Table Of Contents - Siemens SITRANS F Series Compact Operating Instructions

Table of contents

1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Purpose of this documentation.................................................................................................5
1.2 Document history .....................................................................................................................5
1.3 Nameplate layout .....................................................................................................................5
1.4 Designated use ......................................................................................................................12
1.5 Product compatibility ..............................................................................................................12
1.6 Checking the consignment.....................................................................................................13
1.7 Security information ...............................................................................................................13
1.8 Transportation and storage ....................................................................................................14
1.9 Notes on warranty ..................................................................................................................14
2 Safety notes................................................................................................................................................17
2.1 Preconditions for use .............................................................................................................17
2.1.1 Conformity with European directives......................................................................................17
2.1.2 Improper device modifications ...............................................................................................18
2.2 Requirements for special applications ...................................................................................18
2.3 Use in hazardous areas .........................................................................................................19
2.3.1 Special conditions for safe use ..............................................................................................19
3 Installing/mounting......................................................................................................................................21
3.1 Basic safety notes ..................................................................................................................21
3.1.1 Installation location requirements...........................................................................................22
3.1.2 Proper mounting.....................................................................................................................23
3.2 Sensor installation..................................................................................................................24
3.2.1 Determining a location ..........................................................................................................24
3.2.2 Orientation of the sensor........................................................................................................25
3.2.3 Installation in a drop line ........................................................................................................28
3.3 Disassembly...........................................................................................................................28
4 Connecting .................................................................................................................................................29
4.1 Basic safety notes ..................................................................................................................29
4.2 Connecting FC430 .................................................................................................................33
4.2.1 Cable requirements................................................................................................................33
4.2.2 Transmitter power supply and I/Os connection......................................................................33
4.2.2.1 Connecting the DSL and the transmitter ................................................................................33
4.2.2.2 Connecting the current loop with or without HART communication (CH1) ............................37
4.2.2.3 Connecting the Modbus or PROFIBUS (CH1) .......................................................................39
4.2.2.4 Connecting channels 2 to 4....................................................................................................40
4.2.2.5 Input/output configuration.......................................................................................................42
SITRANS FC430
Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2019, A5E39940293-AB
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