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Operating Instructions • 01/2017

Vibrating Switches

SITRANS LVL200E

Two-wire 8/16 mA

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions 01 2017 Vibrating Switches SITRANS LVL200E Two wire 8 16 mA ...

Page 2: ...2 MAN 100411 SITRANS LVL200E Operating Instructions 55328 EN 170712 ...

Page 3: ...rinciple of operation 9 3 3 Adjustment 9 3 4 Storage and transport 10 3 5 Accessories 10 4 Mounting 4 1 General instructions 12 4 2 Mounting instructions 15 5 Connecting to power supply 5 1 Preparing the connection 18 5 2 Connection procedure 18 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing 19 5 4 Wiring plan version IP 66 IP 68 1 bar 21 6 Setup 6 1 General information 22 6 2 Adjustment elements 22 6 3 F...

Page 4: ...70712 Safety instructions for Ex areas Take note of the Ex specific safety instructions for Ex applications These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions manual Editing status 2017 01 09 ...

Page 5: ... 3 Symbols used Information tip note This symbol indicates helpful additional information Caution If this warning is ignored faults or malfunctions can result Warning If this warning is ignored injury to persons and or serious damage to the instrument can result Danger If this warning is ignored serious injury to persons and or destruction of the instrument can result Ex applications This symbol i...

Page 6: ...h incorrect mounting or adjustment Thus dam age to property to persons or environmental contamination can be caused Also the protective characteristics of the instrument can be influenced 2 4 General safety instructions This is a state of the art instrument complying with all prevailing regulations and directives The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless and reliable condition...

Page 7: ...rmity SITRANS LVL200E fulfils the requirements to functional safety ac cording to IEC 61508 or IEC 61511 You find further information in the Safety Manual SITRANS LVL200 2 8 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada This information is only valid for USA and Canada Hence the follow ing text is only available in the English language Installations in the US shall comply with the relevant requ...

Page 8: ...l Ex specific Safety instructions with Ex versions If necessary further certificates The SITRANS LVL200E consists of the components Housing lid Housing with electronics Process fitting with tuning fork 1 2 3 Fig 1 SITRANS LVL200E 1 Housing lid 2 Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument Article number Ser...

Page 9: ...ine break and short circuit The tuning fork is piezoelectrically energised and vibrates at its mechanical resonance frequency of approx 1200 Hz The piezos are fixed mechanically and are hence not subject to temperature shock limitations The frequency changes when the tuning fork is covered by the medium This change is detected by the integrated electronics module transferred as a current value to ...

Page 10: ...ings on the outside Unless otherwise indicated the packages must be stored only under the following conditions Not in the open Dry and dust free Not exposed to corrosive media Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Storage and transport temperature see chapter Supplement Technical data Ambient conditions Relative humidity 20 85 With an instrument weight of more t...

Page 11: ...22 2 4602 Lock fittings cannot be used in coated tube extensions You can find additional information in the operating instructions manu als of the lock fittings For connecting the sensors with a separator to voltage supply or sig nal processing the sensors are also available with plug connectors The following plug connectors are available M12 x 1 ISO 4400 Harting HAN 7D Harting HAN 8D Amphenol Tuc...

Page 12: ...uning fork is at the height of the desired switching point The tuning fork has lateral markings notches that indicate the switching point with vertical mounting The switching point applies to water in conjunction with the basic setting of the density switch 0 7 g cm 0 025 lbs in When mounting SITRANS LVL200E make sure that this marking is at the height of the requested switch ing point Keep in min...

Page 13: ...ith lower density 3 Switching point with higher density 4 Switching point approx 27 mm 1 06 in 1 Fig 3 Horizontal installation 1 Switching point 1 2 Fig 4 Horizontal installation recommended mounting position particularly for adhesive products 1 Switching point 2 Marking with screwed version facing up In the case of flange versions the fork is aligned as follows ...

Page 14: ...in areas where high humidity is expected e g through cleaning processes or on cooled or heated vessels To maintain the housing protection make sure that the housing lid is closed during operation and locked if necessary Make sure that the degree of contamination specified in chapter Technical data meets the existing ambient conditions Fig 6 Measures against moisture ingress Caution Do not hold SIT...

Page 15: ... not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory The free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust protection caps as transport protection Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs 4 2 Mounting instructions SITRANS LVL200E has a defined thread starting point This mea...

Page 16: ... is aligned with the flange holes When used in adhesive and viscous products the tuning fork should protrude into the vessel to avoid buildup For that reason sockets for flanges and mounting bosses should be avoided when mounting horizontally If SITRANS LVL200E is mounted in the filling stream unwanted false measurement signals can be generated For this reason mount SITRANS LVL200E at a position i...

Page 17: ...re the extension tube This measure applies mainly to applications in Ex areas category 1G or WHG Make sure that the tube is not subject to bending stress due to this measure Fig 9 Lateral suppot of SITRANS LVL200E Instruments with enamel coating should be treated very carefully and shocks should be avoided Unpack SITRANS LVL200E directly before installation Insert SITRANS LVL200E carefully into th...

Page 18: ...us areas must be given priority The data for power supply are specified in chapter Technical data The instrument is connected with standard two wire cable without screen If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the test values of EN 61326 for industrial areas screened cable should be used Make sure that the cable used has the required temperature resist ance and fire safety for m...

Page 19: ...driver 8 Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 9 Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10 Screw the housing lid back on The electrical connection is finished 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non Ex as well as to the Ex d version 5 5 5 5 1 2 4 3 Fig 10 Mat...

Page 20: ... Ex technical data are available in the supplied Safety information The wiring example is applicable for all suitable signal conditioning instruments The control lamp on SITRANS LVL200E lights in general red with covered tuning fork green with uncovered tuning fork Take note of the operating instructions manual of the signal condition ing instrument Suitable signal conditioning instruments are lis...

Page 21: ...8 EN 170712 4 3 2 1 1 2 Fig 12 Wiring plan single chamber housing 5 4 Wiring plan version IP 66 IP 68 1 bar 1 2 Fig 13 Wire assignment connection cable 1 Brown and blue to power supply or to the processing system 2 Shielding Wire assignment con nection cable ...

Page 22: ...e 2 Mode adjustment A B On the signal conditioning instrument SITRANS SCSC SITRANS TCSC via the signal conditioning instrument The switching condition can be changed with the A B switch You can set the required mode according to the Function table A max de tection or overfill protection B min detection or dry run protection The switching delay can also be modified on the signal conditioning instru...

Page 23: ...t will shift in the direction of the housing or tuning fork end depending on the density and type of installation Note Keep in mind that foams with a density 0 45 g cm 0 016 lbs in are detected by the sensor This can lead to erroneous switchings particulary when the sensor is used for dry run protection 6 3 Function table The following table provides an overview of the switching conditions dependi...

Page 24: ... combinations meet the requirements ac cording to WHG SITRANS LVL200E Ex with Oscillator SWE60Z EX Signal conditioning instrument SITRANS SCSC SITRANS TCSC or SPLC safety oriented PLC The SITRANS LVL200E is qualified for use in measuring chains of level SIL2 according to IEC 61508 redundant level SIL3 and is ap proved according to WHG The measuring system can be used for level detection of liquids...

Page 25: ...TCSC A test key is lowered in the front plate of the signal conditioning instru ment Push the test key for 2 seconds with a suitable object Hence a test is started The sensor must neither be dismounted nor triggered by filling the vessel With an SPLC safety oriented PLC the correctness of the subse quent switching conditions must be monitored via the two LEDs on the signal conditioning instrument ...

Page 26: ...arate the instrument briefly 2 s from voltage supply or push the test key Check the results of the test Make sure the connected downstream devices are activated dur ing the function test 2 Push the mode switch min max on the signal conditioning instrument Check if the switching status changes signal lamp switching status By doing so you can check the function of the measuring system If this is not...

Page 27: ...o you can check the function of the measuring system You can find the test procedure under Implementation Function test Make sure the connected downstream devices are activated dur ing the function test 2 Push the mode switch min max on the signal conditioning instrument Check if the switching status changes signal lamp switching status By doing so you can check the function of the measuring syste...

Page 28: ...t By doing this you can check the correct function of the measuring system Note Keep in mind that the starting time tA of the voltage supply can extend the time up to the first switching e g SITRANS SCSC SITRANS TCSC 1 s Test procedure After releasing the button or after a brief line break Sensor current Sensor Level relay A overfill protection Signal lamp A Overfill protection Level relay B dry r...

Page 29: ...TRANS TCSC2 signal conditioning instrument the test result can be checked directly on an LED on the signal conditioning instrument This is the most comfortable and simple way to carry out the test A test key is lowered in the front plate of the SITRANS SCSC and SITRANS TCSC signal conditioning instruments Push the test key for 2 seconds with a suitable object Hence a test is started The sensor mus...

Page 30: ...hanges the mode the vibrating element may be covered with buildup or me chanically damaged Should the switching function in the correct mode still be faulty return the instrument for repair Press the mode switch on the signal conditioning in strument If the instrument then does not change the mode the electronics module is defective Exchange the electronics module Unfavourable installation locatio...

Page 31: ...exchange in the handbook of the new electronics module In general all electronics modules of series SW60 can be inter changed If you want to use an electronics module with a different signal output you carry out the complete setup You find the neces sary suitable operating instruction on our homepage Note Keep in mind that enamelled instrument versions need special electronics modules These electr...

Page 32: ... can be recycled by spe cialised recycling companies We use recyclable materials and have designed the electronics to be easily separable WEEE directive 2002 96 EG This instrument is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002 96 EG and the respective national laws Pass the instrument directly on to a spe cialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points These may be used only f...

Page 33: ...y C22 2 4602 Alloy C22 2 4602 enamelled 316L with ECTFE coating 316L with PFA coating Materials non wetted parts Ʋ Ʋ Plastic housing plastic PBT Polyester Ʋ Ʋ Aluminium die cast housing Aluminium die casting AlSi10Mg powder coated basis Polyester Ʋ Ʋ Stainless steel housing precision casting 316L Ʋ Ʋ Stainless steel housing electropol ished 316L Ʋ Ʋ Seal between housing and housing lid Silicone SI...

Page 34: ...rface quality Ʋ Ʋ Standard Ra 3 µm 1 18 4 in Ʋ Ʋ Hygienic version 3A Ra 0 8 µm 3 15 5 in Ʋ Ʋ Hygienic version 3A Ra 0 3 µm 1 18 5 in Process fittings Ʋ Ʋ Pipe thread cylindrical DIN 3852 A G G1 Ʋ Ʋ Pipe thread conical ASME B1 20 1 NPT 1 NPT Ʋ Ʋ Flanges DIN from DN 25 ASME from 1 Ʋ Ʋ hygienic fittings Slotted nut DN 40 PN 40 Clamp 1 DIN 32676 ISO 2852 316L Clamp 2 DIN 32676 ISO 2852 316L conus DN 2...

Page 35: ...5 75 Ʋ Ʋ Air pressure 860 1060 mbar 86 106 kPa 12 5 15 4 psig Ʋ Ʋ Product temperature 18 30 C 64 86 F Ʋ Ʋ Product density 1 g cm 0 036 lbs in water Ʋ Ʋ Product viscosity 1 mPa s Ʋ Ʋ Superimposed pressure 0 kPa Ʋ Ʋ Sensor installation Vertically from top Ʋ Ʋ Density selection switch 0 7 g cm Measuring accuracy Deviation 1 mm 0 04 in Influence of the process temperature on the switching point 1 3 4 ...

Page 36: ...0 5 g cm 0 018 lb in 4 Switch position 0 7 g cm 0 025 lb in 5 Switching point at reference conditions notch 6 Tuning fork Influence of the process pressure to the switching point 1 2 3 4 12 174 1 38 551 1 25 362 6 51 739 7 64 928 2 10 25 64 8 5 16 6 15 64 4 5 32 2 5 64 2 5 64 4 5 32 6 15 64 8 5 16 10 25 64 0 Fig 42 Influence of the process pressure to the switching point 1 Shifting of the switchin...

Page 37: ... 100 bar 10000 kPa 1450 psig at a maximum process temperature of 50 C 122 F only with threaded versions Process temperature thread or flange temperature Ʋ Ʋ SITRANS LVL200E of 316L Alloy C22 2 4602 50 150 C 58 302 F Process temperature thread or flange temperature with temperature adapter option Ʋ Ʋ SITRANS LVL200E of 316L Alloy C22 2 4602 50 250 C 58 482 F Ʋ Ʋ SITRANS LVL200E enamelled 50 200 C 5...

Page 38: ...s temperature Process pressure with switch position 0 5 g cm sensitivity switch 1 Process pressure in bar psig 2 Process temperature in C F SIP process temperature SIP Sterilization in place Vapour stratification up to 2 h 150 C 302 F 3 Additional process conditions Viscosity dynamic 0 1 10000 mPa s requirement with density 1 Flow velocity max 6 m s with a viscosity of 10000 mPa s Density Ʋ Ʋ Stan...

Page 39: ... 018 0 09 lbs in Ʋ Ʋ 0 7 g cm 0 7 2 5 g cm 0 025 0 09 lbs in Voltage supply Operating voltage via the signal conditioning instrument Ʋ Ʋ Non Ex instrument 12 36 V DC Ʋ Ʋ Ex d instrument ATEX FM CSA 12 36 V DC Ʋ Ʋ Ex ia instrument ATEX 12 29 V DC Ʋ Ʋ Ex ia instrument FM CSA 12 31 V DC Electrical protective measures Protection rating Ʋ Ʋ Plastic housing IP 66 IP 67 NEMA Type 4X Ʋ Ʋ Aluminium and sta...

Page 40: ...s Housing in protection IP 66 IP 67 and IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar 1 3 2 4 ø 84 mm 3 31 69 mm 2 72 ø 77 mm 3 03 114 mm 4 49 M20x1 5 NPT 69 mm 2 72 ø 77 mm 3 03 119 mm 4 69 M20x1 5 NPT 59 mm 2 32 ø 80 mm 3 15 112 mm 4 41 M20x1 5 NPT 116 mm 4 57 120 mm 4 72 M20x1 5 M20x1 5 NPT Fig 46 Housing versions in protection IP 66 IP 67 and IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar 1 Plastic single chamber 2 Stainless steel single chamber...

Page 41: ...1 NPT L L L L L 32 G3 4A 3 4 NPT 41 G1A 1 NPT 4 5 1 2 3 18 5 mm 0 73 57 mm 2 24 50 mm 1 97 ø 33 7 mm 1 33 36 mm 1 42 19 mm 0 75 50 mm 1 97 L 6 ø 21 3 mm 0 84 Fig 47 SITRANS LVL200E 1 Thread 2 Clamp 3 Cone DN 25 4 Slotted nut DN 40 5 Flange 6 Tuchenhagen Varivent L Sensor length see chapter Technical data ...

Page 42: ...42 MAN 100411 SITRANS LVL200E Operating Instructions 55328 EN 170712 SITRANS LVL200E options 34 mm 1 34 178 mm 7 01 1 2 Fig 48 Options 1 Gas tight leadthrough 2 Temperature adapter ...

Page 43: ...43 MAN 100411 SITRANS LVL200E Operating Instructions 55328 EN 170712 9 3 Trademark All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor originator ...

Page 44: ...ox 4225 Peterborough ON K9J 7B1 Canada email techpubs smpi siemens com www siemens com processautomation Subject to change without prior notice MAN 100411 Rev 0 0 Siemens AG 2017 For more information www siemens com level www siemens com weighing Printed in Canada ...

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