Siemens SITRANS VP300 User manual

Electropneumatic positioners
SITRANS VP300
6DR63**
Compact Operating Instructions
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03/2011
SITRANS

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SITRANS
Electropneumatic positioners
SITRANS VP300 (6DR63..)
Compact Operating Instructions
Legal information
Warning notice system
This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent damage to property. The
notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert symbol, notices referring only to property damage
have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are graded according to the degree of danger.
DANGER
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING
indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION
with a safety alert symbol, indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION
without a safety alert symbol, indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTICE
indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the relevant information is not taken into account.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will be used. A notice warning of
injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to property damage.
Qualified Personnel
The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific task in accordance with
the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions. Qualified personnel are those who, based on their
training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
Proper use of Siemens products
Note the following:
WARNING
Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products
and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage,
installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any
problems. The permissible ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed.

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Introduction
Purpose of this documentation
These instructions are a brief summary of important features, functions and safety information, and contain all information
required for safe use of the device. It is your responsibility to read the instructions carefully prior to installation and
commissioning. In order to use the device correctly, first review its principle of operation.
The instructions are aimed at persons who mechanically assemble the device, connect it electrically, and start it up.
To achieve optimum usage of the device, read the detailed version of the manual on the electronic data medium.
History
The following table shows the most important changes in the documentation compared to the previous edition.
Edition Comment
03/2011 First edition
Purpose
The electropneumatic positioner is used for the continuous control of process valves with pneumatic drives in the following
industries.
● Chemicals
● Oil and gas
● Energy production
● Food and beverages
● Pulp and paper
● Water/waste water
● Pharmaceutical industry
● Mining and aggregates
Operate the device according to the specifications in Chapter "Technical data (Page 27)".
For additional information, refer to the operating instructions for the device.
Checking the consignment
1. Check the packaging and the device for visible damage caused by inappropriate handling during shipping.
2. Report any claims for damages immediately to the shipping company.
3. Retain damaged parts for clarification.
4. Check the scope of delivery by comparing the shipping documents with your order for correctness and completeness.
WARNING
Using a damaged or incomplete device
Danger of explosion.
● Do not use any damaged or incomplete devices.

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Design of the nameplate
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




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① Product name ⑥ Features
② Manufacturer ⑦ Manufacturer's address
③ Software version ⑧ Serial number
④ Consult operating instructions ⑨ Order number
⑤ Degree of protection
Figure 1 Nameplate design basic device, example
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D E F G H
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① ATEX/IECEx marking for hazardous area
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Category for operating range
② FM/CSA marking for hazardous area
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Type of protection
F Group
G
Temperature class
H
Device protection level
Figure 2 Design additional plate explosion-proof devices, example

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Transportation and storage
To guarantee sufficient protection during transport and storage, observe the following:
● Keep the original packaging for subsequent transportation.
● Devices/replacement parts should be returned in their original packaging.
● If the original packaging is no longer available, ensure that all shipments are properly packaged to provide sufficient
protection during transport. Siemens cannot assume liability for any costs associated with transportation damages.
CAUTION
Insufficient protection during storage
The packaging only provides limited protection against moisture and infiltration.
● Provide additional packaging as necessary.
Special conditions for storage and transportation of the device are listed in Chapter "Technical data (Page 27)".
Notes on warranty
The contents of this manual shall not become part of or modify any prior or existing agreement, commitment or legal
relationship. The sales contract contains all obligations on the part of Siemens as well as the complete and solely applicable
warranty conditions. Any statements regarding device versions described in the manual do not create new warranties or
modify the existing warranty.
The content reflects the technical status at the time of publishing. Siemens reserves the right to make technical changes in
the course of further development.
Safety instructions
Requirement for safe use
Precondition for use
This device left the factory in good working condition. In order to maintain this status and to ensure safe operation of the
device, observe these instructions and all the specifications relevant to safety.
Observe the information and symbols on the device. Do not remove any information or symbols from the device. Always
keep the information and symbols in a completely legible state.
Symbol Explanation of the warning symbols on the device
Consult operating instructions
Laws and directives
Observe the test certification, provisions and laws applicable in your country during connection, assembly and operation.
These include, for example:
● National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) (USA)
● Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) (Canada)
Further provisions for hazardous area applications are for example:
● IEC 60079-14 (international)
● EN 60079-14 (EC)
See also
SITRANS VP300 certificates on the Internet (www.siemens.com/certificates/vp300)

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Conformity with European directives
The CE marking on the device shows conformity with the regulations of the following European guidelines:
Electromagnetic Compatibility
EMC
2004/108/EC
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC.
Atmosphère explosible ATEX
94/9/EC
Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the approximation
of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective
systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The applied standards can be found in the EC conformity declaration of the device.
Improper device modifications
WARNING
Improper device modifications
Danger to personnel, system and environment can result from modifications to the device, particularly in hazardous areas.
● Only carry out modifications that are described in the instructions for the device. Failure to observe this requirement
cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product approvals.
Requirements for special applications
Due to the large number of possible applications, each detail of the described device versions for each possible scenario
during commissioning, operation, maintenance or operation in systems cannot be considered in the instructions. If you need
additional information not covered by these instructions, contact your local Siemens office or company representative.
Note
Operation under special ambient conditions
We highly recommend that you contact your Siemens representative or our application department before you operate the
device under special ambient conditions as can be encountered in nuclear power plants or when the device is used for
research and development purposes.

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Use in areas subject to explosion hazard
Qualified personnel for hazardous area applications
Persons who install, assemble, commission, operate and service the device in a hazardous area must have the following
specific qualifications:
● They are authorized, trained or instructed in operating and maintaining devices and systems according to the safety
regulations for electrical circuits, high pressures and aggressive as well as hazardous media.
● They are authorized, trained, or instructed in carrying out work on electrical circuits for hazardous systems.
● They are trained or instructed in maintenance and use of appropriate safety equipment according to the pertinent safety
regulations.
WARNING
Unsuitable device for the hazardous area
Danger of explosion.
● Only use equipment that is approved for use in hazardous area and labelled accordingly.
● Make sure that the device is suitable for the area of use.
See also
Technical data (Page 27)
WARNING
Loss of the safety of the device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i"
If the device has already been operated in non-intrinsically safe circuits or with a higher voltage, the safety of the device is
no longer ensured for use in hazardous areas. There is a danger of explosion.
● Connect the device in "intrinsic safety" type of protection solely to an intrinsically safe circuit.
● Observe the specifications for the electrical data in the certificate and in the Chapter "Technical data (Page 27)".