Siemens 7ML5431 User manual

SITRANS LR250 with mA/HART
SITRANS L
Radar Transmitters
SITRANS LR250 with mA/HART
Operating Instructions
7ML5431 (LR250)
7ML5432 (LR250 flanged encapsulated antenna)
7ML5433 (LR250 hygienic encapsulated antenna)
10/2019
A5E32220602
-AG
Introduction
1
Safety information
2
Description
3
Installing/mounting
4
Connecting
5
Commissioning
6
Remote operation
7
Parameter reference
8
Service and maintenance
9
Diagnosing and
troubleshooting
10
Technical data
11
Dimension drawings
12
Appendix A: Technical
reference
A
Appendix B: HART
communications
B
Appendix C: Certificates and
support
C
List of abbreviations
13
LCD menu structure
14

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Table of contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................9
1.1 LR250 mA/HART manual usage.......................................................................................... 9
1.2 Purpose of this documentation ............................................................................................ 9
1.3 Revision history................................................................................................................. 10
1.4 Industrial use note............................................................................................................. 11
1.5 Checking the consignment ................................................................................................ 11
1.6 Security information........................................................................................................... 11
1.7 Transportation and storage................................................................................................ 12
1.8 Notes on warranty ............................................................................................................. 12
2 Safety information ....................................................................................................................... 13
2.1 Preconditions for safe use ................................................................................................. 13
2.1.1 Safety marking symbols..................................................................................................... 13
2.1.2 Laws and directives........................................................................................................... 13
2.1.3 FCC Conformity ................................................................................................................ 14
2.1.4 Industry Canada conformity............................................................................................... 14
2.1.5 Conformity with European directives.................................................................................. 15
2.1.6 Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU .................................................................. 16
2.1.7 CE Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Conformity ......................................................... 16
2.2 Improper device modifications ........................................................................................... 17
2.3 Requirements for special applications................................................................................ 17
2.4 Use in hazardous areas..................................................................................................... 17
3 Description ................................................................................................................................. 19
3.1 SITRANS LR250 overview ................................................................................................ 19
3.2 Programming..................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Applications....................................................................................................................... 20
3.4 Approvals and certificates.................................................................................................. 21
4 Installing/mounting....................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Basic safety information..................................................................................................... 23
4.1.1 Unsuitable cables, cable glands and/or plugs .................................................................... 24
4.1.2 Pressure applications ........................................................................................................ 24
4.1.2.1 Pressure Equipment Directive, PED, 14/68/EU.................................................................. 25
4.2 Installation location requirements....................................................................................... 26
4.3 Proper mounting................................................................................................................ 28
4.3.1 Nozzle design.................................................................................................................... 29
4.3.2 Nozzle location.................................................................................................................. 30

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4.3.3 Orientation in a vessel with obstructions .............................................................................32
4.3.4 Mounting on a Stillpipe or Bypass Pipe...............................................................................32
4.3.5 Device orientation...............................................................................................................33
4.4 Installation instructions .......................................................................................................33
4.4.1 Threaded versions..............................................................................................................34
4.4.2 Flanged versions................................................................................................................35
4.4.3 Hygienic versions ...............................................................................................................37
4.5 Disassembly.......................................................................................................................38
5 Connecting................................................................................................................................. 39
5.1 Basic safety information .....................................................................................................39
5.1.1 Condensation in the device ................................................................................................39
5.2 Connecting SITRANS LR250..............................................................................................40
5.3 Wiring setups for hazardous area installations ....................................................................42
5.3.1 Intrinsically safe wiring........................................................................................................43
5.3.2 Non-sparking wiring............................................................................................................44
5.3.3 Non-incendive wiring (US/Canada only)..............................................................................45
5.3.4 Flameproof wiring...............................................................................................................45
5.3.5 Increased safety wiring.......................................................................................................46
5.3.6 Explosion-proof wiring (US/Canada only)............................................................................46
5.4 Instructions specific to hazardous area installations............................................................47
5.4.1 (Reference European ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU) ............................................................47
6 Commissioning ........................................................................................................................... 49
6.1 Basic safety information .....................................................................................................49
6.2 Operating via the handheld programmer.............................................................................49
6.2.1 Power up............................................................................................................................50
6.2.2 Handheld programmer functions.........................................................................................50
6.2.2.1 The LCD display.................................................................................................................51
6.2.2.2 Handheld programmer (Part No. 7ML1930-1BK) ................................................................53
6.2.3 Programming .....................................................................................................................54
6.2.3.1 Quick Start Wizard via the handheld programmer ...............................................................59
6.2.3.2 Auto False Echo Suppression.............................................................................................62
6.2.3.3 Requesting an Echo Profile ................................................................................................62
6.3 Application examples .........................................................................................................63
6.3.1 Liquid resin in storage vessel, level measurement ..............................................................63
6.3.2 Horizontal vessel with volume measurement ......................................................................65
6.3.3 Application with stillpipe......................................................................................................66
7 Remote operation ....................................................................................................................... 69
7.1 Operating via SIMATIC PDM..............................................................................................69
7.1.1 Functions in SIMATIC PDM................................................................................................69
7.1.1.1 PDM function overview.......................................................................................................69
7.1.1.2 Features of SIMATIC PDM Rev. 6.0, SP4 or higher............................................................69
7.1.1.3 Features of SIMATIC PDM Rev. 5.2, SP1...........................................................................70
7.1.1.4 SIMATIC PDM Version.......................................................................................................70
7.1.2 Initial setup.........................................................................................................................70
7.1.2.1 Deactivating buffers............................................................................................................71
7.1.3 Updating the Electronic Device Description (EDD)..............................................................72

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7.1.3.1 Configuring a new device .................................................................................................. 72
7.1.4 Quick Start Wizard via SIMATIC PDM ............................................................................... 72
7.1.5 Changing parameter settings using SIMATIC PDM............................................................ 76
7.1.6 Parameters accessed via pull-down menus ....................................................................... 77
7.1.6.1 Echo profile utilities ........................................................................................................... 78
7.1.6.2 Echo profile ....................................................................................................................... 78
7.1.6.3 View saved echo profiles................................................................................................... 79
7.1.6.4 TVT Shaper....................................................................................................................... 79
7.1.6.5 Auto false echo suppression.............................................................................................. 80
7.1.6.6 Echo setup........................................................................................................................ 83
7.1.6.7 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 83
7.1.6.8 Select analog output.......................................................................................................... 84
7.1.6.9 Self test............................................................................................................................. 85
7.1.6.10 Loop test ........................................................................................................................... 85
7.1.6.11 Configuration flag reset ..................................................................................................... 85
7.1.6.12 Master reset...................................................................................................................... 85
7.1.6.13 Wear ................................................................................................................................. 86
7.1.6.14 HART Communication....................................................................................................... 86
7.1.6.15 Process variables.............................................................................................................. 87
7.1.6.16 Trend ................................................................................................................................ 88
7.1.6.17 Device status..................................................................................................................... 89
7.1.6.18 Update .............................................................................................................................. 89
7.1.6.19 Security............................................................................................................................. 90
7.2Operating via AMS Device Manager .................................................................................. 90
7.2.1 Functions in AMS Device Manager.................................................................................... 91
7.2.1.1 AMS function overview ...................................................................................................... 91
7.2.1.2 Features of AMS Device Manager ..................................................................................... 91
7.2.1.3 Electronic Device Description (EDD).................................................................................. 91
7.2.1.4 Configuring a new device .................................................................................................. 92
7.2.1.5 Startup .............................................................................................................................. 92
7.2.1.6 Pull-down menu access..................................................................................................... 93
7.2.1.7 Device configuration.......................................................................................................... 93
7.2.1.8 Quick Start Wizard via AMS Device Manager .................................................................... 94
7.2.2 Maintenance and diagnostics .......................................................................................... 102
7.2.3 Communication ............................................................................................................... 103
7.2.4 Security........................................................................................................................... 103
7.2.5 Device Diagnostics.......................................................................................................... 104
7.2.5.1 Process variables............................................................................................................ 104
7.2.5.2 Password protection........................................................................................................ 105
7.2.5.3 User Manager utility......................................................................................................... 105
7.2.6 AMS menu structure........................................................................................................ 107
7.3 Operating via FDT (Field Device Tool)............................................................................. 111
7.3.1 Device Type Manager (DTM)........................................................................................... 111
7.3.2 SITRANS DTM................................................................................................................ 111
7.3.3 The device EDD .............................................................................................................. 112
7.3.4 Configuring a new device via FDT ................................................................................... 112
8 Parameter reference.................................................................................................................. 113
8.1 Alphabetical parameter list .............................................................................................. 156
9 Service and maintenance ........................................................................................................... 161

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9.1 Basic safety information ...................................................................................................161
9.2 Cleaning...........................................................................................................................161
9.3 Maintenance and repair work............................................................................................162
9.3.1 Unit repair and excluded liability .......................................................................................163
9.3.2 Part replacement..............................................................................................................163
9.4 Disposal ...........................................................................................................................165
9.5 Return procedure .............................................................................................................165
10 Diagnosing and troubleshooting...................................................................................................167
10.1 Communication troubleshooting .......................................................................................167
10.2 Device status icons ..........................................................................................................167
10.3 General fault codes ..........................................................................................................169
10.4 Operation troubleshooting ................................................................................................172
11 Technical data ...........................................................................................................................175
11.1 Power ..............................................................................................................................175
11.2 Performance ....................................................................................................................175
11.3 Interface...........................................................................................................................177
11.4 Mechanical.......................................................................................................................177
11.5 Environmental ..................................................................................................................179
11.6 Process............................................................................................................................180
11.7 Approvals.........................................................................................................................180
11.8 Programmer (infrared keypad)..........................................................................................182
12 Dimension drawings...................................................................................................................183
12.1 Universal polymeric flange................................................................................................183
12.2 Aluminum horn antenna ...................................................................................................185
12.3 Mounting bracket..............................................................................................................186
12.4 Aluminum horn with polypropylene lens antenna and polymeric flange .............................188
12.5 Stainless steel threaded horn antenna..............................................................................189
12.6 Stainless steel threaded horn antenna with extension.......................................................192
12.7 Stainless steel flanged horn antenna ................................................................................194
12.8 Stainless steel flanged horn antenna with extension .........................................................196
12.9 PTFE Flanged encapsulated antenna (2"/DN50/50A sizes only) .......................................198
12.10 PTFE Flanged encapsulated antenna (3"/DN80/80A sizes and larger)..............................200
12.11 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (2" ISO 2852 sanitary clamp) ..........................................202
12.12 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (3" ISO 2852 sanitary clamp) ..........................................203
12.13 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (4" ISO 2852 sanitary clamp) ..........................................204
12.14 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (DN50 nozzle/slotted nut to DIN 11851) ..........................205

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12.15 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (DN80 nozzle/slotted nut to DIN 11851) ......................... 206
12.16 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (DN100 nozzle/slotted nut to DIN 11851) ....................... 207
12.17 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (DN50 aseptic slotted nut to DIN 11864-1) ..................... 208
12.18 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (DN80 aseptic slotted nut to DIN 11864-1) ..................... 209
12.19 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (DN100 aseptic slotted nut to DIN 11864-1) ................... 210
12.20 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (DN50 aseptic flange to DIN 11864-2)............................ 211
12.21 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (DN80 aseptic flange to DIN 11864-2)............................ 212
12.22 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (DN100 aseptic flange to DIN 11864-2).......................... 213
12.23 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (DN50 aseptic clamp to DIN 11864-3) ............................ 214
12.24 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (DN80 aseptic clamp to DIN 11864-3) ............................ 215
12.25 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (DN100 aseptic clamp to DIN 11864-3) .......................... 216
12.26 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (Tuchenhagen Type N) .................................................. 217
12.27 Hygienic encapsulated antenna (Tuchenhagen Type F)................................................... 218
12.28 Threaded PVDF antenna................................................................................................. 219
12.29 Threaded connection markings........................................................................................ 220
12.30 Raised-Face flange ......................................................................................................... 221
12.31 Raised-Face flange per EN 1092-1 for flanged encapsulated antenna ............................. 224
12.32 Flat-Face flange .............................................................................................................. 226
12.33 Aseptic/hygienic flange DN50, DN80, DN100 for DIN 11864-2......................................... 228
12.34 Process connection tag (pressure rated versions)............................................................ 231
A Appendix A: Technical reference................................................................................................. 233
A.1 Principles of operation ..................................................................................................... 233
A.2 Echo Processing ............................................................................................................. 234
A.2.1 Process Intelligence ........................................................................................................ 234
A.2.2 Echo Selection ................................................................................................................ 234
A.2.3 CLEF Range ................................................................................................................... 237
A.2.4 Echo Threshold ............................................................................................................... 237
A.2.5 Echo Lock ....................................................................................................................... 238
A.2.6 Auto False Echo Suppression.......................................................................................... 238
A.2.7 Measurement Range....................................................................................................... 240
A.2.8 Measurement Response.................................................................................................. 240
A.2.9 Damping ......................................................................................................................... 241
A.3 Analog Output ................................................................................................................. 241
A.3.1 Sensor Mode................................................................................................................... 242
A.3.2 Current Output Function .................................................................................................. 242
A.3.3 Loss of Echo (LOE)......................................................................................................... 243
A.3.4 Fail-safe Mode ................................................................................................................ 243
A.4 Maximum Process Temperature Chart............................................................................. 244
A.5 Process Pressure/Temperature derating curves .............................................................. 245
A.5.1 Pressure Equipment Directive, PED, 14/68/EU................................................................ 246

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A.5.2 Stainless steel horn antenna ............................................................................................246
A.5.3 Stainless steel flanged horn antenna ................................................................................247
A.5.4 PTFE flanged encapsulated antenna................................................................................250
A.5.5 Aluminum horn, with polypropylene lens antenna version with polypropylene flange 3
inch/80 mm size only........................................................................................................251
A.5.6 PVDF antenna..................................................................................................................252
A.5.7 Hygienic encapsulated antenna........................................................................................252
A.6 Loop power ......................................................................................................................256
A.6.1 Allowable operating area of SITRANS LR250...................................................................256
A.6.2 Curve 1 (General Purpose, Intrinsically Safe, Non-Sparking, Non-incendive) ....................257
A.6.3 Curve 2 (Flameproof, Increased Safety, Explosion-proof) .................................................257
A.7 Startup behavior...............................................................................................................258
B Appendix B: HART communications.............................................................................................259
B.1 SIMATIC PDM..................................................................................................................259
B.2 HART Electronic Device Description (EDD) ......................................................................259
B.3 HART Handheld 375/475 .................................................................................................259
B.4 HART Communicator 375 menu structure ........................................................................260
B.5 HART version...................................................................................................................262
B.5.1 Burst Mode.......................................................................................................................262
C Appendix C: Certificates and support............................................................................................263
C.1 Technical support.............................................................................................................263
C.2 Certificates.......................................................................................................................263
13 List of abbreviations ...................................................................................................................265
14 LCD menu structure ...................................................................................................................267
14.1 LCD menu structure .........................................................................................................267
Glossary ...................................................................................................................................271
Index ........................................................................................................................................277

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Introduction
1
1.1 LR250 mA/HART manual usage
Note
This manual applies to the SITRANS LR250 mA/HART version only. HART
®is a registered
trademark of the HART Communication Foundation.
Follow these operating instructions for quick, trouble-free installation, and maximum
accuracy and reliability of your device.
We always welcome suggestions and comments about manual content, design, and
accessibility. Please direct your comments to:
Technical publications (mailto:[e-mail])
1.2 Purpose of this documentation
These instructions contain all information required to commission and use the device. 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 mechanically installing the device, connecting it
electronically, configuring the parameters and commissioning it, as well as service and
maintenance engineers.

Introduction
1.3 Revision history
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1.3 Revision 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
rev.
PDM EDD
rev.
Date
Changes
1.0 1.00.03 1.00.03 25 Feb 2007 •Initial release
1.1 1.01.00 1.01.00 27 Jul 2007 •EDD a)/SIMATIC PDM:
View > Display
> Distance
b) correctly reported
•EDD/SIMATIC PDM: Improved render-
ing of the echo profile and TVT
2.0 1.01.01 1.01.01 10 Jun 2008 •Maintenance release of firmware and
EDD a)
3.0 1.01.01 1.01.03 17 Jun 2008 •The internal EDD revision has been
incremented
3.1 1.02.01 1.02.01 2 Apr 2009 •AMS EDD Rev. 1.02.01
•Support NAMUR NE 43
•Harmonization of menu structures and
parameter names across products
•Display indicates progress towards first
measurement
3.2 1.02.03 1.02.01 16 June 2010 •Display contrast improvement
•Antenna type parameter cannot be
modified
4.0 1.03.02 (re-
quires
HW 2.0.0)
1.02.01 16 June 2010 •Low current
HW 2.0.0 supported
4.0 1.03.03 (re-
quires
HW 2.0.0)
1.02.01 19 May 2011 •Threaded PVDF antenna supported
11/2012 1.03.04 1.02.03 31 Oct 2012 •LUI updated version (new startup,
progress bars, quick start updated to
latest version, echo profile pan/zoom
on display)
•antenna parameter removed, default
near range set at factory
08/2014 N/A N/A Aug 2014 •Flanged encapsulated antenna version
added
•Hygienic encapsulated antenna version
added
12/2015 N/A N/A Dec 2015 •Flameproof radar installation instruc-
tions added
a) Electronic Device Description
b) See Sensor Mode (2.2.2.) for an illustration of Distance.

Introduction
1.4 Industrial use note
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1.4 Industrial use note
NOTICE
Use in a domestic environment
This Class B Group 1 equipment is intended for use in industrial areas.
In a domestic environment this device may cause radio interference.
1.5 Checking the consignment
1. Check the packaging and the delivered items for visible damages.
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
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas.
•Do not use damaged or incomplete devices.
1.6 Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be
connected to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is
necessary and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network
segmentation) are in place.
For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please
visit
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are
available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no
longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure
to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.

Introduction
1.7 Transportation and storage
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1.7 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.
1.8 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.

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Safety information
2
2.1 Preconditions for safe 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 Safety marking symbols
In manual
On product
Description
(Label on product:
yellow back-
ground.)
WARNING: refer to accompanying documents (manual) for
details.
2.1.2 Laws and directives
Observe the test certification, provisions and laws applicable in your country during
connection, assembly and operation.

Safety information
2.1 Preconditions for safe use
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2.1.3 FCC Conformity
US Installations only: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules
Note
•
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits Class B digital device
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment.
•
This device has also been tested and found to comply with the limits §15.256, Subpart C-
Intentional radiators, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment.
•
This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his/her own expense.
•
This device is certified to measure levels in fixed or mobile enclosed tanks made from
metal, concrete or materials with similar RF attenuating properties.
•
Devices equipped with the aluminum horn or the 3 inch or 4 inch stainless horn antennas
may be used to measure levels in open air environments or outside enclosed tanks,
subject to the following conditions:
–Devices shall be installed and maintained to ensure a vertically downward orientation
of the transmit antenna’s main beam.
–Devices shall be installed only at fixed locations.
Devices shall not operate while being
moved or while inside a moving container.
–Hand-held applications and residential use are prohibited.
2.1.4 Industry Canada conformity
Canada Installations only: Industry Canada (IC) rules
NOTICE
Use on a "no-interference, no-protection" basis
The installation of the LPR/TLPR device shall be done by trained installers, in strict
compliance with the manufacturer's instructions.
•The use of this device is on a "no-interference, no-protection" basis. That is, the user
shall accept operations of high-powered radar in the same frequency band which may
interfere with or damage this device. However, devices found to interfere with primary
licensing operations will be required to be removed at the user's expense.

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2.1 Preconditions for safe use
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Note
•
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits RS- 211 - Level Probing
Radar Equipment. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
•
This device is certified to measure levels in fixed or mobile enclosed tanks made from
metal, concrete or materials with similar RF attenuating properties.
•
Devices equipped with the aluminum horn or the 3 inch or 4 inch stainless horn antennas
may be used to measure levels in open air environments or outside enclosed tanks,
subject to the following conditions:
–Devices shall be installed and maintained to ensure a vertically downward orientation
of the transmit antenna’s main beam.
–Devices shall be
installed only at fixed locations. Devices shall not operate while being
moved or while inside a moving container.
–Hand-held applications and residential use are prohibited.
2.1.5 Conformity with European directives
The CE marking on the device symbolizes the conformity with the following European
directives:
Electromagnetic compatibil-
ity EMC
2014/30/EU
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to elec-
tromagnetic compatibility
Low voltage directive LVD
2014/35/EU
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the
making available on the market of electrical equipment de-
signed for use within certain voltage limits
Atmosphère explosible
ATEX
2014/34/EU
Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to
equipment and protective systems intended for use in potential-
ly explosive atmospheres
Pressure equipment di-
rective PED
2014/68/EU
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the
making available on the market of pressure equipment
RED
2014/53/EU
Directive of t
he European Parliament and of the Council on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the
making available on the market of radio equipment and repeal-
ing Directive 1999/5/EC
The applicable directives can be found in the EC conformity declaration of the specific
device.

Safety information
2.1 Preconditions for safe use
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2.1.6 Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU
For the receiver test that covers the influence of an interferer signal to the device, the
performance criterion has at least the following level of performance according to ETSI TS
103 361 [6]:
●Performance criterion: measurement value variation Δd over time during a distance
measurement
●Level of performance: Δd ≤ ±50 mm
2.1.7 CE Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Conformity
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following EMC Standards:
EMC Standard
Title
CISPR 11:2009 + A1:2010/EN
55011:2009 + A1:2010, Class B
Limits and methods of measurements of radio dis-
turbance characteristics of industrial, scientific, and
medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment.
EN 61326:2013
(IEC 61326:2012)
Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Laboratory Use – Electromagnetic Compatibility.
EN61000-4-2:2009 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4-2: Test-
ing and measurement techniques – Electrostatic dis-
charge immunity test.
EN61000-4-3:2006 + A1:2008 + A2:2010 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4-3: Test-
ing and measurement techniques – Radiated, radio-
frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test 2006 +
A1:2008 + A2:2010.
EN61000-4-4:2004 + A1:2010 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4-4: Test-
ing and measurement techniques – Electrical fast
transient/burst immunity test.
EN61000-4-5:2006 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4-5: Test-
ing and measurement techniques – Surge immunity
test.
EN61000-4-6:2010 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4-6: Test-
ing and measurement techniques – Immunity to con-
ducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency
fields.
EN61000-4-8:2010 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4-8: Test-
ing and measurement techniques – Power frequency
magnetic field immunity test.

Safety information
2.2 Improper device modifications
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2.2 Improper device modifications
WARNING
Improper device modifications
Risk 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.

Safety information
2.4 Use in hazardous areas
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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 on the certificate.

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Description
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3.1 SITRANS LR250 overview
WARNING
Loss of protection
Danger to personnel, system and environment can result from improper use of the device.
•SITRANS LR250 is to be used only in the manner outlined in this manual, otherwise
protection provided by the device may be impaired.
SITRANS LR250 is a 2-wire 25 GHz pulse radar level transmitter for continuous monitoring
of liquids and slurries in storage vessels including high pressure and high temperature, to a
range of 20 meters (66 feet). It is ideal for small vessels, material such as chemicals, food,
beverages, solvents (including those of corrosive or aggressive nature), and low dielectric
media.
The device consists of an electronic circuit coupled to a permanently attached antenna and
either a threaded or flange type process connection.
This device supports HART communication protocol. Signals are processed using Process
Intelligence which has been field-proven in over 1,000,000 applications worldwide (ultrasonic
and radar).

Description
3.2 Programming
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3.2 Programming
This device is very easy to install and configure via a graphical local user interface (LUI).
You can modify the built in parameters either locally via the Siemens infrared handheld
programmer, or from a remote location using one of the following options:
●SIMATIC PDM
●AMS Device Manager
●FDT/DTM platform (such as PACTware™ or FieldCare)
●HART Handheld 375/475
3.3 Applications
●liquids and slurries
●bulk storage vessels
●simple process vessels
●corrosive and aggressive
●hygienic/sanitary