Electrodes, Wetted Parts, Enclosure electronic | Siemens LC 500

Specifications

Electrodes

Process connections
•	threaded connection	AISI 316 L stainless steel, 3/4”, 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”, 2”, NPT,
		BSPT, JIS
•	flat-faced flanges	AISI 316 L stainless steel (optional C 22.8 N, Monel1 400,
		Hastelloy2 C22, Duplex) ANSI, DIN3
Probe diameter
•	Cable:	9 mm (0.35”)
•	Rod:	16 mm (0.63”) or 24 mm (0.95”)
Probe length
•	Rod version:	up to 3500 mm (138”) with 16 mm (0.63”) diameter probe
		up to 5500 mm (216”) with 24 mm (0.95”) diameter probe
•	Cable version:	35 m (15 ft.)
Probe insulation		PFA, Enamel4

Wetted Parts

Probe insulation	PFA / Enamel
Threaded connection	AISI 316	L stainless steel
Flange	AISI 316	L stainless steel or Teflon5 covered

Enclosure (electronic)

•	construction	aluminum, epoxy-coated; diameter 160 mm (6.3")
•	cable entry	2 x 1/2” NPT
•	ingress protection	Type 4X / NEMA 4X / IP 65

Weight

Depends on configuration.

Example:
model:	S-series
rod:	PFA insulated, 16 mm (0.63”) dia., 1 m (39.4”) insertion length
weight:	approx. 5 kg

1.Monel® is a registered trademark of the International Nickel Company.

2.Hastelloy® is a registered trademark of Haynes International Inc.

3.Please see Flange Standards on page 90 for a table showing flange sizes.

4.Only available as Rod version, max. length 1500 mm (59”), and only for use in applications where pH ≤ 7.

5.Teflon® is a registered trademark of Dupont.

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SITRANS LC 500 – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Siemens LC 500, Sitrans instruction manual Electrodes, Wetted Parts, Enclosure electronic, Weight, Example

Contents

Sitrans Safety Guidelines Qualified Personnel Technical data subject to changeTechnical Publications Table of Contents Maintenance Iii Appendix C Hart Documentation 113 Applications Introduction Safety Notes Safety marking symbolsManual Abbreviations and Identifications Short formLong Form Description Power SpecificationsEnvironmental Performance Outputs User InterfaceCommunications Weight ElectrodesWetted Parts Enclosure electronic Process Conditions Approvals Sitrans LC 500 Transmitter Operating PrinciplesOperation & Application Capacitance measurement in a cylindrical metal tank Non-conductive or conductive contents Sitrans LC 500 electrode A non-conductive or irregular tankStilling well Active shield ActiveMeasurement Section Probe seal Inactive Application Sitrans LC Level Measurement USL Switch action Interface Measurement Fault Signalling Via the loop currentVia Hart Via the solid-state output Sitrans LC 500 Probe Configuration Probe Configuration Electrode Assembly Process ConnectionsSeal Types Pressure and Temperature Considerations Non-Standard Application Sitrans LC 500 Configuration Non-standard applications Sitrans LC 500 Installation InstallationHandling Electrodes Protection for solid-state switch Mounting InstructionsProcess Cautions Sitrans LC 500 Standard Level Version Wiring Interconnection Sitrans LCSupply Interconnection Cable Selecting the correct instrumentation cable Is applications maximum cable length Multi-drop applications maximum cable lengthSubtract the capacitance for the device Which allows for 560 meters on that side Connecting Sitrans LC Connection DiagramTerminals Where the stilling well is welded to the tank 7ML19985GE01 Grounding instructions Grounding Examples Sitrans LC System Grounding referencingMetal Tanks Cathodically Protected Metal Tanks Non-Conductive Tanks Safety Grounding Example Hazardous area Non-hazardous area Diagnostics Typical PLC configuration with HartCommunications Current values used as signals from digital transmitters Applications for Solid-state Output Factory Settings Switch Protection DiodeSettings Setting Description Setting Interconnection Sitrans LC 500 User Interface LCD displayUser Interface How to access the data Menu Levels 00 to 0F and 10 to 1FDescription Menu Group Details Rotary switch Access to a menu itemAdjusting the value Push-buttons Transmitter Variables Transmitter Variable User-defined Functions Units Start-up Sitrans LC Quick StartStart Up Quick Start Sequence Rotary Switch Positions Quick Reference Num Menu levels 0 To change from menu 00 to menuTo change from menu 10 to menu Calibration using push-button adjustment Changing stepsize value menu 100% value is setCurrent percent of span = 14/20 = 70% Start Up Calibration using Hart Start Up Number Description Number Maintenance MaintenanceTest function Inspections Maintenance Troubleshooting Sitrans LC TroubleshootingIf you are unable to change settings Error Messages and Error Codes Error Messages push-button operationError Codes Hart Error Description Cause Message Appendix a Menu Groups Transmitter Variable Settings menu level Stepsize Update ValueRotary Left Switch Description Values Position Arrow Menu Items Set the rotary switch to B DampingLower Sensor Limit Rotary Switch Delta Range SettingUpper Sensor Limit Description Values Position Affected Rotary Left Switch Mode Description Affected Rotary Left Switch ModeLower Range Value Transmitter Variable Values menu level Upper Range ValueDynamic Value, Primary Variable PV menu 00 and menu Rotary Left Description Values Switch Rotary Switch Left Arrow Description PositionTo change from menu 10 to menu Set the rotary switch to Display the Highest / Lowest Recorded Value Rotary Left Switch Mode Description Action Values Transmitter Variables Dynamic Value menu level Analog Output Signalling proportional or 2-state menu level Upper Threshold Delay 2-state modeRotary Left Added Switch Arrow Indicator Rotary Left Added Switch Arrow IndicatorUpper Threshold Setting 2-state mode Mode Description Values Position Analog Signalling Mode 2-state menu level Lower Threshold Setting 2-state mode Rotary Left Mode State HighState State Low Analog Fault Signalling 2-state State mode must be selected at menuFor detailed information, see Fault Signalling on 22.0 mA Digital Output Signalling solid-state output menu level Upper Threshold Delay solid-state outputRotary Left Des Switch Identifier Cription Lower Threshold Delay solid-state output Upper Threshold Setting solid-state outputValue Rotary Left Des Switch Mode Lower Threshold Setting solid-state outputRotary Left Added Des Switch Mode Indicator Cription Digital Signalling Mode solid-state output Rotary Left Des Switch Arrow Mode Cription Action= cc Digital Fault Signalling Rotary Left Switch ModeAction Values Output Signal Processing Test Factory SettingsSwitch Left Arrow Description Display Meaning Position Miscellaneous Rotary Switch Left Arrow Description Mode Values Position Protection Display Switch LocalSettings Range Inversion Appendix B LCD display examples LCD alphanumeric display examplesAppendix B Appendix C Hart Documentation Hart informationHart Device Descriptor DD Simatic Process Device Manager PDM Sitrans LC 500 DD Menu/Variable Organization Hart Response Code Information Hart Conformance and Command Class Command Description Usage Number Command Description Usage General Transmitter InformationDamping information Non-volatile Memory Data Storage Additional Universal Command Specifications Burst modeMultiDrop operation Units conversions Appendix D Block Diagram, and Correlation table, mA to % Sitrans LC 500 Block Diagram Correlation % 100% to 4-20 mA or 20-4 mA Range 0 100 % Current in mAAppendix D Standard Version Standard Version S-Series, ThreadedSeries Threaded Appendix E Features Standard Version S-Series, Threaded Series Cable Version With weight With anchor Features Standard Version S-Series, Flanged Series, Welded Flange Features Standard Version D-Series Features Standard Version DD-SeriesStandard Version D-Series, Machined Flange Series Features Standard Version, Probe/ Thermal Isolator SD-Series Probe/Thermal IsolatorAll wetted parts made of PFA Thermal isolator to prevent Interface Version Interface Version, threaded optional sanitary and flanged Features Sanitary Version, Tri-Clamp Sanitary Version Flanges Flange Standards Examples using dimensions above Capacitance in air Applications ExamplesGeneric Application Calculations Capacitance in oil Larger tank, dimensions in feet PF = 33.2 pF Device settings CAn90.0 08.0 Application Analog fault signalling 2-state output Current loop is in 2-state mode C Hi selectedState fault signalling enabled F Hi selected CHi USL is set to 83.50 pF LSL is set to 7.3 pF Appendix F Approvals CE CertificateSitrans LC 500 / Pointek CLS Appendix F CE Bescheinigung Wir erklären hiermit auf eigene Verantwortung, dass derHinweis Instrument label Sitrans LC Kema certificate and schedules Appendix F Appendix F Appendix F Appendix F Appendix F Appendix F Appendix F Application Specifications Certificates and ApprovalsNamur recommendation NE Approval Glossary Glossary 7ML19985GE01 Index NumericsIndex Wiring Index Quick Reference Sitrans LC Quick Reference Rotary Switch Positions Quick Reference Page 7ml19985GE01