How to correct wrong slope of the level in the entire measuring range in Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP51 Measuring Instruments?
The wrong slope of the level in the entire measuring range could be caused by the wrong tank type being selected. To fix this, set the Tank type parameter correctly.
Why CDI communication is not working on Endress+Hauser Radar?
If CDI communication does not work with your Endress+Hauser Radar, the COM port setting on your computer may be incorrect. Check the COM port setting and change it if necessary.
What to do if parameter duplication is not working on Endress+Hauser Radar?
If the duplication of parameters via display from one device to another is not working on your Endress+Hauser Radar and only the 'Save' and 'Cancel' options are available, it could be because the display with backup is not properly detected if a data backup was not carried out on the new device previously. Connect the display (with backup) and restart the device.
How to fix the wrong measured value on Endress+Hauser Measuring Instruments?
A likely cause is a calibration error. To resolve this, check the Empty calibration parameter and adjust it if necessary. Also, check the Full calibration parameter and adjust it if needed. Finally, check the linearization and adjust it as necessary.
What to do if there is no change of the measured value when emptying/filling the tank in Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP51?
This issue may arise if an interference echo affects the measurement. To address it, perform mapping (interference echo suppression).
Why Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP51 Measuring Instruments display a level when the tank is empty?
The device may display a level even when the tank is empty due to an incorrect probe length. To solve this, carry out a probe length correction. Another possible cause is interference echo. In this case, carry out mapping over the entire probe when the tank is empty.
What to do if diagnostic event F941 or S941 'Echo lost' appears on Endress+Hauser Measuring Instruments?
If the diagnostic event 'Echo lost' appears, it could be due to an echo threshold that is too high. To resolve this, check the Medium group parameter. If necessary, select a more detailed setting in the Medium property parameter. Another possible reason is that the level echo is suppressed. In this case, delete the suppression and, if necessary, record it again.
Why the measured values for the interface and the total level are identical in Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP51?
The measured values for the interface and the total level can be identical if the echo threshold for the total level is too high due to a wrong dielectric constant. To solve this, enter the correct dielectric constant (DC value) of the upper medium.
What causes the measured interface level to jump to higher values during draining when 'flooded' is selected in 'Tank level' on Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP51?
If, when 'flooded' is selected in 'Tank level', the measured interface level jumps to higher values during draining operations, a possible cause is that the total level is detected outside the upper blocking distance. To address this, increase the blocking distance. Alternatively, select 'Tank level' = 'Partially filled'.
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General| Device Type | Guided radar level transmitter |
|---|---|
| Application | Level measurement for liquids and solids |
| Measuring Range | Up to 30 m |
| Process Temperature | -40 to 200 °C (-40 to 392 °F) |
| Process Pressure | -1 to +40 bar (-14.5 to +580 psi) |
| Output Signal | 4-20 mA HART, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus |
| Housing Material | Aluminum, Stainless steel |
| Probe Type | Rod or cable |
| Material | Stainless steel, PTFE |
| Protection Rating | IP66/IP67 |
| Approvals | ATEX, IECEx, FM, CSA |
| Power Supply | 10.5 to 36 V DC |
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