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Endress+Hauser FEC 12 User Manual

Endress+Hauser FEC 12
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Electronic insert
FEC 12 with
HART Protocol
Level Measurement
Operating Instructions
BA 148F/00/en/07.95 (b)
Software Version 1.x
Part No. 016700-1000
Hauser
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Endress
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Endress+Hauser FEC 12 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Output SignalsPulse, frequency
DisplayLCD
CommunicationHART
Housing MaterialAluminum, Stainless Steel
Protection ClassIP67

Summary

Notes on Safety

Approved Usage

Defines the intended application and safety standards for the FEC 12 electronic insert.

Hazardous Area Use

Outlines requirements for operating the equipment in explosion hazardous areas.

Installation and Operation Safety

Emphasizes qualified personnel and adherence to instructions for safe installation and operation.

Safety Conventions

Explains icons (Note, Caution, Warning) for safety-relevant procedures.

Introduction

Application Overview

Describes the FEC 12 as a transmitter for capacitive level measurement and its applications.

Measuring System Components

Details the system comprising the probe, electronic insert, and power supply for level measurement.

Operating Principle

Explains how capacitive measurement works using probe and vessel wall as a capacitor.

Installation

Electrical Connection

Details the wiring and connection of the FEC 12 electronic insert to the power supply and probe.

Technical Data

Lists specifications such as weight, construction, power supply, capacitance ranges, and environmental conditions.

Operating Elements

FEC 12 Insert Interface

Covers the physical operating elements on the FEC 12 insert, including switches and pushbuttons.

HART Communicator DXR 275

Describes the use and interaction with the HART handheld terminal for calibration and settings.

HART Menu Structure

Outlines the menu hierarchy and navigation for parameter access via the HART communicator.

Calibrating

Local Calibration Operations

Guides on basic calibration at the FEC 12, including reset, linearisation, and parameter locking.

Remote Calibration with HART Communicator

Details calibration using the HART communicator, covering setup, linearisation, and parameter configuration.

Output Settings and Units

Explains setting output damping, defining 4-20mA values, and selecting measurement units.

Entries for the Measuring Point

Parameter Locking and Unlocking

Describes how to lock and unlock parameters to prevent unauthorized changes via the handheld terminal.

Setting the Tag Number

Explains how to assign a unique tag number for identification of the measuring point.

Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

Alarms and Fault Responses

Lists error codes, fault responses, and alarm output settings for diagnosing device issues.

Simulation for System Testing

Describes using simulation modes to test signal processing and troubleshoot system behavior.

Maintenance and Data Transfer

Covers procedures for replacing the electronic insert and transferring configuration settings.

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