Siemens Sitrans LU-180, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions LU 180 Sitrans LU 180 Edition 06 2016 Ultrasonic Transmitters ...

Page 2: ...____ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Ultrasonic Transmitters SITRANS LU180 Operating Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA Introduction 1 Description 2 Installing and mounting 3 Connecting 4 Commissioning 5 Operating 6 Troubleshooting 7 Technical data 8 Appendix A ...

Page 3: ...ay be operated 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 WAR...

Page 4: ... System diagram 18 4 1 3 Wiring connection 18 4 2 Instructions specific to hazardous area installations 19 4 3 Nameplates for hazardous area installations 20 5 Commissioning 23 5 1 Start up 23 5 2 Calibration 24 5 3 Calibration reference method 24 5 4 4 mA calibration 25 5 5 20 mA calibration 25 5 6 Operation status 26 6 Operating 27 6 1 Adjustments 27 6 2 Calibration scrolling method 28 6 3 4 mA ...

Page 5: ... setting 32 6 11 Fail safe timer 33 6 12 Adjusting the fail safe timer 33 6 13 Units 33 6 14 Adjusting the units 34 7 Troubleshooting 35 8 Technical data 37 8 1 Power 37 8 2 Performance 37 8 3 Interface 37 8 4 Outputs 38 8 5 Construction 38 8 6 Operating conditions 38 8 7 Approvals 39 A Appendix 41 A 1 Measurement interval 41 ...

Page 6: ...may cause interference to several frequency based communications Note Unit repair All changes and repairs must be done by qualified personnel and applicable safety regulations must be followed Please note the following The user is responsible for all changes and repairs made to the device All new components must be provided by Siemens Restrict repair to faulty components only Do not re use faulty ...

Page 7: ...Introduction SITRANS LU180 6 Operating Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA ...

Page 8: ...asonic transducer and temperature sensing element The SITRANS LU180 emits a series of ultrasonic pulses from the transducer Each pulse is reflected as an echo from the material and sensed by the transducer The echo is processed by the SITRANS LU180 using Siemens proven Sonic Intelligence techniques Filtering is applied to help discriminate between the true echo from the material and false echoes f...

Page 9: ...Description SITRANS LU180 8 Operating Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA ...

Page 10: ...It is advisable to keep the device away from high voltage or current runs contactors and SCR control drives 3 2 Location Locate the SITRANS LU180 so that it will have a clear sound path that is perpendicular to the liquid surface The SITRANS LU180 sound path should not intersect the fill path rough walls seams rungs etc Sanitary ferrule Seams Pipe Fill Rungs Note Mount the SITRANS LU180 so that th...

Page 11: ...readed Electronics Mounting thread Sensor The SITRANS LU180 is available in three thread types 1 2 NPT Taper ANSI ASME B1 20 1 2 R 2 BSPT EN 10226 3 G 2 BSPP EN ISO 228 1 Note Before inserting the SITRANS LU180 into its mounting hole ensure that the threads are of the same type to avoid damaging the device ...

Page 12: ...ting Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA 11 3 4 Flange adapter optional The SITRANS LU180 can be fitted with the optional 75 mm 3 flange adapter for mating to 3 ANSI DIN 65PN10 and JIS 10K3B flanges SITRANS LU180 Optional flange adapter 2 NPT 7ML1830 1BT 2 BSPT 7ML1830 1BU ...

Page 13: ...s suitable for chemical clean in place applications to 60 C 140 F only Ensure your cleaning chemicals are compatible with PVDF Electronics Mounting flange Sensor Mounting the sanitary version 1 Mount the SITRANS LU180 onto the top of the tank s sanitary ferrule 2 Secure mating by surrounding the joint with the clamp 3 Tighten adjusting wing nut ...

Page 14: ...Installing and mounting 3 5 4 Sanitary SITRANS LU180 Operating Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA 13 SITRANS LU180 Ferrule Clamp Tank Adjusting wing nut ...

Page 15: ...stalling and mounting 3 5 4 Sanitary SITRANS LU180 14 Operating Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA 4 Sanitary ferrule Note The inside of sanitary ferrule must be smooth and free of burrs seams or ridges ...

Page 16: ... with FMS200 mounting bracket SITRANS LU180 Operating Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA 15 3 6 LU180 with FMS200 mounting bracket LU180 FMS200 mounting bracket 7ML1830 1BK with 7ML1830 1DT Locknut 2 NPT or 7ML1830 1DQ Locknut 2 BSPT ...

Page 17: ...Installing and mounting 3 6 LU180 with FMS200 mounting bracket SITRANS LU180 16 Operating Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA ...

Page 18: ...AA 17 Connecting 4 4 1 Connecting the LU180 4 1 1 Cable entry 1 Loosen lid and remove it 2 Install cable gland or conduit 3 Insert wires through gland or conduit and up through cable guide 4 Connect wiring 5 Replace lid and tighten it Lid removed for clarity ...

Page 19: ... screwed in to the enclosure tightly and the cable is within the specified clamping range 6 5 to 12 mm User supplied cable glands must meet IP68 NEMA 6 ratings and be installed according to the manufacturer s instructions 4 1 2 System diagram SITRANS LU180 Loop instrumentation 4 1 3 Wiring connection SITRANS LU180 V supply Loop instrumentation R max Note Power supply is reverse polarity protected ...

Page 20: ...by suitably trained personnel 5 There are no special checking or maintenance conditions other than a periodic check 6 With regard to explosion safety it is not necessary to check for correct operation 7 The equipment contains no user replaceable parts and is not intended to be repaired by the user Repair of the equipment is to be carried out by the manufacturer or their approved agents in accordan...

Page 21: ...the equipment shall only be cleaned with a damp cloth This is particularly important if the equipment is installed in a zone 0 location 4 3 Nameplates for hazardous area installations Note Always refer to nameplates on the device for device specific approvals ATEX certificate on nameplate The ATEX certificate listed on the nameplate can be downloaded from the LU180 product page on our website http...

Page 22: ...Connecting 4 3 Nameplates for hazardous area installations SITRANS LU180 Operating Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA 21 ...

Page 23: ...Connecting 4 3 Nameplates for hazardous area installations SITRANS LU180 22 Operating Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA ...

Page 24: ...lled or aimed at a wall 0 25 to 5 m away apply power The device starts up displaying the following 4 key Units 20 key LOE fault Program mode Operation status Alphanumeric 2 It then defaults to the Run mode which is the measurement reading of the distance from the transducer face to the material level in the units indicated as shown ...

Page 25: ...nal span high level 20 mA high level 4 mA low level 4 mA low level 20 mA 5 3 Calibration reference method 1 Adjust the material level or target to the desired distance from the sensor face 2 Press the 4 or 20 key as appropriate to view the stored distance associated with that mA output value 3 Press the key a second time to set the new distance reference 4 After viewing or calibrating the unit ope...

Page 26: ...674 AA 25 5 4 4 mA calibration Press 4 Press 4 again 4 mA calibration calibration invalid if new 4 mA calibration retry 5 5 20 mA calibration Press 20 Press 20 again 20 mA calibration calibration invalid if new 20 mA calibration retry Note Calibration bypasses the measurement response rate ...

Page 27: ...ing status During commissioning viewing the graphic can assist the user in properly locating and installing the unit to achieve optimum performance GOOD WAITING LOE FAULT The graphic will change from full to partial to indicate operation status After the Waiting period the icon will appear for an LOE FAULT indication When a valid echo is again received a Good indication will resume Refer to Troubl...

Page 28: ...obtained A viewing sequence of the stored value is automatically initiated During this time the value can be changed by pressing either the 4 or 20 key After viewing or changing operation automatically reverts to the Run mode 6 secs Adjustment Display 4 mA calibration Page 28 scrolling 20 mA calibration Page 29 scrolling Blanking Page 29 Speed of response Page 30 Fail safe Page 32 Fail safe timer ...

Page 29: ...nce method Page 24 To change the stored calibration value obtain the c 4 or c 20 display The calibration value may be increased by pressing the 20 key or decreased by pressing the 4 key When the display has scrolled to the desired value stop pressing the key The display automatically reverts to the Run mode 6 secs Note For faster scrolling hold the key and release it when the appropriate value is ...

Page 30: ...increase to new calibration value i e 0 45 m new calibration value 6 5 Blanking Blanking is used to ignore the zone in front of the transducer where false echoes are at a level that interfere with the processing of the true echo It is measured outward from the sensor face The minimum recommended blanking value is 0 25 m 0 82 ft but can be increased in order to extend the blanking SITRANS LU180 Bla...

Page 31: ...r example 0 25 m Press 20 to increase blanking value i e 0 36 m Press 4 to decrease the blanking value i e 0 35 m 6 seconds The new blanking value is shown 6 7 Speed of response The speed of response adjustment allows the user to collectively set a number of operating parameters measurement response is the limit to which the SITRANS LU180 will be able to keep up with rates of change If the unit s ...

Page 32: ...tator discrimination filter fail safe timer 1 1 m min 3 3 ft min on on 10 minutes 2 5 m min 16 4 ft min on on 3 minutes 3 immediate off off 3 minutes 4 0 03 m min 0 1 ft min on on 10 minutes factory setting 6 8 Adjusting the speed of response To change the speed of response go to the SP display as described in Adjustments Page 27 and proceed as follows 1 Press the 20 key to scroll forward through ...

Page 33: ...onal span i inversely proportional span factory setting 6 10 Adjusting the fail safe setting To change the fail safe setting go to the FLS display as described in Adjustments Page 27 and proceed as follows 1 Press the 20 key to scroll forward through the available values 1 2 3 and press the 4 key to scroll backwards 2 Once you have reached the appropriate value stop pressing the key The display au...

Page 34: ...Page 30 If a different value is desired the fail safe timer should be adjusted after the speed of response is set 6 12 Adjusting the fail safe timer To change the fail safe setting go to the FSt display as described in Adjustments Page 27 and proceed as follows 1 Press the 20 key to increase the waiting period and press the 4 key to decrease it 2 Once you have reached the appropriate value stop pr...

Page 35: ...ed as follows 1 Press the 20 key to scroll forward through the available options 1 2 and press the 4 key to scroll backwards 2 Once you have reached the appropriate value stop pressing the key The display automatically returns to the Run mode 6 secs 3 seconds Indicates that the device is now in units mode The current option is shown i e m Press 20 for option 2 i e ft 6 seconds Option 2 has now bee...

Page 36: ...th sensor face The LU180 is too close to the fill point The LU180 is not perpendicular to the liquid surface Change in level too fast Measurement out of range Foam on liquid surface High level of vibration in the mounting structure Level inside the blanking zone The Waiting period has expired Investigate the probable caus es listed above Refer to Speed of response Page 30 or Fail safe timer Page 3...

Page 37: ...Troubleshooting SITRANS LU180 36 Operating Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA ...

Page 38: ...1 A surge loop current 4 to 20 mA max 8 2 Performance Range 0 25 to 5 m 0 8 to 16 4 ft liquids only Beam angle 12 at 3 dB boundary Temperature compensation built in to compensate over the operating range 8 3 Interface Display liquid crystal three 9 mm 0 35 digits for reading of distance between sensor face and material multi segment graphic for commissioning and troubleshooting Programming 2 tacti...

Page 39: ...PVDF mounting threaded 2 NPT Taper ANSI ASME B1 20 1 R 2 BSPT EN 10226 G 2 BSPP EN ISO 228 1 4 Sanitary optional flange adapter 2 NPT 7ML1830 1BT 2 BSPT 7ML1830 1BU Enclosure material PBT Connection 1 x M20 or 1 2 NPT conduit entry 2 screw terminal block for 2 5 mm2 14 ga solid wire 1 5 mm2 16 ga stranded wire max Enclosure rating Type 6 NEMA 6 IP68 2 meters for 24 hours Weight 1 3 kg 8 6 Operatin...

Page 40: ...U180 Operating Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA 39 8 7 Approvals General purpose CSAus c CE RCM Hazardous Intrinsically safe IECEx Ex ia IIC T4 Ga ATEX II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga FM CSA Class I II III Div 1 Groups A B C D E F G T4 KCC REM S49 ...

Page 41: ...Technical data 8 7 Approvals SITRANS LU180 40 Operating Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA ...

Page 42: ...SITRANS LU180 Operating Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA 41 Appendix A A 1 Measurement interval Interval in seconds mA loop current ...

Page 43: ...Appendix A 1 Measurement interval SITRANS LU180 42 Operating Instructions 06 2016 A5E37100674 AA ...

Page 44: ... K9J 7B1 Subject to change without prior notice For more information www siemens com processautomation www siemens com level www siemens com weighing Siemens Canada Limited 1954 Technology Drive P O Box 4225 Siemens AG 2016 A5E37100674 Rev AA ...