Safety and commissioning information for Ex areas
14.2 Dry-running protection for centrifugal pumps by active power monitoring
SIMOCODE pro
318 System Manual, 05/2019, A5E40507475002A/RS-AD/004
14.2.3 Installation and commissioning – dry-running protection for centrifugal pumps by
means of active power monitoring
14.2.3.1 Operating Instructions
SIMOCODE pro Operating Instructions
Please observe the SIMOCODE pro Operating Instructions (enclosed with the devices).
You can find the Operating Instructions for SIMOCODE pro listed in Chapter General
information about commissioning and service (Page 255) or at Operating Instructions
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/16027/man
) in the
Industry Online Support.
Operating instructions from the manufacturer of the centrifugal pump and the manufacturer
of the motor used to drive the pump
Observe the operating instructions from the manufacturer of the centrifugal pump that is to
be protected against dry running as well as those from the manufacturer of the motor used
to drive the pump
14.2.3.2 General information on installation and commissioning
Qualified personnel required
All work involved in connecting, commissioning and maintenance must be carried out by
personnel.
Failure to follow proper procedures results in
personal injury and damage to property
.
Information provided by the pump manufacturer
Observe all information provided by the pump manufacturer concerning installation /
mounting / preconditions for commissioning.
Setting the motor's rated current
Set the motor's rated current I
E
(see nameplate) correctly in SIMOCODE pro.
The automatic zero point measurement at I < 0.1*I
E
can lead to unintended shutdowns if I
E
is set too high.
To Next Page
Loading...
