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FLOWSIC100 Flare-XT · Operating Instructions · 8023761/V1-0/2020-10 · © SICK Engineering GmbH
Maintenance
9.1
Safety information
9.2
General information
Maintenance strategy
Just like any other electronic measuring system, the FLOWSIC100 Flare-XT requires regular
maintenance. By inspecting the system regularly and observing the scheduled
maintenance intervals, the service life of the device can be lengthened significantly and
ensures measurements are always reliable.
Even though the FLOWSIC100 Flare-XT is often deployed in harsh environments, its design
and measuring principle are such that the device requires only minimal maintenance.
Maintenance tasks
The tasks to be carried out are limited to routine checks and cleaning the surfaces of
sender/receiver units and Interface Unit.
The FLOWSIC100 Flare-XT provides the option of carrying out i-diagnostics
TM
instead of
extractive maintenance. This consists of “one-click verification” and time analysis of the
most important diagnostic values (license for software plug-in required).
After passing the test, a certificate is provided and it is shown whether a field service will
probably be required for extractive maintenance in the next period (1 year).
The prerequisite for this presentation is that the device has been used properly in the past
6 months to record the diagnostic data, as these are necessary for determining the trend.
Maintenance intervals
The maintenance interval depends on specific system parameters such as operation, gas
composition, gas temperature, gas moisture as well as ambient conditions. By default, the
manufacturer's requirement is that, if a verification interval of one year is observed, the
measurement is ensured within the manufacturer's specifications.
An optional software plug-in allows the user to perform verification within the FLOWgate
TM
operating software based on the diagnostic data. This type of regular annual verification
allows the interval between extractive field services to be extended up to 5 years.
The respectively issued Verification Certificates and the Annex must be kept. The activities
required locally and their completion must be documented by the operator in a
Maintenance Manual.
Maintenance agreement
Regular maintenance work can be carried out by the plant operator according to the
Service manual when the plant operator has attended an official FLOWSIC100 Flare-XT
service training by SICK. These activities must be carried out by qualified persons as
described in
and
. If desired, SICK Service or authorized
Service support centers can carry out all maintenance work. Any repairs will be made by
specialists on-site whenever possible.
9.3
Routine checks
Proper device function can be determined directly on the LC display of the device. The
FLOWgate™ operating software provides a user-friendly option for the performance of
routine checks.
WARNING:
Hazard through improper maintenance work
After all maintenance work, make sure the entire measuring system and any
accessories installed are in a safe condition.
