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SITRANS

Radar Transmitters

SITRANS LR250 (PROFIBUS PA)

Operating Instructions 01/2014

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Page 1: ...SITRANS Radar Transmitters SITRANS LR250 PROFIBUS PA Operating Instructions 01 2014 ...

Page 2: ...und version and in electronic version We encourage users to purchase authorized bound manuals or to view electronic versions as designed and authored by Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments will not be responsible for the contents of partial or whole reproductions of either bound or electronic versions While we have verified the contents of this manual fo...

Page 3: ..._______________ SITRANS Radar Transmitters SITRANS LR250 PROFIBUS PA Operating Instructions 01 2014 A5E32221386 AB Introduction 1 Safety notes 2 Description 3 Installing mounting 4 Connecting 5 Commissioning 6 Remote operation 7 Parameter reference 8 Service and maintenance 9 Diagnosing and troubleshooting 10 Technical data 11 Dimension drawings 12 Appendix A Technical reference A Appendix B PROFI...

Page 4: ...rated only by personnel qualified for the specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation in particular its warning notices and safety instructions Qualified personnel are those who based on their training and experience are capable of identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these products systems Proper use of Siemens products Note the following WARNING Siem...

Page 5: ...sure Equipment Directive PED 97 23 EC 16 4 2 Mounting location 16 4 2 1 Nozzle design 17 4 2 2 Nozzle location 17 4 2 3 Orientation in a vessel with obstructions 20 4 2 4 Mounting on a Stillpipe or Bypass Pipe 20 4 2 5 Stillpipe or Bypass Pipe requirements 21 4 2 6 Device orientation 21 4 3 Installation instructions 22 4 4 Flange bolting Flanged encapsulated antenna only 22 5 Connecting 25 5 1 Pow...

Page 6: ...in storage vessel level measurement 51 6 2 2 Horizontal vessel with volume measurement 53 6 2 3 Application with stillpipe 55 7 Remote operation 59 7 1 Operating via SIMATIC PDM 59 7 1 1 Functions in SIMATIC PDM 59 7 1 1 1 Features of SIMATIC PDM Rev 6 0 SP4 or higher 60 7 1 1 2 Features of SIMATIC PDM Rev 5 2 SP1 60 7 1 1 3 SIMATIC PDM Version 60 7 1 2 Electronic Device Description EDD 61 7 1 2 1...

Page 7: ... codes 163 10 3 Operation troubleshooting 166 11 Technical data 169 11 1 Power 169 11 2 Performance 170 11 3 Interface 171 11 4 Mechanical 171 11 5 Environmental 173 11 6 Process 173 11 7 Approvals 174 11 8 Programmer infrared keypad 175 12 Dimension drawings 177 12 1 Threaded horn antenna 177 12 2 Threaded horn antenna with extension 180 12 3 Flanged horn antenna 182 12 4 Flanged horn antenna wit...

Page 8: ...210 A 2 10 1 LOE Timer 210 A 2 10 2 Fail safe Behavior 211 A 3 Maximum Process Temperature Chart 212 A 4 Process Pressure Temperature Derating Curves 213 A 4 1 Horn antenna 214 A 4 2 Flanged horn antenna 215 A 4 3 Flanged encapsulated antenna 218 A 4 4 PVDF antenna 220 B Appendix B PROFIBUS PA profile structure 221 B 1 PROFIBUS Level Device Design 221 B 2 Block Model 221 B 2 1 Description of the b...

Page 9: ...s byte 234 C 9 Condensed status 235 C 10 Diagnostics 237 C 10 1 Diagnosis reply available cyclically 237 C 10 2 Diagnosis object available cyclically or acyclically 237 C 10 3 Extended mode diagnosis 238 C 10 4 Condensed mode diagnosis 239 C 10 5 Acyclic extended diagnostics general fault codes 240 C 10 6 Acyclic data 244 D Appendix D Certificates and Support 245 D 1 Certificates 245 D 2 Technical...

Page 10: ...Table of contents SITRANS LR250 PROFIBUS PA 8 Operating Instructions 01 2014 A5E32221386 AB ...

Page 11: ...to Technical publications mailto techpubs smpi siemens com Note This manual applies to the SITRANS LR250 PROFIBUS PA only Application examples The application examples used in this manual illustrate typical installations See Application examples Page 50 Because there is often a range of ways to approach an application other configurations may also apply In all examples substitute your own applicat...

Page 12: ...endering of the echo profile and TVT 1 01 01 1 01 01 26 Sep 2007 PNO certification release 1 01 02 1 01 02 10 Jun 2008 Maintenance release for firmware and EDDa 1 01 02 1 01 03 17 Jun 2008 The internal EDD revision has been incremented 1 02 00 1 02 00 27 May 2009 Harmonization of menu structures and parameter names across products Display indicates progress towards first measurement 1 02 01 1 02 0...

Page 13: ...is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the ...

Page 14: ... 4 2 2001 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Part 4 2 Testing and measurement techniques Electrostatic discharge immunity test EN61000 4 3 2002 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Part 4 3 Testing and measurement techniques Radiated radio frequency electromagnetic field immunity test EN61000 4 4 2004 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Part 4 4 Testing and measurement techniques Electrical fast transie...

Page 15: ...ge vessels including high pressure and high temperature to a range of 20 meters 66 feet It is ideal for small vessels and low dielectric media The device consists of an electronic circuit coupled to an antenna and either a threaded or flange type process connection This device supports PROFIBUS PA communication protocol and SIMATIC PDM software Signals are processed using Process Intelligence whic...

Page 16: ... one of the following options SIMATIC PDM FDT DTM platform such as PACTware or FieldCare 3 3 Applications liquids and slurries bulk storage vessels simple process vessels 3 4 Approvals and certificates Note For further details see Approvals Page 174 SITRANS LR250 is available with General Purpose approval or for hazardous areas In all cases check the nameplate on your device and confirm the approv...

Page 17: ... care when handling the threaded PVDF and Flanged encapsulated antennas Any damage to the antenna surface particularly to the tip lens could affect performance Materials of construction are chosen based on their chemical compatibility or inertness for general purposes For exposure to specific environments check with chemical compatibility charts before installing Note For European Union and member...

Page 18: ...shall remain with the process pressure boundary assembly The process pressure boundary assembly comprises the components that act as a barrier against pressure loss from the process vessel that is the combination of process connection body and emitter but normally excluding the electrical enclosure SITRANS LR250 units are hydrostatically tested meeting or exceeding the requirements of the ASME Boi...

Page 19: ...he end of the antenna must protrude a minimum of 10 mm 0 4 to avoid false echoes being reflected from the nozzle1 Minimum recommended nozzle diameter for the threaded PVDF antenna is 50 mm 2 An antenna extension 100 mm 3 93 is available for any version except the Threaded PVDF and Flanged encapsulated antenna FEA The maximum nozzle length for the FEA is 500 mm 20 1 Not applicable for FEA 4 2 2 Noz...

Page 20: ...ce will be mounted in direct sunlight Ambient temperature Process temperature at process connection Antenna Horn 40 to 80 C 40 to 176 F with FKM O ring 40 to 200 C 40 to 392 F with FFKM O ring 20 to 200 C 4 to 392 F PVDF 40 to 80 C 40 to 176 F 40 to 80 C 40 to 176 F Flanged encapsulated 40 to 80 C 40 to 176 F 40 to 170 C 40 to 338 F Access for programming Provide easy access for viewing the displa...

Page 21: ...ne where the energy density is half of the peak energy density The peak energy density is directly in front of and in line with the antenna There is a signal transmitted outside the beam angle therefore false targets may be detected Emission cone Size Beam angle Horn 1 5 19 2 15 3 10 4 8 Flanged encapsulated 2 DN50 50A 12 8 3 DN80 80A 9 6 4 DN100 100A 9 6 6 DN150 150A 9 6 Threaded PVDF 19 Emission...

Page 22: ...ont or back of the device toward the obstructions For an illustration see Device orientation Page 21 Polarization axis Polarization reference point Display 4 2 4 Mounting on a Stillpipe or Bypass Pipe A stillpipe or bypass pipe is used for products with a low dK or when vortex or extremely turbulent conditions exist It can also be used to provide optimum signal conditions on foaming materials See ...

Page 23: ...to 0 25 mm 0 010 and must have welded connecting sleeve on the outside 1 Mounting in a pipe greater than 100 mm 4 can cause large errors and therefore is not recommended Suitable pipe diameters Horn antenna 40 to 100 mm 1 5 to 4 PVDF antenna 50 mm 2 only Flanged encapsulated antenna 50 to 100 mm 2 to 4 Not recommended 100 mm 4 Bypass vent Required at the upper end of the bypass 1 1 To equalize pre...

Page 24: ... front or back of the device towards the closest wall Do not rotate the enclosure after programming and vessel calibration otherwise an error may occur caused by a polarity shift of the transmit pulse Threaded versions 1 Before inserting the device into its mounting connection check to ensure the threads are matching to avoid damaging them 2 Simply screw the device into the process connection and ...

Page 25: ... Operating Instructions 01 2014 A5E32221386 AB 23 Flange bolting recommended torque Pressure class Nominal pipe size NPS Number of bolts Recommended torque Nm ASME B16 5 Class 150 2 4 30 50 3 50 70 4 8 40 60 6 70 90 EN1092 1 PN16 JIS B 2220 10K DN50 50A 4 30 50 DN80 80A 8 DN100 100A DN150 150A 60 80 ...

Page 26: ...ss pattern sequence as shown Check uniformity of the flange gap Apply adjustments by selective tightening if required Torque incrementally until desired value is reached Check re torque after 4 to 6 hours Check bolts periodically re torque as required Use new lens O ring and spring washers after removal from installation For instructions on replacing the lens see Part replacement Page 159 ...

Page 27: ...necting 5 5 1 Power WARNING The DC input terminals shall be supplied from a source providing electrical isolation between the input and output in order to meet the applicable safety requirements of IEC 61010 1 Note All field wiring must have insulation suitable for rated voltages ...

Page 28: ...MA rating See Wiring setups for hazardous area installations Page 28 Note Separate cables and conduits may be required to conform to standard instrumentation wiring practices or electrical codes Use a 2 mm Allen key to loosen the lid lock set screw Cable shield Plug IP 68 Ground terminal Optional cable gland a b or NPT cable entry b a May be shipped with the device b If cable is routed through con...

Page 29: ...tified on the terminal block 3 Ground the device according to local regulations 4 Tighten the gland to form a good seal 5 Close the lid and secure the locking screw before programming and device configuration Note PROFIBUS PA cable shield must be terminated at both ends of the cable for it to work properly If a Weidmüller or other current limiting junction box is connected to this device please en...

Page 30: ...DP PROFIBUS PA PC laptop SITRANS LR250 PROFIBUS PA 5 3 Wiring setups for hazardous area installations There are three wiring options for hazardous area installations Intrinsically safe wiring Page 30 Non sparking wiring Page 33 Non incendive wiring US Canada only Page 33 In all cases check the nameplate on your device confirm the approval rating and perform installation and wiring according to you...

Page 31: ... for hazardous area installations SITRANS LR250 PROFIBUS PA Operating Instructions 01 2014 A5E32221386 AB 29 5 3 1 PLC configuration with PROFIBUS PA for hazardous areas PLC active PC laptop EEx ia type DP PA coupler EEx ia device ...

Page 32: ...plate can be viewed on the IECEx website Go to IECEx http iecex iec ch Click on Certified Equipment and enter the certificate number IECEx SIR 05 0031X Device nameplate FM CSA nameplate The FM CSA Intrinsically Safe connection drawing number 23650675 can be downloaded from our website at Product page http www siemens com LR250 Go to Support Installation Drawings Level Measurement SITRANS LR250 For...

Page 33: ...dering faults must be equal to or greater than the output voltage Uo and output current Io levels which can be delivered by the associated apparatus considering faults and applicable factors In addition the maximum unprotected capacitance Ci and Inductance Li of the intrinsically safe apparatus including interconnecting wiring must be equal to or less than the capacitance and inductance which can ...

Page 34: ... Pmax levels which can be delivered by the associated apparatus considering faults and applicable factors In addition the maximum unprotected capacitance Ci and inductance Li of each apparatus other than the termination connected to the fieldbus must be less than or equal to 5 nF and 10 μH respectively In each segment only one active device normally the associated apparatus is allowed to provide t...

Page 35: ... tight and water tight conduit seals are required for outdoor NEMA 4X type 4X NEMA 6 IP67 IP68 locations 5 3 4 Non incendive wiring US Canada only nameplate FM CSA Class 1 Div 2 connection drawing number 23650673 can be downloaded from our website Product page http www siemens com LR250 Go to Support Installation Drawings Level Measurement SITRANS LR250 For wiring requirements follow local regulat...

Page 36: ...n an ambient temperature range of 40 oC to 80 oC 6 The equipment has not been assessed as a safety related device as referred to by Directive 94 9 EC Annex II clause 1 5 7 Installation and inspection of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice EN 60079 14 and EN 60079 17 in Europe 8 The equipment is non repairable 9 The ce...

Page 37: ...dar device carries out its level measurement tasks according to settings made via parameters The settings can be modified locally via the Local User Interface LUI which consists of an LCD display and a handheld programmer A Quick Start Wizard provides an easy step by step procedure to configure the device for a simple application Access the wizards locally see Quick Start Wizard via the handheld p...

Page 38: ...el identifies which AIFB is source of displayed value secondary region indicates on request b electronics temperature echo confidence or distance measured value level space distance or volume text area displays status messages units device status indicator a Press UP and DOWN arrow to switch b In response to a key press request For details see Programming Page 39 Fault present service required ico...

Page 39: ...visible menu bar indicates the menu list is too long to display all items A band halfway down the menu bar indicates the current item is halfway down the list The depth and relative position of the item band on the menu bar indicates the length of the menu list and approximate position of the current item in the list A deeper band indicates fewer items Parameter view Edit view Parameter name Param...

Page 40: ... displayed in LCD secondary region Updates echo confidence value Updates distance measurement Mode opens PROGRAM mode Opens the menu level last displayed in this power cycle unless power has been cycled since exiting PROGRAM mode or more than 2 minutes have elapsed since PROGRAM mode was used Then top level menu will be displayed RIGHT arrow opens PROGRAM mode Opens the top level menu UP or DOWN a...

Page 41: ...eriod of inactivity in PROGRAM mode between 15 seconds and 2 minutes depending on the menu level Change parameter settings and set operating conditions to suit your specific application For remote operation see Operating via SIMATIC PDM Page 59 Note For the complete list of parameters with instructions see Parameter Reference Page 93 Parameters are identified by name and organized into function gr...

Page 42: ... 3 1 Enter program mode Point the programmer at the display from a maximum distance of 300 mm 1 ft RIGHT arrow activates PROGRAM mode and opens menu level 1 Mode opens the menu level last displayed in PROGRAM mode within the last 30 minutes or menu level 1 if power has been cycled since then Handheld programmer Display Max 300 mm 1 ft ...

Page 43: ...or Quick Access to parameters via the handheld programmer press Home then enter the menu number for example 2 4 1 Volume Key Name Menu level Function UP or DOWN arrow menu or parameter Scroll to previous or next menu or parameter RIGHT arrow menu Go to first parameter in the selected menu or open next menu parameter Open Edit mode LEFT arrow menu or parameter Open parent menu Mode menu or paramete...

Page 44: ...de Selecting a listed option 1 Navigate to the desired parameter 2 Press RIGHT arrow to open parameter view 3 Press RIGHT arrow again to open Edit mode The current selection is highlighted Scroll to a new selection 4 Press RIGHT arrow to accept it The LCD returns to parameter view and displays the new selection Parameter name Parameter number Current selection ...

Page 45: ...ue 1 Navigate to the desired parameter 2 Press RIGHT arrow to open parameter view The current value is displayed 3 Press RIGHT arrow again to open Edit mode The current value is highlighted 4 Key in a new value 5 Press RIGHT arrow to accept it The LCD returns to parameter view and displays the new selection Parameter name Parameter number Current value ...

Page 46: ...dit to Navigation mode Numeric editing Moves cursor one space to the right or with cursor on Enter sign accepts the data and changes from Edit to Navigation mode LEFT arrow Selecting options Cancels Edit mode without changing the parameter Numeric editing Moves cursor to plus minus sign if this is the first key pressed or moves cursor one space to the left Clear Numeric editing Erases the display ...

Page 47: ...isk 1 Quick Start 1 Point the programmer at the display from a maximum distance of 300 mm 1 ft then press RIGHT arrow to activate PROGRAM mode and open menu level 1 2 Press RIGHT arrow twice to navigate to menu item 1 1 and open parameter view 3 Press RIGHT arrow to open Edit mode or DOWN arrow to accept default values and move directly to the next item 4 To change a setting scroll to the desired ...

Page 48: ...Sensor measurement units Options m cm mm ft in 1 5 Operating mode Operation Description NO SERVICE Measurement and associated loop current are not updated and the device defaults to Fail safe mode a LEVEL Distance to material surface referenced from Low Calibration Point SPACE Distance to material surface referenced from High Calibration Point DISTANCE Distance to material surface referenced from ...

Page 49: ...ss full level See Operating mode for an illustration Values Range 0 00 to 20 00 m 1 8 Apply Apply changes Options YES NO DONE Display shows DONE when Quick Start is successfully completed Press Mode to return to Measurement mode SITRANS LR250 is now ready to operate 6 1 3 5 Auto False Echo Suppression If you have a vessel with known obstructions we recommend using Auto False Echo Suppression to pr...

Page 50: ...con is highlighted that feature becomes active To move a cross hair press RIGHT arrow to increase the value LEFT arrow to decrease To Zoom into an area position the intersection of the cross hairs at the center of that area select Zoom and press RIGHT arrow Press LEFT arrow to Zoom out To update the profile select Measure and press RIGHT arrow To return to the previous menu select Exit then press ...

Page 51: ...ss to 126 The unique address of the device on the network also called PROFIBUS address Values 0 126 Default 126 1 In PROGRAM mode navigate to Level Meter 5 Communication 5 1 Device Address 2 Press RIGHT arrow RIGHT arrow to open parameter view and enable Edit mode 3 If required key in a new value and press RIGHT arrow to accept it The LCD displays the new value 4 Press Mode to return to Measuremen...

Page 52: ... references Enter the values in the parameter tables to select the corresponding functions Configure the basic settings using the Quick Start wizard parameters These parameters are inter related and changes take effect only after you select YES to apply changes in the final step In each example after performing a Quick Start navigate to the other required parameters either via the handheld program...

Page 53: ... from sensor reference point High Calibration Pt 0 5 m 1 64 ft from sensor reference point Max fill empty rate 0 2 m min 0 65 ft min In the event of a loss of echo SITRANS LR250 is to report a user defined value of 4 5 m 14 76 ft after 2 minutes Sensor reference point 5 m High calibration point Low calibration point 0 5 m 0 level 100 level Parameter type Parameter No Name Options Values Function Q...

Page 54: ... Values Function Low Calibration Point 1 6 5 5 m 16 4 ft High Calibration Point 1 7 0 5 0 5 m 1 64 ft Apply Apply changes 1 8 YES Transfers Quick Start settings to device Independent parameters LOE Timer 2 3 6 2 2 minutes Mode 2 6 9 1 Substitute value User defined value to be used Value 2 6 9 2 4 5 4 5 m 14 76 ft Press Mode to return to Measurement mode ...

Page 55: ...rabolic Ends and enter values for A and L to obtain a volume reading instead of level In the event of a loss of echo SITRANS LR250 is to report a user defined value of 4 5 m 14 76 ft after 2 minutes Sensor reference point A 0 8 m 0 5 m L 6 m High calibration point 100 8000 L 3 5 m Volume reading Low calibration point Parameter type Parameter No Name Options Values Function Quick Start Wizard param...

Page 56: ...dent parameters Vessel Shape 2 4 1 1 PARABOLIC ENDS Defines vessel shape Maximum Volume 2 4 1 2 8000 8000 liters Vessel Dimension A 2 4 1 3 0 8 0 8 m 2 62 ft Vessel Dimension L 2 4 1 4 6 6 m 19 68 ft LOE Timer 2 3 6 2 2 minutes Mode 2 6 9 1 Substitute value User defined value to be used Value 2 6 9 2 4 5 4 5 m 14 76 ft Return to Measurement press Mode to start normal operation ...

Page 57: ...0 mm 4 The pipe diameter must be matched with the antenna size Use the largest antenna size that will fit the stillpipe bypass pipe See Dimension drawings Page 177 See Mounting on a Stillpipe or Bypass Pipe Page 20 for installation guidelines This application is to obtain a level measurement and corresponding 4 to 20 mA output proportional to the oil level in a fuel storage vessel Low Calibration ...

Page 58: ...e is selected Low Calibration Point 1 6 5 5 m 16 4 ft High Calibration Point 1 7 0 5 0 5 m 1 64 ft Apply Apply changes 1 8 YES Transfers Quick Start settings to device Independent parameters Propagation Factor 2 5 3 a 0 988 P F for a 50 mm 1 96 I D stillpipe Position Detect 2 5 7 2 HYBRID CLEF Range 2 5 7 4 a 4 3 Low calibration point 0 7 m 4 3 m 14 1 ft a The recommended values for the propagatio...

Page 59: ...2 5 7 4 settings Low calibration point 700 mm 2 29 ft b Low calibration point 700 mm 2 29 ft b Low calibration point 1000 mm 3 28 ft b Low calibration point 1000 mm 3 28 ft b a Since pipe dimensions may vary slightly the propagation factor may also vary b CLEF range covers the whole measurement range except first 700 or 1000 mm from sensor reference point Note Flanged encapsulated antenna For Flan...

Page 60: ...Commissioning 6 2 Application examples SITRANS LR250 PROFIBUS PA 58 Operating Instructions 01 2014 A5E32221386 AB ...

Page 61: ...ice is in PROGRAM mode the output remains active and continues to respond to changes in the device SIMATIC PDM monitors the process values alarms and status signals of the device It allows you to display compare adjust verify and simulate process device data also to set schedules for calibration and maintenance Parameters are identified by name and organized into function groups See LCD menu struc...

Page 62: ...tment Process Variables Page 83 Monitor process variables and level trend Security Page 89 Protect security and communication parameters from modification by the maintenance user 7 1 1 2 Features of SIMATIC PDM Rev 5 2 SP1 SIMATIC PDM Rev 5 2 SP1 is supported only for basic configuration and troubleshooting For advanced features such as the Quick Start wizard Rev 6 0 SP3 HF2 or higher is required ...

Page 63: ...licking on Cancel during an upload from device to SIMATIC PDM will result in some parameters being updated Application Guides for setting up PROFIBUS PA devices with SIMATIC PDM can be downloaded from our website Product page http www siemens com LR250 1 Check that you have the most recent EDD and if necessary update it See Updating the Electronic Device Description EDD Page 61 2 Set Address via h...

Page 64: ...p by step procedure that configures the device for a simple application Please consult the operating instructions or online help for details on using SIMATIC PDM 1 If you have not already done so check that you have the most up to date Electronic Device Description EDD for your device See Configuring a new device Page 61 2 Launch SIMATIC Manager and create a new project Application Guides for sett...

Page 65: ...NLOAD at the end of the last step to save settings offline and transfer them to the device Do not use the Quick Start Wizard to modify individual parameters for quick access to echo profile parameters see Echo Profile via SIMATIC PDM Page 70 or see Parameter Reference Page 93 for a complete list Perform customization only after the Quick Start has been completed Click on BACK to return and revise ...

Page 66: ...n setting for your computer monitor SITRANS PDM limits the TAG field to a maximum of 24 characters 1 Click on Read Data from Device to upload Quick Start parameter settings from the device to the PC PG and ensure PDM is synchronized with the device 2 If required change the language for the local user interface 3 Click on NEXT to accept the default values Description Message and Installation Date f...

Page 67: ...TRANS LR250 PROFIBUS PA Operating Instructions 01 2014 A5E32221386 AB 65 Step 2 Application Select the application type level or volume and the material then click on NEXT See Application with Stillpipe Page 55 for a Low Dielectric Liquid application ...

Page 68: ... LR250 PROFIBUS PA 66 Operating Instructions 01 2014 A5E32221386 AB Step 3 Vessel Shape The vessel shapes shown are predefined For a vessel with obstructions see Auto False Echo Suppression via SIMATIC PDM Page 73 Select the vessel shape and click on NEXT ...

Page 69: ...AB 67 Step 4 Ranges Set the parameters and click on NEXT Step 5 Summary Check parameter settings and click on BACK to return and revise values FINISH to save settings offline or FINISH AND DOWNLOAD to save settings offline and transfer them to the device The message Quick Start was successful will appear Click on OK ...

Page 70: ...device to SIMATIC PDM will result in some parameters being updated Many parameters are accessed via pull down menus in PDM See Parameters accessed via pull down menus Page 69 for others 1 Launch SIMATIC PDM connect to device and upload data from device 2 Adjust parameter values in the parameter value field then Enter The status fields read Changed 3 Open the Device menu click on Download to device...

Page 71: ... device Upload to PC PG Update Diagnostic Status Device Diagnostics Toolbar Status bar Wizard Quick Start Page 62 Update Echo Profile Utilities Page 69 Maintenance Page 77 Acknowledge Faults Page 78 Wear Page 78 Simulation Page 79 Write Locking Page 81 Master Reset Page 82 7 1 5 1 Echo profile utilities Open the menu Device Echo Profile Utilities and click on the appropriate tab for easy access to...

Page 72: ...ight click on the axis and drag in either direction to reposition the high end of the scale After saving a profile click on OK not the x button to close the Echo Profile Utilities window otherwise the profile will not be saved In the Echo Profile Utilities window click the Echo Profile tab Initial profile graph is blank upon entry to dialog Click Measure to update the profile It is recommended to ...

Page 73: ...nterval maximum 60 minutes Inside Echo Profile Utilities in the Echo Profile Time Based Storage window Enter the desired interval between stored profiles Enter the maximum number of profiles to be stored maximum 60 Click on Start A message appears warning of the time delay and warning that all previous saved profiles will be overwritten Click on OK to proceed The new profiles will be saved with th...

Page 74: ...lse echoes caused by obstructions For an explanation see Auto False Echo Suppression Page 207 Open the menu Device Echo Profile Utilities and click the tab TVT Shaper TVT Cursor Echo profile Initial profile graph is blank upon entry to dialog Click on Measure to view and upload the current TVT from device Change the position of the cursor on the TVT using the Point and Point buttons raise and lowe...

Page 75: ...ange during startup if possible If the vessel contains an agitator it should be running Before adjusting these parameters rotate the device for best signal lower false echo amplitude If you have a vessel with known obstructions use Auto False Echo Suppression to prevent false echo detection This feature can also be used if the device displays a false high level or the reading is fluctuating betwee...

Page 76: ...3 Open the menu Device Echo Profile Utilities and click on the tab Auto False Echo Suppression 4 Make sure Auto False Echo Suppression Range is On 5 Enter the value for Auto False Echo Suppression Range 6 Click Learn The message appears This will learn a new echo profile Once done it cannot be undone Click OK 7 Once Auto TVT is complete click Transfer to Device To exit click Close Auto TVT is enab...

Page 77: ...erating Instructions 01 2014 A5E32221386 AB 75 Before Auto False Echo Suppression TVT Hover Level Echo marker Default TVT Material level False echo After Auto False Echo Suppression False echo Material level Learned TVT Default TVT Auto False Echo Suppression Range Echo marker ...

Page 78: ...PDM SITRANS LR250 PROFIBUS PA 76 Operating Instructions 01 2014 A5E32221386 AB 7 1 5 3 Echo setup Provides quick access to echo selection filtering and response rate parameters Open the menu Device Echo Profile Utilities and click on Echo Setup ...

Page 79: ...ANS LR250 PROFIBUS PA Operating Instructions 01 2014 A5E32221386 AB 77 7 1 5 4 Maintenance You can set schedules and reminders for device maintenance based on its projected lifetime sensor maintenance based on its projected lifetime service calibration ...

Page 80: ...set Service Calibration schedules 1 Open the menu Device Maintenance and click on the Service Calibration Schedule tab 2 Modify desired values and if desired set reminders for either or both of Reminder 1 before Lifetime Required Reminder 2 before Lifetime Demanded 3 Click Write 4 Click Read to see the effects of your modification 5 Click Service Calibration Performed to reset the schedule 7 1 5 5...

Page 81: ...cer Block and Output For more details see Analog Input Function Blocks 1 and 2 Page 225 Simulate analog input to AIFB1 or AIFB2 Allows you to input a simulated measured value status and quality in order to test the functioning of an Analog Input Function Block 1 Open the menu Device Simulation and select the desired function block 2 Click on the tab Simulation Measured value 3 Enable simulation en...

Page 82: ...put below to set the output mode 5 After simulation is complete disable simulation and click on Transfer Simulate output 1 Open the menu Device Simulation select function block 1 or 2 and click on the tab Simulation Output 2 Select Manual Mode from options AUTO Manual or Out of Service and click on Transfer 3 Enter simulated value and click on Transfer 4 After simulation is complete return to Simu...

Page 83: ...ct Ramp enter the step length and number of steps 4 Enter the simulated value and click on Transfer 5 After simulation is complete disable simulation and click on Transfer 7 1 5 8 Write locking Prevents any changes to parameters via PDM or the hand held programmer If Write Locking is enabled the data can be viewed but not modified To enable disable Write Locking 1 Open the menu Device Write Lockin...

Page 84: ...the address lock was on will disable the lock 7 1 5 10 Factory defaults Factory Defaults resets all user parameters to the default settings with certain exceptions The list of exceptions includes but is not limited to Tag Message Descriptor Installation Data Device Address Write Protection Auto False Echo Suppression Range Learned TVT To perform a reset to Factory Defaults 1 Open the menu Device M...

Page 85: ...blocks electronics temperature and device status Process variables To compare outputs in real time open the menu View Process Variables Note To view peak sensor values peak FB1 and FB2 values or peak electronics temperatures see Device Diagnostics Page 86 Sensor Value and simulation setting Electronics temperature Measured Value level volume and distance together with quality and status ...

Page 86: ...perating Instructions 01 2014 A5E32221386 AB Function blocks Open the menu View Process Variables and click on Function Blocks to view the channel level volume space or distance operating mode Auto Manual or Out of Service quality status simulation setting and summary of alarms ...

Page 87: ...SIMATIC PDM SITRANS LR250 PROFIBUS PA Operating Instructions 01 2014 A5E32221386 AB 85 Trend view Open the menu View Process Variables and click on Trend View to monitor Sensor Value and values for AIFB1 and AIFB2 trend line trend lines ...

Page 88: ...stics Device status Open the menu View Device Diagnostics and go to Device Status to view Diagnostics Device Status Extended Diagnostics and Maintenance Diagnostics In the Device Status window click on the Diagnostics tab then on the Update diagnostics button to update diagnostic information and refresh linked icons Update diagnostics ...

Page 89: ...ating via SIMATIC PDM SITRANS LR250 PROFIBUS PA Operating Instructions 01 2014 A5E32221386 AB 87 Device Status Click on the Device Status tab to view peak sensor values peak FB1 and FB2 values and peak electronics temperatures ...

Page 90: ... 2014 A5E32221386 AB Analog Input 1 Analog Input 2 Open the menu View Device Diagnostics and go to Analog Input 1 Analog Input 2 Click on the tab Overview to see the status of all warnings and alarms Click on the tab Alarms and Warnings for details Update Open the menu View Update to refresh the screen ...

Page 91: ...ns maintenance or specialist If a password has been set it will not be possible to open the project as a specialist without it A maintenance user will be able to open the project without a password but will not have access to security and communication control parameters 1 Open a project double click on the device icon and in the User window select Specialist 2 Open the menu Options Settings and c...

Page 92: ...Data Description for the device 7 2 1 Device Type Manager DTM A DTM is a type of software that plugs into FDT It contains the same information as an EDD but an EDD is independent of the operating system 7 2 2 SITRANS DTM SITRANS DTM is an EDDL interpreter developed by Siemens to interpret the EDD for that device To use SITRANS DTM to connect to a device you must first install SITRANS DTM on your s...

Page 93: ...DD for SITRANS DTM can be downloaded from our website Product page http www siemens com LR250 Go to Support Software Downloads 7 2 4 Configuring a new device via FDT The full process to configure a field device via FDT is outlined in an Application Guide which can be downloaded from our website under Support Application Guides Product page http www siemens com LR250 ...

Page 94: ...Remote operation 7 2 Operating via FDT SITRANS LR250 PROFIBUS PA 92 Operating Instructions 01 2014 A5E32221386 AB ...

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