Endress+Hauser Levelflex M FMP45 User manual

BA00279F/00/EN/15.11
71154965
Valid as of software version:
01.04.zz
Operating Instructions
Levelflex M FMP45
Guided Level-Radar

Levelflex M FMP45 4 to 20 mA HART
2Endress+Hauser
Brief Operating Instructions
L00-FMP40xxx-19-00-00-en-012
!Note!
This Operating Instructions explains how to install and commission the level transmitter.
All functions that are required for a typical measuring task are taken into account here.
In addition, the Levelflex M provides many other functions for optimizing the measuring point and
conventing measured values. These functions are not included in these Operating Instruction.
An overview of all device functions can be found on Page 86.
The operating manual BA00245F/00/EN "Description of Instrument Functions" provides an
extensive description of all device functions which can be found on the enclosed CD-ROM.
The Operating Instructions can also be found on our homepage: www.endress.com
E
+
-
+
E
+
-
E
E
-
… …
… …
KA189F/00/a2/03.07
52012501
52012501
100%
0%
FE
UB
FMP43
FMP40
FMP41C
FMP45
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
threaded
connection
1½
(G 1
:
reference point of
measurement
¾ or 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

Levelflex M FMP45 4 to 20 mA HART Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Designated use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Installation, commissioning and operation . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Operational safety and process safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Notes on safety conventions and icons . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Device designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Certificates and approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Registered trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 Quick installation guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Incoming acceptance, transport, storage . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Installation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5 Post-installation check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1 Quick wiring guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2 Connecting the measuring unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3 Recommended connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4 Degree of protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.5 Post-connection check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.1 Quick operation guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.2 Display and operating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.3 Local operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.4 Display and acknowledging error messages . . . . . . 37
5.5 HART communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6 Commissioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.1 Function check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.2 Switching on the measuring device . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.3 Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.4 Basic Setup with the VU331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.5 Blocking distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.6 Envelope curve with VU331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6.7 Function "envelope curve display" (0E3) . . . . . . . . 55
6.8 Basic setup with the Endress+Hauser operating program
58
7 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7.1 Exterior cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7.2 Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7.3 Repairs to Ex-approved devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7.4 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.1 Weather protection cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.2 Mounting-kit isolated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.3 Remote display and operation FHX40 . . . . . . . . . . . 66
8.4 Centering disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8.5 Commubox FXA195 HART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.6 Commubox FXA291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.7 ToF Adapter FXA291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.8 Special process connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9 Trouble-shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
9.1 Trouble-shooting instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
9.2 System error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.3 Application errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
9.4 Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.5 Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
9.6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
9.7 Software history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
9.8 Contact addresses of Endress+Hauser . . . . . . . . . . . 76
10 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
10.1 Additional technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
11 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
11.1 Operating menu HART (Display modul) . . . . . . . . . 86
11.2 Patents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Safety instructions Levelflex M FMP45 4 to 20 mA HART
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1 Safety instructions
1.1 Designated use
The Levelflex M 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 device 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 and process safety
Alternative monitoring measures must be taken to ensure operational safety and process safety
during configuration, testing and maintenance word on the device.
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 Additional 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 icons
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 device.
"Caution!
Caution highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may lead to personal
injury or incorrect functioning of the device.
!Note!
A note highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may indirectly affect
operation or may lead to an device response which is not planned.
Explosion protection
0Device 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.
Safety instruction
For safety instructions refer to the manual for the appropriate device version.
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 device nameplate:
L00-FMP4xxxx-18-00-00-en-001
Information on the nameplate of the Levelflex M FMP45
2.1.2 Ordering structure
This overview does not mark options which are mutually exclusive.
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 … 32 V DC 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 / IEC Ex td A20/21, Alu blind cover
3 ATEX II 1/2G EEx emb (ia) IIC T6/IECEx Zone 0/1
4 ATEX II 1/3D / IEC Ex td A20/22
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 / IEC Ex 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
H ATEX II 3G Ex ic IIC T6 Gc
C NEPSI Ex emb (ia) IIC T6
I NEPSI Ex ia IIC T6
J NEPSI Ex d (ia) IIC T6
Q NEPSI DIP (in preparation)
R NEPSI Ex 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., zone 0, 1, 2
T FM XP Cl.I,II,III Div.1 Gr. A-G, zone 1, 2
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., zone 0, 1, 2
V CSA XP Cl.I,II,III Div.1 Gr. A-D,G + coal dust, N.I., zone 1, 2
K TIIS Ex d (ia) IIC T1
L TIIS Ex d (ia) IIC T2
Y Special version, TSP-No. to be spec.

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20 Process temperature:
A -200...+280 °C / -328...+5360 °F (XT); saturated steam max. +200 °C
B -200...+400 °C / -328...+7520 °F (HT)
Y Special version, TSP-No. to be spec.
30 Probe:
A ..... mm, rope 4mm, 316
C ..... inch, rope 1/6", 316
K ..... mm, rod 16 mm, 316L
L ..... mm, coax, 316L
M ..... inch, rod 16 mm, 316L
N ..... inch, coax, 316L
S ..... mm, rod 16 mm, 316L, 500 mm divisible
T ..... mm, rod 16 mm, 316L, 1000 mm divisible
U ..... inch, rod 16 mm, 316L, 20 in divisible
V ..... inch, rod 16 mm, 316L, 40 in divisible
Y Special version, TSP-No. to be spec.
40 Process connection:
AFJ 2" 150lbs RF, 316/316L flange ANSI B16.5
AGJ 3" 150lbs RF, 316/316L flange ANSI B16.5
AHJ 4" 150lbs RF, 316/316L flange ANSI B16.5
ARJ 2" 300/600lbs RF, 316/316L flange ANSI B16.5
ASJ 3" 300/600lbs RF, 316/316L flange ANSI B16.5
ATJ 4" 300lbs RF, 316/316L flange ANSI B16.5
A1J 2" 1500lbs RF, 316/316L flange ANSI B16.5
A2J 3" 1500lbs RF, 316/316L flange ANSI B16.5
A3J 4" 600lbs RF, 316/316L flange ANSI B16.5
A4J 4" 900lbs RF, 316/316L flange ANSI B16.5
A5J 4" 1500lbs RF, 316/316L flange ANSI B16.5
CHJ DN100 PN10/16 B1, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 C)
CRJ DN50 PN10-40 B1, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 C)
CSJ DN80 PN10-40 B1, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 C)
CTJ DN100 PN25/40 B1, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 C)
C1J DN50 PN63 B2, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 E)
C2J DN50 PN100 B2, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 E)
C3J DN80 PN63 B2, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 E)
C4J DN80 PN100 B2, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 E)
C5J DN100 PN63 B2, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 E)
C6J DN100 PN100 B2, 316L flange EN1092-1 (DIN2527 E)
KFJ 10K 50A RF, 316L flange JIS B2220
KGJ 10K 80A RF, 316L flange JIS B2220
KHJ 10K 100A RF, 316L flange JIS B2220
K3J 63K 50A RF, 316L flange JIS B2220
K4J 63K 80A RF, 316L flange JIS B2220
K5J 63K 100A RF, 316L flange JIS B2220
GGJ Thread ISO228 G1-1/2, 200bar, 316L
GJJ Thread ISO228 G1-1/2, 400bar, 316L
RGJ Thread ANSI NPT1-1/2, 200bar, 316L
RJJ Thread ANSI NPT1-1/2, 400bar, 316L
YY9 Special version, TSP-No. to be spec.
50 Power supply; output:
B 2-wire; 4-20mA SIL HART
D2-wire;PROFIBUSPA
F 2-wire; FOUNDATION Fieldbus
G 4-wire 90-250VAC; 4-20mA SIL HART
H 4-wire 10.5-32VDC; 4-20mA SIL HART
K 2-wire; 4-20mA HART, interface measurement
Y Special version, TSP-No. to be spec.
60 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, TSP-No. to be spec.

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1) OVP = overvoltage protection
70 Type of probe:
B Compact, centering disc d=45 mm, 316L, pipe diameter DN50/2"
C Compact, centering disc d=75 mm, 316L, pipe diameter DN80/3" + DN100/4"
F Remote, cable 3m, top, center d=45 mm, centering disk d=45 mm, 316L,
pipe diameter DN50/2"
G Remote, cable 3m, top, center d= 75 mm, centering disk d=75 mm, 316L,
pipe diameter DN80/3" + DN100/4"
H Remote, cable 3m, side, center d=45 mm, centering disk d=45 mm, 316L,
pipe diamter DN50/2"
I Remote, cable 3m, side, center d=75 mm, centering disc d=75 mm, 316L,
pipe diamter DN80/3" + DN100/4"
1 Compact, basic version
3 Remote, cable 3m, top entry
4 Remote, cable 3m, side entry
9 Special version, TSP-No. to be spec.
80 Housing:
A F12 Alu, coated IP68 NEMA6P
B F23 316L IP68 NEMA6P
C T12 Alu, coated IP68 NEMA6P, separate conn. compartment
D T12 Alu, coated IP68 NEMA6P + OVP1), separate conn. compartment
Y Special version, TSP-No. to be spec.
90 Cable Entry:
2 Gland M20 (EEx d > thread M20)
3ThreadG1/2
4 Thread NPT1/2
5PlugM12
6 Plug 7/8"
9 Special version, TSP-No. to be spec.
100 Additional options:
A Basic version
B EN10204-3.1 material, wetted parts,
(316L wetted parts for rod/coax) inspection certificate
C EN10204-3.1 material, wetted parts,
(316L pressurized for rope version) inspection certificate
D Steam boiler app.+EN10204-3.1 material, Steam boiler approval
EN12952-11/12953-9, EN10204-3.1 material, wetted parts
(316L wetted parts for rod/coax) inspection certificate
H 5-point linearity protocol, see additional spec.
J 5-point, 3.1, NACE, 5-point linearity protocol, see additional spec.,
EN10204-3.1 material, NACE MR0175 (316L wetted parts)
inspection certificate
N EN10204-3.1 material, NACE MR0175,
(316L wetted parts) inspection certificate
U Steam boiler app. 300 mm / 11" gas phase, Steam boiler approval
EN12952-11/12953-9, Gas phase comp. 300 mm / 11" reference rod,
EN10204-3.1 material, NACE MR0175 (316L wetted parts)
inspection certificate
V Steam boiler app. 550 mm / 21" gas phase, Steam boiler approval
EN12952-11/12953-9, Gas phase comp. 550 mm / 21" reference rod,
EN10204-3.1 material, NACE MR0175 (316L wetted parts)
inspection certificate
Y Special version, TSP-No. to be spec.
995 Marking:
1 Tagging (TAG), see additional spec.
2 Bus address, see additional spec.
FMP45- Complete product designation

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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 devices given in the chapter "Incoming acceptance, transport, storage", Page 10!
The scope of delivery consists of:
• Assembled device
• Accessories (→ä65)
• Endress+Hauser operating program on the enclosed CD-ROM
• Brief operating instructions KA00189F/00/A2 (basic setup/troubleshooting), housed in the
device
• Brief operating instructions KA01044F/00/EN for quick commissioning
• Approval documentation: if this is not included in the operating manual
• CD-ROM with further documentation, e.g.
– Technical Information
– Operating Instructions
– Description of Instrument Functions
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
PulseMaster®
Registered trademark of the company Endress+Hauser GmbH+Co. KG, Maulburg, Germany

Installation Levelflex M FMP45 4 to 20 mA HART
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3 Installation
3.1 Quick installation guide
L00-FMP45xxx-17-00-00-en-003
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 devices of more than 18 kg.
Do not lift the measuring device by its probe rod in order to transport it.
3.2.3 Storage
Pack the measuring device 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 to +80 °C.
3
1
2
60
1"½
F12 housing
Turn housing
The housing can be turned 350°
in order to simplify access to the
display and the terminalcompartment
AF60
max.torque
see table
Caution!
Use only the
threaded boss ???
F12 or T12 housing
torqueProcess temperature
max.280 °C450 Nm
max.400 °C400 Nm
Mountingwiththreaded boss

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3.3 Installation conditions
3.3.1 Dimensions
Housing dimensions
L00-F12xxxx-06-00-00-en-001
L00-T12xxxx-06-00-00-en-001
L00-F23xxxx-06-00-00-en-001
ENDRESS+HAUSER
65 (2.56) 78 (3.07)
max. 110 (4.33)
mm (in)
85 (3.35)
150 (5.91)
ø129 (ø5.08)
(Aluminium)
F12 housing
ENDRESS+HAUSER
78 (3.07)
85 (3.35)
65 (2.56)
162 (6.38)
max. 100 (4.33) 94 (3.7)
mm (in)
ø129 (ø5.08)
(Aluminium)
T12 housing
max. 94 (3.7)
mm (in)
93 (3.66)
ø129 (ø5.08)
150 (5.91)
40(1.57)
(316L)
F23 housing

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Process connection, type of probe
L00-FMP45Ixx-06-00-00-en-001
1) See SD00288F/00/EN "Steam boiler approval".
88
88
123
2765
80
ø76
4xø8,5
150
HT 400 °CXT 280 °C
3xØ8
20
15
25
100
ø76
ø81
236
263
20
Ø10
40
max.14000
260
rope:
ø4 (0.16”)
ø16 (0.63”)
ø42,4 (1.67”)
ø22 (0.87”)
SW60 SW60
159
159
338
37
37
ø90
ø90
ø90 ø90
ø60
ø60
ø60
ø60
132
311
132
M10x1.0
ø21.3
8
ø40
8
ø40
M40x1
8
M40x1
M40x1
8
M40x1
ø45/ø75
ø45Option 70,feature “B,F,H“
ø75 Option 70,feature “C,G,I“
measurement
probe length LN
ø42,4 (1.67” )
(on 1½” thread
or flange)
internalthread:
M14on 4(0.16”) rope
reference point of
rod probe coax proberope probe coax probe for
interface measurement or
steam boiler approval1)
probe length LN (rope prope -specialproduct)
Threaded connection
G1½ (1½BSP)
or 1½NPT
Threaded connection
G1½ (1½BSP)
or 1½NPT
Flange DN50 to 100
or equivalent
Flange DN50 to 100
or equivalent
F12 / T12 / F23 housing
Type ofProbe
(see feature 70 in “Ordering structure”)
Variant “3” :/“4”
remote electronic
top entry
Variant “4”:
remote electronic
side entry

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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".
• 4 mm Allen wrench for turning the housing.
3.4.2 Shortening probes
!Note!
When shortening the probe: Enter the new length of probe into the Quick Setup which can be found
in the electronics housing under the display module.
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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
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,
– 4 mm rope: 60 mm deep,
– 6 mm rope: 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:
– 4 mm rope: 5 Nm
– 6 mm rope: 15 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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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.
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!
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 slowlyand
carefullyinto the silo
Screw down
• Screw the Levelflex into the process
connection or to flange.
• Turn with the hexagonal nut only:
torque 10 to 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
hexagonal nut only

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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. Mounting in a partially filled
silo is possible if the following conditions are met:
• 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.
3.4.5 Mounting the probe rod
See KA00228F/00/B8.
Screw down
• If appropriate, screw the Levelflex into the
threaded flange.
• Turn with the hexagonal nut only:
torque 10 to 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 slowlyand
carefullyinto the silo.
Avoid tangles or knots.

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3.4.6 General instructions
Normally use rod probes. Rope probes are used in liquids for measuring ranges > 4 m and with
restricted ceiling clearance which does not allow the installation of rigid probes.
Coax probes are not influenced by the installation conditions. They may also be operated
• in the filling curtain
• in arbitrary proximity to internal fittings
• at viscositys up to 500 cSt.
!Note!
Seal for devices with G1½" thread
Sealing form at the FMP45 corresponds the DIN 3852 part 1, screwed end form A.
The screwed end has an overall length of 45 mm. In addition, suitable sealing ring as per DIN 7603
with dimesnion of 48x55mm. Please use a sealing ring according to this standard in the form A, C
or D and of a material that is resistant to the application.
Minimum distance B of rod and rope probes to the container wall:
The wall clearance can be chosen as desired as long as the probe does not touch the tank wall.
!Note!
There should no bridges to the wall created by soiling or highly viscous media.
Welding the probe into the vessel
"Caution!
Before welding the probe into the vessel, it must be grounded by a low-resistive connection. If this
is not possible, the electronics as well as the HF module must be disconnected. Otherwise the
electronics may be damaged.
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.
• 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", Page 65).
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B
C
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Other installations
• Select the mounting location such that the
distance to internals (5) (e.g. limit switch,
struts) is > 300 mm over the entire length of
the probe, also during operation.
• Probe must within the measuring span not
touch any internals during operation.
Optimization options
• Interference echo suppression: Measurement
can be optimised by electronically tuning out
interference echoes.
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Separable probes
If there is little mounting space (distance to the
ceiling), it is advisable to use separable rod pro-
bes (∅16 mm).
• max. probe length 10 m (394 in)
• max. sideways capacity 20 Nm
• probes are separable several times with the
lengths:
– 500 mm (19.68 in)
– 1000 mm (39.37 in)
•torque:15Nm
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Centering of probe end
If the centering disk is mounted at the end of the
probe, it enables a reliable measuring.
See "Ordering structure", →ä6.
• Centering disk for rod probes:
– d = 45 mm (for DN50/2")
– d = 75 mm (for DN80/3" + DN100/4")
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5
Ød
Tightening torque
15 Nm +5Nm

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Supporting probes against warping
For WHG approval:
For probe lengths ≥3 m a support is required (see figure).
a. Rod probes
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b. Coax probes
Ø <26 mm
#
#
Ø 17...18 mm
Probe rod
Short metal pipe
e.g. welded in place
approx. 50 mm
Sleeve bored tight
to ensure electrical
contact between the rod
and sleeve!
Ground the probe
when welding the
sleeve!
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Installing with heat insulation
• If process temperatures are high (≥200 °C), FMP45 must be included in normal tank insulation
to prevent the electronics heating up as a result of heat radiation or convection.
• The insulation may not exceed beyond the points labelled "MAX" in the drawing.
Process connection with flange DN50 to DN100
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Process connection with adapter G1½" and 1½"NPT
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!Note!
For saturated steam applications with FMP45 XT the process temperature should not exceed
200 °C (392 °F). For higher process temperatures use the HT version.
MAX
MAX
HT 400 °C
XT 280 °C
max.400°C (752°F)max.280°C (536°F)
tank insulation
tank insulation
high temperature version
(type of probe B)
extended temperature version
(type of probe A)
MAX
MAX
HT 400 °C
XT 280 °C
max.400°C (752°F)max.280°C (536°F)
tank insulation
tank insulation
high temperature version
(type of probe B)
extended temperature version
(type of probe A)

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3.4.7 Special instructions
When installing in stirring tanks, observe lateral load of probes. Possibly check whether a non-
contact radar would not be better suited, above all if the stirrer generates large mechanical loads on
the probe.
"Caution!
In vacuum applications and in applications where extremely condensate fermation may occur, there
is the danger that the vessel is completely flooded. For media groups with high DC values, this may
result in a measuring value lower than the actual level. Please contact your local Endress+Hauser
representative for remedial actions.
Installation in horizontal cylindrical and
standing tanks
• Use a rod probe for measuring ranges up to
4 m. For anything over this or if there is too
free cover space use a rope probe.
• Any distance from wall, as long as occasional
contact is prevented.
• When using metal tanks, it is preferable to
mount probes (1) eccentrically.
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1
Installation in stilling well or bypass
• Rod and rope probes can also be installed in
pipes (stilling well, bypass).
• When installing in metal pipes up to
DN150 (6"), the measuring sensitivity of the
device increases such that liquids as of DC1.4
can be measured.
• Welded joints that protrude up to approx.
5 mm (0.2") inwards do not influence
measurement.
• If a rod probe is used, the probe length must
be 100 mm longer than the lower disposal.
• It must be ensured that the probe does not
come into contact with the side wall. Where
necessary, use a centering disk at the lower
end of the probe ("Type of probe:", →ä8) L00-FMP4xxxx-17-00-00-yy-023
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