Siemens Sitrans LR250 Administrator guide

Compact operating instructions
SITRANS LR250 (mA/HART)
Radar transmitters
06/2018Edition
SITRANS
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SITRANS
Radar Transmitters
LR250 (mA/HART)
Compact Operating Instructions
06/2018
A5E33469191-AB
Introduction 1
Safety information 2
Description 3
Installing/mounting 4
Connecting 5
Commissioning 6
Remote operation 7
Service and maintenance 8
Technical data 9
Appendix - Certificates and
support 10

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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Table of contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 LR250 mA/HART manual usage..............................................................................................5
1.2 Technical publications..............................................................................................................5
1.3 Purpose of this documentation.................................................................................................5
1.4 Checking the consignment.......................................................................................................6
1.5 Security information.................................................................................................................6
1.6 Transportation and storage......................................................................................................7
1.7 Notes on warranty....................................................................................................................7
2Safety information.........................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Preconditions for safe use........................................................................................................9
2.1.1 Safety marking symbols...........................................................................................................9
2.1.2 Laws and directives..................................................................................................................9
2.1.3 FCC Conformity.......................................................................................................................9
2.1.4 Industry Canada conformity...................................................................................................10
2.1.5 Conformity with European directives......................................................................................10
2.2 Improper device modifications...............................................................................................11
2.3 Requirements for special applications...................................................................................11
2.4 Use in hazardous areas.........................................................................................................12
3 Description..................................................................................................................................................13
3.1 SITRANS LR250 overview.....................................................................................................13
4 Installing/mounting......................................................................................................................................15
4.1 Basic safety information.........................................................................................................15
4.1.1 Unsuitable cables, cable glands and/or plugs........................................................................16
4.1.2 Pressure applications.............................................................................................................16
4.1.2.1 Pressure Equipment Directive, PED, 14/68/EU.....................................................................17
4.2 Installation location requirements...........................................................................................17
4.3 Proper mounting.....................................................................................................................18
4.3.1 Mounting location...................................................................................................................18
4.3.2 Nozzle design.........................................................................................................................19
4.3.3 Nozzle location.......................................................................................................................19
4.4 Installation instructions...........................................................................................................22
4.4.1 Threaded versions.................................................................................................................23
4.4.2 Flanged versions....................................................................................................................23
4.4.3 Hygienic versions...................................................................................................................25
4.5 Disassembly...........................................................................................................................26
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5 Connecting.................................................................................................................................................27
5.1 Basic safety information.........................................................................................................27
5.2 Connecting SITRANS LR250.................................................................................................27
5.3 Wiring setups for hazardous area installations......................................................................29
5.3.1 Intrinsically safe wiring...........................................................................................................30
5.3.2 Non-sparking wiring...............................................................................................................30
5.3.3 Flameproof wiring...................................................................................................................31
5.3.4 Increased safety wiring..........................................................................................................31
5.4 Instructions specific to hazardous area installations..............................................................32
5.4.1 (Reference European ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU)..............................................................32
6 Commissioning...........................................................................................................................................35
6.1 Basic safety information.........................................................................................................35
6.2 Programming SITRANS LR250.............................................................................................35
6.2.1 The LCD display.....................................................................................................................36
6.2.2 Device status icons................................................................................................................37
6.2.3 Handheld programmer (Part No. 7ML1930-1BK)...................................................................38
6.2.4 Programming via the handheld programmer..........................................................................39
6.2.5 Quick Start Wizard via the handheld programmer.................................................................43
7 Remote operation.......................................................................................................................................47
7.1 SITRANS Communications: HART........................................................................................47
8 Service and maintenance...........................................................................................................................49
8.1 Basic safety information.........................................................................................................49
8.2 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................49
8.3 Maintenance and repair work.................................................................................................50
8.3.1 Unit repair and excluded liability............................................................................................51
8.3.2 Part replacement....................................................................................................................51
8.4 Disposal.................................................................................................................................52
8.5 Return procedure...................................................................................................................52
9 Technical data............................................................................................................................................53
9.1 Power.....................................................................................................................................54
10 Appendix - Certificates and support...........................................................................................................55
10.1 Technical support...................................................................................................................55
10.2 Certificates.............................................................................................................................55
Index...........................................................................................................................................................57
Table of contents
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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.
1.2 Technical publications
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:[email protected])
1.3 Purpose of this documentation
These instructions are a brief summary of important features, functions and safety information,
and contain all information required for safe use of the device. Read the instructions carefully
prior to installation and commissioning. In order to use the device correctly, first review its
principle of operation.
The instructions are aimed at persons who install and commission the device.
To realize optimum performance from the device, read the complete operating instructions.
Complete operating instructions can be downloaded from our web site:
Product page (http://www.siemens.com/LR250)
The printed manual is available from your local Siemens representative.
NOTICE
Use in a domestic environment
This Class A Group 1 equipment is intended for use in industrial areas.
In a domestic environment this device may cause radio interference.
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1.4 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.
1.5 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 only form one element of such a concept.
Customer is responsible to prevent unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines and
networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the enterprise
network or the internet if and to the extent necessary and with appropriate security measures
(e.g. use of firewalls and network segmentation) in place.
Additionally, Siemens’ guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into
account. You can find more information about industrial security by visiting:
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure.
Siemens strongly recommends to apply product updates as soon as available and to always
use the latest product versions. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and
failure to apply 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
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.
Introduction
1.5 Security information
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1.6 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.
1.7 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.
Introduction
1.7 Notes on warranty
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Introduction
1.7 Notes on warranty
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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.
2.1.3 FCC Conformity
US Installations only: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules
WARNING
Improper device modifications
Danger to personnel, system and environment can result from improper modifications to the
device.
● Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Siemens could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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Note
● This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, 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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the operating instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference to radio communications, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
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.
2.1.5 Conformity with European directives
The CE marking on the device symbolizes the conformity with the following European
directives:
Electromagnetic compatibili‐
ty 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 designed
for use within certain voltage limits
Atmosphère explosible
ATEX
2014/34/EU
Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the har‐
monisation of the laws of the Member States relating to equip‐
ment and protective systems intended for use in potentially ex‐
plosive atmospheres
Safety information
2.1 Preconditions for safe use
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Pressure equipment direc‐
tive 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 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 radio equipment and repealing
Directive 1999/5/EC
The applicable directives can be found in the EC conformity declaration of the specific device.
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.
Safety information
2.3 Requirements for special applications
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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
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.
Safety information
2.4 Use in hazardous areas
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Description 3
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 an 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).
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Description
3.1 SITRANS LR250 overview
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Installing/mounting 4
4.1 Basic safety information
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
Risk 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 ambient or process media temperature
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas.
Device damage.
● Make sure that the maximum permissible ambient and process media temperatures of
the device are not exceeded.
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4.1.1 Unsuitable cables, cable glands and/or plugs
WARNING
Unsuitable cables, cable glands and/or plugs
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas.
● Use only cable glands/plugs that comply with the requirements for the relevant type of
protection.
● Tighten the cable glands in accordance with the torques specified in Installation
instructions (Page 22).
● Close unused cable inlets for the electrical connections.
● When replacing cable, glands use only cable glands of the same type.
● After installation, check that the cables are seated firmly.
WARNING
Incorrect conduit system
Risk 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.
4.1.2 Pressure applications
DANGER
Pressure applications
Danger to personnel, system and environment will result from improper disassembly.
● Never attempt to loosen, remove, or disassemble process connection while vessel
contents are under pressure.
WARNING
Pressure applications
Danger to personnel, system and environment can result from improper installation.
● Improper installation may result in loss of process pressure.
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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.
Note
● The process connection tag shall remain with the process pressure boundary assembly.
(The process pressure boundary assembly comprises the components that act as a barrier
against pressure loss from the process vessel: that is, the combination of process
connection body and emitter, but normally excluding the electrical enclosure). In the event
the device package is replaced, the process connection tag shall be transferred to the
replacement unit.
● Representative samples of this device have been hydrostatically tested, meeting or
exceeding the requirement of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and the
European Pressure Equipment Directive.
4.1.2.1 Pressure Equipment Directive, PED, 14/68/EU
Siemens Level Transmitters with flanged, threaded, or sanitary clamp type process mounts
have no pressure-bearing housing of their own and, therefore, do not come under the Pressure
Equipment Directive as pressure or safety accessories (see EU Commission Guideline A-08
and A-20).
4.2 Installation location requirements
WARNING
Aggressive atmospheres
Danger to personnel, system and environment can result from unsuitable environment.
● Provide an environment suitable to the housing rating and materials of construction.
Installing/mounting
4.2 Installation location requirements
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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. Refer to
the information in Technical data (Page 53).
4.3 Proper mounting
4.3.1 Mounting location
Note
● Correct location is key to a successful application.
● Avoid reflective interference from vessel walls and obstructions by following guidelines in
this chapter.
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. Refer to the information in Installation instructions
(Page 22).
Note
● On devices with a removable head, there is no limit to the number of times a device can
be rotated without damage.
● When mounting, orient the front or back of the device towards the closest vessel wall or
obstruction.
● Do not rotate the enclosure after programming and vessel calibration, otherwise an error
may occur, caused by a polarity shift of the transmit pulse.
Installing/mounting
4.3 Proper mounting
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