Siemens SITRANS F Additional Operating Instructions
Siemens SITRANS F Additional Operating Instructions

Siemens SITRANS F Additional Operating Instructions

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Additional Operating Instructions
SITRANS F
Vortex flowmeters
SITRANS FX330 Ex-nA
Edition
08/2017
www.siemens.com/flow

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  • Page 1 Additional Operating Instructions SITRANS F Vortex flowmeters SITRANS FX330 Ex-nA Edition 08/2017 www.siemens.com/flow...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.5 Flow sensor circuits (remote version only) ..............19 5 Operation 5.1 Start-up........................... 20 5.2 Operation ........................20 5.3 Electrostatic charge ....................... 20 6 Service 6.1 Maintenance ........................21 6.2 Dismantling ........................21 7 Notes www.siemens.com/flow 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    The "X" after the certificate number refers to special conditions for safe use of the device, which have been listed in these instructions. If needed, the IEC certificate can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website. 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN www.siemens.com/flow...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Assembly, installation, start-up and maintenance may only be performed by personnel trained in explosion protection! CAUTION! Operating conditions and place of installation may require compliance with additional standards, directives or laws. The responsibility for compliance rests solely with the operator or his agent. www.siemens.com/flow 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN...
  • Page 5: Device Description

    5 Marking acc. to KIWA 17 ATEX 0016 X or IECEx KIWA 16.0022X 6 Permissible ambient temperature range 7 Electrical connection data 8 Safety instructions, disposal and data matrix 9 Internet address of the manufacturer 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN www.siemens.com/flow...
  • Page 6 5 Marking acc. to KIWA 17 ATEX 0016 X or IECEx KIWA 16.0022X 6 Permissible ambient temperature range 7 Electrical connection data 8 Safety instructions, disposal and data matrix 9 Internet address of the manufacturer www.siemens.com/flow 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN...
  • Page 7: Flammable Products

    An area in which an explosive atmosphere as a result of the mixture of flammable substances in the form of gas, steam or mist with air is not expected to occur under normal operation. If, however, such an atmosphere does occur it only lasts for a brief period of time. 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN www.siemens.com/flow...
  • Page 8: Protection Types

    The classification is outlined in the following tables. The tables take into account the following parameters: • Ambient temperature T • Product temperature T • Nominal size DN • Heat resistance of the connecting cable www.siemens.com/flow 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN...
  • Page 9 Insulation must be limited to the piping. Unobstructed ventilation of the signal converter • must be ensured. The permitted ambient temperature range is indicated on the nameplate; depending on the device version it is T = -40...+65°C / -40...+149°F. The minimum product temperature is -40°C / -40°F. 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN www.siemens.com/flow...
  • Page 10 Max. permissible product and ambient temperatures per temperature class in °F Temperature class in °F 140 149 140 Nominal size DN15…25 392 392 DN40…50 392 347 DN65…100 392 302 DN150...300 392 365 1 Permanent service temperature of connecting cable and cable entry min. 176°F www.siemens.com/flow 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN...
  • Page 11 Temperature class in °F 140 149 140 149 140 Nominal size DN15…25 392 392 DN40…50 392 392 DN65…100 392 392 DN150...300 392 392 1 Permanent service temperature of connecting cable and cable entry min. 176°F 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN www.siemens.com/flow...
  • Page 12 Max. permissible product and ambient temperatures per temperature class in °F Temperature class in °F 140 149 Nominal size DN15…25 248 248 DN40…50 248 239 DN65…100 248 221 DN150...300 248 248 1 Permanent service temperature of connecting cable and cable entry min. 176°F www.siemens.com/flow 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN...
  • Page 13 Max. permissible product and ambient temperatures per temperature class in °F Temperature class in °F 140 149 140 Nominal size DN15…25 248 248 DN40…50 248 248 DN65…100 248 248 DN150...300 248 248 1 Permanent service temperature of connecting cable and cable entry min. 176°F 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN www.siemens.com/flow...
  • Page 14: Electrical Data

    The verification of intrinsic safety is not necessary for the interconnection of vortex flow sensor connected to the signal converter, if the cable length doesn't exceed 50 m / 164 ft using the supplied cable. www.siemens.com/flow 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN...
  • Page 15: Installation

    • De-energise the signal converter. • Loosen the hexagon socket screw 1. • Turn the signal converter or connection box. • Screw signal converter or connection box back to the base again. 1 Allen screws M4 on connection housing 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN www.siemens.com/flow...
  • Page 16: Electrical Connections

    The torque of the connection terminals is 0.6 Nm. 4.2 Power supply The vortex flowmeter does not require a separate power supply. The required supply for the built-in electronics is provided via the 4...20 mA current output or the bus connection. www.siemens.com/flow 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN...
  • Page 17: Inputs / Outputs

    • All connecting cable conductors and shields that are not securely connected to the equipotential grounding system of the hazardous area shall be carefully isolated from each other and from ground (test voltage 1500 V for non-intrinsically safe cables). 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN www.siemens.com/flow...
  • Page 18: Grounding And Equipotential Bonding

    For remote systems the connection of the flow sensor can either be made via the PA connection in the signal converter terminal compartment or via the external PA connection. Ground connection of remote version 1 Electrical grounding connection on flow sensor 2 Electrical grounding connection on signal converter housing www.siemens.com/flow 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN...
  • Page 19: Flow Sensor Circuits (Remote Version Only)

    4 Filler wire pair shielding (protected with heat shrink tubing) 5 Fork clamp pair shielding on signal converter side 6 Heat shrink tubing The flow sensor circuit is designed in protection type intrinsically safe Ex ic IIC. 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN www.siemens.com/flow...
  • Page 20: Operation

    • spraying of electrons (e.g. in the vicinity of electrostatic painting systems) or • pneumatically conveyed dust is exposed. CAUTION! Electrostatic charging of the housing surface by friction must be avoided. The devices must not be dry cleaned. www.siemens.com/flow 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN...
  • Page 21: Service

    The display can be rotated in 90° increments. It is connected to the connector as shown in the following figure. Exchanging the converter insert It is permitted to replace the entire VFC 200 converter insert with a version identical in construction. 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN www.siemens.com/flow...
  • Page 22 In the case of environmentally critical or hazardous products, appropriate safety precautions • must be taken with regard to residual liquids in the measuring unit. New gaskets have to be used when re-installing the device in the piping. • www.siemens.com/flow 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN...
  • Page 23: Notes

    NOTES SITRANS FX330 08/2017 - A5E42667474-AA EN www.siemens.com/flow...
  • Page 24 For more information www.siemens.com/flow www.siemens.com/processautomation Siemens AG Process Industries and Drives Process Automation 76181 Karlsruhe Germany Product Information...

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