Service and maintenance
6
6.1
Maintenance
The device is maintenance-free. However, a periodic inspection according to pertinent
directives and regulations must be carried out.
An inspection can include check of:
● Ambient conditions
● 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.
6.2
Verification
With the SITRANS FM Verificator It is possible to validate the product, installation and
application without interrupting the process. The verification consists of the following test
routines:
● Insulation test of the entire flowmeter system and cables
● Test of sensor magnetic properties
● Transmitter gain, linearity and start of scale value test
● Digital output test
● Analog output test
The Verificator can be used for SITRANS FM flowmeters with sensor types MAG 1100, MAG
1100 F, MAG 3100, MAG 3100 P and MAG 5100 W connected to transmitters MAG 5000 or
MAG 6000.
When connected to a PC, you can print a full verification report containing all test results.
SITRANS FM MAG 5100 W
Operating Instructions, 01/2020, A5E03063678-AC
41