System Configuration; Communication - Siemens SITRANS LR500 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Description
4.4 Communication
Liquids
• Storage: Device is optimized for inventory measurement of liquid bulk storage vessels. Slow
filling and emptying cycles, calm surfaces.
• Process: Device is optimized for process control measurement of liquid applications. Fast
filling and/or emptying cycles, turbulent surfaces including agitation.
• Open air: Device is optimized for open applications, for example river levels.
Solids
• Storage: Device is optimized for inventory measurement of large solid bulk storage silos.
Slow filling and emptying cycles, calm surfaces.
• Process: Device is optimized for fast moving solid applications. Typically short range fast
filling and/or emptying cycles, for example crusher level control or surge bin.
• Open air: Device is optimized for open applications, for example aggregate material piles or
bunker bins.
4.3

System configuration

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4.4

Communication

This device supports various communication protocols. For more information,
see Communication (Page 205).
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LR510
power supply
PLC
R=250 Ohms
HART modem
HART communicator
SITRANS LR500 series with mA/HART
Operating Instructions, 03/2024, A5E51099898-AA