Endress+Hauser Solicap M FTI55 User manual

BA300F/00/en/08.06
71033216
Operating Instructions
Solicap M FTI55, FTI56
Capacitive Level Limit Switch

Brief overview
2
Brief overview
!Note!
These Operating Instructions describe the installation and initial commissioning of the level
measuring device. It considers all of the functions that are necessary for a usual measuring task.
For quick and easy commissioning:
Safety instructions
Explanation of the warning symbols
For special instructions, refer to the corresponding location in the
respective chapter. The priority is indicated by the Warning #, Caution "and
Note symbols !.
→Page 6
Æ
Installation
This section describes the required steps when installing the device
and the installation conditions
(such as dimensions).
→Page 14
Æ
Wiring
The device is shipped, for the most part, completely
wired and ready to plug in.
→Page 32
Æ
Display and
operating elements
This section provides an overview of the arrangement of the display and
operating elements of the device.
→Page 42
Æ
Commissioning
The "Commissioning" chapter shows you how to switch on the device and
check its functions.
→Page 44
Æ
Troubleshooting
If faults occur during operation, use the checklist to find the reason.
This section lists measures you can take yourself to remedy any faults that may
occur.
→Page 61

Brief overview
3
Brief operating instructions
BA300F0en01
12 1
12 1
113
1 13
–+S
– + S
Nivotester
Nivotester
FTC325 3-WIRE
FTC325 3-WIRE
12 3
1 2 3
(+)
(+)
–
–
+
+
1
1
112
1 12
z4 d2
z4 d2
PFM
PFM
12
1 2
FTC325
FTC325
FTC625
FTC625
FTC470Z
FTC470Z
FTC471Z
FTC471Z
Nivotester
Nivotester
EEx ia
EEx ia
12
1 2
FEI
FEI
55
55
FEI
FEI
53
53
–
–
U– 1
U– 1
1…36
1…36
+
+
12 3
1 2 3
L+
L+
L–
L–
(+)
(+)
–
–
F
F
0.5A
0.5A
R
R
FEI
FEI
52
52
FEI
FEI
54
54
FEI
FEI
57S
57S
U – 10…55 V
U – 10…55 V
(DC)
(DC)
…
…
U~ 19…253 V
U~ 19…253 V
U– 19…55 V
U– 19…55 V
(AC) /
(AC) /
(DC)
(DC)
L1
L1
L+
L+
a
a
NO
NO
a
a
NO
NO
u
u
C
C
u
u
C
C
r
r
NC
NC
r
r
NC
NC
N
N
L–
L–
PE
PE
(Ground)
(Ground)
F
F
0.5A
0.5A
12
1 2
678
6 7 8
345
345
1. Inst
1. Inst
all probe
all probe
2. Wiring
2. Wiring
3. Connect power supply
3. Connect power supply
e.g. PLC
e.g. PLC

Brief overview
4
4. Configuring the device and switching on the power supply
FEI52, FEI54, FEI55
• Green LEDs ( operational status - flashing)
• Red LED ( fault message)
• Yellow LED (✲switching status)
•Key(–)
•Key(+)
• Mode switch (position 1-8)
– 1 : Operation
– 2: Calibration (empty/full)
– 3: Switchpoint adjustment
– 4: Measuring range setting
∆s mode/build-up mode
– 5: Switching delay
– 6 : Self-test
– 7: Fail-safe mode (MIN/MAX)
– 8: Configuration/upload, download
BA300Fxx003
!
Note!
To execute the various functions, press and
hold the key for at least 2 seconds.
BA300Fen002
FEI53, FEI57S
• Green LED ( operational status)
• Red LED ( fault message)
• DIP switch (left),
– Standard: If the measuring range is exceeded
no alarm is output.
– : If the measuring range is exceeded
an alarm is output.
• DIP switch (right), span
– Range 1: 0... 500 pF
– Range 2: 0...1600 pF
BA300Fxx004
-
-
+
+
+
+
-
-
FEI55
FEI55
8/16mA
8/16mA
1
1
1...36V DC
1...36V DC
7
7
3
3
5
5
I=16mA
I=16mA
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
_
_
+
+
∆
∆
c
c
∆
∆
s
s
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
down-
down-
load
load
up-
up-
load
load
0.3 s
0.3 s
1.5 s
1.5 s
5s
5s
10 s
10 s
24
2 4
8
8
16 32 p
16 32 p
f
f
500
500
1600
1600
p
p
f
f
of
of
fon
f on
1
1
7
7
3
3
5
5
build-up
build-up
active
active
Operation
Operation
Reset to factory
Reset to factory
settings
settings
Empty calibration
Empty calibration
Full calibration
Full calibration
Switchpoint
Switchpoint
adjustment
adjustment
Measurement
Measurement
range, small/big
range, small/big
T
T
wo-point control
wo-point control
Build-up mode
Build-up mode
Switching delay
Switching delay
Minimum/
Minimum/
maximum failsafe
maximum failsafe
Device self test
Device self test
(Proof test)
(Proof test)
press
press
for
for
up-load
up-load
press
press
for
for
down-load
down-load
Mode
Mode
Key
Key
Key
Key
press together for
press together for
20 sec.
20 sec.
press
press
press
press
press
press
2x
2 x
press for
press for
<
<
press for
press for
<
<
press together
press together
press for
press for
MIN
MIN
press for
press for
MAX
MAX
LED Signals
LED Signals
Function/Mode
Function/Mode
Symbol
Symbol
press
press
Up-Download
Up-Download
Sensor EEPROM
Sensor EEPROM
press for
press for
>
>
press for
press for
>
>
-
-
+
+
FEI57S
FEI57S
PFM
PFM
0.....500pFStandard
0...1600pF

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 Safety conventions and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Device designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3 Certificates and approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4 Registered trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3 Housing heights with adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.4 Process connections and flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5 Rod probes FTI55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.6 Rope probes FTI56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.7 Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.8 With separate housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.9 Probe without active build-up compensation . . . . . 29
3.10 Probe with active build-up compensation
(under development) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.11 Installing bracket for wall and pipe mounting . . . . . 31
3.12 Post-installation check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.1 Connection recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.2 Wiring in housing F16, F15, F17, F13 . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3 Wiring in housing T13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.4 Connecting the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.5 Degree of protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.6 Connecting the electronic insert FEI52 (DC PNP) . 36
4.7 Connecting the electronic insert FEI53 (3-WIRE) . . 37
4.8 Connecting the electronic insert FEI54
(AC/DC with relay output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.9 Connecting the electronic insert FEI55 (8/16 mA) . 39
4.10 Connecting the electronic insert FEI57S (PFM) . . . 40
4.11 Post-connection check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.1 Human interface and display elements for
FEI52, FEI54, FEI55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.2 Human interface and display elements for
FEI53, FEI57S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.1 Installation and function check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.2 Commissioning with electronic inserts
FEI52, FEI54, FEI55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.3 Commissioning with electronic inserts
FEI53 or FEI57S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8.1 Weather protection cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8.2 Overvoltage protection HAW569 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.1 Fault diagnostics in the electronic insert . . . . . . . . 61
9.2 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9.3 Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
9.4 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
9.5 Firmware history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
9.6 Contact addresses at Endress+Hauser . . . . . . . . . . . 63
10 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10.1 Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10.2 Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10.3 Performance characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
10.4 Operating conditions: Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
10.5 Operating conditions: Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
10.6 Other standards and guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
10.7 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Safety instructions
6
1 Safety instructions
1.1 Designated use
The Solicap M FTI55 and FTI56 are compact capacitive level measuring devices for level limit
detection in bulk solids.
1.2 Installation, commissioning and operation
The Solicap M's state-of-the-art construction meets operating safety requirements and complies
with all applicable standards and EU directives. However, if it is used improperly or if it is not put
to its intended use, it can be a source of application-related dangers, such as product overflow due
to incorrect installation or configuration. Therefore, the installation, electrical connection,
commissioning, operation and maintenance of the measuring device only may be carried out by
trained specialist personnel authorized by the facility's owner/operator for this purpose. The
specialist personnel must have read and understood these Operating Instructions and must follow
the instructions they contain. Modifications or repairs to the device can be carried out only if it is
expressly stated in the Operating Instructions that these are permitted.
1.3 Operational safety
1.3.1 Hazardous areas
If the measuring system is used in hazardous areas, the corresponding national/federal standards
and regulations must be observed. The device is accompanied by separate Ex documentation, which
is an integral part of this documentation. Observe the installation instructions, connection data and
safety instructions provided there.
• Ensure that the specialists are adequately trained.
• Observe the metrological and technical safety requirements for the measuring points.

Safety instructions
7
1.4 Safety conventions and symbols
We have defined the following safety instructions to indicate safety-related or alternative
procedures. Each instruction is identified by a corresponding pictogram.
Safety instructions
#
Warning!
This symbol indicates an action or procedure which, if not performed correctly, can result in serious
injury, a safety hazard or the destruction of the device.
"
Caution!
This symbol indicates an action or procedure which, if not performed correctly, can result in injury or
destruction of the device.
!
Note!
This symbol indicates an action or procedure which, if not performed correctly, can have an indirect
effect on operation or trigger an unexpected
response on the part of the device.
Type of protection
0
Explosion-protected, prototype-tested apparatus
If this symbol appears on the nameplate of the device, the device can be used in hazardous or non-
hazardous areas according to its approval.
-
Hazardous areas
In the drawings in these Operating Instructions, this symbol identifies hazardous areas. Devices
located in hazardous areas and lines for these devices must have corresponding explosion protection.
.
Safe areas (non-hazardous areas)
In the drawings in these Operating Instructions, this symbol identifies non-hazardous areas. Devices
in the non-hazardous area also must be certified if the connecting lines lead into the hazardous area.
Electrical symbols
%
Direct current
A terminal at which DC voltage is present or through which DC voltage flows.
&
Alternating current
A terminal at which AC voltage (sinusoidal) voltage is present or through which AC flows.
)
Ground connection
A grounded terminal which, from the viewpoint of the user, is grounded via a grounding system.
*
Protective ground connection
A terminal that has to be grounded before other connections can be made.
+
Equipotential connection
A connection that has to be connected to the grounding system of the plant. This can be a potential
equalization line or a radial grounding system depending on national and company codes of practice.
Temperature resistance of the connecting cables
Indicates that the connecting cables must be able to withstand temperatures of at least 85 °C.
t >85°C

Identification
8
2 Identification
2.1 Device designation
2.1.1 Nameplate
Refer to the nameplate of the device for the following technical data:
BA300Fen005
Information on the Solicap M nameplate (example)
Z 65.13.xxx
Z 65.13.xxx
2
2
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
7
7
5
5
-
-
A
A
Dat.:
Dat.:
IP65/66/
IP65/66/
NEMA4X
NEMA4X
MWP:
MWP:
Solicap M
Solicap M
Order Code.:
Order Code.:
Ser
Ser
.No.:
.No.:
≤
≤
T
T
a
a
≤
≤
+70°C
+70°C
-40°C
-40°C
05/06
05/06
M
M
a
a
d
d
e
e
i
i
n
n
G
G
e
e
r
r
m
m
a
a
n
n
y
y
,
,
D
D
-
-
7
7
9
9
6
6
8
8
9
9
M
M
a
a
u
u
l
l
b
b
u
u
r
r
g
g
30VDC, 4A; 125VDC, 0,2A; 253V
30VDC, 4A; 125VDC, 0,2A; 253V
AC, 4A
AC, 4A
123456789
123456789
L1 = 250
L1 = 250
mm
mm
FEI54
FEI54
FTI55 - CAA2RGJ45A1A
FTI55 - CAA2RGJ45A1A
U: 19-253V
U: 19-253V
AC (50/60Hz), 19-55VDC
AC (50/60Hz), 19-55VDC
25bar
25bar
Pmax.: 1,5W
Pmax.: 1,5W
L
L
= 250
= 250
mm
mm
XA
XA
327 F-
327 F-
A
A
A
A
TEX II 1/2G EEx ia IIC
TEX II 1/2G EEx ia IIC
T6
T6
BVS 06
BVS 06
A
A
TEX E 103 X
TEX E 103 X
Order number
Order number
(see ordering information)
(see ordering information)
Approval No.
Approval No.
A
A
TEX
TEX
WHG approval
WHG approval
(German W
(German W
ater
ater
Resources
Resources
Act)
Act)
Safety information
Safety information
Max. permissible pressure
Max. permissible pressure
in t
in t
ank
ank
Serial number
Serial number
Ambient temperature
Ambient temperature
at housing
at housing
Electronic insert
Electronic insert
Active porbe length
Active porbe length
Month and year
Month and year
of production
of production
Protection class
Protection class

Identification
9
2.1.2 Ordering information
Solicap M FTI55
10 Approval:
A Non-hazardous areas
B ATEX II 1/3 D
C ATEX II 1/2 D
D ATEX II 3 D EEx nA/nL/nC
F ATEX II 1 D, II 1/2 GD EEx ia IIC T6
K CSA General Purpose, CSA C US
L CSA/FM IS Cl. I, II, III, Div. 1+2, Gr. A-G
M CSA/FM XP Cl. I, II, III, Div. 1+2, Gr. A-G
N CSA/FM DIP Cl. I, II, III, Div. 1+2, Gr. E-G
STIIS
Ex ia IIC T3
T TIIS Ex d IIC T3
Y Special version, to be specified
20 Inactive length L3:
ANotselected
B Not selected + 125 mm/5 inch
Active build-up compensation
316L
1 .... mm 316L
5 .... inch 316L
9Specialversion
30 Active length L1:
A .... mm, steel
B 325 mm, steel
C .... mm, 316L
D 325 mm, 316L
H .... inch, steel
K 13 inch, steel
M .... inch, 316L
N 13 inch, 316L
Y Special version, to be specified
40 Insulation:
1 fully insulated PE, max. 80 °C
2 75 mm L2, partially insulated PPS, max. 180 °C
3 3 inch L2, partially insulated PPS, max. 180 °C
9 Special version, to be specified
50 Process connection:
AFJ 2", 150 lbs RF 316/316L
AGJ 3", 150 lbs RF 316/316L
AHJ 4", 150 lbs RF 316/316L
BSJ DN80, PN10/16 A 316L EN1092-1 (DIN2527 B)
BTJ DN100, PN10/16 A 316L EN1092-1 (DIN2527 B)
B3J DN50, PN25/40 A 316L EN1092-1 (DIN2527 B)
KFJ 10K 50, RF 316L JIS B2220
KGJ 10K 80, RF 316L JIS B2220
KHJ 10K 100, RF 316L JIS B2220
RGJ NPT 1½, 316L thread ANSI
RG1 NPT 1½, steel thread ANSI
RVJ R 1½, 316L thread DIN2999
RV1 R 1½, steel thread DIN2999
YY9 Special version, to be specified
60 Electronics; output:
W Prepared for FEI5x
Y Special version, to be specified
2 FEI52; 3-wire PNP, 10 to 55 V DC
3 FEI53; 3-wire, 3 to 12 V signal
4 FEI54; relay DPDT, 19 to 253 V AC, 19 to 55 V DC

Identification
10
5 FEI55; 8/16 mA, 11 to 36 V DC
7 FEI57S; 2–wire PFM
70 Housing:
1 F15 316L IP66, NEMA4X
2 F16 polyester IP66, NEMA4X
3 F17 aluminum IP66, NEMA4X
4 F13 Alu + gas-tight probe seal IP66, NEMA4X
5 T13 Alu + gas-tight probe seal
+ separate connection compartment
IP66, NEMA4X
9 Special version, to be specified
80 Cable entry:
AM20Threadedjoint
BThreadG½
CThreadNPT½
DThreadNPT¾
GThreadM20
Y Special version, to be specified
90 Probe design:
1 Compact
2 2000 mm L4 cable > separate housing
3 .... mm L4 cable > separate housing
4 80 inch L4 cable > separate housing
5 .... inch L4 cable > separate housing
9 Special version, to be specified
100 Additional equipment:
A Basic version
D EN10204-3.1 material (316L wetted), Inspection certificate
E EN10204-3.1 material (316L wetted),
NACE MR0175
Inspection certificate
Y Special version, to be specified
FTI55 Product designation
60 Electronics; output:

Identification
11
Solicap M FTI56
10 Approval:
A Non-hazardous areas
B ATEX II 1/3 D
C ATEX II 1/2 D
D ATEX II 3 D EEx nA/nL/nC
F ATEX II 1 D, II 1/2 GD EEx ia IIC T6
K CSA General Purpose, CSA C US
L CSA/FM IS Cl. I, II, III, Div. 1+2, Gr. A-G
M CSA/FM XP Cl. I, II, III, Div. 1+2, Gr. A-G
N CSA/FM DIP Cl. I, II, III, Div. 1+2, Gr. E-G
S TIIS Ex ia IIC T3
T TIIS Ex d IIC T3
Y Special version, to be specified
20 Inactive length L3:
ANotselected
1 .... mm 316L
5 .... inch 316L
9Specialversion
30 Active length L1; anchor weight:
A .... mm, 6 mm rope 316L; 316L
B .... mm, 12 mm rope 316L; 316L
C .... mm, 8 mm rope galvanized steel; steel
D .... mm, 14 mm rope galvanized steel; steel
H .... inch, 0.2" rope 316L; 316L
K .... inch, 0.5" rope 316L, 316L
M .... inch, 0.3" rope galvanized steel; steel
N .... inch, 0.6" rope galvanized steel; steel
Y Special version, to be specified
40 Insulation:
1 fully insulated PA, max. 120 °C
2 500 mm L2, partially insulated PTFE, max. 180 °C
9 Special version, to be specified
50 Process connection:
AFJ 2", 150 lbs RF 316/316L
AGJ 3", 150 lbs RF 316/316L
AHJ 4", 150 lbs RF 316/316L
BSJ DN80, PN10/16 A 316L EN1092-1 (DIN2527 B)
BTJ DN100, PN10/16 A 316L EN1092-1 (DIN2527 B)
B3J DN50, PN25/40 A 316L EN1092-1 (DIN2527 B)
KFJ 10K 50, RF 316L JIS B2220
KGJ 10K 80, RF 316L JIS B2220
KHJ 10K 100, RF 316L JIS B2220
RGJ NPT 1½ 316L thread ANSI
RG1 NPT 1½, steel thread ANSI
RVJ R 1½, 316L thread DIN2999
RV1 R 1½, steel thread DIN2999
YY9 Special version, to be specified
60 Electronics; output:
W Prepared for FEI5x
Y Special version, to be specified
2 FEI52; 3-wire PNP, 10 to 55 V DC
3 FEI53; 3-wire, 3 to 12 V signal
4 FEI54; relay DPDT, 19 to 253 V AC, 19 to 55 V DC
5 FEI55; 8/16 mA, 11 to 36 V DC
7 FEI57S; 2–wire PFM
70 Housing:
1 F15 316L IP66, NEMA4X

Identification
12
2 F16 polyester IP66, NEMA4X
3 F17 aluminum IP66, NEMA4X
4 F13 Alu + gas-tight probe seal IP66, NEMA4X
5 T13 Alu + gas-tight probe seal
+ separate connection compartment
IP66, NEMA4X
9 Special version, to be specified
80 Cable entry:
AM20threadedjoint
BThreadG½
CThreadNPT½
DThreadNPT¾
GThreadM20
Y Special version, to be specified
90 Probe design:
1 Compact
2 2000 mm L4 cable > separate housing
3 .... mm L4 cable > separate housing
4 80 inch L4 cable > separate housing
5 .... inch L4 cable > separate housing
9 Special version, to be specified
100 Additional equipment:
A Basic version
D EN10204-3.1 material (316L wetted), Inspection certificate
E EN10204-3.1 material (316L wetted),
NACE MR0175
Inspection certificate
Y Special version, to be specified
FTI56 Product designation
70 Housing:

Identification
13
2.2 Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery consists of:
• The mounted device
• Where applicable, accessories (see Page 60)
Provided documentation:
• Operating Instructions
• Approval documentation, if not included in the Operating Instructions.
2.3 Certificates and approvals
CE mark, Declaration of conformity
The device is designed to meet state-of-the-art operating safety requirements, has been tested, and
has left the factory in a condition in which it is safe to operate. The device meets the relevant
standards and directives listed in the EC Declaration of Conformity and thus fulfills the legal
requirements of the EC Directives. Endress+Hauser confirms that the device has been successfully
tested by applying the CE mark.
2.4 Registered trademarks
KALREZ®, VITON®, TEFLON®
Registered trademarks of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, USA
Tri-Clamp®
Registered trademark of Ladish & Co., Inc., Kenosha, USA

Installation
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3 Installation
!Note!
All dimensions in mm.
3.1 Overview
TI418Fen24
Polyester housing
Polyester housing
F16
F16
Aluminium housing
Aluminium housing
F17
F17
S
S
t
t
ainless steel housing
ainless steel housing
F15
F15
Aluminium housing
Aluminium housing
T13
T13
with a sep
with asep
arate connection
arate connection
comp
comp
artment and gas-tight
artment and gas-tight
process seal
process seal
Aluminium housing
Aluminium housing
F13
F13
with a gas-tight
with agas-tight
process seal
process seal
Electronics
Electronics
Rope probe FTI56
Rope probe FTI56
Rod probe FTI55
Rod probe FTI55
Probe
Probe
Probe with inactive length
Probe with inactive length
Probe with inactive length
Probe with inactive length
p
p
artially
artially
insulated
insulated
ø12
ø12
fully
fully
insulated
insulated
ø14
ø14
p
p
artially
artially
insulated
insulated
ø6
ø6
p
p
artially
artially
insulated
insulated
ø18
ø18
fully
fully
insulated
insulated
ø8
ø8
fully
fully
insulated
insulated
ø25
ø25
Probe
Probe
Probe
Probe
p
p
artially
artially
insulated
insulated
ø12
ø12
fully
fully
insulated
insulated
ø14
ø14
p
p
artially
artially
insulated
insulated
ø6
ø6
fully
fully
insulated
insulated
ø8
ø8

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3.2 Housing
Polyester housing F16
TI418F25
Stainless steel housing F15
TI418F26
Aluminum housing F17
TI418F27
Aluminium housing F13
with gas-tight process seal
TI418F28
Aluminum housing T13
with separate connection
compartment and gas-tight
process seal
TI418F29
ø85
ø85
max. 76
max. 76
~97
~ 97
ø76
ø76
max. 64
max. 64
~95
~ 95
ø80
ø80
max. 60
max. 60
max. 65
max. 65
~ 105
~ 105
ø80
ø80
max. 60
max. 60
max. 65
max. 65
~1
~ 1
18
18
max. 65
max. 65
max. 97
max. 97
~ 135
~ 135

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3.3 Housing heights with adapter
3.4 Process connections and flanges
Polyester housing
F16
Stainless steel
housing F15
Aluminum housing
F17
Aluminium housing
F13*
Aluminum housing
with separate
connection
compartment T13*
TI418F30 TI418F31 TI418F32 TI418F33 TI418F34
Ordercode 21345
FTI55, FTI56
H1 125 121 131 177 194
* Housing with gas-tight process seal
H1
H1
H1
H1
H1
H1
H1
H1
H1
H1
Under development
Rod probe Rope probe Flanges
TI418Fen35
(DIN ISO228/I)
TI418Fen36
(ANSI B 1.20.1)
TI418F37
(EN1092-1)
(ANSI B 16.5)
(JIS B2220)
Thread R/NPT R/NPT
For pressures up to 25 bars 25 bars (depends on flange)
Version / order code R 1½ / RVJ
R 1½ / RV1
NPT 1½/ RGJ
NPT 1½ / RG1
R 1½ / RVJ
R 1½ / RV1
NPT 1½/ RGJ
NPT 1½ / RG1
Dimensions H1 = 77
H2 = 25
AF = 50
H1 = 66
H2 = 25
AF = 50
H1
H1
H2
H2
AF
AF
H1
H1
H2
H2
AF
AF
H1
H1

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3.5 Rod probes FTI55
!Note!
Total length of the probe from the start of the thread: L = L1 + L3
(+ 125 mm with active build-up compensation)
Under development
Rod probe
partially insulated
Rod probe
fully insulated
Rod probe
with inactive length
partially/fully insulated
Rod probe
with active build-up
compensation
partially/fully insulated
TI418F38 TI418F39
Total length (L) 100 to 4000 100 to 4000 300 to 6000 100 to 4000
Active
rod length (L1)
100 to 4000 100 to 4000 100 to 4000 100 to 4000
Inactive
rod length (L3)
--200to2000-
Length of partial insulation (L2) 75 - - / 75 - / 75
Probe rod diameter + insulation
thickness (mm)
18
3.5
18
3.5
18
3.5
18
3.5
ø Active build-up compensation
Length (mm) –/––/––/–36
125
Lateral loading capacity (Nm) at 20 °C 300 300 300 200
Maximum process temperature (°C) 180 80 80/180 80/180
For use in mounting nozzles - - X -
In the event of condensate on tank
ceiling
--X-
X = recommended
L1/L2/L3
L1/L2/L3
NPT
NPT
/R
/ R
L1
L1
L2
L2
L1
L1
L3
L3
L2
L2
L1
L1
125
125
L2
L2
L1
L1
Length tolerance up to 1 m: 0 to –5 mm 1 m to 3 m: 0 to –10 mm 3 m to 6 m: 0 to –20 mm

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3.6 Rope probes FTI56
!Note!
Total length of probe from start of thread: L = L1 + L3
Rod probe
partially insulated
Rod probe
fully insulated
Rope probe
with inactive length
partially insulated
Rope probe
with inactive length
fully insulated
TI418F59 TI418F40
Total length (L) 500 to 22000 500 to 22000 500 to 24000 500 to 24000
Active rope length (L1) 500 to 22000 500 to 22000 500 to 22000 500 to 22000
Length of partial insulation (L2)* 500 - 500 500
Inactive length (L3) - - 200 to 2000 200 to 2000
Probe rope diameter
+ insulation thickness (mm)
6
1
12
2
6
1
12
1
6
1
12
2
6
1
12
1
ø Tensioning weight (mm) 30 40 30 40 30 40 30 40
Length of tensioning weight (lg) 150 250 150 250 150 250 150 250
Tensile loading capacity (kN) of probe
rope at 20 °C
30 60 30 60 30 60 30 60
Maximum process temperature (°C) 180 120 180 120
For use in mounting nozzles - - X X
In the event of condensate on tank
ceiling
--XX
X = recommended
* The length of the partial insulation extends, at maximum, to the tensioning weight.
L1/L2/L3
L1/L2/L3
NPT
NPT
/R
/ R
L1
L1
L2
L2
L1
L1
L3
L3
L2
L2
L1
L1
L3
L3
lg
lg
lg
lg
lg
lg
lg
lg
L1
L1
Length tolerance up to 1 m: 0 to –10 mm 1 m to 3 m: 0 to –20 mm 3 m to 6 m: 0 to –30 mm 6 m to 24 m: 0 to –40 mm

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3.7 Installation instructions
3.7.1 Installation
Probe with thread
• R 1½ and 1½ NPT (conical):
Wrap thread in suitable seal material. Ensure that the electrical connection between the probe
and the tank is correct.
• If the process connection of the probe is insulated from the metal tank
(e.g. using seal material), the ground connection on the probe housing must be connected to the
tank using a short line.
"Caution!
• Do not damage the probe insulation during installation.
• Do not turn the housing while screwing in the probe, as otherwise the housing fixture can be
damaged.
BA300Fxx007
Installation tools
The following tools are required for installation:
• Tool for mounting flanges
• or a size 50 Allen key for the threaded connection
• and a Phillips-head screwdriver for aligning the cable entry.
Installation instructions
The Solicap M FTI55 (rod probe) can be installed from above and from the side.
The Solicap M FTI56 (rope probe) can be installed vertically from above.
!Note!
The probe may not come into contact with the container wall! Do not install probes in the area of
the filling curtain!
Shortening the probe
Rod probe:
The partially insulated version can be shortened at a later stage by the user.
Rope probe:
Both versions (partially and fully insulated) may be shortened at a later stage (see next page).
4
4
1
1

Installation
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General notes
• Loosen the set screws in the
weight and pull out the rope.
• Shorten the probe rope to the
desired length.
• Slide the rope back in, as far as
the end of the bore, and secure
it using the set screws.
BA300Fxx018
Filling the silo
The filling stream should not be
directed onto the probe.
Angle of material flow
Note the expected angle of the
material flow or of the outlet
funnel when determining the
mounting location or probe
length.
Distance between probes
When installing several probes in
a silo, a minimum distance of
0.5 m between the probes must
be observed.
Threaded coupling for
mounting
When installing the Solicap M
FTI55, FTI56, the threaded
coupling should be as short as
possible.
Condensation or product residue
may occur in a long threaded
coupling and interfere with the
correct operation of the probe.
Heat insulation
In the event of high temperatures
in the silo:
Insulate the external silo wall to
avoid exceeding the permitted
temperature of the Solicap M
housing.
Heat insulation also prevents
condensation from forming near
the threaded boss in the silo.
This reduces build-up and the
risk of error switching.
TI418Fen07
3.
3.
3.
3.
1.
1.
1.
1.
2.
2.
2.
2.
...
...
L
L
FTI55
FTI55
FTI56
FTI56
min. 500
min. 500
min. 500
min. 500
min. 500
min. 500
FTI55
FTI55
FTI55
FTI55
Angle of
Angle of
slope
slope
Protective
Protective
roof
roof
Dist
Dist
ance
ance
Angle of
Angle of
slope
slope
approx.
approx.
200
200