 
                  Specs at a glance
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                              AccuracyRod probe:+/- 2 mm (0.08 in) 
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                              Process temperature-20...+150 °C 
 (-4...+302 °F)
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                              Process pressure / max. overpressure limitVacuum...16 bar 
 (Vacuum...232 psi)
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                              Max. measurement distanceRod: 6 m (20 ft) 
 Min DK>1.6
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                              Main wetted partsRod probe: 
 304, 304L, 316L, PEEK
Field of application
Levelflex FMP53 for continuous level measurement for hygienically sensitive applications in the food and life sciences industry. FMP53 meets the hygiene requirements according to ASME BPE and USP Class VI. The unique in situ validation without dismantling from the process is a cost saving advantage. FMP53 guided radar offers maximum reliability even in case of moved surface and foam, for changing medias and in case of filling via spray head.
Version with rod probe.
- Process connections: For hygiene requirements (Tri-Clamp, 11851, 11864, NEUMO, 
 Varivent N, SMS)
- Temperature: -20 to +150°C (-4 to +302°F) 
- Pressure: -1 to +16bar (-14.5 to +232psi) 
- Maximum measuring range: Rod 6m (20ft) 
- Accuracy: ±2mm (0.12") 
- International explosion protection certificates, overfill prevention WHG, SIL, hygienic certificates, 5-point linearity protocol 
Benefits
- Reliable measurement even for changing product and process conditions 
- HistoROM data management concept for fast and easy commissioning, maintenance and diagnostics 
- Highest reliability due to new Multi-Echo Tracking evaluation 
- Hardware and software developed according to IEC 61508 up to SIL3 
- Heartbeat Technology for a cost-effective and safe plant operation during the entire life cycle 
- Seamless integration into control or asset management systems and intuitive, menu-guided operation concept (on-site or via the control system) 
- World's easiest proof test for SIL and WHG saves time and costs 
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                                                    Technical Information (TI)
 TI Levelflex FMP53English version - 10/2024 Guided-wave radar EN 01/10/202422/02/202330/06/202231/07/202012/04/2018Language: English Version: 01/10/2024 File size: 3 MB File name: TI01002FEN_2724-00.pdf 
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                                                    Installation Instructions (EA)
 Process connection for FMP53 Installation instructionEnglish version - 04/2012 Levelflex EN 13/04/2012Language: English Version: 13/04/2012 File size: 995 KB File name: EA00054FA2_0111.pdf 
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                                                            Technical Information (TI)
 TI Weld-in adapter, process adapter and flangesLevel, pressure and temperature measurement EN 06/12/202425/03/202415/09/202328/10/202130/07/2021Language: English Version: 06/12/2024 File size: 1.3 MB File name: TI00426FEN_2624.pdf 
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                                                            Technical Information (TI)
 TI Levelflex FMP53Guided-wave radar EN 01/10/202422/02/202330/06/202231/07/202012/04/2018Language: English Version: 01/10/2024 File size: 3 MB File name: TI01002FEN_2724-00.pdf 
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                                                            Operating Instruction (BA)
 BA Levelflex FMP53 HARTGuided-wave radar EN 01/10/202413/12/202230/06/202231/07/202012/04/2018Language: English Version: 01/10/2024 File size: 4.2 MB File name: BA01002FEN_2424-00.pdf 
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                                                            Operating Instruction (BA)
 BA Levelflex FMP53 PROFIBUS PAGuided-wave radar EN 01/10/202421/02/202330/06/202212/04/201816/11/2017Language: English Version: 01/10/2024 File size: 3.8 MB File name: BA01007FEN_2024-00.pdf 
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                                                            Operating Instruction (BA)
 BA Levelflex FMP53 FOUNDATION FieldbusGuided-wave radar EN 01/10/202421/02/202330/06/202212/04/201816/11/2017Language: English Version: 01/10/2024 File size: 4.9 MB File name: BA01053FEN_0924-00.pdf 
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                                                            Device Parameter (GP)
 Levelflex FMP5x HART Description of Device ParametersGuided wave radar EN 28/04/201630/10/201426/02/201429/07/201101/10/2010Language: English Version: 28/04/2016 File size: 3.3 MB File name: GP01000FEN_1616.pdf 
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 Levelflex FMP50, FMP51, FMP52, FMP53, FMP54, FMP55, FMP56, FMP57 PROFIBUS PA Description of Device ParametersGuided wave radar EN 30/10/201404/08/2011Language: English Version: 30/10/2014 File size: 4.7 MB File name: GP01001FEN_1314.pdf 
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 Levelflex FMP50, FMP51, FMP52, FMP53, FMP54, FMP55, FMP56, FMP57 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Description of Device ParametersGuided wave radar EN 09/06/201527/04/2012Language: English Version: 09/06/2015 File size: 3.5 MB File name: GP01015FEN_0215.pdf 
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                                                            Short Instruction (KA)
 Levelflex FMP53 HARTGuided wave radar EN 30/06/202212/04/201817/11/201712/02/201526/02/2014Language: English Version: 30/06/2022 File size: 1.3 MB File name: KA01078FEN_1922-00.pdf 
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 Levelflex FMP53 PROFIBUS PAGuided wave radar EN 30/06/202212/04/201817/11/201712/02/201514/12/2012Language: English Version: 30/06/2022 File size: 1.1 MB File name: KA01080FEN_1722-00.pdf 
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