Recommended - Siemens SITRANS Probe LU240 Compact Operating Instructions

NOTICE
Direct sunlight
Damage to device.
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
NOTICE
Mounting location
• Ideally, mount device so that face of transducer is at least 300 mm (1 ft) above the
5.1.1.1

Recommended

• Ambient temperature within –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F)
• Process temperature within –40 to +85 °C (–40 to +185 °F)
• Environment suitable to the housing rating and materials of construction
• Sound path perpendicular to the material surface
• Display and local buttons easily accessible for programming
• Cable entries easily accessible for wiring
• Sufficient room to open device lid with clear access
• Mounting surface free from vibration
• Place for a laptop computer provided for on-site configuration (optional, as laptop not
required for configuration)
NOTICE
Device rotation
The device can be rotated separate from the process connection.
• There is no limit to the number of times device can be rotated without damage.
SITRANS Probe LU240 with mA/HART
Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2021, A5E42673704-AE
the information in Technical specifications (Page 47).
highest anticipated material level.
Installing/mounting
5.1 Basic safety notes
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