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Siemens SITRANS L XRS-5 Compact Operating Instructions

Ultrasonic level transducers
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SITRANS L
Ultrasonic level transducers
Transducers
Compact Operating Instructions
XRS-5 (7ML1106) XRS-5C (7ML1105)
XPS-10 (7ML1115) XPS-10C (7ML1121)
XPS-15 (7ML1118) XPS-15C (7ML1124)
ST-H
(7ML1100) XPS-15F (7ML1171)
XPS-30 (7ML1123) XPS-30C (7ML1155)
06/2024
A5E43390688-AE
Introduction
Safety notes
Installing/mounting
Connecting
Technical specifications
Applications
Certificates
Product documentation
and support
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  • Page 1 Introduction Safety notes Installing/mounting SITRANS L Connecting Ultrasonic level transducers Transducers Technical specifications Applications Compact Operating Instructions Certificates Product documentation and support XRS-5 (7ML1106) XRS-5C (7ML1105) XPS-10 (7ML1115) XPS-10C (7ML1121) XPS-15 (7ML1118) XPS-15C (7ML1124) ST-H (7ML1100) XPS-15F (7ML1171) XPS-30 (7ML1123) XPS-30C (7ML1155) 06/2024 A5E43390688-AE...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Purpose of this documentation .................... 5 Checking the consignment....................5 Transportation and storage ....................5 Security information ......................6 Notes on warranty ....................... 6 About Siemens' Transducers....................7 Safety notes ............................9 Preconditions for use ......................9 2.1.1 Warning symbols on device ....................9 2.1.2...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Direct connection ......................31 Coaxial connection ......................32 2 Wire Extension ........................ 33 3 Terminal ......................... 33 Technical specifications ........................35 Specifications........................35 Applications ............................37 Liquids applications ......................37 A.1.1 Stilling well with standpipe ....................37 A.1.2 Submergence ........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • 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.

  • Page 6: Security Information

    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.

  • Page 7: About Siemens' Transducers

    This product is intended for use in industrial areas. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference to several frequency based communications. The transducers operate in association with Siemens' ultrasonic level monitoring products by converting electrical pulses that are provided by the transceiver into ultrasonic pulses.
  • Page 8 Introduction 1.6 About Siemens' Transducers ① Explosion proof conduit seal ② Transducer ③ Transducer face ④ 3 db boundary ⑤ Axis of transmission Optional Perpendicular to Transducer face Note Use in hazardous areas The XPS-15F and XRS-5C already have a built-in explosion proof conduit seal.

  • Page 9: Safety Notes

    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.

  • Page 10: Improper Device Modifications

    Safety notes 2.1 Preconditions for use Further provisions for hazardous area applications are for example: • IEC 60079-14 (international) • EN 60079-14 (EU and UK) 2.1.4 Improper device modifications WARNING Improper device modifications Risk to personnel, system, and environment can result from modifications to the device, particularly in hazardous areas.

  • Page 11: Use In Hazardous Areas

    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.

  • Page 12: Requirements For Special Applications

    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.

  • Page 13: Installing/Mounting

    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.

  • Page 14: Installation Location Requirements

    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.

  • Page 15: Proper Mounting

    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. •...

  • Page 16: Disassembly

    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. •...

  • Page 17: Outline And Dimensions

    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")

  • Page 18: Xrs-5

    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, 06/2024, A5E43390688-AE...

  • Page 19: St-H

    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, 06/2024, A5E43390688-AE...

  • Page 20: Mounting

    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.

  • Page 21: Liquids Applications

    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...
  • Page 22 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.

  • Page 23: Xrs-5

    Installing/mounting 3.4 Mounting 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 Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) (https:// support.industry.siemens.com). 3.4.2.2 XRS-5 Suspended Conduit Bracket ①...
  • Page 24 Installing/mounting 3.4 Mounting Submersible Plywood ① ① Rigid metal Coupling ② Coupling     ③ Submergence shield     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.

  • Page 25: St-H

    Installing/mounting 3.4 Mounting Note Tighten the flange bolts evenly in order to ensure a good seal between the mating flanges. 3.4.2.3 ST-H Non-corrosive Applications WARNING Corrosive Not suitable for use in a corrosive environment. A - Flexible Conduit B - Bracket C - Plywood D - Blind Flange Transducers...
  • Page 26 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...
  • Page 27 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 Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) (https:// support.industry.siemens.com). Coupling Coupling ①...
  • Page 28 Installing/mounting 3.4 Mounting Transducers Compact Operating Instructions, 06/2024, A5E43390688-AE...

  • Page 29: Connecting

    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.

  • Page 30: Connect Or Disconnect Device Only In A De-Energized State

    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. •...

  • Page 31: Improvement Of Interference Immunity

    Connecting 4.3 Direct connection 4.1.2 Improvement of interference immunity 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. •...

  • Page 32: Coaxial Connection

    Connecting 4.4 Coaxial connection Safe Note When connecting to a controller, 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 Metal conduit ③ Explosion proof conduit seal ④...

  • Page 33: Wire Extension

    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 a controller, the white, black, and shield wires are all connected separately.
  • Page 34 Connecting 4.6 3 Terminal 3 Terminal Direct ① 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, 06/2024, A5E43390688-AE...

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    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...
  • Page 36 Technical specifications 5.1 Specifications Specification XRS-5/5C ST-H XPS-10/10C XPS-15/15C/15F XPS-30/30C Safe operation 15+ years period Construction Enclosure • PVDF Co‐ • ETFE • PVDF • PVDF • PVDF polymer • Option: • Option: • Option: flange • Option: • PVDF foam fac‐ with Option: foam fac‐...

  • Page 37: Applications

    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.

  • Page 38: Submergence

    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...

  • Page 39: Standpipes

    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.
  • Page 40 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...

  • Page 41: Volume

    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...

  • Page 42: Water/Wastewater

    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.

  • Page 43: Solids Applications

    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...
  • Page 44 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...
  • Page 45 Applications A.2 Solids applications E - On dual discharge bins, aim each transducer at the discharge point. ① Transducer Transducers Compact Operating Instructions, 06/2024, A5E43390688-AE...

  • Page 46: Special

    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.
  • Page 47 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, 06/2024, A5E43390688-AE...
  • Page 48 Applications A.2 Solids applications Transducers Compact Operating Instructions, 06/2024, A5E43390688-AE...

  • Page 49: Certificates

    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, 06/2024, A5E43390688-AE...
  • Page 50 The ATEX and UKEX certificates, and the CSA and FM connection drawings can be downloaded from the product page of our website at: Product page (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/process- instrumentation/level-measurement/continuous/ultrasonic/transducers.html). • Go to Support > Certificates for the ATEX and UKEX certificates. • Go to Support > Images, Graphics, drawings to download connection drawings (see drawing number per product nameplate).

  • Page 51: Instructions Specific To Hazardous Area Installations

    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). 1.
  • Page 52 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 •...

  • Page 53: Product Documentation And Support

    – "Download as html5, only PC": Open or save the manual in the HTML5 view on your PC You can also find manuals with the Mobile app at Industry Online Support (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/sc/2067). Download the app to your mobile device and scan the device ID link. Product documentation by serial number Using the PIA Life Cycle Portal, you can access the serial number-specific product information including technical specifications, spare parts, calibration data, or factory certificates.

  • Page 54: Technical Support

    (http:// www.siemens.com/automation/csi/service).   Service & support on the Internet In addition to our technical support, Siemens offers comprehensive online services at service & support (http://www.siemens.com/automation/serviceandsupport). Contact If you have further questions about the device, contact your local Siemens representative, by doing the following: 1.

  • Page 55: Index

    Index Catalog Scope of delivery, 5 catalog sheets, 53 Service, 54 Certificates, 9, 53 Service and support Customer Support, (Refer to Technical support) Internet, 54 Solids application special, 46 typical, 43 Standpipes, 39 Disassembly, 16 Stilling well, 38 Downloads, 53 Storage bin, 46 Dryer, 46 Submergence, 38 Support, 54 Support request, 54 Hazardous area Laws and directives, 10 Qualified personnel, 11 Technical data, 35 Hotline, (Refer to Support request)
  • Page 56 Index Transducers Compact Operating Instructions, 06/2024, A5E43390688-AE...

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