Siemens SITRANS DA400 User manual

Introduction
1
General safety notes
2
Description
3
Assembly
4
Connecting
5
Operation
6
Signal processing
7
Commissioning
8
Technical data
9
Dimension drawings
10
PROFIBUS PA
11
SITRANS
Process monitoring
SITRANS DA400 for material flow
monitoring with protection against
explosion
Operating Instructions
09/2007
A5E00841152-01
7MJ2400-2BA02 device with protection against explosion
7MJ2000-1B*00 sensor with protection against explosion

Safety Guidelines
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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
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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 corresponding 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 device/system may only be set up and used in conjunction with this documentation. Commissioning and
operation of a device/system may only be performed by qualified personnel. Within the context of the safety notes
in this documentation qualified persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, ground and
label devices, systems and circuits in accordance with established safety practices and standards.
Prescribed Usage
Note the following:
WARNING
This device may only be used for the applications described in the catalog or the technical description and only
in connection with devices or components from other manufacturers which have been approved or
recommended by Siemens. Correct, reliable operation of the product requires proper transport, storage,
positioning and assembly as well as careful operation and maintenance.
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owner.
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described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the
information in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent
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Table of contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Purpose of this documentation ......................................................................................................7
1.2 Further information.........................................................................................................................7
1.3 History............................................................................................................................................8
1.4 CE label..........................................................................................................................................8
2 General safety notes.................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 General information .......................................................................................................................9
2.2 Correct usage.................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Laws and directives .......................................................................................................................9
2.4 Measures .....................................................................................................................................10
2.5 Qualified Personnel......................................................................................................................10
3 Description............................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Application range .........................................................................................................................11
3.2 Operation .....................................................................................................................................11
3.3 Design..........................................................................................................................................12
3.3.1 Device structure ...........................................................................................................................12
3.3.2 Structure of the nameplate...........................................................................................................13
3.4 Mode of operation ........................................................................................................................14
3.4.1 Principle of measurement ............................................................................................................14
3.4.2 Sensor operation..........................................................................................................................15
3.4.3 Operation of the electronics.........................................................................................................16
4 Assembly................................................................................................................................................. 19
4.1 Safety information for installation.................................................................................................19
4.2 Mounting the device.....................................................................................................................19
4.3 Mounting the acoustic emission sensor.......................................................................................20
5 Connecting .............................................................................................................................................. 23
5.1 Safety notes and conditions.........................................................................................................23
5.2 Terminal assignment....................................................................................................................25
5.3 Cable gland..................................................................................................................................26
5.4 Connecting structure-borne sound sensors.................................................................................27
5.5 Connecting the digital outputs......................................................................................................28
5.6 Connecting signal inputs..............................................................................................................29
5.7 Connect PROFIBUS PA ..............................................................................................................31

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5.8 Connecting the power supply...................................................................................................... 32
5.9 Connect the ground..................................................................................................................... 33
6 Operation................................................................................................................................................. 35
6.1 Overview of digital display and buttons....................................................................................... 35
6.2 Digital display .............................................................................................................................. 37
6.3 Measuring menu ......................................................................................................................... 38
6.3.1 Overview and digital display in the measuring menu.................................................................. 38
6.3.2 Measurement channel list ........................................................................................................... 39
6.3.3 Operating the measuring menu .................................................................................................. 39
6.3.4 Acoustic channels ....................................................................................................................... 41
6.3.4.1 Measuring mode ......................................................................................................................... 41
6.3.4.2 Simulation mode ......................................................................................................................... 42
6.3.4.3 Test mode ................................................................................................................................... 44
6.3.5 Universal inputs........................................................................................................................... 45
6.3.5.1 General........................................................................................................................................ 45
6.3.5.2 Analog input ................................................................................................................................ 46
6.3.5.3 Digital input ................................................................................................................................. 47
6.4 Parameter menu ......................................................................................................................... 48
6.4.1 Parameter menu overview .......................................................................................................... 48
6.4.2 Parameter list .............................................................................................................................. 49
6.4.3 Setting parameters...................................................................................................................... 51
6.4.4 Displaying the software version .................................................................................................. 51
6.4.5 Parameter lock ............................................................................................................................ 52
6.5 Trace menu ................................................................................................................................. 52
6.5.1 Trace menu overview.................................................................................................................. 52
6.5.2 Trace menu list............................................................................................................................ 54
6.5.3 Displaying and resetting timers................................................................................................... 56
6.6 Examples..................................................................................................................................... 56
6.6.1 Example Acoustic channel 1....................................................................................................... 56
6.6.2 Example universal input 1........................................................................................................... 58
7 Signal processing .................................................................................................................................... 59
7.1 Evaluating acoustic channels...................................................................................................... 59
7.2 Universal input evaluation ........................................................................................................... 62
7.2.1 Universal input evaluation overview............................................................................................62
7.2.2 Evaluation of analog current signals ...........................................................................................62
7.2.3 Evaluation of 24 V digital signals ................................................................................................ 64
7.3 Processing input faults ................................................................................................................ 65
7.4 Activation of digital outputs ......................................................................................................... 66
7.5 Alarm acknowledgement............................................................................................................. 69
7.6 Trace function ............................................................................................................................. 70
8 Commissioning ........................................................................................................................................ 73
8.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 73
8.2 Recommendation for selecting parameters ................................................................................ 74
8.2.1 Preparation.................................................................................................................................. 74
8.2.2 Damping using parameters P.41, P.42, P.43 and P.44 .............................................................. 74
8.2.3 Main alarm threshold via parameters P.6, P.8, P.10 and P.12................................................... 74

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8.2.4 Pre-alarm threshold via parameters P.5, P.7, P.9 and P.11........................................................75
8.2.5 Response time via parameter P.13 .............................................................................................75
8.2.6 Alarm storage via parameter P.14 ...............................................................................................75
8.2.7 Check installation and configuration ............................................................................................75
8.2.8 Commissioning after a repair.......................................................................................................75
9 Technical data ......................................................................................................................................... 77
9.1 Device technical data...................................................................................................................77
9.2 Sensor technical data ..................................................................................................................82
10 Dimension drawings ................................................................................................................................ 85
10.1 Dimension drawing of the device.................................................................................................85
10.2 Dimension drawing of the sensor.................................................................................................86
11 PROFIBUS PA ........................................................................................................................................ 87
11.1 System integration .......................................................................................................................87
11.2 Projection .....................................................................................................................................88
11.3 Expanded diagnosis.....................................................................................................................92
Index........................................................................................................................................................ 93

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Introduction 1
1.1 Purpose of this documentation
These instructions contain all the information you need for commissioning and using the
device.
It is aimed both at persons mechanically installing the device, connecting it electronically,
configuring the parameters and commissioning it as well as service and maintenance
engineers.
1.2 Further information
Information
The contents of these instructions shall not become part of or modify any prior or existing
agreement, commitment or legal relationship. All obligations on the part of Siemens AG are
contained in the respective sales contract which also contains the complete and solely
applicable warranty conditions. Any statements contained herein do not create new
warranties or modify the existing warranty.
The content reflects the technical status at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make
technical changes in the course of further development.
Worldwide contact person
If you need more information or have particular problems which are not covered sufficiently
by the operating instructions, get in touch with your contact person. You can find contact
information for your local contact person in the Internet.
Product information on the Internet
The Programming Manual is an integral part of the companion CD, which may be ordered
separately. In addition, the Programming Manual is available on the Internet on the Siemens
homepage.
On the CD you will also find the technical data sheet containing the ordering data, the Device
Install software for SIMATIC PDM for subsequent installation and the required software.
See also
Contacts (http://www.siemens.com/processinstrumentation/contacts)

Introduction
1.3 History
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Product information on SITRANS DA in the Internet (http://www.siemens.com/sitransda)
Instructions and Manuals (http://www.siemens.com/processinstrumentation/documentation)
1.3 History
This history establishes the correlation between the current documentation and the valid
firmware of the device.
The documentation of this edition is applicable for the following firmware:
Edition Firmware identification
01
09/2007
FW: V3.01.**
The most important changes in the documentation when compared with the respective
previous edition are given in the following table.
Edition Comment
01
09/2007
First edition
1.4 CE label
This device meets the requirement of EU guidelines:
● 89/336/EEC Guideline of the Council on Aligning Legal Regulations of Member States on
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMV). Revised by
– 91/263/EEC
– 92/31/EEC
– 93/68/EEC
● 94/9/EC Guideline of the European Parliament and the Council on Aligning Legal
Regulations of the Member States on Devices and Protective Systems for defined use in
areas subject to explosion.
This is communicated by the CE label.
D-76181 Karlsruhe

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General safety notes 2
2.1 General information
This device left the factory free from safety problems. In order to maintain this status and to
ensure safe operation of the device, please observe the safety information and warnings
contained in these instructions.
2.2 Correct usage
The device may only be used for the purposes specified in these instructions.
Insofar as they are not expressly stated in these instructions, all changes to the device are
the sole responsibility of the user.
2.3 Laws and directives
Observe the test certification, provisions and laws applicable in your country during
connection, assembly and operation.
For hazardous areas, these are for example:
● IEC 60079-14 (international)
● National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) (USA)
● Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) (Canada)
● EN 60079-14 (formerly VDE 0165, T1) (EU, Germany)
● The working reliability regulation (Germany)

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2.4 Measures
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2.4 Measures
For the sake of safety, the following precautions must be observed:
WARNING
"Intrinsically safe" protection type
"Intrinsically-safe" devices lose their certification as soon as they are operated on circuits
which do not correspond with the test certification valid in their country. The device's
protection level "ia" is reduced to "ib" when intrinsically safe electrical circuits with
protection level "ib" are connected.
Protection type "limited energy" nL (zone 2)
Devices with "limited energy" may be connected and disconnected while in operation.
Protection type "non-sparking" nA (zone 2)
Devices with "non-sparking" protection may only be connected and disconnected when off
circuit.
CAUTION
Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD)
This device contains electrostatic sensitive devices. Electrostatic sensitive devices may be
destroyed by voltages that are undetectable to a human. Voltages of this kind occur as
soon as a component or an assembly is touched by a person who is not grounded against
static electricity. The damage to a module as a result of overvoltage cannot usually be
detected immediately. It may only become apparent after a long period of operation.
2.5 Qualified Personnel
Qualified personnel are people who are familiar with the installation, mounting,
commissioning, and operation of the product. These people have the following 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.
● For explosion-proof devices: 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 safety regulations.

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Description 3
3.1 Application range
SITRANS DA400 is a four-channel acoustic diagnostics unit for monitoring material flow.
The SITRANS DA400 detects high frequency sound waves caused by movement through
systems and material. The device reacts immediately to changes in the material flow.
Therefore, be aware of expensive blockages, material absence, or system malfunction (e.g.
due to burst hose filters). This allows an operator to take preventative action and avoid
damage.
Common applications include:
● pellets
● powder
● practically every kind of solid in:
– pipes
– chutes or vibratory pans
– pneumatic conveyors
– aerated gravity flow systems
3.2 Operation
You can operate and configure the SITRANS DA400 using the keys. In parallel, you can also
operate the SITRANS DA400 via a PROFIBUS connection.

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3.3 Design
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③ Digital display ⑧ Cable gland
④ Keypad ⑨ Mounting plate
⑤ Sensor

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3.3.2 Structure of the nameplate
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3.4 Mode of operation
3.4.1 Principle of measurement
Mode of operation
The SITRANS DA400 uses acoustic emission sensors to detect high-frequency acoustic
vibrations. These vibrations are caused by:
● friction and impact of solids in:
– pipes
– chutes
– conveyors
● friction and contact between mechanical parts
● bubbles bursting
● cavitation
● turbulence formation in gas and liquid flows.
Acoustic vibrations conduct well in solids such as metals but are greatly diffused and
attenuated in the air. Therefore, the sensor does not sense background noise and allows for
non-invasive process and equipment monitoring.
The SITRANS DA400 provides a measuring value in the form of sound level L, which is
dependent on the acoustic power. The sound level L produced by the material flow is
dependent on the mechanical power. L is calculated with the following formula:
L = 10 log (η*Pmech/P0)
L Sound level
η Energy transfer coefficient, from mechanical to acoustic
Pmech Mechanical output
P0 Reference output
If a preset limit is exceeded, SITRANS DA400 issues a pre- or main alarm. Depending on
the configuration, the alarm signals are output on the digital output. Additionally or
alternatively, a PROFIBUS interface is available, which allows for connecting to control
systems.

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3.4.2 Sensor operation
The acoustic emission sensor works on the piezoelectric principle. The acoustic emission is
injected into the sensor via the sensor base (mounting surface) and inside it is converted into
an electrical voltage by a piezoceramic element. This is amplified in the sensor and
transmitted via the cable.
The sensor frequency range lies in the ultrasonic range (>20 kHz). The sensor is non-
directional, i.e. the angle at which the sound wave is incident on the sensor base is not
important.

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By using a bridge rectifier, the current from a suitable external feed splitter creates the
internal current voltage of 3.3 V and 8.2 V for circuit 2. The supplementary voltage UH is
obtained from the PROFIBUS-PA signal of an external coupler. Circuits 1 and 2 have split
potential regarding the current and each other. Circuit 1 consists of a microcontroller (µC2)
that is responsible for PROFIBUS communications. It is connected to the micro-controller
(µC1) in circuit 2 via a serial, split potential coupler. At the heart of this circuit is a signal
processor with integrated analog-digital converter for high-speed recording and evaluation of
the available signals. Moreover, an EEPROM safe from a voltage drop is activated for
storing data and the display, and the key strokes are read in.
The six digital outputs are separated individually by potential and designed for connection to
a NAMUR connection hardener. The maximum four acoustic sensors are connected to the
four-pole "Sens1" to "Sens4" blocks. In each case, two terminals provide the supply for the
sensor electronics and two terminals are used to connect the sensor signal.
Different standard signals can be connected at each of the four universal inputs "In 1" to
"In 4". The switching of the four terminals is to be set up according to signal or sensor type
(0/4 to 20 mA, digital signal for 24 V, closing contact).

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Assembly 4
4.1 Safety information for installation
Ambient temperature
WARNING
Fire hazard
Fire hazard resulting from hot surfaces. When installing the sensor, take note of the surface
temperature of the installation site.
Overview
The SITRANS DA400 and the sensor are mounted in different ways. In general:
Note
Protection against harmful outside influences
To protect the SITRANS DA400 against harmful outside influences, a housing should be
fitted. Harmful external influences can occur if you install the SITRANS DA in the open air,
where it can be influenced by intensive frost, heat or rain.
4.2 Mounting the device
Condition
To mount the device, you need three screws with a diameter of 6 mm. These are not
supplied with the device.
Mounting the device
1. Screw the three screws through the mounting holes to mount the device. The position of
the mounting holes and the mounting dimensions in millimeters are indicated on the rear
of the housing.

Assembly
4.3 Mounting the acoustic emission sensor
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2. Mount the device preferably at a right angle with the cable gland pointing downward.
4.3 Mounting the acoustic emission sensor
Condition
To mount the acoustic emission sensor, you need the following:
● One hexagon socket-head screw M6x16
● One positioning pin ∅ 3x10
They are included in the scope of delivery.
Mounting the acoustic emission sensor
1. Mount each acoustic emission sensor individually on the pipe or chute.
2. Mount the acoustic emission sensor preferably near a bend or in a position where a high
sound level is produced by impact.
Note
Do not mount the sensor in the vicinity of restrictive points, such as:
•partially shut control valves
•baffles
•other places with reduced pressure
There is a good acoustic coupling if no elastic elements such as seals or the like are located
between the sensor and the wall. Thus, there are good ferrous connections. The wall must
be made of metal or some other highly sound conductive material.
The acoustic emission is coupled to the sensor via the sensor base. Therefore, the housing
foundation must be uniformly even, smooth, and be at least as large as the sensor base.
It is not permissible to have an air gap between the sensor base and housing or wall.
If necessary, use a viscous lubricating grease to improve the coupling. The lubricating
grease is not included in the scope of delivery.
The following figure demonstrates an optimal mounting of the acoustic emission sensor: