Introduction; History - Siemens SITRANS F US Protocol Manual

Introduction

These SITRANS F US Clamp-on Communications Protocol installation instructions are for
Siemens SITRANS F US clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters equipped with the communication
option.
The instructions are aimed at persons that mechanically install the device, connect it
electronically, configure the parameters and commission it as well as service and
maintenance engineers.
Note
It is the responsibility of the customer that the instructions and directions provided are read,
understood and followed by the relevant personnel before installing the device.
Note
For complete Safety Considerations and Ratings, refer to the Operating Instructions manual
included with the flowmeter.
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History

The contents of these instructions are regularly reviewed and corrections are included in
subsequent editions. We welcome all suggestions for improvement.
The following table shows the most important changes in the documentation compared to
each previous edition.
Edition
12/2014
5/2015
11/2015
F US Clamp-on Communications Protocol Manual
Hardware Installation Manual, 11/2015, A5E34981613-AC
Remarks
First edition of the SITRANS F US Communication Protocol Operating Instructions.
Second edition of the SITRANS F US Communication Protocol Operating Instructions.
The most important changes are as follows:
Front and back manual cover updates to system designation text (i.e. From:
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SITRANS F - To: SITRANS F US).
Third edition of the SITRANS F US Communication Protocol Operating Instructions. This
document replaces all previous instructions for use. The most important changes are as
follows:
Revised Flowmeter Setup and Communications Card Setup procedures.
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Revised Web Configuration Utility Setup procedure.
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Troubleshooting Diagnostic procedures have been added.
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