Siemens SITRANS LVL200H User manual

Operating Instructions • 07/2017
Vibrating Switches
SITRANS LVL200H
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Contents
1 About this document
1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Symbols used................................................................................................................... 5
2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Appropriate use................................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Warning about incorrect use............................................................................................. 6
2.4 General safety instructions............................................................................................... 6
2.5 Safety label on the instrument .......................................................................................... 7
2.6 EU conformity................................................................................................................... 7
2.7 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada ........................................................... 7
2.8 Safety instructions for Ex areas ........................................................................................ 7
3 Product description
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Principle of operation...................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Storage and transport..................................................................................................... 11
3.5 Accessories.................................................................................................................... 11
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions ....................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Mounting instructions ..................................................................................................... 15
5 Connecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 19
5.2 Connection procedure.................................................................................................... 20
5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 20
6 Setup
6.1 General information........................................................................................................ 23
6.2 Adjustment elements...................................................................................................... 23
6.3 Function table................................................................................................................. 24
7 Maintenanceandfaultrectication
7.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 26
7.2 Rectify faults................................................................................................................... 26
7.3 Exchanging the electronics ............................................................................................ 27
7.4 How to proceed if a repair is necessary.......................................................................... 27
8 Dismount
8.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 28
8.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 28
9 Supplement
9.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 29
9.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 35
9.3 Trademark ...................................................................................................................... 37

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Safety instructions for Ex areas
TakenoteoftheExspecicsafetyinstructionsforExapplications.
These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument
with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions manual.
Editing status: 2017-07-14

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1 About this document
1.1 Function
This operating instructions manual provides all the information you
need for mounting, connection and setup of the instrument. Further-
morethereareimportantinstructionsformaintenance,faultrectica-
tion, the exchange of parts and the safety of the user. Please read this
information before putting the instrument into operation and keep this
manual accessible in the immediate vicinity of the device.
1.2 Target group
This operating instructions manual is directed to trained specialist
personnel.The contents of this manual should be made available to
these personnel and put into practice by them.
1.3 Symbols used
Information, tip, note
This symbol indicates helpful additional information.
Caution: If this warning is ignored, faults or malfunctions can result.
Warning: If this warning is ignored, injury to persons and/or serious
damage to the instrument can result.
Danger: If this warning is ignored, serious injury to persons and/or
destruction of the instrument can result.
Ex applications
This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.
SIL applications
This symbol indicates instructions for functional safety which must be
taken into account particularly for safety-relevant applications.
• List
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
→ Action
This arrow indicates a single action.
1 Sequence of actions
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
Battery disposal
This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat-
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2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this operating instructions manual must
be carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the
plant operator.
During work on and with the device the required personal protective
equipment must always be worn.
2.2 Appropriate use
The SITRANS LVL200H is a sensor for point level detection.
Youcannddetailedinformationabouttheareaofapplicationin
chapter "Product description".
Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly
usedaccordingtothespecicationsintheoperatinginstructions
manual as well as possible supplementary instructions.
For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive work on the device
beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be
carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer. Arbi-
traryconversionsormodicationsareexplicitlyforbidden.
2.3 Warning about incorrect use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specichazards,e.g.vesseloverllordamagetosystem
components through incorrect mounting or adjustment.Thus dam-
age to property, to persons or environmental contamination can be
caused. Also the protective characteristics of the instrument can be
inuenced.
2.4 General safety instructions
This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying with all prevailing
regulations and directives.The instrument must only be operated in a
technicallyawlessandreliablecondition.Theoperatorisresponsi-
ble for the trouble-free operation of the instrument. When measuring
aggressive or corrosive media that can cause a dangerous situation
if the instrument malfunctions, the operator has to implement suitable
measures to make sure the instrument is functioning properly.
During the entire duration of use, the user is obliged to determine the
compliance of the necessary occupational safety measures with the
current valid rules and regulations and also take note of new regula-
tions.
The safety instructions in this operating instructions manual, the na-
tional installation standards as well as the valid safety regulations and
accident prevention rules must be observed by the user.
For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive work on the device
beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be
carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer. Arbi-
traryconversionsormodicationsareexplicitlyforbidden.Forsafety

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reasons,onlytheaccessoryspeciedbythemanufacturermustbe
used.
To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on
the device must also be observed and their meaning looked up in this
operating instructions manual.
2.5 Safety label on the instrument
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be
observed.
2.6 EU conformity
ThedevicefullsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableEUdirec-
tives.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmsuccessfultestingofthe
product.
2.7 Installation and operation in the USA and
Canada
This information is only valid for USA and Canada. Hence the follow-
ing text is only available in the English language.
Installations in the US shall comply with the relevant requirements of
the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70).
Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of
the Canadian Electrical Code
2.8 Safety instructions for Ex areas
PleasenotetheEx-specicsafetyinformationforinstallationandop-
eration in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating
instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved instruments.

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3 Product description
3.1 Conguration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
• SITRANS LVL200H point level switch
• Documentation
– This operating instructions manual
– Supplementary instructions manual "Plug connector for level
sensors" (optional)
– Ex-specic"Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
– Ifnecessary,furthercerticates
The SITRANS LVL200H consists of the components:
• Housing lid
• Housing with electronics
• Processttingwithtuningfork
1
2
3
4
Fig. 1: SITRANS LVL200H - compact version
1 Housing lid
2 Housing with electronics
3 Temperature adapter
4 Processtting
Scope of delivery
Constituent parts

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2
3
4
5
Fig. 2: SITRANS LVL200H with tube extension
1 Housing lid
2 Housing with electronics
3 Temperature adapter
4 Processtting
5 Tube extension
Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand
use of the instrument:
• Article number
• Serial number
• Technical data
• Article numbers, documentation
• SILidentication(withSILratingexworks)
Type label

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3.2 Principle of operation
SITRANS LVL200H is a point level sensor with tuning fork for point
level detection.
It is designed for industrial use in all areas of process technology and
can be used in liquids. It is particularly suitable for applications with
high temperatures up to 450 °C (842 °F) and high process pressure
up to 160 bar (2320 psig).
Typicalapplicationsareoverllanddryrunprotection.Thesmall
tuning fork allows use in all kinds of tanks and vessels.Thanks to its
simple and rugged measuring system, SITRANS LVL200H is virtually
unaectedbythechemicalandphysicalpropertiesoftheliquid.
Itfunctionsevenunderdicultconditionssuchasturbulence,foam
generation, buildup, external vibration or changing products.
The SITRANS LVL200H is not suitable for use in pipelines.
Function monitoring
The electronics module of SITRANS LVL200H continuously monitors
the following criteria via frequency evaluation:
• Strong corrosion or damage on the tuning fork
• Loss of vibration
• Break in the vibration drive circuit
If a malfunction is detected or in case of power failure, the electron-
icstakesonadenedswitchingcondition,i.e.therelaydeenergises
(safe state).
The tuning fork vibrates at its mechanical resonance frequency of
approx.1400Hz.Whenthetuningforkissubmergedintheproduct,
the frequency changes. This change is detected by the integrated
electronics module and converted into a switching command.
SITRANS LVL200H can be operated without external evaluation sys-
tem.The integrated electronics evaluates the level signal and outputs
a switching signal.With this switching signal, a connected device can
be operated directly (e.g. a warning system, a pump etc.).
Thedataforpowersupplyarespeciedinchapter"Technical data".
3.3 Adjustment
Withthefactorysetting,productswithadensity≥0.7g/cm³
(0.025lbs/in³)canbedetected.Theinstrumentcanbeadaptedto
products with lower density.
Ontheelectronicsmoduleyouwillndthefollowingdisplayand
adjustment elements:
• Signal lamp for indication of the operating status (green)
• Control lamp for indication of the switching status (yellow)
• Control lamp for fault indication (red)
• DIL switch for sensitivity adjustment
• Mode switch for selecting the switching behaviour (min./max.)
Application area
Functional principle
Voltage supply

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3.4 Storage and transport
Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its
capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test
based on ISO 4180.
The packaging of standard instruments consists of environment-
friendly, recyclable carton material. The sensing element is additional-
ly protected with a cardboard cover. For special versions, PE foam or
PE foil is also used. Please dispose of the packaging material through
specialised recycling companies.
Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the
transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause
damage to the device.
The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit
damage immediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage or con-
cealed defects must be appropriately dealt with.
Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed and
stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the
outside.
Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under
the following conditions:
• Not in the open
• Dry and dust free
• Not exposed to corrosive media
• Protected against solar radiation
• Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration
• Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -
Technical data - Ambient conditions"
• Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
With an instrument weight of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and
approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying.
3.5 Accessories
The pluggable display module LVL200-LED is used for clearly visible
indication of the switching status. It can be attached to the electronics
of the sensor and removed at any time.
Youcanndadditionalinformationintheoperatinginstructions
manual "LVL200-LED".
Screwedangesareavailableindierentversionsaccordingtothe
following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5,
JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80.
Youcanndadditionalinformationinthesupplementaryinstructions
manual "Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS".
Packaging
Transport
Transport inspection
Storage
Storage and transport
temperature
Lifting and carrying
LVL200-LED
Flanges

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The electronics module SW E60 is a replacement part for level switch-
es SITRANS LVL200H.
Youcanndinformationintheoperatinginstructionsmanualofthe
electronics module.
For connecting the sensors with a separator to voltage supply or sig-
nal processing, the sensors are also available with plug connectors.
The following plug connectors are available:
• M12 x 1
• ISO 4400
• Harting HAN 7D
• Harting HAN 8D
• Amphenol-Tuchel
Electronics module
Plug connector

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4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions
Make sure that all parts of the instrument coming in direct contact
with the process, especially the sensor element, process seal and
processtting,aresuitablefortheexistingprocessconditions,such
as process pressure, process temperature as well as the chemical
properties of the medium.
Youcanndthespecicationsinchapter"Technical data" and on the
nameplate.
The instrument is suitable for standard and extended ambient condi-
tions acc. to DIN/EN/IEC/ANSI/ISA/UL/CSA 61010-1.
In general, SITRANS LVL200H can be installed in any position.The
instrument only has to be mounted in such a way that the tuning fork
is at the height of the desired switching point.
The tuning fork has lateral markings (notches) that indicate the
switching point with vertical mounting. The switching point applies
to water in conjunction with the basic setting of the density switch
≥0.7g/cm³(0.025lbs/in³).WhenmountingSITRANSLVL200H,
make sure that this marking is at the height of the requested switch-
ing point. Keep in mind that the switching point of the instrument will
shiftifthemediumhasadensityotherthanwater-wateris1g/cm³
(0.036lbs/in³).Forproducts≤0.7g/cm³(0.025lbs/in³)and≥0.47g/
cm³(0.017lbs/in³)thedensityswitchmustbesetto≥0.47g/cm³.
Keepinmindthatfoamswithadensity≥0.45g/cm³(0.016lbs/in³)
are detected by the sensor. This can lead to erroneous switchings,
particulary when the sensor is used for dry run protection.
2
3
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Fig. 3: Vertical mounting
1 Switching point approx. 13 mm (0.51 in)
2 Switching point with lower density
3 Switching point with higher density
4 Switching point approx. 33 mm (1.3 in)
Suitability for the process
conditions
Suitability for the ambient
conditions
Switching point

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1
2
Fig. 4: Horizontal mounting
1 Switching point
2 Markingontopwiththreadedversions,markingalignedtoangeholeswith
angeversions
1
2
Fig. 5: Horizontal installation (recommended mounting position, particularly for
adhesive products)
1 Switching point
2 Marking with screwed version, facing up
Inthecaseofangeversions,theforkisalignedasfollows.
1
Fig.6:Forkpositionwithangeversions
1 Markingwithangeversion,facingup
Use the recommended cables (see chapter "Connecting to power
supply") and tighten the cable gland.
You can give your instrument additional protection against moisture
penetration by leading the connection cable downward in front of the
cableentry.Rainandcondensationwatercanthusdraino.Thisap-
plies mainly to outdoor mounting as well as installation in areas where
high humidity is expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) or on
cooled or heated vessels.
To maintain the housing protection, make sure that the housing lid is
closed during operation and locked, if necessary.
Makesurethatthedegreeofcontaminationspeciedinchapter
"Technical data" meets the existing ambient conditions.
Moisture

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Fig. 7: Measures against moisture ingress
Caution:
Do not hold SITRANS LVL200H on the tuning fork. Particularly with
angeortubeversions,thetuningforkcanbedamagedjustbythe
weight of the instrument.Transport coated instruments very carefully
and avoid touching the tuning fork.
Remove the packaging or the protective cover just before installation.
The vibrating level switch is a measuring instrument and must be
treated accordingly. Bending the vibrating element will destroy the
instrument.
Warning:
The housing must not be used to screw the instrument in! Applying
tightening force can damage internal parts of the housing.
Use the hexagon above the thread for screwing in.
Metric threads
In the case of instrument housings with metric thread, the cable
glands are screwed in at the factory. They are sealed with plastic
plugs as transport protection.
You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection.
NPT thread
In the case of instrument housings with self-sealing NPT threads, it is
not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory.The
free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust
protection caps as transport protection.
Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap-
proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs.
4.2 Mounting instructions
The thread and the seal on the threaded version of SITRANS
LVL200H correspond to DIN 3852 part 2, screwed plug Form A.
Transport
Handling
Cable entries - NPT
thread
Cable glands
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Use screw-in openings or screw-in sleeves according to DIN 3852
part 2.
Make sure that with instruments with 1" NPT thread, the screw-in
opening on the vessel has an inside diameter of at least 29.5 mm
(1.16 in).
To mount the sensor, proceed as follows:
1. Screw the SITRANS LVL200H into the mounting boss up to the
stop.You can determine the later position already before welding.
2. Mark the position of the SITRANS LVL200H on the mounting
boss.
3. Mark the respective position of the mounting boss on the vessel.
In case of lateral mounting, make sure the mark on the spanner
atofSITRANSLVL200Hpointsupwards.
4. Remove the SITRANS LVL200H from the mounting boss before
welding.
5. Weld the mounting boss according to your marking.
Incaseofhorizontalmountinginadhesiveandviscousproducts,
the surfaces of the tuning fork should be vertical in order to reduce
builduponthetuningfork.Onthescrewedversionyouwillnda
marking on the hexagon. With this, you can check the position of the
tuning fork when screwing it in.
Inthecaseofangeversions,theforkisalignedwiththeangeholes.
When used in adhesive and viscous products, the tuning fork should
protrude into the vessel to avoid buildup. For that reason, sockets
forangesandmountingbossesshouldbeavoidedwhenmounting
horizontally.
Theprocessttingmustbesealedifthereisgaugeorlowpressurein
the vessel. Before use, check if the seal material is resistant against
the measured product and the process temperature.
Themax.permissiblepressureisspeciedinchapter"Technical
data" or on the type label of the sensor.
Note:
Sealforinstrumentswithprocessttingthread
The thread and the seal form on the mounting boss correspond to
DIN 3852, part 2, screwed plug Form A.
We recommend using a temperature and medium-resistant seal for
dismounting the instrument for maintenance and revision purposes.
Instruments for high temperatures have a temperature adapter be-
tweenprocessttingandelectronicshousing.Thisisusedforthermal
decoupling of the electronics from high process temperatures.
Information:
The temperature adapter may be embedded in the vessel insulation
only up to max. 50 mm (1.97 in). Only then is a reliable temperature
decoupling guaranteed.
Adhesive products
Pressure/Vacuum
Mounting in the vessel
insulation

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1
2
Fig. 8: Mounting the instrument on insulated vessels.
1 Temperature isolation - max. 50 mm (1.97 in)
2 Ambient temperature on the housing
IfSITRANSLVL200Hismountedinthellingstream,unwanted
false measurement signals can be generated. For this reason, mount
SITRANS LVL200H at a position in the vessel where no disturbances,
e.g.fromllingopenings,agitators,etc.,canoccur.
This applies particularly to instrument types with long extension tube.
Fig.9:Inowingmedium
To make sure the tuning fork of SITRANS LVL200H generates as little
resistanceaspossibletoproductow,mountthesensorsothatthe
surfaces are parallel to the product movement.
Duetotheeectsofagitators,equipmentvibrationorsimilar,the
level switch can be subjected to strong lateral forces. For this reason,
Inowingmedium
Productow
Agitators

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do not use an overly long extension tube (optional) for SITRANS
LVL200H, instead check if it is possible to mount a short level switch
SITRANSLVL200Honthesideofthevesselinhorizontalposition.
Extreme vibration caused by the process or the equipment, e.g. agita-
tors or turbulence in the vessel, can cause a long extension tube of
SITRANS LVL200H to vibrate in resonance.This leads to increased
stress on the upper weld joint. Should a longer tube version be neces-
sary, you can provide a suitable support directly above the tuning fork
to secure the extension tube.
This measure applies mainly to applications in Ex areas of category
1GorWHGaswellastoshipclassications.Makesurethatthetube
is not subject to bending stress due to this measure.
Fig. 10: Lateral suppot of SITRANS LVL200H
The second seal of the gas-tight leadthrough (option) prevents an
uncontrolled leakage of the medium.The service life of the gas-tight
leadthrough depends on the chemical resistance of the materials.
See "Technical data".
Caution:
If it is determined (e.g. via an error message from SITRANS
LVL200H) that medium has already penetrated into the vibrating ele-
ment, the instrument must be exchanged immediately.
Gas-tight leadthrough

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5 Connecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection
Always keep in mind the following safety instructions:
Warning:
Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage.
• The electrical connection must only be carried out by trained
personnel authorised by the plant operator.
• Alwaysswitchopowersupply,beforeconnectingordisconnect-
ing the instrument.
Note:
Install a separating facility for the instrument which is easy to access.
The separating facility must be marked for the instrument (IEC/
EN 61010).
Inhazardousareasyoumusttakenoteoftherespectiveregulations,
conformityandtypeapprovalcerticatesofthesensorsandpower
supply units.
Connect the voltage supply according to the connection diagrams.
The electronics module with relay output is designed in protection
class I. To maintain this protection class, it is absolutely necessary
that the earth conductor be connected to the inner earth conductor
terminal. Keep the general installation regulations in mind. Take note
ofthecorrespondinginstallationregulationsforhazardousareaswith
Ex applications.
Thedataforpowersupplyarespeciedinchapter"Technical data".
The instrument is connected with standard three-wire cable without
screen. If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the
test values of EN 61326 for industrial areas, screened cable should
be used.
Make sure that the cable used has the required temperature resist-
anceandresafetyformax.occurringambienttemperature
Use cable with round cross section for instruments with housing and
cablegland.Toensurethesealeectofthecablegland(IPprotection
rating),ndoutwhichcableouterdiameterthecableglandissuitable
for.
• 5 … 9 mm (0.20 … 0.35 in)
• 6 … 12 mm (0.24 … 0.47 in)
• 10 … 14 mm (0.40 … 0.55 in)
Useacableglandttingthecablediameter.
Inhazardousareas,useonlyapprovedcableconnectionsforSI-
TRANS LVL200H.
Take note of the corresponding installation regulations for Ex applica-
tions.
Note safety instructions
Take note of safety
instructions for Ex
applications
Voltage supply
Connection cable
Connection cable
for Ex applications

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Cover all housing openings conforming to standard according to
EN 60079-1.
5.2 Connection procedure
With Ex instruments, the housing cover may only be opened if there is
no explosive atmosphere present.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind
plug
3. Remove approx. 10 cm (4 in) of the cable mantle, strip approx.
1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires
4. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry
5. Open the terminals with a screwdriver
6. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir-
ing plan
7. Tighten the terminals with a screwdriver
8. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
10. Screw the housing lid back on
Theelectricalconnectionisnished.
5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing
The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-d
version.