Siemens SITRANS FSS200 - Introduction to SITRANS F Flowmeters; Purpose of Documentation; Document History

FSS200 clamp-on sensors
Installation Manual, 08/2017, A5E36255466-AC
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Introduction
1
Note
This manual applies to the SITRANS FSS200 ultrasonic clamp
-on sensors only.
Use the device to measure process media in accordance with the information in the
Operating Instructions.
In order to operate an ultrasonic flowmeter, you need both transmitter Operating Instructions
and sensor Installation Instructions, see Flow documentation
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/products?pnid=17317&lc=en-WW
).
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.
For product support, or to contact a Siemens representative, see Technical support
(Page 87).
1.2
Document history
The following table shows major changes in the documentation compared to the previous
edition.
Edition
Note
08/2017
• Added FST020 sensor installation procedures, Dry Film Couplant/Damping and Dry Coupling Pad instal-
lation procedures.
3/2/2017
• Second edition
– Various Warning updates to meet FM/ATEX approval
– Sensor name plate label
02/2017 First edition