Siemens Sitrans F Series User manual

Coriolis Flowmeters
SITRANS FC430 with HART
Compact Operating Instructions
12/2013Edition
Answers for industry.
SITRANS F
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SITRANS F
Coriolis flowmeters
SITRANS FC430 with HART (7ME4613, 7ME4603, 7ME4623,
7ME4713)
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
indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTICE
indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.
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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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the documentation
This document contains all essential health and safety information required for safe use of the device.
Before installation and commissioning of the device, the operating instructions on the electronic data medium must be read
carefully.
1.2 History
The following table shows major changes in the documentation compared to the previous edition.
Edition
Remarks
04/2012
First edition
12/2013
General update
1.3 Designated use
Use the device to measure process media in accordance with the information in the operating instructions.
Note
Use in a domestic environment
This is a Class A Group 1 equipment intended for use in industrial areas.
In a domestic environment this device may cause radio interference.
1.4 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 your order to the shipping documents for correctness and completeness.
WARNING
Using a damaged or incomplete device
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas.
●Do not use damaged or incomplete devices.
1.5 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 found in the operating instructions.

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1.6 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.
2 Safety notes
2.1 Preconditions 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.
2.1.1 Warning symbols on the device
Symbol
Explanation
Consult operating instructions
2.1.2 SIL note
Note
Functional safety applications (SIL)
In case the device is used in a functional safety application, refer to the functional safety manual.
2.1.3 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)
Conformity with European directives
The CE marking on the device symbolizes the conformity with the following European directives:
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.
Low voltage directive LVD
2006/95/EC
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the
laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain
voltage limits.
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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.
Pressure equipment directive PED
97/23/EC
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the
laws of the Member States concerning pressure equipment.
The applicable directives can be found in the EC conformity declaration of the specific device. Further country or region-
specific code conformity information is available on request.
2.2 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.
2.3 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.
2.4 Use in hazardous areas
Qualified personnel for hazardous area applications
Persons who install, connect, 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, aggressive, and 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 the intended hazardous area and labelled accordingly.
WARNING
Loss of safety of device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i"
If the device has already been operated in non-intrinsically safe circuits or the electrical specifications have not been
observed, the safety of the device is no longer ensured for use in hazardous areas. There is a danger of explosion.
●Connect the device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety" solely to an intrinsically safe circuit.
●Observe the specifications for the electrical data in the certificate and in the operating instructions.

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3 Installing/mounting
3.1 Basic safety instructions
CAUTION
Hot surfaces resulting from hot process media
Danger of burns resulting from surface temperatures above 70 °C (155 °F).
●Take appropriate protective measures, for example contact protection.
●Make sure that protective measures do not cause the maximum permissible ambient temperature to be exceeded. See
operating instructions.
WARNING
Wetted parts unsuitable for the process media
Danger of injury or damage to device.
Hot, toxic and corrosive media could be released if the process medium is unsuitable for the wetted parts.
●Ensure that the material of the device parts wetted by the process medium is suitable for the medium. See information
in the operating instructions.
Note
Material compatibility
Siemens can provide you with support concerning selection of sensor components wetted by process media. However, you
are responsible for the selection of components. Siemens accepts no liability for faults or failures resulting from incompatible
materials.
WARNING
Unsuitable connecting parts
Danger of injury or poisoning.
In case of improper mounting hot, toxic and corrosive process media could be released at the connections.
●Ensure that connecting parts (such as flange gaskets and bolts) are suitable for connection and process media.
WARNING
Exceeded maximum permissible operating pressure
Danger of injury or poisoning.
The maximum permissible operating pressure depends on the device version. The device can be damaged if the operating
pressure is exceeded. Hot, toxic and corrosive process media could be released.
●Make sure that the device is suitable for the maximum permissible operating pressure of your system. Refer to the
information on the nameplate and in the operating instructions.
WARNING
Exceeded maximum ambient or process media temperature
Danger of explosion in areas subject to explosion hazard.
Device damage.
●Make sure that the maximum permissible ambient and process media temperatures of the device are not exceeded.
See information in the operating instructions.
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WARNING
Open cable inlet or incorrect cable gland
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas.
●Close the cable inlets for the electrical connections. Only use cable glands or plugs which are approved for the relevant
type of protection.
WARNING
Incorrect conduit system
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas as result of open cable inlet or incorrect conduit system.
●In the case of a conduit system, mount a spark barrier at a defined distance from the device input. Observe national
regulations and the requirements stated in the relevant approvals.
CAUTION
External stresses and loads
Damage to device by severe external stresses and loads (e.g. thermal expansion or pipe tension). Process media can be
released.
●Prevent severe external stresses and loads from acting on the device.
3.1.1 Installation location requirements
CAUTION
Damage to device
In plants with strong vibrations, mount the transmitter in a low vibration environment away from the sensor.
CAUTION
Aggressive atmospheres
Damage to device through penetration of aggressive vapors.
●Ensure that the device is suitable for the application.
CAUTION
Direct sunlight
Device damage.
The device can overheat or materials become brittle due to UV exposure.
●Protect the device from direct sunlight.
●Make sure that the maximum permissible ambient temperature is not exceeded. See operating instructions.
3.1.2 Proper mounting
NOTICE
Incorrect mounting
The device can be damaged, destroyed, or its functionality impaired through improper mounting.
●Before installing ensure there is no visible damage to the device.
●Make sure that process connectors are clean, and suitable gaskets and glands are used.
●Mount the device using suitable tools. See operating instructions.