Electromagnetic water meter for irrigation applications (21 pages)
Summary of Contents for Siemens SITRANS FM MAG 3100
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Introduction Safety notes Description SITRANS F Installing/Mounting Electromagnetic flowmeters SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Connecting Service and maintenance Operating Instructions Troubleshooting/FAQs Dimension drawings Technical specifications Product documentation and support Sensors 7ME6340 7ME6310 7ME6320 12/2021 A5E03005599-AE...
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Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
MAG 3100 part of SITRANS F M MAG 6000 I Ex d Operating Instructions • MAG 3100 part of SITRANS F M MAG 6000 19" & Safety Barrier Operating Instructions • MAG 3100 Instructions • MAG 3100 with PTFE and PFA liners Instructions SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
This Class A Group 1 equipment is intended for use in industrial areas. In a domestic environment this device may cause radio interference. Security information Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks. SITRANS FM MAG 3100...
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber...
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Introduction 1.8 Notes on warranty The content reflects the technical status at the time of publishing. Siemens reserves the right to make technical changes in the course of further development. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
Material compatibility Siemens Flow Instruments can provide assistance with the selection of wetted sensor parts. However, the full responsibility for the selection rests with the customer and Siemens Flow Instruments can take no responsibility for any failure due to material incompatibility.
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"Pressure Equipment Directive" (PED) is mandatory for all pressure equipment sold within the EU and EFTA. Siemens Flow Instruments products comply with PED as stated in the following table. Table 2-1 MAG 3100 (7ME631) PED Compliance for fluids under 100 °C (PED classification: liquids) EN 1092 and B16.5...
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PED (II) PED (II) PED (II) PED (I) PED (I) PED (II) PED (II) PED (II) PED (I) PED (I) PED (II) PED (II) PED (II) PED (I) PED (I) PED (I) SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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PED (III) PED (II) PED (II) PED (III) PED (III) PED (III) PED (III) PED (III) PED (II) PED (II) PED (III) PED (III) PED (III) PED (III) PED (III) PED (III) SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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2. Meters used in pipelines for the conveyance of any fluid from offshore to onshore. 3. Meters used in the extraction of petroleum or gas, including christmas tree and manifold equipment. 4. Any meter mounted on a ship or mobile offshore platform. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
Intrinsically safe data Table 2-6 Intrinsically safe data for MAG 3100 Ex remote mounted Electrode circuit "ia" (Terminal 82,83) 30 V 2 μH 50 mA 0.5 W 50 nF SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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• Cable glands for coil circuit must be Ex e approved (increased safety) and fit the application by being approved for the cable used as regards size and temperature. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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-10 to +80°C. Furthermore, in the event of there being a process temperatures of + 180°C in conjunction with an upper ambient temperature of +50°C the terminal strips should not be installed or wired with cable. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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Connect the devices that are operated in hazardous areas as per the stipulations applicable in the country of operation, for example for Ex "d" and "nA", permanent cables must be laid. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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Safety notes 2.4 Installation in hazardous locations SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
The SITRANS FM range of add-on modules, presently including HART, Foundation Fieldbus. MODBUS RTU RS 485, PROFIBUS PA / DP and Devicenet, are all applicable with the SITRANS FM MAG 6000 transmitter. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
1. Check for mechanical damage due to possible improper handling during shipment. All claims for damage are to be made promptly to the shipper. 2. Make sure the scope of delivery, and the information on the nameplate corresponds to the ordering information. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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⑤ Order Number Figure 3-1 Example of product nameplate MAG 3100 sensor specification nameplate ① Intrinsically safe data ② Ex approval type ③ Ex approval reference Figure 3-2 Example of specification nameplate SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
The analog to digital conversion takes place in an ultra low noise ASIC with 23 bit signal resolution. This has eliminated the need for range switching. The dynamic range of the transmitter is therefore unsurpassed with a turn down ratio of minimum 3000:1. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
Determining a location Note The sensor must always be completely filled with liquid. Figure 4-1 Correct installation with filled pipes SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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Correct installation at low point before outlet Vibrations In installations with strong vibrations remote installation of the transmitter is recommended. Alternatively mitigate vibrations by installing pipe support in close proximity to the flowmeter. Figure 4-4 Avoid vibrations SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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Installation in large pipes The flowmeter can be installed between two reducers (for example DIN 28545). At α ≤ 8° the following pressure drop curves apply. The curves are applicable to water. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
The calibrated flow direction is marked by the arrow on the sensor. Flow in this direction is indicated as positive by default. The accuracy of the sensor does not change with reverse flow. Figure 4-5 Flow direction indicator SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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Installing/Mounting 4.2 Orienting the sensor Orientation The sensor operates in all orientations, but Siemens has the following recommendations: • Vertical installation with an upwards flow Figure 4-6 Vertical orientation, upwards flow NOTICE Abrasive liquids / liquids containing solid particles A vertical installation minimizes wear and deposits in the sensor...
• Do not remove the blind plugs in the cable glands until you are ready to install the electrical cable • If earthing rings are used, use standard flange gaskets on both sides of the ring. Figure 4-8 Correct installation with gaskets Figure 4-9 Inlet protection SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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Incorrect transportation Figure 4-11 Correct transportation Removing the liner protectors NOTICE Sensors with PTFE or PFA liners only The following information is only relevant for sensor types with PTFE or PFA liners. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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Sharp objects can damage the liner Do not use sharp objects to remove the blanks as this can damage the liner. At delivery, the sensor is mounted with blanks to protect the liner during transportation and storage. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
• Consider the installation conditions as described under Determining a location (Page 23). • Read the safety notes (Page 23). Gaskets NOTICE Devices with a PTFE or PFA liner Devices with a PTFE or PFA liner do not require additional gaskets. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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• Devices with a hard or soft rubber liner always require additional gaskets. • Siemens recommends using gaskets made from rubber or rubber-like sealing materials. • Do not scale up the tightening torques to fit your gasket selection. See Torque values (Page 33).
Potential equalization To obtain optimum results from the measuring system, the sensor must have the same electrical potential as the liquid being measured. This is achieved by means of built-in grounding electrodes. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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If the above is not acceptable, remote mounted sensors can alternatively be connected as follows: • Connect coil current cable shield at sensor end via a 1.5 µF condensator • Make sure that electrode cable shield is not connected at both ends SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
By unidirectional flow it is recommended to mount the grounding ring on the inlet side. • Connect the grounding rings to the sensor with the enclosed grounding straps. Grounding strap connection on flat grounding rings Groundingstrap connection on type E grounding rings SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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In special cases the grounding rings can work as inlet protection. NOTICE High temperature sensors High temperature sensors are delivered with two factory mounted grounding rings. No further action need to be taken for potential equalisation. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
It must be marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment. Note Hazardous area applications Special requirements apply to the location and interconnection of sensor and transmitter. See Installation in hazardous locations (Page 14). SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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The required cable is min. AGW16 or 1.5 mm WARNING Wire insulation For field wiring installation: Ensure that the national requirements of the country in which the flowmeters are installed is met. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
Terminals special electrode cable: 84, 83, 0, 82 and 81 Terminals coil cable: 85; 86 Note Special electrode cable Special electrode cable must be connected to terminals 84, 83, 0, 82 and 81. Figure 5-1 Terminal box without blocks SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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3. Remove SENSORPROM unit from sensor and mount it on connection plate in transmitter, see ® relevant transmitter operating instructions. 4. Fit the ½" NPT or M20 cable glands for supply and output cables. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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Electrode cable Brown Black Blue Coil cable Blue Brown Shield Note: Special cable with individual wire shields (shown as dotted lines) are only required when using empty pipe function or long cables. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
Tightening torque Tighten the bolts with 0.5 Nm. Installation check The meter is now ready to go into normal operation - for commissioning and setting of parameters refer to the relevant transmitter manual. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
• Let cure for approximately 24 hours at approximately 25°C (77°F). Curing time increases by 100% per -10°C (-18°F). Horizontal orientation Vertical orientation Note Gel can be penetrated with test instruments or be removed in case of cable replacement. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
• Seal integrity of the process connections, cable entries, and cover screws • Reliability of power supply, lightning protection, and grounds NOTICE Repair and service must be carried out by Siemens authorized personnel only. Note Siemens defines flow sensors as non-repairable products.
• Devices/replacement parts should be returned in their original packaging. • If the original packaging is no longer available, ensure that all shipments are properly packaged to provide sufficient protection during transport. Siemens cannot assume liability for any costs associated with transportation damages.
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To return a product to Siemens, see Returns to Siemens (www.siemens.com/returns-to- siemens). Contact your Siemens representative to clarify if a product is repairable, and how to return it. They can also help with quick repair processing, a repair cost estimate, or a repair report/cause of failure report.
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Service and maintenance 6.5 Ordering of spare parts SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
A low megger reading would indicate the coil insulation is breaking down. This is normally due to fluid ingress into the coil housing. Sensors with an insulation resistance down to 1 MΩ may still work satisfactorily but this is not guaranteed. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
83 and compression plate to show any water ingress behind electrodes or within enclosure. Fluctuating process values Question Why do the displayed process values fluctuate when the electrode cable is moved? SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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– Connect the electrode cable (82, 83, 0 and shield) according to the instructions in Connecting (Page 43) Note Vibrating environments It is recommended to use special low noise cables for sensor sizes DN 2 and DN 3 installed in vibrating environments. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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Troubleshooting/FAQs 7.2 Fluctuating process values SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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AS 2129 E AWWA JIS K10 JIS K20 AS 4087 C-207 PN 16, 21, 35 Class D inch inch inch inch inch inch inch 1¼ 1½ 2½ 10.8 10.7 10.8 10.8 10.7 SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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: PN 35 DN 500 = 680 mm : PN 35 DN 600 = 750 mm : Not AS 4087 PN 21 or PN 35 Table 8-4 Grounding rings Nominal size Wgt. inch inch inch inch 1¼ SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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= Type C grounding ring = Type E grounding ring (included and factory-mounted on high-temperature 180 °C PTFE sensor) = Flat type grounding rings : Weights are approx. (for PN 16) without transmitter SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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1255 1175 1200 1490 1410 Dimension-dependent factory settings Table 8-7 50 Hz version Qmax Unit Volume/ Pulse unit Totalizer unit Inch Fac. set‐ Min. Max. pulse tings ½ 2000 6361 5000 17671 SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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36.4 127.5 US GPM US G US G 1½ 199.1 US GPM US G US G 311.2 US GPM US G US G 2½ 13.1 525.9 US GPM US G US G SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
Ex) for Ex) Test pressure 1.5 x PN (where applicable) 1.5 x PN (where applicable) 1.5 x PN (where applicable) Pressure drop at 3 m/s As straigth pipe According to 2004/108/EC SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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PN 35 (DN 50 to 600, 35 bar (508 psi)) JIS B 2220:2004 • K10 (½" to 24") • K20 (½" to 24") Other flanges and pressure On request On request ratings SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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Mechanical load/Vibration Version MAG 3100 P MAG 3100 MAG 3100 HT Description 18 to 1000 Hz random in x, y, z, directions for 2 hours according to EN 60068-2-36 Sensor 3.17 grms SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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(min. 150 μm) coating (min. 150 μm) • AISI 316L (1.4404) flang‐ • AISI 316L (1.4404) flang‐ es and housing, polished es and housing, polished Measuring pipe material AISI 304 (1.4301) SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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PED (All EN1092-1 flanges con‐ PED (All EN1092-1 flanges con‐ forms to PED – 97/23/EC forms to PED - 97/23/EC forms to PED - 97/23/EC Material certificate EN On request On request On request 10204 3.1 SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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1) For sizes larger than 600 mm (24") in PN 16 PED conformity is available as a cost-added option. The basic unit will carry the LVD (Low Voltage Directive) and EMC approval. SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
Isolation material Ambient temperature Flexible installation -5 to +70°C -5 to +70°C (23 to 158°F) (23 to 158°F) Non-flexible installtaion -30 to +70°C -30 to +70°C (-22 to 158°F) (-22 to 158°F) SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
Liquids with an electrical conductivity ≥ 5 μS/cm. Remote installation Standard cable [µS/cm] Conductivity of medium [ft] Cabel length Special cable [µS/cm] Conductivity of medium 150 300 600 1200 1500 [ft] Cable length SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE...
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10:1. Therefore the meter requires a turndown ratio of at least 10:1. USM II is a Communication Platform. The Siemens USM II concept enables fitting of add-on bus modules without loss of functionality: 1.