Simeas-t series with auxiliary power for alternating voltage or alternating current rms with expanded start/end range and non-linear characteristic curve (24 pages)
Transducer without auxiliary power for alternating current/alternating voltage/alternating voltage with expanded end range, compact device for din rail mounting (20 pages)
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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.
Purpose of this documentation .................... 5 Checking the consignment....................5 Transportation and storage ....................5 Security information ......................6 Notes on warranty ....................... 6 About Siemens' Transducers....................6 Safety notes ............................9 Preconditions for use ......................9 2.1.1 Warning symbols on device ....................9 2.1.2...
• 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.
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.
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When transmitted, these ultrasonic pulses reflect from the material surface and echo back to the transducer. The echo is converted back to an electrical signal, and is interpreted by the Siemens transceiver using our proven Sonic Intelligence™ algorithms.
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Introduction 1.6 About Siemens' Transducers Perpendicular to Transducer face Note Use in hazardous areas The XPS-15F and XRS-5C already have a built-in explosion proof conduit seal. All other transducers may need the optional explosion proof conduit seal for use in hazardous areas according to local codes and guidelines.
Safety notes Preconditions for use This device left the factory in good working condition. In order to maintain this status and to ensure safe operation of the device, observe these instructions and all the specifications relevant to safety. Observe the information and symbols on the device. Do not remove any information or symbols from the device.
Safety notes 2.1 Preconditions for use 2.1.3 Improper device modifications WARNING Improper device modifications Risk to personnel, system and environment can result from modifications to the device, particularly in hazardous areas. • Only carry out modifications that are described in the instructions for the device. Failure to observe this requirement cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product approvals.
Safety notes 2.2 Use in hazardous areas WARNING Risk of explosion If the top section separates from the main body of the transducer, live circuitry will be exposed to the hazardous environment, increasing the risk of an explosion if volatile or explosive dusts or gases are in sufficient concentration.
Note Operation under special ambient conditions We highly recommend that you contact your Siemens representative or our application department before you operate the device under special ambient conditions as can be encountered in nuclear power plants or when the device is used for research and development purposes.
Note Material compatibility Siemens can provide you with support concerning selection of parts wetted by process media. However, you are responsible for the selection of parts. Siemens accepts no liability for faults or failures resulting from incompatible materials. WARNING Unsuitable connecting parts Risk of injury or poisoning.
Installing/mounting 3.1 Basic safety notes WARNING Exceeded maximum permissible operating pressure Risk of injury or poisoning. The maximum permissible operating pressure depends on the device version, pressure limit and temperature rating. The device can be damaged if the operating pressure is exceeded. Hot, toxic and corrosive process media could be released.
Installing/mounting 3.1 Basic safety notes NOTICE Aggressive atmospheres Damage to device through penetration of aggressive vapors. • Ensure that the device is suitable for the application. NOTICE Direct sunlight Damage to device. The device can overheat or materials become brittle due to UV exposure. •...
Installing/mounting 3.2 Disassembly NOTICE Incorrect mounting The device can be damaged, destroyed, or its functionality impaired through improper mounting. • Before installing ensure there is no visible damage to the device. • Make sure that process connectors are clean, and suitable gaskets and glands are used. •...
Installing/mounting 3.3 Outline and Dimensions Outline and Dimensions 3.3.1 XPS Transducers ① Radiating face Dimension XPS-10 XPS-15 XPS-30 88 mm (3.4") 121 mm (4.8") 175 mm (6.9") 122 mm (4.8") 132 mm (5.2") 198 mm (7.8") to suit ANSI, DIN and JIS standards 128 mm (5.0") 138 mm (5.4") 204 mm (8.0")
Installing/mounting 3.3 Outline and Dimensions 3.3.2 XRS-5 ① Standard ② Flange (Optional) ③ Submergence Shield (Optional) Transducers Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2021, A5E43390688-AC...
① 87 mm Ø (3.4") ② 2" NPT, R 2" (BSPT), or G 2" (BSPP) mounting thread (process connection) ③ 1" NPT conduit thread Flange Adapter ① Plastic type coupling ② Siemens flange adapter Transducers Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2021, A5E43390688-AC...
Installing/mounting 3.4 Mounting Mounting Note • The transducer is to be used only in the manner outlined in this operating instructions. • Normally, the transducer requires no cleaning or maintenance. However, if performance changes are observed, immediately shut down the level measurement system and perform a thorough inspection, especially on the transducer.
Installing/mounting 3.4 Mounting 3.4.2 Liquids applications 3.4.2.1 XPS Transducers Flexible Conduit and Bracket ① ④ Flexible conduit Transducer ② ⑤ Steel channel Safety chain ③ Coupling Flexible conduit mounted transducer should not be subjected to wind, vibration, or jarring. Submersible and Plywood ①...
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Installing/mounting 3.4 Mounting ① Nipple welded to blind flange ② Optional hazardous seal Flange, gasket, and hardware supplied by customer. Note Tighten the flange bolts evenly in order to ensure a good seal between the mating flanges. CAUTION Potential performance degradation Overtightening can cause performance degradation.
Installing/mounting 3.4 Mounting Customer flanged standpipe. If a metal flange must be welded to pipe, refer to Liquid Applications - Standpipes in the Transducer Applications Manual. 3.4.2.2 XRS-5 Suspended Conduit Bracket ① ① Rigid metal Flexible conduit ② ② Coupling Steel channel ③...
Installing/mounting 3.4 Mounting Note Submersible transducer, used in applications where flooding is possible. Plywood mounting provides excellent isolation, but must be rigid enough to avoid flexing if subjected to loading. Blind Flange Face Flange ① ① Nipple welded to blind flange Coupling ②...
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Installing/mounting 3.4 Mounting ① ⑤ Flexible conduit Plywood mounting provides excellent isolation, but must be rigid enough to avoid flexing if subjected to loading. ② ⑥ Steel plate Nipple welded to blind flange ③ ⑦ Plastic type coupling Plastic type coupling ④...
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Plastic type coupling ② Siemens flange adapter Note Flange, gasket, and hardware supplied by customer. Customer flanged standpipe. If a metal flange must be welded to pipe, refer to the Transducer Application Manual available at http://www.siemens.com/processautomation (https:// w3.siemens.com/mcms/sensor-systems/en/process-instrumentation/level-measurement-with- level-measuring-instruments/continuous/ultrasonic/transducers/Pages/transducers.aspx). Coupling Coupling ①...
Connecting Basic safety notes WARNING Incorrect conduit system Risk of explosion in hazardous areas as result of open cable inlet or incorrect conduit system. • In the case of a conduit system, mount a spark barrier at a defined distance from the device input.
Connecting 4.1 Basic safety notes 4.1.1 Connect or disconnect device only in a de-energized state WARNING Connect or disconnect the device only in a de-energized state Risk of explosion in hazardous areas. • Connect or disconnect devices in hazardous areas only in a de-energized state. •...
Connecting 4.3 Direct connection Note Improvement of interference immunity • Lay signal cables separate from cables with voltages > 60 V. • Use cables with twisted wires. • Keep device and cables at a distance from strong electromagnetic fields. • Take account of the conditions for communication specified in the Technical specifications (Page 33).
Connecting 4.4 Coaxial connection Safe Note When connecting to SITRANS LUT400, SITRANS LUC500, MultiRanger 100/200, or HydroRanger 200, the white, black, and shield wires are all connected separately. DO NOT tie the white and shield wires together. Coaxial connection ① Connection for Transducer ②...
Connecting 4.6 3 Terminal 2 Wire Extension ① ⑤ Connection for Transducer Junction box ② ⑥ Metal conduit Drain/shield ③ ⑦ Explosion proof conduit seal White ④ Black Class I, Div. 1, Group A,B,C,D or Class II, Div. 1, Group E,F,G Safe Note When connecting to SITRANS LUT400, SITRANS LUC500, MultiRanger 100/200, or HydroRanger...
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Connecting 4.6 3 Terminal 3 Terminal Direct ① ST-H Transducer ② Black ③ White ④ Shield 3 Terminal Extension Extend cable using 0.823 mm (18 AWG) shielded/twisted pair. Transducers Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2021, A5E43390688-AC...
Technical specifications Note Device specifications Siemens makes every attempt to ensure the accuracy of these specifications but reserves the right to change them at any time. For a complete listing, including Approvals, see the full operating instructions. Specifications Specification XRS-5/5C...
Applications Note • The transducer is to be used only in the manner outlined in this operating instructions. • Normally, the transducer requires no cleaning or maintenance. However, if performance changes are observed, immediately shut down the level measurement system and perform a thorough inspection, especially on the transducer.
Applications A.1 Liquids applications ① ⑥ Blind flange Support for standpipe in stilling well ② ⑦ Stilling will with standpipe installed Standpipe ③ ⑧ Inlet from stilling well into standpipe Transducer ④ ⑨ Inlet from primary element to stilling well TS-3 ⑤...
Standpipes Open Channel Flow Measurement In many applications, access must be made via a standpipe. In such cases, a Siemens flange adapter can be used to mate to the flanged standpipe. Another option is to hang the transducer from a blind flange, respecting chemical compatibility.
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Applications A.1 Liquids applications ① ① Flanged transducer No vessel ② No intersection ③ Vessel No additional blanking required No additional blanking required ① ① Nipple welded into blind flange Nipple welded into blind flange ② ② Transducer Transducer ③ ③...
Applications A.1 Liquids applications A.1.4 Volume ① ⑦ Main fill level for full calibration. Above this lev‐ Span: Corresponds to tank manufactur‐ el erroneous readings will result as level has en‐ er's empty level tered blanking zone. ② ⑧ 'Alternate' Rise ③...
When performing an empty or full calibration, the tank must contain its normal vapour and be at its normal temperature. 5. This seal is not supplied by Siemens. The XPS-15F and XRS-5C Series transducer comes equipped with a stainless steel coupling suitable for use in hazardous locations.
Applications A.2 Solids applications Solids applications A.2.1 Typical A - Transducer angled to avoid seams in bin wall and aimed at discharge in order to read bin when empty. B - Avoid intersecting bin wall seams, structural members and wall irregularities. ①...
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Applications A.2 Solids applications C - Transducer too close to material inlet. Falling material will intersect sound beam and cause erroneous readings or loss of echo. D - On fluid-like solids, aim transducer perpendicular to material surface. ① Minimal angle of repose ②...
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Applications A.2 Solids applications E - On dual discharge bins, aim each transducer at the discharge point. ① Transducer Transducers Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2021, A5E43390688-AC...
C - Transducer should be aimed away from wall projections. D - This seal is not supplied by Siemens. The XPS-15F and XRS-5C transducer comes equipped with a stainless steel coupling suitable for use in hazardous locations. Dryer - wood chips Transducer should be mounted perpendicular to slope of wood chips.
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Applications A.2 Solids applications ① Drag conveyor ② Infeed ③ Typical high level ④ Typical low level A - Transducer should be mounted perpendicular to slope of wood chips. Transducers Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2021, A5E43390688-AC...
Certificates Wiring setups for hazardous area installations Note Check the device nameplate, confirm the approval rating, and perform installation and wiring according to your local safety codes. Device nameplates XRS-5/5C XPS-10 XPS-15 XPS-30 Transducers Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2021, A5E43390688-AC...
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B.1 Wiring setups for hazardous area installations ST-H (ATEX/UKEX/INMETRO/CSA) (FM) The ATEX and UKEX certificates and CSA connection drawings can be downloaded from the product page of our website at: https://www.automation.siemens.com/w1/automation- technologyst- h-transducer-18736.htm (http://www.siemens.com/processinstrumentation/ certificates). Go to Support > Approvals/Certificates for the ATEX and UKEX certificates.
Certificates B.2 Instructions specific to hazardous area installations Instructions specific to hazardous area installations (Reference European ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, Annex II, 1/0/6) These following instructions apply to equipment covered by certificate numbers SIRA 99ATEX5091X (XRS-5), SIRA 99ATEX5153X (XPS), SIRA 13ATEX5017X (ST-H), CSAE 21UKEX5096X (XRS-5), CSAE 21UKEX5092X (XPS), and CSAE 21UKEX5093X (ST-H).
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Certificates B.2 Instructions specific to hazardous area installations 10.The certification of the transducers rely upon the following materials used in their construction: XRS-5 XPS Transducer ST-H • PVDF housing material • PVDF housing material • Norton Performance Plastics Chemgrip bonding compound •...
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