Summary of Contents for Siemens SITRANS SITRANS WF100
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SITRANS WF100 Introduction Safety notes SITRANS Description Installing/Mounting Flowmeters SITRANS WF100 Connecting Commissioning Operating Instructions Service and maintenance Technical specifications Dimension drawings Product documentation and support 7MH7186 08/2021 A5E51108132-AA...
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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.
Introduction Note The Siemens flowmeter system is to be used only in the manner outlined in these operating instructions, otherwise protection provided by equipment may be impaired. • It is your responsibility to read these operating instructions before installing and starting up any component of the system to which the flowmeter is being applied.
Safety notes General safety instructions 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 repairs of the product, are not permitted.
Safety notes 2.2 Installation in hazardous areas Installation in hazardous areas Note Nameplate The nameplate shown is a typical example. Please check the nameplate on your device for your specific device configuration. SITRANS WF100 Operating Instructions, 08/2021, A5E51108132-AA...
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Safety notes 2.2 Installation in hazardous areas Instructions specific to hazardous area installations (Reference European ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, Annex II, 1/0/6) The following instructions apply to equipment covered by certificate number SIRA 11ATEX9367X, and CSAE 21UKEX9105X: 1. For use and assembly, refer to the main instructions. 2.
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Safety notes 2.2 Installation in hazardous areas Conditions for safety use • The equipment shall be installed such that the supply cable is protected from mechanical damage. The cable shall not be subjected to tension or torque. If the cable is to be terminated within an explosive atmosphere, then appropriate protection of the free end of the cable shall be provided.
This compact unit improves processing, increases operating efficiency, and helps provide significant cost savings. Operating with a microprocessor-based Siemens integrator, the Milltronics SF500 displays flowrate, totalized flow, and alarms. Outputs are 0/4 to 20 mA proportional to rate and open collector output for remote totalization.
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Description Components Siemens flowmeters react to the horizontal component of force created by the impact of material on the sensing plate. Siemens flowmeters consist of two physical components: • the housing which includes the flowguide and the outlet: supports the sensing assembly and guides the material flow •...
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Description Horizontal sensing plate The material travels down the flowguide, striking the sensing plate and discharging through the outlet. The force exerted on the sensing plate has both a vertical and horizontal component. The design of the load cell is such that it reacts to the horizontal component only;...
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Description Negative displacement A negative stop protects the load cell against excessive negative displacement which could functionally destroy it. The negative stop is factory set so that the output signal is limited to - 20 mV when the load cell is forced to travel in the negative direction. Under no-flow conditions, the load cell/sensing plate assembly is at rest at static zero.
Description 3.1 Material feed examples Location Materials with low moisture content generally have excellent flow and adhesion characteristics. In processes where material moisture content varies, select a flowmeter location where the moisture content is lowest. Linings • Sensing plate abrasion resistant linings are often used for aggregates, barley, corn, soybeans, wheat, and material with similar hardness and particle mass.
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Description 3.1 Material feed examples Bucket elevators • commonly used for grain applications • feeder discharge damping required when slow elevators (typically chain drive) produce heavily pulsing material discharge • use deadbox if required to reduce material velocity from fast elevators (typically re-inforced belt drive) Conveyor belt •...
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Description 3.1 Material feed examples Feeder/flowguide transition • reverse flowguide transition reverses direction of the bin or feeder material discharge before the material enters the flowmeter flowguide • reversing direction forces the material into a desirable flow pattern rather than permitting material to be flung from the feeder, directly into the flowguide •...
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Description 3.1 Material feed examples Long fall chute • material in-feed where the bin or feeder discharge/flowguide fall is more than 0.6 m (2 ft) • less desirable than the short fall chute because material velocity is greater, increasing flowmeter component abrasion •...
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Description 3.1 Material feed examples Pulsing feeder discharge damping • install a temporary holding bin to receive pulsing material discharge from a feeder. Then the material is gravity fed from the bin to the flowmeter flowguide. • provide manual or automatic control to ensure the holding bin is neither emptied nor overfilled while the feeder is in operation.
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Description 3.1 Material feed examples Flowguide capacity CAUTION If either the material bulk density and flowrate is near the flowmeter's in-feed diameter upper limit, choose the next largest diameter. Refer to the following chart to ensure the flowguide capacity is suitable. Figure 3-1 Flowguide capacity chart SITRANS WF100...
Preparation Prepare the site in accordance to the Siemens installation drawing(s) that are available for download from our website: Siemens weighing (http://www.siemens.com/weighing). If there is confusion or doubt to do with the installation, please consult your Siemens representative.
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Installing/Mounting Load cell handling WARNING Negative displacement on the load cell can functionally destroy the load cell. When handling the load cell, care must be taken not to force the gap open. Figure 4-1 Support load cell throughout handling in non-vertical positions Figure 4-2 Improper handling may functionally destroy the load cell SITRANS WF100...
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Installing/Mounting Installation 1. Set the flowmeter housing in place ensuring that the flowguide and outlet gaskets are correctly located (gaskets supplied by customer). 2. The housing must be vertical within 1° in two planes 90° apart. 3. Bolt the flowguide and outlet flanges to the process piping. 4.
Refer to the integrator instruction manual for programming and calibration details and for information about material tests. All operating instructions are available for download from our website: Siemens weighing (http://www.siemens.com/weighing) Test rate The test rate is the material flowrate represented by the test weight. The test weight is used to simulate the horizontal forces of the material hitting the sensing plate.
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Commissioning For example: If the design flowrate is 6 T/H, then: Therefore the test weight should be between 162 and 216 g. If an available test weight of 200 g is used, then: Perform the zero calibration as described in the Calibration section of the integrator manual. After the completion of the zero calibration, a span calibration, as described in the integrator instruction manual, can be performed with the test weight(s) applied.
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Commissioning Span 1. Install the calibration pulley to the bracket on the flowmeter housing. 2. Hang the test weight over the calibration pulley using the test weight cable. 3. Perform the span calibration as described in the calibration section of the integrator instruction manual.
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At least two 5 minute samples should be taken to ensure repeatability. Refer to material test and subsequent factoring of the flowmeter sections of the integrator manual. Re-rating Consult your local Siemens representative for re-rating. SITRANS WF100 Operating Instructions, 08/2021, A5E51108132-AA...
WARNING Do not strike the flowmeter, its components, or adjacent piping to dislodge material. Check for wearing of the sensing plate. If wear is excessive contact your Siemens representative. Cleaning The flowmeter's access door seal is removable for quick and easy cleaning.
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The following are the recommended spare parts. As each may be available in more than one option, consult Siemens for assistance in ordering spare parts. In all correspondence please quote the serial number of the unit for which the parts are required.
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Service and maintenance CAUTION While transporting, support the load cell/sensing plate assembly as shown in Load cell handling. ① Load cell cable ② Load cell mounting screws ③ Shipping stop ④ Sensing plate Figure 7-1 Enclosure door removed for clarity SITRANS WF100 Operating Instructions, 08/2021, A5E51108132-AA...
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Please note the following: • The user is responsible for all changes and repairs made to the device. • All new components must be provided by the Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc. • Only repair faulty components.
Technical specifications Accuracy ± 1 % of full scale, higher accuracy with linearizing function of integrator Accuracy subject to: On factory approved installations the flowmeter system’s totalilzed weight will be within the specified accuracy when compared to a known weighed material test sample. The test rate must be within the specified range of the design capacity and held constant for the duration of the test.
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Technical specifications Product fine powder to 13 mm (1/2") Operating temperature -40 to 65 °C (-40 to 150 °F) Material temperature -40 to 65 °C (-40 to 150 °F) Repeatability 0.2% Construction assembly all welded housing and flowguide material mild steel, polyester powder painted optional: 304 (1.4301) or 316 (1.4404) stainless steel gasketing FDA approved silicone...
Entering a serial number 1. Open the PIA Life Cycle Portal (https://www.pia-portal.automation.siemens.com). 2. Select the desired language. 3. Enter the serial number of your device. The product documentation relevant for your device is displayed and can be downloaded.
In addition to our technical support, Siemens offers comprehensive online services at Service & Support (http://www.siemens.com/automation/serviceandsupport). 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 &...