Siemens Sitrans F Series

SITRANS F
Ultrasonic flowmeters
SITRANS FST030 (Modbus)
Operating Instructions
7ME372 (Modbus)
08/2018
A5E37367739-AD
Introduction
1
Safety notes
2
Description
3
Installing/Mounting
4
Connecting
5
Commissioning
6
Operating
7
Service and maintenance
8
Diagnostics and
troubleshooting
9
Technical data
10
Dimension drawings
11
Modbus communication
A
Certificates and support
B
SIMATIC PDM
C

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

Summary

Introduction

Purpose of this documentation

Explains the scope and target audience of the operating instructions.

Document history

Details the changes made in previous editions of the documentation.

Product compatibility

Lists compatible versions of device integration packages for different manual editions.

Device documentation package

Describes the contents of the user documentation package for the product.

Items supplied

Lists the components delivered with the device.

Security information

Provides guidance on industrial security functions and cyber threat protection.

Transportation and storage

Details requirements for proper transport and storage to ensure device protection.

Notes on warranty

States that manual content does not modify warranty conditions and reserves the right to technical changes.

Safety notes

Preconditions for safe use

Outlines essential conditions and precautions for maintaining safe operation.

Laws and directives

Lists safety rules and laws applicable during connection, assembly, and operation.

Description

Design

Describes the transmitter's modular design, components, and availability.

Features

Highlights key features such as Modbus connectivity, local display, and housing options.

Applications

Lists various industries and applications where the flowmeter can be used.

Approvals

Provides information on general purpose and hazardous area approvals.

Modbus communication

Details the device's support for the Modbus communication protocol.

InstallingMounting

Installation location requirements

Specifies requirements for installation location based on enclosure rating and environmental factors.

Installation instructions

Provides step-by-step instructions for mounting the transmitter on a wall.

Connecting

Basic safety notes

Covers essential safety precautions for connecting the device, including grounding.

Integrating the FST030 with Modbus system

Explains how to integrate the device into a Modbus RTU network.

System wiring

Details the wiring requirements for Modbus RTU RS 485 bus systems.

Commissioning

Basic safety notes

Highlights safety precautions related to opening the device and general requirements.

Initial startup

Guides through the initial device setup process, including language, date, and time.

Wizards

Introduces the wizards available for guided device configuration.

Quick commissioning wizard

Details the steps for the Quick commissioning wizard for essential application parameters.

Sensor settings wizard

Guides through the configuration of essential sensor parameters.

Process values wizard

Explains the setup of process values and measurement views.

Inputs and outputs wizard

Guides through the setup of inputs and outputs on available channels.

Communication wizard

Provides guidance on configuring the communication interface.

Operating

Operating via the local display

Describes how to operate the device using the local HMI interface.

Access control

Explains the access level control for parameters via the HMI menu.

Reading the process values

Details how to display current process values using various view types.

Operating the totalizers

Explains how to access and operate the totalizer functions.

Handling alarms

Describes how to view and manage active alarms.

Service and maintenance

Basic safety notes

Highlights safety precautions regarding device repair and explosion protection.

Recalibration

Information on recalibration services offered by Siemens Flow Instruments.

Cleaning

Provides instructions for cleaning the device enclosure.

Maintenance and repair work

Details periodic inspection requirements and checks for device integrity.

On-board battery replacement

Specifies the procedure and part number for replacing the on-board battery.

Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Initial checking of the application

Describes the first step in troubleshooting by observing the HMI display for alarms.

Troubleshooting Guide

Provides an overview of potential symptoms, diagnostics, causes, and remedies.

Using a pipe simulator test block (A1)

Explains how to use a test block for bench testing transmitter, sensors, and cables.

Inspect the application (A2)

Provides inspection steps to identify issues when the flowmeter is unable to measure flow.

Check sensor specific data

Details how to verify sensor diagnostic parameters and view receiver signals.

Fault codes and corrective actions

Lists alarms, system messages, and their corresponding causes and corrective actions.

Technical data

Power

Provides specifications for supply voltage, power consumption, and environmental conditions.

Modbus interface

Details Modbus communication parameters such as protocol version and transmission rate.

Inputs

Specifies technical data for digital and current inputs on channels 3 and 4.

Outputs

Provides technical data for current and digital outputs on various channels.

Construction

Details the device design, materials, ingress protection, and mechanical load specifications.

Operating conditions

Specifies ambient temperature, climate class, altitude, and EMC performance.

Approvals

Lists ATEX, IECEx, and FM approvals for the device.

Dimension drawings

Transmitter

Provides mechanical dimensions for the wall mount housing transmitter.

Modbus communication

Modbus addressing model

Explains how devices are mapped to the Modbus address space for read/write access.

Modbus communication

Details general Modbus communication settings like baud rate and parity.

Coil configuration

Describes the configurable coil definitions for Modbus communication.

Modbus register mapping

Explains the possibility to remap parameters to chosen Modbus registers.

Integer byte order

Details how to adjust the byte order for integer values in Modbus messages.

Float byte order

Details how to adjust the byte order for floating-point values in Modbus messages.

Modbus function codes

Lists general Modbus function codes and their descriptions.

Access control

Manages Modbus master access to device parameters based on PIN information.

Modbus holding registers tables

Provides a comprehensive list of Modbus RTU holding registers for SITRANS FS430.

Process values

Lists Modbus registers for process values for standard applications.

Totalizers

Details Modbus registers for totalizer settings.

Units settings

Describes Modbus units settings for values and quantities communicated via Modbus.

Sensor settings

Provides general sensor settings for clamp-on applications.

Pipe settings (clamp-on)

Specifies settings related to pipe dimensions and material for clamp-on sensors.

Upstream and downstream conditions

Details parameters for compensating upstream and downstream pipe geometry.

Process medium characteristics

Lists characteristics of process media such as sound velocity and temperature.

Sensor spacing settings

Provides recommended sensor spacing methods and distances for clamp-on sensors.

Path 1 settings

Details settings specific to path 1, including sensor frequency and path geometry.

User calibration

Explains user calibration parameters like slope correction factor and path offsets.

Auto offset adjustment

Provides commands to start automatic factory or user zero offset adjustments.

Multipoint calibration

Details settings for multipoint calibration, including function and protection.

Certificates and support

Certificates

Information on where to find device certificates online and on the documentation disk.

Technical support

Contact information and resources for technical assistance.

SIMATIC PDM

Commissioning with PDM

Overview of SIMATIC PDM software for commissioning and maintenance.

Functions in SIMATIC PDM

Lists functionalities of SIMATIC PDM for monitoring, adjusting, and simulating device data.

Supported SIMATIC PDM versions

Specifies compatible SIMATIC PDM versions for the device's EDD.

Initial setup

Outlines the steps for ensuring proper connection of SIMATIC PDM.

Integrating the EDD

Guides on integrating Electronic Device Descriptions (EDD) into SIMATIC PDM.

Adding device to communication network

Details the process of adding a device to the SIMATIC Modbus network within PDM.

Configuring a new device

Steps for configuring a new device, including EDD check and parameter upload.

Wizard - Quick Start via PDM

Describes the Quick Start Wizard for easy multistep device configuration.

Wizard - Clamp-On Configuration

Guides through the necessary steps to install sensors for clamp-on configuration.

Wizard - Zero point adjustment

Explains performing the Zero Point Adjustment wizard to remove residual zero offset.

Changing parameter settings using SIMATIC PDM

Details how to adjust parameter values using SIMATIC PDM's online menus.

Parameters accessed via drop-down menus

Lists parameters accessible through Device, View, or Diagnostics drop-down menus.

Process variables

Describes how to view process values, totalizers, and loop current in real time.

Trend view

Explains how to monitor the trend of process values using the Trend view.