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
08/2018 New functionalities: Scraper Pig detection, Rate of Change and Multipoint calibration
08/2017 Chapter: Safety notes. Use in hazardous areas. Special conditions for safe use. Added: Must be installed in
accordance with Siemens control drawing A5E32778336A.
02/2017 First edition
Note
This manual applies to the SITRANS FST030 transmitter Modbus version only. Modbus
®
is a
registered trademark of MODICON, Inc.
NOTICE
Use in a domestic environment
This Class A Group 1 equipment is intended for use in industrial areas.
In a domestic environment this device may cause radio interference.
In order to operate an ultrasonic flow meter, you need both the transmitter Operating
Instructions and the sensor Installation Manual, see Flow documentation (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/products?pnid=17317&lc=en-WW).
SITRANS FST030 (Modbus)
Operating Instructions, 08/2018, A5E37367739-AD 9