ......................... 32
Performance characteristics .................. 33
Reference operating conditions ................... 33
Reference accuracy ........................... 33
Resolution ................................. 34
Response time .............................. 34
Influence of ambient temperature ................. 34
Installation ............................... 35
Installation conditions ......................... 35
Operating conditions: Environment ............ 45
Ambient temperature .......................... 45
Ambient temperature limits ..................... 45
Storage temperature .......................... 47
Climate class ............................... 47
Altitude according to IEC61010-1 Ed.3 .............. 47
Degree of protection .......................... 47
Vibration resistance ........................... 47
Cleaning the probe ........................... 47
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ............... 47
Process .................................. 48
Process temperature range ...................... 48
Process pressure range ......................... 48
Dielectric constant (DC) ........................ 48
Mechanical construction .................... 49
Dimensions ................................ 49
Probe length tolerances ........................ 56
Weight ................................... 57
Materials: GT19 housing (plastic) .................. 58
Materials: GT20 housing (die-cast aluminum, powder-
coated) ................................... 59
Materials: Process connection .................... 61
Materials: Probe ............................. 62
Materials: Mounting bracket ..................... 63
Materials: Adapter and cable for remote sensor ........ 63
Materials: Weather protection cover ................ 64
Operability ............................... 65
Operating concept ............................ 65
Local operation .............................. 66
Operation with remote display and operating module
FHX50 ................................... 66
Operation via Bluetooth® wireless technology .......... 67
Remote operation ............................ 68
Integration in tank gauging system ................. 71
SupplyCare inventory management software .......... 72
Certificates and approvals ................... 75
CE mark ................................... 75
RoHS ..................................... 75
RCM-Tick marking ............................ 75
Ex approval ................................ 75
Dual seal according to ANSI/ISA 12.27.01 ............ 75
Functional safety ............................. 75
Overfill prevention ............................ 75
Hygienic compatibility ......................... 75
ASME BPE (CoC) ............................. 75
Pressure equipment with allowable pressure
≤ 200 bar (2 900 psi) .......................... 76
Radio approval .............................. 76
Experience ................................. 76
Test, certificate .............................. 77
Hard-copy product documentation ................. 77
Other standards and guidelines ................... 78
Ordering information ....................... 79
Ordering information .......................... 79
3-point linearity protocol ....................... 80
5-point linearity protocol ....................... 81
Customer-specific configuration ................... 82
Tagging (TAG) .............................. 82
Application packages ....................... 82
Heartbeat Diagnostics ......................... 82
Heartbeat Verification ......................... 83
Heartbeat Monitoring ......................... 83