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SITRANS LR460 – QUICK START MANUAL
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Programming SITRANS LR460
To set up SITRANS LR460 for a simple application requires only the following settings:
• select application type (silo construction)
• select operation mode: level, distance or space
• set speed of response
• set high and low calibration points
A Quick Start Wizard groups together all the settings you need. There are two ways to access
the wizard:
•
Quick Start Wizard via the handheld programmer
on page 10
•
Quick Start Wizard via SIMATIC PDM
on page 13
Activating SITRANS LR460
Power up the instrument. SITRANS LR460 automatically starts up in RUN mode, and detects
the distance to the material level referenced from the sensor flange face. The LCD displays the
measurement and the default unit is meters. System status is displayed on the LCD, or on a
remote communications terminal.
RUN mode display
Quick Start Wizard via the handheld programmer
The Quick Start menu appears as soon as you activate PROGRAM mode.
Note:
SITRANS LR460 only supports SIMATIC PDM version 6.0 with SP2 HF1 (or higher).
Notes:
• Keep infrared devices such as laptops, cell phones, and PDAs, away from
SITRANS LR460 to prevent inadvertent operation.
• Frequently switching the device off and on causes wear of the electronics. For details,
see the full manual.
Notes:
• The wizard is a complete package and the settings are inter-related.
• Do not use the Quick Start Wizard to modify individual parameters. See the full manual
for detailed instructions.
• Changes apply only after you select YES in parameter 1.8 (APPLY?).
98.82
3.800 mA
m
98.82
S: 0
m
reliable echo
indicator
flashing
heartbeat
mA value, HART only (press key 5 on
handheld programmer to activate)
units
level
Normal operation
LOE condition
fault code
unreliable echo
indicator