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Operating Instructions • 09/2017

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  • Page 1 SITRANS TCSC Operating Instructions • 09/2017...
  • Page 2 SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions MAN-100414...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rectify faults ........................20 How to proceed if a repair is necessary ................21 Dismount..........................22 Dismounting steps......................22 Disposal ......................... 22 Supplement ..........................23 Technical data ........................ 23 Dimensions ........................25 Trademark ........................26 MAN-100414 SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions...
  • Page 4 Supplementary documentation Information: Supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come with the delivery. You can find them listed in chapter "Product descrip- tion". Editing status: 2017-09-04 SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions MAN-100414...
  • Page 5: About This Document

    This arrow indicates a single action. Sequence of actions Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure. Battery disposal This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat- teries and accumulators. MAN-100414 SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions...
  • Page 6: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use SITRANS TCSC is a universal signal conditioning instrument for con- nection of level switches. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter "Product description". Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly used according to the specifications in the operating instructions manual as well as possible supplementary instructions.
  • Page 7: Eu Conformity

    That is why we have introduced an environment management system with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro- tection. The environment management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001. Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual: • Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage" • Chapter "Disposal" MAN-100414 SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions...
  • Page 8: Product Description

    • Serial number of the instrument Principle of operation The SITRANS TCSC is a double-channel signal conditioning instru- Application area ment for level detection with two level switches with 8/16 mA interface. Simple monitoring and control functions can be realised via the inte- grated relays.
  • Page 9: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    Technical data - Ambient conditions" • Relative humidity 20 … 85 % Lifting and carrying With an instrument weight of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying. MAN-100414 SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions...
  • Page 10: Mounting

    Mounting Mounting instructions SITRANS TCSC is designed for carrier rail mounting (top hat rail 35 x 7.5 according to DIN EN 50022/60715). Due to its protection rating of IP 20, the instrument is suitable for mounting in switching cabinets. It can be mounted horizontally and vertically. Note:...
  • Page 11: Connecting To Power Supply

    Detailed information about the power supply can be found in chapter "Technical data". Connection cable The voltage supply of SITRANS TCSC is connected with standard cable according to the national installation standards. The sensors are connected with standard two-wire cable without screen.
  • Page 12: Connection Procedure

    3. Connect sensor cable 2 to terminal 4/5, and where applicable, connect the screen 4. Connect switched-off power supply to terminal 16/17 5. Connect relay 1 to terminal 10/11/12 6. Connect relay 2 to terminal 13/14/15 The electrical connection is finished. SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions MAN-100414...
  • Page 13: Wiring Plan

    Relay output channel 1 Relay output channel 2 Voltage supply Information: The connection terminals can be detached towards the front, if necessary. This can be useful when working in tight spaces or when exchanging an instrument. MAN-100414 SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions...
  • Page 14: Setup

    – Operating control lamp – Mains voltage on, instrument is operating • – Fault indicator – Fault on the sensor circuit due to sensor failure or line break – The relay deenergises in case of failure SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions MAN-100414...
  • Page 15 DIL switch block The DIL switch block is located behind the front cover. The individual switches are assigned as follows: Fig. 3: DIL switch SITRANS TCSC Mode (min./max. adjustment), channel 1 2 Switch-on pulse monitoring On/Off Switch-on delay 2 seconds Switch-on delay 6 seconds...
  • Page 16 If this does not correspond to the definition or is completey missing, the SITRANS TCSC displays a fault. A function test is only triggered by pressing the test key. This function test is not carried out automatically when switching on the SITRANS TCSC. Note: When connecting sensors without this defined switching sequence, the switch-on monitoring must be deactivated.
  • Page 17: Function Table "Point Level

    16 mA < 3.6 mA > 21 mA Dry run protection, point level Sensor Signal conditioning instrument Level Sensor cur- LED yellow LED red Relay rent (output) (fault) approx. 16 mA approx. 8 mA MAN-100414 SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions...
  • Page 18: Function Table, Two-Point Control

    8 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 8 mA < 3.6 mA > 21 mA SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions MAN-100414...
  • Page 19 8 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 8 mA < 3.6 mA > 21 mA MAN-100414 SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions...
  • Page 20: Maintenance And Fault Rectification

    3.6 mA or over 21 mA lead to a fault signal in the signal conditioning instruments. • The terminal voltage must be inside the specified range. You can find this voltage range in the oper- ating instructions of the connected sensor. • Sensor delivers no (cor- Use sensor with switching-on pulse • rect) switch-on pulse Deactivate switch-on pulse monitoring SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions MAN-100414...
  • Page 21: How To Proceed If A Repair Is Necessary

    If there is no longer a fault signal on the line, the sensor is defective -> exchange sensor or return it for repair How to proceed if a repair is necessary If it is necessary to repair the instrument, please con- tact Siemens. You find the locations on our homepage "www.siemens.com/processautomation". MAN-100414 SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions...
  • Page 22: Dismount

    WEEE directive. Correct disposal avoids negative effects on humans and the environ- ment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials. Materials: see chapter "Technical data" If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions MAN-100414...
  • Page 23: Supplement

    24 … 65 V DC (-15 %, +10 %) Max. power consumption 3 W (8 VA) Sensor input Quantity 2 x analogue Input type Active (sensor power supply by SITRANS TCSC) Measured value transmission Analogue 8/16 mA Switching threshold Ʋ On 12.1 mA Ʋ Off 11.9 mA...
  • Page 24 If inductive loads or stronger currents are switched through, the gold plating on the relay contact surface will be permanently damaged. The contact is then no longer suitable for switching low-level signal circuits. SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions MAN-100414...
  • Page 25: Dimensions

    Dimensions 20 mm 113 mm (0.79") (4.45") OPEN Fig. 54: Dimensions SITRANS TCSC MAN-100414 SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions...
  • Page 26: Trademark

    Trademark All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor/ originator. SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions MAN-100414...
  • Page 27 LEDs 14 Mode 15 Overflow protection 15 Potential equalisation 11 Protection rating 10 Recycling 22 Serial number 8 SIL 7 Switch-off delay 16 Switch-on delay 16 Switch-on pulse checking 15 Test key 16 Two-point control 16 Type label 8 MAN-100414 SITRANS TCSC - Operating Instructions...
  • Page 28 For more information www.siemens.com/level www.siemens.com/weighing Siemens Canada Limited Subject to change without prior notice PD PA PI LW MAN-100414 Rev. 1.0 1954 Technology Drive P.O. Box 4225 © Siemens AG 2017 Peterborough, ON K9J 7B1, Canada email: techpubs.smpi@siemens.com Printed in Canada www.siemens.com/processautomation...

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