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SITRANS LR560 (FF)
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SITRANS LR560
SITRANS LR560 is a 2-wire 78 GHz FMCW radar level transmitter for continuous monitoring of
solids in vessels to a range of 100 m (329 ft). The plug and play performance is ideal for all solids
applications, including those with extreme dust and high temperatures to +200 °C (+392 °F).
The device consists of an electronic circuit coupled to a lens antenna and flange for quick and
easy positioning.
SITRANS LR560 supports Foundation Fieldbus communication protocol, and AMS Device
Manager software. Signals are processed using Process Intelligence.
Specifications
For a complete listing, see the SITRANS LR560 (Foundation Fieldbus) Instruction Manual. For
Approvals information see
Approvals
on page 5.
Ambient/Operating Temperature
Power
• Bus powered
9 to 32 V DC, per IEC 61158-2 (Foundation Fieldbus)
• Current consumed
13.5 mA
WARNING: SITRANS LR560 is to be used only in the manner outlined in this manual,
otherwise protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Note: 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.
Notes:
• The reference drawing listed on the device label can be downloaded from the Siemens
website at: www.siemens.com/LR560 under Support.
• Maximum and minimum temperatures are dependent on the process connection, antenna
and O-ring materials. Use of the Easy Aimer limits maximum temperature.
• See
Temperature De-Rating Curve
on page 18, for more details.
process temperature at process connection:
–40
o
C to +100
o
C (–40
o
F to +212
o
F) or
–40
o
C to +200
o
C (–40
o
F to +392
o
F) depending on the version
ambient temperature
(surrounding enclosure)
–40 °C to 80 °C (–40 °F to 176 °F)
device label
pressure/
temperature
related
information