Application Examples; Level Application Example - Siemens SITRANS LR260 Operating Instructions Manual

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6.3 Application examples

6.3 Application examples
6.3.1 Application examples
Note
In the applications illustrated below, values are for example purposes only.
You can use these examples as setup 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 FINISH 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 programmer, or using a Device Management tool (SIMATIC PDM or
AMS Device Manager) and enter the appropriate values.
6.3.2

Level application example

The application is a steel silo containing flour that takes an average of 3 hours to fill and 3 weeks
to empty.
Using the Easy Aimer, orient the SITRANS LR260 so that the emission cone is approximately
perpendicular to the material surface.
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