Siemens Sitrans F Series Compact Operating Instructions

Introduction
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1.1 Purpose of this documentation
These instructions contain all information required to commission and use the device. Read the
instructions carefully prior to installation and commissioning. In order to use the device
correctly, first review its principle of operation.
The instructions are aimed at persons mechanically installing the device, connecting it
electronically, configuring the parameters and commissioning it, as well as service and
maintenance engineers.
1.2 Document history
The following table shows major changes in the documentation compared to the previous
edition.
The most important changes in the documentation when compared with the respective
previous edition are given in the following table.
Edition Note
09/2019 Second edition
● Chapter Technical data (Page 57) updated
● Overall revision of chapters and contents
06/2017 First edition
1.3 Nameplate layout
Each part of the FC430 Coriolis flowmeter has 3 nameplate types showing the following
information:
● product identification
● product specifications
● certificates and approvals
Note
Identification
Identify your device by comparing your ordering data with the information on the product and
specification nameplates.
SITRANS FC430
Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2019, A5E39940293-AB 5

Siemens Sitrans F Series Specifications

General

Measurement Principle	Coriolis, Electromagnetic, Ultrasonic
Communication Protocols	HART, PROFIBUS, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus
Pressure Range	Varies by model (e.g., up to 400 bar for some models)
Power Supply	24 V DC or 110-230 V AC
Protection Class	IP67, IP68
Housing Material	Stainless steel, aluminum
Liner Material	PTFE, PFA, rubber
Electrode Material	Stainless steel, Hastelloy, platinum