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Level Measurement
Continuous level measurement - Ultrasonic transmitters
SITRANS Probe LU

■ Overview ■ Configuration
Parabolic mounting

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SITRANS Probe LU is a 2-wire loop powered ultrasonic transmit-
ter for level, volume and flow monitoring of liquids in open chan-
nels, storage vessels, and simple process vessels.
Flat mounting and beam angle
■ Benefits Fill

• Continuous level measurement up to 12 m (40 ft) range

• Easy installation and simple startup
• Programming using infrared Intrinsically Safe handheld
programmer, SIMATIC PDM or HART Communicator
• Communication using HART or PROFIBUS PA
• ETFE or PVDF transducers for chemical compatibility Pipe
• Sonic Intelligence signal processing
• Auto False-Echo Suppression for fixed obstruction avoidance
• Level to volume or level to flow conversion Rungs

■ Application
Seams
The SITRANS Probe LU is ideal for level monitoring in the water
and wastewater industry, chemical storage vessels, and small 10°
bulk hoppers. Beam angle
The range of SITRANS Probe LU is 6 or 12 m (20 or 40 ft).
Using Sonic Intelligence, Auto False Echo Suppression for fixed
obstruction avoidance, and accuracy of 0.15 % of range or
6 mm (0.25 inch), the Probe LU provides unmatched reliability. SITRANS Probe LU mounting

The Probe LU offers two communications options: HART or

PROFIBUS PA (Profile version 3.0, Class B).
The transducer on the Probe LU is available as ETFE or PVDF to
suit the chemical conditions of your application. As well, for
applications with varying material and process temperatures,
the Probe LU incorporates an internal temperature sensor to
compensate for temperature changes.
• Key Applications: chemical storage vessels, filter beds, liquid
storage vessels

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■ Technical specifications
Mode of operation Process connection
Measuring principle Ultrasonic level measurement Threaded connection 2" NPT [(Taper), ANSI/ASME B1.20.1]
Typical application Level measurement in storage ves- R 2" [(BSPT), EN 10226]
sels and simple process vessels or
Inputs G 2" [(BSPP), EN ISO 228-1]
Measuring range Flange connection 3 inch (80 mm) universal flange
• 6 m (20 ft) model 0.25 ... 6 m (10 inch ... 20 ft) Other connection FMS 200 mounting bracket (see page
• 12 m (40 ft) model 0.25 ... 12 m (10 inch ... 40 ft) 4/179) or customer supplied mount
Frequency 54 kHz Display and Controls
Outputs Interface Local: LCD display with bar graph
mA/HART Remote: Available via HART or
• Range 4 ... 20 mA PROFIBUS PA
• Accuracy ± 0.02 mA Configuration Using Siemens SIMATIC PDM (PC) or

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HART handheld communicator or
PROFIBUS PA Profile 3, Class B
Siemens infrared handheld program-
Performance mer
Resolution  3 mm (0.12 inch) Memory Non-volatile EEPROM
Accuracy ± the greater of 0.15 % of range or Power supply
6 mm (0.24 inch)
4 ... 20 mA/HART Nominal 24 V DC with 550  maxi-
Repeatability  3 mm (0.12 inch) mum; maximum 30 V DC 4 ... 20 mA
Blanking distance 0.25 m (10 inch) PROFIBUS PA 12, 13, 15, or 20 mA depending on
programming (General Purpose or
Update time 5s Intrinsically Safe version)
• 4/20 mA/HART version  5 s at 4 mA
per IEC 61158-2
• PROFIBUS version  4 s at 15 mA current loop
Certificates and Approvals
Temperature compensation Built-in to compensate over tempera-
ture range General CSAUS/C, FM, CE, RCM
Beam angle 10° Marine (only applies to HART commu- • Lloyd’s Register of Shipping
nication option) • ABS Type Approval
Rated operating conditions
Hazardous
Ambient conditions
• Intrinsically Safe (Europe) ATEX II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
• Location Indoor/outdoor
• Intrinsically Safe (USA/Canada) CSA/FM, Class I, Div. 1, Groups A, B,
• Ambient temperature -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F) C, D; Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, G;
• Relative humidity/ingress protection Suitable for outdoor Class III T4
• Installation category I • Intrinsically Safe (International) SIR 13.0008X Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
• Pollution degree 4 • Intrinsically Safe (Brazil) INMETRO Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
Medium conditions • Non-incendive (USA) FM Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D
• Temperature at flange or threads -40 ... +85 °C (-40 ... +185 °F) T4
• Pressure (vessel) 0.5 bar g (7.25 psi g) Handheld Programmer
Design Intrinsically Safe Siemens handheld Infrared receiver
programmer
Material (enclosure) PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)
• Approvals for handheld programmer ATEX II 1GD / IECEx SIR 09.0073
Degree of protection Type 4X/NEMA 4X, Type 6/NEMA Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
6/IP67/IP68 enclosure
Ex iaD 20 T135 °C
Weight 2.1 kg (4.6 lb)
FM/CSA Class I, II, III, Div. 1, Groups
Cable inlet 2 x M20 x 1.5 cable gland or 2 x ½" A, B, C, D, E, F, G T6
NPT thread or 1 x M20 x 1.5 and
1 x ½" NPT Ambient temperature -20 ... 50 °C (-5 ... 122 °F)

Material (transducer) Buna-N seal with ETFE (Ethylene Interface Proprietary infrared pulse signal
Tetrafluoroethylene) or PVDF (Polyvi- Power 3 V lithium battery (non-replaceable)
nylidene Fluoride)

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Selection and Ordering data Article No. Selection and Ordering data Order code
SITRANS Probe LU 7ML5221- Further designs
2-wire, loop powered ultrasonic transmitter for 7 7 7 77 Please add "-Z" to Article No. and specify Order
level, volume and flow monitoring of liquids in code(s).
open channels, storage vessels, and simple
Stainless steel tag [69 x 50 mm (2.71 x 1.97 inch)]:  Y15
process vessels. Measuring-point number/identification
Click on the Article No. for the online configura- (max. 27 characters) specify in plain text
tion in the PIA Life Cycle Portal. Operating Instructions for HART/mA device Article No.
Enclosure/Cable Inlet English A5E32337695
Plastic (PBT), 1 x M20 x 1.5 and 1 x ½" NPT  0
(no cable glands supplied) Note: The Operating Instructions should be
Plastic (PBT), 2 x M20 x 1.5 (includes 1 general  1 ordered as a separate item on the order.
purpose cable gland: 7ML1930-1AM) All literature is available to download for free, in a
Plastic (PBT), 2 x ½" NPT  2 range of languages, at http://www.siemens.com/
(no cable glands supplied) processinstrumentation/documentation
Range/Transducer material Accessories
6 m (20 ft), ETFE  A
Handheld programmer, Intrinsically Safe, EEx ia 7ML5830-2AH
6 m (20 ft), PVDF Copolymer  B

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12 m (40 ft), ETFE  C
Handheld programmer, General Purpose approvals A5E36563512
12 m (40 ft), PVDF Copolymer  D Handheld programmer, Infrared, Intrinsically Safe, 7ML5830-2AJ
PROFIBUS PA
Process connection
2" NPT [(Taper), ANSI/ASME B1.20.1]  A HART modem/USB 7MF4997-1DB
R 2" [(BSPT), EN 10226]  B (for use with a PC and SIMATIC PDM)
G 2" [(BSPP), EN ISO 228-1]  C 2" NPT locknut, plastic 7ML1830-1DT
Communication/Output 2" BSPT locknut, plastic 7ML1830-1DQ
4 ... 20 mA, HART  1 3" ASME, DN 65 PN 10, JIS 10K 3B ETFE Flange 7ML1830-1BT
PROFIBUS PA  2 adapter for 2" NPT
Approvals 3" ASME, DN 65 PN 10, JIS 10K 3B ETFE Flange 7ML1830-1BU
General Purpose, FM, CSAUS/C, CE, RCM, KCC  1 adapter for 2" BSPT
Non-incendive, FM Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D  4
T5 1) One General Purpose polymeric cable gland 7ML1930-1AM
M20 x 1.5, rated for -20 ... +80 °C (-4 ... +176 °F)
Intrinsically Safe, CSA/FM Class I, Div. 1, Groups A,  5
B, C, D; Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, G; Class III T42) One metallic cable gland M20 x 1.5, 7ML1930-1AP
Intrinsically Safe ATEX 1G / IECEx / INMETRO  6 rated -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F) for
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga, RCM, KCC2) General Purpose or ATEX EEx e installations
Intrinsically Safe ATEX 1G / IECEx / INMETRO  7 (available for HART only)
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga, RCM, KCC3) One metallic cable gland M20 x 1.5, 7ML1930-1AQ
Intrinsically safe, CSA/FM Class I, Div. 1, Groups A,  8 rated -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F) with integrated
B, C, D; Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, G; Class III T43) shield connection (available for PROFIBUS PA)
1) Available with Enclosure/Cable Inlet option 2 only. Universal box bracket, FMS-200 7ML1830-1BK
2) Available with communication option 2 only. Probe LU, rock guard/sunshield kit, 7ML1930-1GH
3) Available with communication option 1 only.
304 stainless steel
 We can offer shorter delivery times for configurations designated with the SITRANS RD100, loop powered display - 7ML5741-...
Quick Ship Symbol . For details see page 10/11 in the appendix. see Chapter 7
SITRANS RD200, universal input display with 7ML5740-...
Modbus conversion - see Chapter 7
SITRANS RD300, dual line display with totalizer 7ML5744-...
and linearization curve and Modbus conversion -
see Chapter 7
SITRANS RD500 web, universal remote monitoring 7ML5750-...
solution for instrumentation - see Chapter 7
For applicable back up point level switch see point
level measurement section.
Spare Parts
Plastic lid 7ML1830-1KB
 We can offer shorter delivery times for configurations designated with the
Quick Ship Symbol . For details see page 10/11 in the appendix

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■ Options
Flange adapter for mating 2" NPT or 2" BSP process connections to SITRANS Probe LU with FMS 200 universal box bracket
3" ASME, DN 65 PN 10 and JIS 10K 3B flanges

148.8 (5.86)
Bolt hole circle
diameter
7ML1830-1BK

190.2 (7.49)
Diameter

SITRANS Probe LU optional flange adapter, dimensions in mm (inch) SITRANS Probe LU with optional mounting bracket

4 ■ Dimensional drawings
139.7 (5.50)

Hinged lid
130.1 (5.12)
198.9 (7.83)

Electronics

Mounting thread
21
(0.83)

Transducer
51.1
(2.01)
54 (2.13)

Note: Above model is shown without M20 cable glands or 1/2" NPT conduit connectors.

SITRANS Probe LU, dimensions in mm (inch)

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■ Schematics
Connect the wires to the
terminals as shown:
the polarity is identified
on the terminal block
Lid screws Terminals for loop current
or PROFIBUS PA cable

Cable

Watertight
gland

Note:
- HART model above is shown with M20 cable glands. 1/2" NPT threaded connection is also available.
- DC terminal shall be supplied from an SELV source in accordance with IEC-1010-1 Annex H.
- All field wiring must have insulation suitable for rated input voltages.
- Separate cables and conduit may be required to conform to standard instrumentation wiring practices or electrical codes.

SITRANS Probe LU connections

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