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Introduction Safety notes Installing/mounting SITRANS F Connecting Ultrasonic Flowmeters SITRANS FS230 Commissioning Technical data Compact Operating Instructions Service and maintenance Product documentation and support 7ME372 (HART/Modbus) 12/2019 A5E38755607-AB...
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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.
Connecting the sensor cables to the sensor ................29 HI Precision mount FST030 ....................31 Connecting the external DSL ....................35 4.5.1 Preparing for the DSL connections ..................35 4.5.2 Connecting the sensor cables....................35 4.5.3 Channel 5 and 6 input configuration ..................36 SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
HW: 002 Field communicator V3.8 EDD: 1.00.00 or 1.01.00 Device revi‐ sion 3 or later Designated use Use the device to measure process medium in accordance with the information in the operating instructions. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber...
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.
These include, for example: ● National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) (USA) ● Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) (Canada) Further provisions for hazardous area applications are for example: ● IEC 60079-14 (international) ● EN 60079-14 (EU) SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
If you need additional information not covered by these instructions, contact your local Siemens office or company representative. Note Operation under special ambient conditions...
● Connect the device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety" solely to an intrinsically safe circuit. ● Observe the specifications for the electrical data on the certificate and/or in Technical data (Page 61). SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
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Safety notes 2.3 Use in hazardous areas SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
(Page 61). ● Close unused cable inlets for the electrical connections. ● When replacing cable glands, only use cable glands of the same type. ● After installation, check that the cables are seated firmly. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
The device can overheat or materials become brittle due to UV exposure. ● Protect the device from direct sunlight. ● Make sure that the maximum permissible ambient temperature is not exceeded. Refer to the information in Technical data (Page 61). SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
Cable connection between FST030 Ports for I/O, Communications and external DSL, up to 150 m ④ ⑨ Path 1-4 Upstream (A) Ports for Analog input or RTDs ⑤ ⑩ Path 1-4 Downstream (B) Protective earth SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
Care must be taken when opening the lid to avoid the lid falling. Note Mounting screws are not included You will need four screws, able to support at least 55 lbs (25 kg). Siemens recommends M6x100 screws with appropriate anchors for the wall material. SITRANS FS230...
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Mounting on pipe or in panel For mounting on pipe or in panel see the installation instructions given in A5E45462317 Instructions "Pipe/panel mount kit" which is provided with the optional pipe/panel mount kit. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
1. Remove mounting bracket from DSL. 2. Mount bracket on a wall using four screws. Figure 3-2 Mounting bracket on wall 3. Mount DSL on mounting bracket using four screws. Figure 3-3 Mounting DSL to mounting bracket SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
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2. Mount bracket on a horizontal or a vertical pipe using ordinary hose clips or duct straps. Figure 3-4 Mounting bracket on vertical pipe Figure 3-5 Mounting bracket on horizontal pipe Figure 3-6 Mounting bracket on big horizontal pipe 3. Mount DSL on mounting bracket using four screws. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
The spacing index provides the correct distance between the sensors based on the pipe size given. Before continuing refer to the Reflect mount installation diagram example below. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
The device can be damaged, destroyed, or its functionality impaired through improper mounting. ● Before installing ensure there is no visible damage to the device. ● Mount the device using suitable tools. See operating instructions. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
● If the device contains hazardous media, it must be emptied prior to disassembly. Make sure that no environmentally hazardous media are released. ● Secure the remaining connections so that no damage can result if the process is started unintentionally. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
Damage to device through formation of condensation if the temperature difference between transportation or storage and the mounting location exceeds 20 °C (36 °F). ● Before taking the device into operation, let the device adapt for several hours in the new environment. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
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Exception: It may be permissible to omit connection of the equipotential bonding for devices with type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i". WARNING Unprotected cable ends Risk of explosion through unprotected cable ends in hazardous areas. ● Protect unused cable ends in accordance with IEC/EN 60079-14. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
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You can use this device in industrial environments, households and small businesses. For metal housings there is an increased electromagnetic compatibility compared to high- frequency radiation. This protection can be increased by grounding the housing, see Technical data (Page 61). SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
Connecting the sensor cables to the wall mount transmitter with internal DSL Preparing for the connection 1. Loosen the four lid screws. 2. Open the lid. 3. Remove F-connector tool from wall mount enclosure. Figure 4-1 F-connector tool location SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
6. Remove F-connector tool. 7. Mount and tighten cable gland. Repeat these steps for each sensor cable. Connecting the sensor cables to the sensor Note The following example is shown in the Reflect mount sensor configuration. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
2. Apply Super Lube to the internal threads at the large end of the thread connector. ③ 3. Observing the upstream and downstream orientation , connect upstream sensor ④ cable from transmitter port (1A) and make connection snug. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
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Path 1 - Upstream sensor cable to internal DSL port transmitter port (1B) (1A) ⑤ Hi Precision mounted sensors Figure 4-3 Hi Precision Reflect mount single enclosure wiring 5. Tighten all cable glands to obtain optimum sealing. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
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2. Apply Super Lube to the internal threads at the large end of the thread connector. ③ 3. Observing the upstream and downstream orientation , connect upstream sensor ⑤ cable from transmitter port (1A) and make connection snug. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
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Path 1 - Upstream sensor cable to internal DSL port (1A) Figure 4-4 HI Precision Direct mount Dual enclosure sensor wiring 5. Tighten all cable glands to obtain optimum sealing. 6. Refer to transmitter FST030 Operating Instructions to program transmitter. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
When connecting the sensor to the DSL make sure that you connect the sensor cables for each path to the corresponding numbers on the DSL (A and B). External DSL side A External DSL side B SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
The external DSL provides the option of connecting two additional devices to channels 5 and 6. Do not connect two devices to one channel. Note Analog input on channel 6 Hardware version 2 and below does not support analog input on channel 6. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
4. Ground current input cable shield using the ground clamp inside the external DSL. 5. Connect the two wires to two-terminal block (Ch5+ and Ch5-, or Ch6+ and Ch6-). 6. Assemble and tighten cable gland. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
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① ④ Wire to Isource + (black) Wire to Vsense - (red) ② ⑤ Wire to Vsense + (white) Wire to ground (blue) ③ Wire to Isource - (green) SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
Vsense - Isource - Isource - Isource - 7. Assemble and tighten cable gland. 4.5.5 Connecting the SSL cable M12 connector version The SSL cable is provided with M12 style stainless steel plugs. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
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Figure 4-5 Cable end 2. Remove cap and ferrule from cable gland and slide onto cable. ③ 3. Remove blind plug ( ) and fit cable gland. 4. Push cable through gland opening. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
Wind lid further by one quarter of a turn to seal on the O-ring. 7. Ensure that moisture does not penetrate to inside of DSL enclosure by creating a drip loop (bend cables downward) immediately before cable glands. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
The DSL is IP68 only if the lid is properly mounted and all M20 holes are closed with appropriate blind plugs or cable glands. Transmitter power supply, communications and I/Os connection 4.6.1 Sensor connections reference For sensor connection, see relevant sensor installation manual. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
④ Initial firmware and hardware revisions ⑤ Device configuration date ⑥ Updates (to be filled in on firmware and hardware updates) ⑦ Configuration of channels 1 to 6 Figure 4-6 Example configuration label SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
● For Ex versions active or passive current output is preselected at ordering and cannot be changed. ● Non-Ex versions can be connected as either active or passive. See also Connecting channels 5 and 6 on internal DSL (Page 51) SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
1. Open enclosure lid. 2. Remove blind plug and fit cable gland. 3. Push cable through open gland and cable path. 4. Restore ferrule and tighten cap to lightly hold cable in place. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
For Ex devices active or passive current output is preselected at ordering. 4.6.5 Connecting channels 2 to 4 Channel 2 is for output only, channels 3 to 4 can be ordered as either inputs/outputs or relays, see Preparing for the connections (Page 44) SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
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The numbers in the graphics below refer to table Figure 4-7 Terminals/configuration overview (Page 45) If connected as input or output (channels 2 to 4) Active configuration Passive configuration ⑫ ⑬ ⑪ ⑫ Termination example for channel 3 SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
ChXa+ ● Alarm item Active ● NAMUR status signals Output Current output Frequency output Passive Pulse output ChX- Status output ChXC ● Alarm class ChX+ ● Alarm item ● NAMUR status signals Passive SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
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● Pressure Active ChXp- ● Medium temperature ChXC ● Viscosity ● Density ChXa+ Active Current Process values input ● Pressure Passive ChX- ● Medium temperature ChXC ● Viscosity ● Density ChX+ Passive SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
2. Remove cap and ferrule from cable gland and slide onto cable. ④ ⑤ 3. Remove one of the blind plugs ( ) and fit cable gland. 4. Push cable through gland opening. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
● torque between 0.5 to 0.6 Nm ● One wire per terminal connection 1. Open enclosure lid, unscrew power supply terminal protection cover screw, and remove protection cover. 2. Remove blind plug and fit cable gland. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
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Connecting 4.6 Transmitter power supply, communications and I/Os connection 3. Push cable through open gland and cable path 4. Restore ferrule and tighten cap to lightly hold cable in place. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
7. Mount power supply protection cover and fasten protection cover screw. Finishing the transmitter connection Connection check-up 1. Check individual wire installation by tugging firmly. 2. Firmly tighten cable glands and insert blanking plugs in unused cable entries. 3. Close lid. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
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Connecting 4.7 Finishing the transmitter connection 4. Tighten the four spring screws. 5. Ensure that moisture does not penetrate to inside of electronics enclosure. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
● Check prior to commissioning that the cover, cover locks, and cable inlets are assembled in accordance with the directives. Exception: Devices having the type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i" may also be opened in energized state in hazardous areas. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
The device is commissioned/operated with the touch keypad on the local display. The elements are actuated by touching the glass panel on the appropriate button. The text display above the operating elements gives a menu-guided operation of the individual device SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
You will be asked if you want to start the "Quick commissioning" wizard. If you choose "Yes" (recommended), the "Quick commissioning" wizard will start. If you choose "No", you accept the default values of the device, and the next HMI view will be the operation view 1. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
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Commissioning 5.3 Initial startup Start Language Welcome Set date and time Quick commissioning Continue with Quick commissioning wizard First startup wizard is now finished SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
Siemens defines flow sensors as non-repairable products. WARNING Impermissible repair and maintenance of the device ● Repair and maintenance must be carried out by Siemens authorized personnel only. WARNING Impermissible repair of explosion protected devices Risk of explosion in hazardous areas ●...
The inscriptions could become unreadable. WARNING Electrostatic charge Risk of explosion in hazardous areas if electrostatic charges develop, for example, when cleaning plastic surfaces with a dry cloth. ● Prevent electrostatic charging in hazardous areas. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
Risk of burns during maintenance work on parts having surface temperatures exceeding 70 °C (158 °F). ● Take corresponding protective measures, for example by wearing protective gloves. ● After carrying out maintenance, remount touch protection measures. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
● Close the device after maintenance work. Refer to Connecting (Page 25). Return procedure Enclose the bill of lading, return document and decontamination certificate in a clear plastic pouch and attach it firmly to the outside of the packaging. SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
– Number of returned devices/replacement parts – Reason for returning the item(s) ● Decontamination declaration (https://www.siemens.com/sc/declarationofdecontamination) With this declaration you warrant "that the device/replacement part has been carefully cleaned and is free of residues. The device/replacement part does not pose a hazard for humans and the environment."...
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Service and maintenance 7.5 Disposal SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2019, A5E38755607-AB...
– "Download as html5, only PC": Open or save the manual in the HTML5 view on your PC You can also find manuals with the Mobile app at Industry Online Support (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/sc/2067). Download the app to your mobile device and scan the device QR code. Product documentation by serial number Using the PIA Life Cycle Portal, you can access the serial number-specific product information including technical specifications, spare parts, calibration data, or factory certificates.
In addition to our technical support, Siemens offers comprehensive online services at Service & Support (http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support). Contact If you have further questions about the device, contact your local Siemens representative at Personal Contact (http://www.automation.siemens.com/partner). To find the contact for your product, go to "all products and branches" and select "Products &...