Siemens SITRANS LR260 User manual

SITRANS L
Radar transmitters
SITRANS LR260 with mA/HART
Operating Instructions
7ML5427
11/2019
A5E32337683-AD
Introduction 1
Safety notes 2
Description 3
Installing/mounting 4
Connecting 5
Commissioning 6
Operating 7
Parameter reference 8
Service and maintenance 9
Diagnosing and
troubleshooting 10
Technical data 11
Dimension drawings 12
Application examples 13
Appendix A: Technical
reference A
Appendix B: HART
Communications B
Product documentation and
support C
List of abbreviations D
LCD menu structure 14

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Table of contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................11
1.1 Purpose of this documentation...............................................................................................11
1.2 Document history ...................................................................................................................11
1.3 FW Revision history ...............................................................................................................11
1.4 Industrial use note..................................................................................................................12
1.5 Checking the consignment.....................................................................................................12
1.6 Security information ...............................................................................................................12
1.7 Transportation and storage ....................................................................................................13
1.8 Notes on warranty ..................................................................................................................13
2 Safety notes................................................................................................................................................15
2.1 Preconditions for use .............................................................................................................15
2.1.1 Safety marking symbols .........................................................................................................15
2.1.2 Laws and directives................................................................................................................15
2.1.3 FCC Conformity .....................................................................................................................16
2.1.4 Industry Canada.....................................................................................................................16
2.1.5 Radio Equipment Directive (RED) compliance (Europe) .......................................................17
2.2 Laws and directives................................................................................................................17
2.2.1 Conformity with European directives......................................................................................18
2.3 Requirements for special applications ...................................................................................18
2.4 Use in hazardous areas .........................................................................................................19
3 Description..................................................................................................................................................21
3.1 Overview SITRANS LR260 ....................................................................................................21
3.2 Features .................................................................................................................................21
3.3 Applications............................................................................................................................21
3.4 System configuration..............................................................................................................22
3.5 HART communication ............................................................................................................22
4 Installing/mounting......................................................................................................................................23
4.1 Basic safety notes ..................................................................................................................23
4.1.1 External stresses and loads ...................................................................................................24
4.1.2 Installation location requirements...........................................................................................24
4.1.2.1 Strong vibrations ....................................................................................................................24
4.1.3 Proper mounting.....................................................................................................................25
4.2 Disassembly...........................................................................................................................25
4.3 Proper mounting.....................................................................................................................26
4.3.1 Nozzle location note...............................................................................................................26
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4.3.2 Nozzle location.......................................................................................................................26
4.3.3 Orientation in a vessel with obstructions................................................................................27
4.3.4 Stainless steel Easy Aimer.....................................................................................................28
4.3.5 Aluminum aimer flanges.........................................................................................................31
4.3.6 Air purging system (optional) .................................................................................................31
4.3.7 Universal Slotted Flange ........................................................................................................33
4.3.8 PTFE dust cap for stainless horn versions.............................................................................33
4.3.9 Aluminum horn with polypropylene lens (dust cover) antenna version ..................................35
5 Connecting .................................................................................................................................................37
5.1 Basic safety notes ..................................................................................................................37
5.1.1 Missing PE/ground connection...............................................................................................37
5.1.2 Connecting device in energized state in hazardous areas.....................................................38
5.1.3 Incorrect selection of type of protection .................................................................................38
5.2 Connecting SITRANS LR260.................................................................................................38
5.3 Hazardous area installation ...................................................................................................40
5.3.1 Instructions specific to hazardous area installation................................................................41
5.3.1.1 Special conditions for safe use (denoted by X after the certificate number) ..........................42
5.3.1.2 (Reference European ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU) ..............................................................43
6 Commissioning ...........................................................................................................................................45
6.1 Basic safety notes ..................................................................................................................45
6.1.1 Hot surfaces ...........................................................................................................................45
6.1.2 Toxic gases and liquids..........................................................................................................45
6.1.3 Loss of explosion protection...................................................................................................45
6.2 Local commissioning..............................................................................................................46
6.2.1 Power up ................................................................................................................................46
6.2.1.1 Activating the radar device.....................................................................................................46
6.2.2 Handheld programmer functions............................................................................................46
6.2.2.1 Handheld programmer functions overview.............................................................................46
6.2.2.2 Remote Quick Start options ..................................................................................................47
6.2.2.3 Quick Start via local operation ...............................................................................................47
6.2.2.4 The LCD display.....................................................................................................................48
6.2.2.5 Handheld programmer (Part No. 7ML1930-1BK)...................................................................50
6.2.2.6 Key functions in measurement mode.....................................................................................50
6.2.3 Programming..........................................................................................................................51
6.2.3.1 Programming the radar device...............................................................................................51
6.2.3.2 Quick Start Wizard via the handheld programmer .................................................................51
6.2.3.3 Application Type (1.1.) ...........................................................................................................52
6.2.3.4 Response Rate (1.2.) .............................................................................................................52
6.2.3.5 Units (1.3.)..............................................................................................................................52
6.2.3.6 Operation (1.4.) ......................................................................................................................52
6.2.3.7 Low Calibration Point (LOW CALIB. PT.) (1.5.) .....................................................................53
6.2.3.8 High Calibration Point (HIGH CALIB. PT.) (1.6.)....................................................................54
6.2.3.9 Apply (1.7.).............................................................................................................................54
6.2.3.10 Requesting an Echo Profile....................................................................................................54
6.2.3.11 Device address ......................................................................................................................55
6.2.3.12 Auto false echo suppression ..................................................................................................55
6.3 Application examples .............................................................................................................56
6.3.1 Application examples .............................................................................................................56
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6.3.2 Level application example......................................................................................................56
7 Operating....................................................................................................................................................59
7.1 Operating via SIMATIC PDM .................................................................................................59
7.1.1 Functions in SIMATIC PDM ...................................................................................................59
7.1.1.1 SIMATIC PDM Version ..........................................................................................................59
7.1.1.2 PDM function overview ..........................................................................................................59
7.1.1.3 Initial setup .............................................................................................................................60
7.1.1.4 Updating the Electronic Device Description (EDD) ................................................................60
7.1.2 Quick Start Wizard via SIMATIC PDM ...................................................................................60
7.1.2.1 Quick Start Wizard via SIMATIC PDM ...................................................................................60
7.1.2.2 Quick start note ......................................................................................................................61
7.1.2.3 Quick start menu and instruction............................................................................................61
7.1.2.4 Quick start steps with images ...............................................................................................62
7.1.3 Changing parameter settings using SIMATIC PDM...............................................................64
7.1.4 SIMATIC PDM pull-down menu image ..................................................................................64
7.1.5 Parameters accessed via pull-down menus...........................................................................65
7.1.5.1 Parameters accessed via pull-down menus...........................................................................65
7.1.5.2 Display ...................................................................................................................................65
7.1.5.3 Echo profile ............................................................................................................................65
7.1.5.4 Trend......................................................................................................................................66
7.1.5.5 Auto false echo suppression ..................................................................................................66
7.1.5.6 TVT Shaper............................................................................................................................67
7.1.5.7 Device Status .........................................................................................................................68
7.1.5.8 Wear.......................................................................................................................................68
7.1.5.9 Maintenance...........................................................................................................................69
7.1.5.10 Device Reset..........................................................................................................................69
7.1.5.11 Configuration flag reset ..........................................................................................................70
7.1.5.12 D/A (Digital/Analog) Trim .......................................................................................................70
7.1.5.13 Select AnalogOut ...................................................................................................................70
7.1.5.14 Simulate AO (Analog Output).................................................................................................70
7.1.5.15 HART Communication ...........................................................................................................71
7.1.5.16 How to set the device address ...............................................................................................71
8 Parameter reference...................................................................................................................................73
8.1 Parameter reference ..............................................................................................................73
8.2 Pull-down menus via SIMATIC PDM .....................................................................................73
8.3 Quick Start Wizard .................................................................................................................74
8.4 Quick start (1.)........................................................................................................................74
8.4.1 Application Type (1.1.) ...........................................................................................................74
8.4.2 Response Rate (1.2.) .............................................................................................................74
8.4.3 Units (1.3.)..............................................................................................................................75
8.4.4 Operation (1.4.) ......................................................................................................................75
8.4.5 Low Calibration Point (LOW CALIB. PT.) (1.5.) .....................................................................76
8.4.6 High Calibration Point (HIGH CALIB. PT.) (1.6.)....................................................................77
8.4.7 Apply (1.7.).............................................................................................................................77
8.5 Setup (2.) ...............................................................................................................................77
8.5.1 Device (2.1.)...........................................................................................................................77
8.5.2 Firmware Revision (FIRMWARE REV.) (2.1.1.).....................................................................77
8.5.3 Loader Revision (LOADER REV.) (2.1.2.) .............................................................................78
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8.5.4 Hardware Revision (HARDWARE REV.) (2.1.3.)...................................................................78
8.5.5 Input (2.2.)..............................................................................................................................78
8.5.6 Sensor Calibration (SENSOR CALIB.) (2.2.1.) ......................................................................78
8.5.7 Antenna (2.2.1.1.) ..................................................................................................................78
8.5.8 Sensor Units (2.2.1.4.) ...........................................................................................................78
8.5.9 Operation (2.2.1.5.) ................................................................................................................79
8.5.10 Low Calibration Pt. (LOW CALIB. PT.) (2.2.1.6.) ...................................................................80
8.5.11 High Calibration Pt. (HIGH CALIB. PT.) (2.2.1.7.) .................................................................80
8.5.12 Limit Sensor Value (2.2.1.8.)..................................................................................................81
8.5.13 Near Range (2.2.1.12.) ..........................................................................................................81
8.5.14 Far Range (2.2.1.13.).............................................................................................................81
8.5.15 Sensor Offset (2.2.1.25.)........................................................................................................82
8.5.16 Echo processing (ECHO PROC.)(2.2.4.) ...............................................................................82
8.5.16.1 Echo select (2.2.4.1.) .............................................................................................................82
8.5.16.2 Sampling (2.2.4.2.).................................................................................................................83
8.5.16.3 Echo Lock (2.2.4.2.1.) ............................................................................................................83
8.5.16.4 Up Sampling (2.2.4.2.4.) ........................................................................................................84
8.5.16.5 Down Sampling (2.2.4.2.5.)....................................................................................................84
8.5.16.6 Window (2.2.4.2.6.) ................................................................................................................84
8.5.16.7 Filtering (2.2.4.3.) ...................................................................................................................85
8.5.16.8 Noise (2.2.4.5.).......................................................................................................................86
8.5.17 TVT (Auto False Echo Suppression) setup (TVT SETUP) (2.2.5.) ........................................86
8.5.18 TVT Hover Level (2.2.5.1.).....................................................................................................86
8.5.19 Auto False Echo Suppression (2.2.5.2.) ................................................................................87
8.5.20 Auto Suppression Range (2.2.5.3.)........................................................................................87
8.5.21 Shaper Mode (2.2.5.4.) ..........................................................................................................88
8.5.22 TVT Type (2.2.5.6.) ................................................................................................................88
8.5.23 TVT shaper (2.2.6.) ................................................................................................................88
8.5.24 Shaper 1-9 (2.2.6.1.) ..............................................................................................................88
8.5.25 Shaper 10-18 (2.2.6.2.) ..........................................................................................................88
8.5.26 Shaper 19-27 (2.2.6.3.) ..........................................................................................................89
8.5.27 Shaper 28-36 (2.2.6.4.) ..........................................................................................................89
8.5.28 Shaper 37-40 (2.2.6.5.) ..........................................................................................................89
8.5.29 Rate (2.2.7.) ...........................................................................................................................89
8.5.30 Response Rate (2.2.7.1.) .......................................................................................................89
8.5.31 Fill Rate (FILL RATE/MIN.) (2.2.7.2.).....................................................................................90
8.5.32 Empty rate (EMPTY RATE/MIN.) (2.2.7.3.) ...........................................................................90
8.5.33 Transducer Block (TB) Values (2.2.8.)...................................................................................90
8.5.34 Level Measurement (LEVEL MEAS.) (2.2.8.2.) .....................................................................90
8.5.35 Space Measurement (SPACE MEAS.) (2.2.8.3.)...................................................................91
8.5.36 Distance Measurement (DISTANCE MEAS.) .......................................................................91
8.5.37 Output (2.3.) ...........................................................................................................................91
8.5.37.1 mA Output (2.3.1.)..................................................................................................................91
8.5.38 mA Output (2.3.1.)..................................................................................................................91
8.5.39 mA Output Value (2.3.1.1.) ....................................................................................................91
8.5.40 mA Output Function (mA OUTPUT FUNC.) (2.3.1.2.) ...........................................................91
8.5.41 4 mA Setpoint (2.3.1.3.) .........................................................................................................92
8.5.42 20 mA Setpoint (2.3.1.4.) .......................................................................................................93
8.5.43 Minimum mA limit (MIN. mA LIMIT) (2.3.1.5.)........................................................................93
8.5.44 Maximum mA limit (MAX. mA LIMIT) (2.3.1.6.)......................................................................93
8.5.45 4 mA Output Trim (2.3.1.7.) ...................................................................................................94
8.5.46 20 mA Output Trim (2.3.1.8.) .................................................................................................94
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8.5.47 Fail-safe (2.4.) ........................................................................................................................94
8.5.48 Fail-safe Timer (2.4.1.)...........................................................................................................94
8.5.49 Fail-safe Material Level (FAILSAFE MAT. LE) (2.4.2.) ..........................................................95
8.5.50 Fail-safe Level (2.4.4.) ...........................................................................................................95
8.6 Diagnostics (3.) ......................................................................................................................95
8.6.1 Echo Profile (3.1.) ..................................................................................................................95
8.6.2 Measured Values (MEAS. VALUES) (3.14.) ..........................................................................96
8.6.3 Current Internal Temperature (CURR. INTERN. TEMP.) (3.14.1.) ........................................96
8.6.4 Maximum Internal Temperature (MAX. INTERN. TEMP.) (3.14.2.) .......................................96
8.6.5 Minimum Internal Temperature (MIN. INTERN. TEMP.) (3.14.3.) .........................................96
8.6.6 Remaining Device Lifetime (REMAIN. DEV. LIFE.) (3.15.)....................................................97
8.6.7 Total Device Operating Time (TOTAL OP. TIME) (3.15.1.) ...................................................97
8.6.8 Remaining Device Lifetime (REMAIN. LIFETIME) (3.15.2.) ..................................................98
8.6.9 Maintenance Required Limit (MAINT. REQ. LIMIT) (3.15.3.) ................................................98
8.6.10 Maintenance Demanded Limit (MAINT. DEM. LIMIT) (3.15.4.) .............................................98
8.6.11 Maintenance Alert Activation (ALERT ACTIVATION) (3.15.5.)..............................................98
8.6.12 Total Expected Device Life (TOTAL EXP. LIFE) (3.15.6.) .....................................................99
8.6.13 Maintenance Status (MAINT. STAT.) (3.15.7.) ......................................................................99
8.6.14 Acknowledge Status (ACK STATUS) (3.15.8.) ......................................................................99
8.6.15 Acknowledge (ACK) (3.15.9.).................................................................................................99
8.6.16 Remaining Sensor Lifetime (REMAIN SENS. LIFE.) (3.16.)................................................100
8.6.17 Total Sensor Operating Time (SENS OP. TIME) (3.16.1.)...................................................101
8.6.18 Remaining Sensor Lifetime (REMAIN. LIFETIME) (3.16.2.) ................................................101
8.6.19 Maintenance Required Limit (MAINT. REQ. LIMIT) (3.16.3.) ..............................................101
8.6.20 Maintenance Demanded Limit (MAINT. DEM. LIMIT) (3.16.4.) ...........................................101
8.6.21 Maintenance Alert Activation (ALERT ACTIVATION) (3.16.5.)............................................102
8.6.22 Total Expected Sensor Life (TOTAL. EXP. LIFE) (3.16.6.)..................................................102
8.6.23 Maintenance Status (MAINT. STATUS) (3.16.7.) ................................................................102
8.6.24 Acknowledge Status (ACK. STATUS) (3.16.8.) ...................................................................102
8.6.25 Acknowledge (ACK.) (3.16.9.)..............................................................................................102
8.7 Service (4.)...........................................................................................................................103
8.7.1 Device Reset (4.1.) ..............................................................................................................103
8.7.2 Manufacture Date (MANUF. DATE) (4.2.) ...........................................................................103
8.7.3 LCD Fast Mode (4.3.)...........................................................................................................103
8.7.4 LCD Contrast (4.4.) ..............................................................................................................104
8.7.5 Powered Hours (4.6.) ...........................................................................................................104
8.7.6 Power-on Resets (4.8.) ........................................................................................................104
8.7.7 Memory Test (MEM. TEST) (4.11.)......................................................................................105
8.7.8 Service Interval (4.16.) .........................................................................................................105
8.7.9 Time Last Serviced (TIME LAST SERV.) (4.16.1.) ..............................................................106
8.7.10 Remaining Lifetime (REMAIN LIFETIME) (4.16.2.) .............................................................106
8.7.11 Maintenance Required Limit (MAINT. REQ. LIMIT) (4.16.3.) ..............................................106
8.7.12 Maintenance Demanded Limit (4.16.4.) ...............................................................................106
8.7.13 Maintenance Alert Activation (4.16.5.) .................................................................................106
8.7.14 Total Service Interval (4.16.6.) .............................................................................................107
8.7.15 Maintenance Status (MAINT. STAT) (4.16.7.) .....................................................................107
8.7.16 Acknowledge Status (ACK. STATUS) (4.16.8.) ...................................................................107
8.7.17 Acknowledge (ACK.) (4.16.9.)..............................................................................................107
8.7.18 Calibration Interval (CALIB. INTERVAL) (4.17.) ..................................................................108
8.7.19 Time Last Calibrated (TIME LAST CAL.) (4.17.1.)...............................................................108
8.7.20 Remaining Lifetime (REMAIN LIFETIME) (4.17.2.) .............................................................108
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8.7.21 Maintenance Required Limit (MAINT. REQ. LIMIT) (4.17.3.) ..............................................109
8.7.22 Maintenance Demanded Limit (MAINT. DEM. LIMIT) (4.17.4.) ...........................................109
8.7.23 Maintenance Alert Activation (4.17.5.) .................................................................................109
8.7.24 Total Calibration Interval (TOTAL CALIB. INTRV.) (4.17.6.)................................................110
8.7.25 Maintenance Status (MAINT. STAT.) (4.17.7.) ....................................................................110
8.7.26 Acknowledge Status (ACK. STATUS) (4.17.8.) ...................................................................110
8.7.27 Acknowledge (ACK.) (4.17.9.)..............................................................................................110
8.8 Communication (5.)..............................................................................................................111
8.8.1 Device Address (5.1.)...........................................................................................................111
8.8.2 Communication Control (5.2.) ..............................................................................................111
8.9 Security (6.)..........................................................................................................................112
8.9.1 Lock (6.1.) ............................................................................................................................112
8.9.2 Unlock value (6.2.) ...............................................................................................................112
8.10 Language (7.).......................................................................................................................113
9 Service and maintenance .........................................................................................................................115
9.1 Basic safety information .......................................................................................................115
9.1.1 Maintenance.........................................................................................................................115
9.1.2 Impermissible repair of the device .......................................................................................115
9.1.3 Penetration of moisture into the device................................................................................115
9.2 Cleaning ...............................................................................................................................116
9.2.1 Cleaning the enclosure ........................................................................................................116
9.2.2 Electrostatic charge..............................................................................................................116
9.2.3 Cleaning the device..............................................................................................................116
9.3 Maintenance and repair work...............................................................................................117
9.3.1 Impermissible repair of the device .......................................................................................117
9.3.2 Maintenance.........................................................................................................................117
9.3.3 Unit repair and excluded liability ..........................................................................................117
9.4 Return procedure .................................................................................................................117
9.5 Disposal ...............................................................................................................................118
10 Diagnosing and troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................119
10.1 Communication troubleshooting...........................................................................................119
10.2 Device status icons ..............................................................................................................120
10.3 General fault codes ..............................................................................................................121
10.4 Operation troubleshooting....................................................................................................123
11 Technical data ..........................................................................................................................................125
11.1 Power ...................................................................................................................................125
11.2 Performance.........................................................................................................................125
11.3 Interface ...............................................................................................................................126
11.4 Mechanical ...........................................................................................................................127
11.5 Environmental ......................................................................................................................127
11.6 Process ................................................................................................................................128
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11.7 Approvals data .....................................................................................................................129
11.8 Programmer data - 7ML1930-1BK .......................................................................................129
12 Dimension drawings .................................................................................................................................131
12.1 Stainless steel aimer version ...............................................................................................131
12.2 Stainless steel threaded version ..........................................................................................133
12.3 Aluminum horn antenna .......................................................................................................136
12.4 Aluminum horn with polypropylene lens antenna and polymeric flange ..............................137
12.5 Aluminum horn antenna with aluminum aiming flange.........................................................138
12.6 Universal stainless steel slotted flange ................................................................................141
12.7 Universal polymeric flange ...................................................................................................142
12.8 Universal aluminum aimer flange.........................................................................................143
12.9 Mounting bracket .................................................................................................................145
13 Application examples................................................................................................................................147
13.1 Application Example.............................................................................................................147
A Appendix A: Technical reference..............................................................................................................151
A.1 Appendix A: Tech Ref note ..................................................................................................151
A.2 Principles of operation..........................................................................................................151
A.3 Echo Processing ..................................................................................................................151
A.3.1 Process Intelligence .............................................................................................................151
A.3.2 Time Varying Threshold (TVT) Curves ................................................................................152
A.3.3 Echo Lock ............................................................................................................................153
A.3.4 Echo Position Detection .......................................................................................................153
A.3.5 Auto False Echo Suppression..............................................................................................153
A.4 Measurement Range............................................................................................................155
A.4.1 Near Range..........................................................................................................................155
A.4.2 Far Range ............................................................................................................................155
A.5 Measurement Response ......................................................................................................155
A.6 mA Output ............................................................................................................................156
A.7 Damping...............................................................................................................................156
A.8 Loss of Echo (LOE)..............................................................................................................157
A.9 Fail-safe Mode .....................................................................................................................158
A.9.1 Fail-safe Mode .....................................................................................................................158
A.9.2 Fail-safe Timer .....................................................................................................................158
A.9.3 Fail-safe Material Level ........................................................................................................158
A.9.4 Fail-safe Level......................................................................................................................158
A.10 Process Pressure/Temperature derating curves..................................................................159
A.11 Versions with 3 bar pressure rating......................................................................................160
A.12 Loop power ..........................................................................................................................160
A.12.1 Typical Connection Drawing ................................................................................................160
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A.12.2 Allowable operating area of SITRANS LR260 .....................................................................162
A.12.3 Startup Behavior ..................................................................................................................162
B Appendix B: HART Communications........................................................................................................165
B.1 HART communications ........................................................................................................165
B.2 SIMATIC PDM......................................................................................................................165
B.3 HART Electronic Device Description (EDD).........................................................................165
B.4 HART communication protocol ............................................................................................165
B.5 HART Communicator 375 Menu Structure ..........................................................................166
B.6 Supported HART Commands ..............................................................................................168
B.7 Universal and Common Practice Commands ......................................................................168
C Product documentation and support.........................................................................................................169
C.1 Product documentation ........................................................................................................169
C.2 Technical support.................................................................................................................170
D List of abbreviations..................................................................................................................................171
D.1 List of abbreviations .............................................................................................................171
14 LCD menu structure .................................................................................................................................173
14.1 LCD menu structure .............................................................................................................173
Glossary ...................................................................................................................................................177
Index.........................................................................................................................................................183
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Introduction 1
Note
This manual applies to the SITRANS LR260 mA/HART version only. HART® is a registered
trademark of the HART Communication Foundation.
1.1 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.
1.2 Document history
The following table shows major changes in the documentation compared to the previous
edition.
Edition Remark
06/2019 ● New polypropylene lens antenna
● Documentation format change
06/2010 Maintenance release
12/2007 First edition
1.3 FW 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. Date Changes
1.0 1.00.01 5 Dec. 2007 ● Initial release
1.1 1.00.04 17 Jun. 2010 ● Maintenance release
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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 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:
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure.
Siemens strongly recommends you apply product updates as soon as available and 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.
Introduction
1.6 Security information
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Feed under
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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.
NOTICE
Insufficient protection during storage
The packaging only provides limited protection against moisture and infiltration.
● Provide additional packaging as necessary.
Special conditions for storage and transportation of the device are listed in Technical data
(Page 125).
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.
Introduction
1.8 Notes on warranty
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Introduction
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Safety notes 2
2.1 Preconditions for use
This device left the factory in good working condition. In order to maintain this status and to
ensure safe operation of the device, observe these instructions and all the specifications
relevant to safety.
Observe the information and symbols on the device. Do not remove any information or symbols
from the device. Always keep the information and symbols in a completely legible state.
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.
2.1.1 Safety marking symbols
In manual On product Description
WARNING: refer to accompanying documents (manual) for details.
Dispose of in an environmentally safe manner, and according to local
regulations.
2.1.2 Laws and directives
Observe the test certification, provisions and laws applicable in your country during connection,
assembly and operation.
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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
The SITRANS LR260 complies with Industry Canada standard RSS211 (March 2015).
1. The installation of the SITRANS LR260 shall be done by trained installers, in strict
compliance with the manufacturer's instructions.
2. 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.
3. The installer/user of this device shall ensure that it is at least 10 km from the Penticton radio
astronomy station (British Columbia latitude: 49° 19' 12" N, longitude: 119° 37'12" W). For
devices not meeting this 10 km separation (e.g. the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia) the
installer/ user must coordinate with and obtain the written concurrence of the Director of the
Penticton radio astronomy station before the equipment can be installed or operated. The
Director of the DRAO may be contacted at 250-497-2300 or at NRC.DRAO-
[email protected]. (Alternatively, the Manager, Regulatory Standards, Industry
Canada, may be contacted.)
Safety notes
2.1 Preconditions for 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 Radio Equipment Directive (RED) compliance (Europe)
Hereby, Siemens declares that the SITRANS LR260 is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
The LR260 complies with EN 302 372 for use in closed storage vessels, when installed
according to the installation requirements of EN 302 372, and may be used in all EU countries.
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
● Installation and maintenance is performed by suitably qualified and trained personnel.
2.2 Laws and directives
Observe the safety rules, provisions and laws applicable in your country during connection,
assembly and operation. These include, for example:
● National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) (USA)
● Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) (Canada)
Further provisions for hazardous area applications are for example:
● IEC 60079-14 (international)
● EN 60079-14 (EU)
Safety notes
2.2 Laws and directives
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2.2.1 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
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to
equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially
explosive atmospheres
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 repeal‐
ing Directive 1999/5/EC
The applicable directives can be found in the EC conformity declaration of the specific device.
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 notes
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
Use in hazardous area
Risk of explosion.
● Only use equipment that is approved for use in the intended hazardous area and labeled
accordingly.
● Do not use devices that have been operated outside the conditions specified for hazardous
areas. If you have used the device outside the conditions for hazardous areas, make all Ex
markings unrecognizable on the nameplate.
WARNING
Loss of safety of device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i"
If the device or its components have 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 risk 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 and/or in Technical data
(Page 125).
Safety notes
2.4 Use in hazardous areas
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