Siemens SITRANS F US SONO 3100 Operating Instructions Manual

Ultrasonic flowmeters

SITRANS F US SONO 3100

Operating Instructions • 03/2011

SITRANS F

Introduction

Safety notes

Description

SITRANS F

Installing/Mounting

Ultrasonic Flowmeters SITRANS F US SONO 3100

Electrical connection

Maintenance and repair

Operating Instructions

Technical data

Appendix A

Sensor type SONO 3100 DN 100 ... DN 1200 for use with transmitter type FUS060

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Legal information Warning notice system

This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are graded according to the degree of danger.

DANGER

indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.

WARNING

indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.

CAUTION

with a safety alert symbol, indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.

CAUTION without a safety alert symbol, indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.

NOTICE indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the corresponding information is not taken into

account.

If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to property damage.

Qualified Personnel

The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation for the specific task, 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:

WARNING

Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems. The permissible ambient conditions must be adhered to. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed.

Trademarks

All names identified by ® are registered trademarks of the Siemens AG. The remaining trademarks in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the owner.

Disclaimer of Liability

We have reviewed the contents of this publication to ensure consistency with the hardware and software described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the information in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent editions.

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Table of contents

1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 5

1.1 Items supplied................................................................................................................................5

1.2 History............................................................................................................................................6

1.3 Further Information ........................................................................................................................6

1.4 Notes on warranty..........................................................................................................................7

2 Safety notes............................................................................................................................................... 9

2.1 Laws and directives .......................................................................................................................9

2.2 Installation in hazardous area......................................................................................................10

2.3 Certificates ...................................................................................................................................12

3 Description............................................................................................................................................... 13

3.1 System components ....................................................................................................................13

3.2 Design..........................................................................................................................................13

3.3 Theory of operation......................................................................................................................15

4 Installing/Mounting................................................................................................................................... 17

4.1 Installation safety precautions......................................................................................................17

4.2 Determining a location .................................................................................................................18

4.3 Orienting the sensor.....................................................................................................................21

4.4 Mounting the sensor ....................................................................................................................22

5 Electrical connection................................................................................................................................ 23

5.1 Step 1: Transducer wiring............................................................................................................23

5.2 Step 2: Wiring transducer and transmitter ...................................................................................24

6 Maintenance and repair........................................................................................................................... 27

6.1 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................27

6.2 Recalibration ................................................................................................................................27

6.3 Unit repair.....................................................................................................................................27

6.4 Technical support.........................................................................................................................28

6.5

Application-specific data ..............................................................................................................29

6.6 Return procedures .......................................................................................................................30

6.7 Disposal .......................................................................................................................................31

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7 Technical data ......................................................................................................................................... 33

7.1 Coaxial cable specifications........................................................................................................ 35

7.2 Pressure and temperature rating ................................................................................................ 36

7.3 Reference conditions .................................................................................................................. 38

7.4 Dimensions and weight............................................................................................................... 39

A Appendix A .............................................................................................................................................. 43

A.1 Sizing table (DN 100 to DN 1200)............................................................................................... 43

A.2 Ordering ...................................................................................................................................... 44

Index........................................................................................................................................................ 45

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Introduction

These instructions contain all the information you need for using the device.

The instructions are aimed at persons mechanically installing the device, connecting it electronically, configuring the parameters and commissioning it as well as service and maintenance engineers.

Note

It is the responsibilit

y of the customer that the instructions and directions provided in the operating instructions are read, understood and followed by the relevant personnel before installing the device.

1.1 Items supplied

 SITRANS F US SONO 3100  SITRANS F US / F X literature CD  Quick Start guide  Calibration report  Transducer coaxial cable (4 pcs)  Transmitter type FUS060 (not shown)

Note

Scope of deli

very may vary, depending on version and add-ons.

Note Handle

with care!

Impact and shock can damage the piezeoelectric crystal located in the transducers.

Introduction

1.2 History

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1.2 History

The contents of these instructions are regularly reviewed and corrections are included in subsequent editions. We welcome all suggestions for improvement.

The following table shows the most important changes in the documentation compared to each previous edition.

Edition Remarks 03/2011 Updates regarding compliance to PED directive. 06/2010 Contents restructured. 12/2007 SITRANS F US Ultrasonic flowmeter Sensor type SONO 3100 DN 100 ... DN 1200 for

use with transmitter type FUS060 (Operating manual, revision 3.)

Note

A flowmeter system consists of a sensor (SONO 3100) and a transmitter (FUS060).

These Operating Instructions only cover the sensor part of the system. The transmitter FUS060 has a separate manual, which is available on the SITRANS F US / F X literature CD-ROM and on the flow documentation homepage (http://www.siemens.com/flowdocumentation

)

1.3 Further Information

Product information on the Internet

The Operating Instructions are available on the CD-ROM shipped with the device, and on the Internet on the Siemens homepage, where further information on the range of SITRANS F flowmeters may also be found:

Product information on the internet (http://www.siemens.com/flow

)

Worldwide contact person

If you need more information or have particular problems not covered sufficiently by these Operating Instructions, get in touch with your contact person. You can find contact information for your local contact person on the Internet:

Local contact person (http://www.automation.siemens.com/partner

)

Introduction

1.4 Notes on warranty

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1.4 Notes on warranty

The contents of this manual shall not become part of or modify any prior or existing agreement, commitment or legal relationship. The sales contract contains all obligations on the part of Siemens as well as the complete and solely applicable warranty conditions. Any statements regarding device versions described in the manual do not create new warranties or modify the existing warranty.

The content reflects the technical status at the time of publishing. Siemens reserves the right to make technical changes in the course of further development.

Introduction

1.4 Notes on warranty

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Safety notes

CAUTION

Correct, reliable operation of the product requires proper transport, storage, positioning and assembly as well as careful operation and maintenance. Only qualified personnel should install or operate this instrument.

Note

Alterations to the product, including opening or improper modifications of the product, are not permitted.

If this requirement is not observed, the CE mark and the manufacturer's warranty will expire.

2.1 Laws and directives

General requirements

Installation of the equipment must comply with national regulations. For example EN 6007914 for installation in hazardous location in the European Community.

Instrument safety standards

The device has been tested at the factory, based on the safety requirements. In order to maintain this condition over the expected life of the device the requirements described in these Operating Instructions must be observed.

CAUTION

Material compatibility

The meters have been designed according to EN 13480 with an additional corrosion layer of approx. 1 mm for steel sensors. Stainless steel transducer parts do not have an additional layer.

It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the medium is compatible with the sensor construction material. The full responsibility for the selection rests with the customer and Siemens Flow Instruments can take no responsibility for any failure due to material incompatibility.

Safety notes

2.2 Installation in hazardous area

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CE-marked equipment

Depending on device version, the CE mark symbolizes the compliance of the device with the following directives:

● EMC directive 2004/108/EC

● Low voltage directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC

● Pressure equipment directive (PED) 97/23/EC

● ATEX Directive 94/9/EC

WARNING

SONO 3100 weld-in version

SONO 3100 in the weld-in version, without flanges, are not pressure-tested and are not CE marked to PED. All installation activities (welding, pressure test, etc) are the responsibility of the customer.

2.2 Installation in hazardous area

WARNING

Equipment used in hazardous areas must be Ex-approved and marked accordingly. It is required that the special conditions for safe use provided in the manual and in the Ex certificate are followed!

Hazardous area approvals

This flowmeter (SONO 3100 with FUS060) is approved for use in hazardous area and has the following approvals:

● Transmitter (FUS060): II 2G Ex dem [ia/ib] IIC T6/T4/T3 (Only approved for use with SONO 3100 Ex-i)

● Sensor (SONO 3100 Ex-i approved version): II 2G Ex ib IIC T6/T4/T3 (Only approved for use with FUS060 Ex- version)

● Sensor (SONO 3100 Ex d approved version): II 2G EEx d IIC T3-T6 (Only approved for use with FUS060 non Ex- version installed in safe zone)

WARNING

Make sure the hazardous area approval is suitable for the environment in which the device will be installed.

Safety notes

2.2 Installation in hazardous area

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Temperature specifications for use in hazardous area

Table 2- 1 Hazardous area temperature specifications for SONO 3100 Ex-i approved versions

Temperature class Max. surface

temperature

Process media temperature

Ambient temperature

T3 +200°C -10... 200°C -20 ... +60°C T4 +135°C -10... 135°C -20 ... +60°C T5 +100°C -10... 100°C -20 ... +60°C T6 +85°C -10 ... 85°C -20 ... +60°C

Table 2- 2 Hazardous area temperature specifications for SONO 3100 Ex-d approved versions

Temperature class Max. surface

temperature

Process media temperature

Ambient temperature

T3 +200°C -10... 200°C -20 ... +180°C T4 +135°C -10... 135°C -20 ... +125°C T5 +100°C -10... 100°C -20 ... +90°C T6 +85°C -10 ... 85°C -20 ... +75°C

WARNING

Process media temperature specifications

Make sure that process media temperature specifications indicated on the device nameplate / label will not be exceeded.

Hazardous area safety requirements

WARNING

It is required that:  Electrical connections are in accordance with EN60079-14 (Installing Electrical Systems

in Explosion Hazardous Areas).

 Appropriate cable connectors are used for the output circuits:

– Intrinsically safe: blue and / or metal (nickle-plated brass) – Non-intrinsically safe: gray or black

 Protective earth terminals (PE) on both sensor and transmitter are connected (min. 4

Safety notes

2.3 Certificates

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2.3 Certificates

Certificates are posted on the Internet and on the documentation CD-ROM shipped with the device.

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