SITRANS LC300 Brochure

Cost effective, accurate, reliable
Inverse frequency shift capacitance continuous level measurement
SITRANS LC300
Answers for industry.
SITRANS LC300
Power
12 to 30 V DC any polarity, 2-wire current loop circuit
Performance
Cost effective, accurate,
reliable level measurement
SITRANS LC300 is an inverse frequency shift
capacitance continuous level transmitter
for liquids and solids applications. SITRANS
LC300 is cost effective, reliable, low maintenance, and easy to install. It is ideal for
standard and industrial applications in
chemical, hydrocarbon processing, food
and beverage, mining, aggregate and
cement industries. Patented Active-Shield
technology protects the measurement from
the effects of moisture, vapors, foam,
temperature or pressure variations, and
material buildup.
• Accurate and reliable PFA-lined probes
• 2-wire (4 to 20 mA) current loop design
• Current signaling according to NAMUR
NE 43
• Patented Active-Shield technology protects the measurement from the effects of
moisture, vapors, foam, temperature, or
pressure variations, and material build-up
Range
1.66 to 3300 pF, minimum span 3.3 pF
Accuracy
<0.5% of actual measurement value
Temperature stability
0.25% of actual capacitance value
Non-linearity and reproducibility
<0.4% of full scale and actual measurement value
Current signaling
According to NAMUR NE 43, signal 3.8 to 20.5 mA, fault ≤ 3.6 or
≥21 mA (22 mA)
Wiring connections
max. 2.5 mm2
Interface
Output: loop current
4 to 20 mA/20 to 4 mA 2 wire current loop
Display (local)
LCD, 4 digit, each 0 to 9 and limited alpha characters
Mechanical
Enclosure
• Aluminum, epoxy-coated
• Ingress protect: Type 4/NEMA 4/IP65, IP68
• Cable inlet 2 x ½" NPT, 2 x M20x15
Sensor
AISI 316L / PFA
Process connection
• Threaded: ¾",1",1¼",1½" NPT/BSPP/BSPT/JIS-P
• Flanges: 1 to 4" ASME, DIN DN 25 to 100
Probe diameter
• Rod version: 19 mm (0.75") with PFA jacket
• Cable version: 9 mm (0.35") with PFA jacket, 6 mm (0.24") without PFA jacket
Probe lengths
• Rod version: min. 300 mm (12"), max. 5000 mm (197")
• Cable version: min. 1000 mm (40"), max. 25000 mm (984")
Active shield length
• Rod version: 100 mm (3.94")
• Cable version: 105 mm (4.13")
Process conditions
• Integrated local LCD display
Ambient temperature
-40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)
• Push-button calibration and programming
Process temperature
-40 to 200 °C (-40 to 392 °F)
• Fully adjustable range: level, damping,
diagnostics
Pressure
-1 to 35 bar g (-14.6 to 511 psi g)*
• Corrosion-resistant construction and
wetted parts
General
CE, CSA, FM,
Hazardous
CSA/FM, ATEX
• Rugged, shear, and abrasion-resistant
probe
Marine
Lloyd’s Register of Shipping, categories ENV1, ENV2, ENV3, ENV5,
and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
• 25 m (82 ft) maximum insertion length
Pressure
PED 97/23/ EC, CSA B51
Other
C-TICK (Australia), Pattern Approved (China)
Approvals
*Pressure rating of process seal is temperature dependent. Contact Siemens Milltronics for derating curves.
SITRANS is a registered trademark of Siemens AG. Specifications subject to change without notice.
© Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc. 2008.
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