PMX5x/FMX5x Level Setting Mode Overview

The PMX5x and FMX5x series instruments are commonly used level measurement devices in industrial fields. Their level setting mode allows users to configure key parameters such as measurement mode, pressure unit, calibration parameters, and current output through key operations. This article introduces the complete setting process step by step to help engineering technicians quickly master the operation method.

PMX5x/FMX5x Level Setting Mode

Entering the Setting Menu and Selecting Measurement Mode

Step 1: Enter the Operation Menu

  1. Press the "E" key to enter the operation menu.
  2. Press the "+" or "-" key to find the Setting Menu.
  3. Press the "E" key to enter the setting menu.
  4. Press the "+" or "-" key to find the Measurement Mode.
  5. Press the "E" key to enter measurement mode, and press the "+" or "-" key to find the Level Mode.
  6. After pressing the "E" key to confirm, it automatically returns to the upper menu.

Step 2: Set the Pressure Engineering Unit

  1. Press the "+" or "-" key to find the Pressure Engineering Unit.
  2. Press the "E" key to enter, and press the "+" or "-" key to select the desired pressure unit.
  3. Press the "E" key to confirm.
Pressure Unit Setting Interface

Extended Settings and Level Parameter Configuration

Step 3: Enter Extended Settings

  1. Press the "+" or "-" key to find Extended Settings, and press the "E" key to enter.
  2. Press the "+" or "-" key to find the Level Menu, and press the "E" key to enter.
  3. Press the "+" or "-" key to find Select Level Menu, and press the "E" key to enter.
Level Menu Selection Interface

Step 4: Select Pressure Method and Output Unit

  1. Press the "+" or "-" key to select the Pressure Method, press the "E" key to confirm, and return to the upper menu.
  2. Press the "+" or "-" key to find the Output Unit, and press the "E" key to enter.
  3. According to actual needs, press the "+" or "-" key to select the output unit, press the "E" key to confirm, and then return to the upper menu.

Calibration Mode Settings

Step 5: Dry Calibration and Empty Calibration Settings

  1. Press the "+" or "-" key to find Calibration Mode, and press the "E" key to enter.
  2. Press the "+" or "-" key to select Dry Calibration, press the "E" key to confirm and return to the upper menu.
  3. Press the "+" or "-" key to find Empty Calibration, press the "E" key to enter and modify.
  4. Press the "+" or "-" key to modify the empty calibration value, press the "E" key to confirm, and then press the "E" key to return to the upper menu.
  5. Repeat steps 1-4 to set dry calibration and empty calibration again (if needed).
Calibration Mode Setting Interface

Step 6: Empty Tank Pressure and Full Scale Settings

  1. Press the "+" or "-" key to find Empty Tank Pressure, press the "E" key to enter and modify.
  2. Press the "+" or "-" key to modify the empty tank pressure value, press the "E" key to confirm.
  3. Press the "+" or "-" key to find Full Scale, press the "E" key to enter and modify.
  4. Press the "+" or "-" key to modify the full scale value, press the "E" key to confirm.
  5. Press the "+" or "-" key to find Full Tank Pressure, press the "E" key to enter and modify.
  6. Press the "+" or "-" key to modify the full tank pressure value, press the "E" key to confirm.
Empty Tank Pressure Setting Interface

Current Output and Range Settings

Step 7: Set Current Output

  1. Press the "+" and "-" keys simultaneously to return to the extended settings menu.
  2. Press the "+" or "-" key to find Current Output, and press the "E" key to enter.
  3. Press the "+" or "-" key to find Set Minimum Range Value, press the "E" key to enter and modify.
  4. Press the "+" or "-" key to modify the minimum range value, press the "E" key to confirm.
  5. Press the "+" or "-" key to find Set Maximum Range Value, press the "E" key to enter and modify.
  6. Press the "+" or "-" key to modify the maximum range value, press the "E" key to confirm.
Current Output Setting Interface

Zero Adjustment and Completing Settings

Step 8: Zero Adjustment

  1. Press the "+" and "-" keys simultaneously to return to the setting menu, and press the "+" or "-" key to find Zero Adjustment.
  2. Press the "+" or "-" key to find Confirm, and press the "E" key to confirm.
  3. Press the "+" and "-" keys simultaneously to return to the measured value, and the setting is complete.
Zero Adjustment Interface

Key Parameter Summary

ParameterDescriptionOptional Value/Unit
Measurement ModeSelect level modeLevel
Pressure Engineering UnitPressure display unitAccording to instrument support
Output UnitOutput signal unitAccording to actual needs
Calibration ModeDry calibration or wet calibrationDry calibration
Empty Calibration ValueCalibration value when the tank is emptyNumerical value
Full Scale ValueCalibration value when the tank is fullNumerical value
Empty Tank PressurePressure value when the tank is emptyNumerical value
Full Tank PressurePressure value when the tank is fullNumerical value
Minimum Range ValueLower limit of current outputNumerical value
Maximum Range ValueUpper limit of current outputNumerical value

Through the above steps, users can complete the level setting of PMX5x/FMX5x. During operation, please ensure to proceed in order and pay attention to confirming the save of each step. If you have any questions, please refer to the instrument manual or contact technical support.