Operating Instructions

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A.3.1 Sensor Mode
This parameter controls the input. Depending on the reference point used, the measurement
reports either Level, Space, or Distance. By default Sensor Mode is set to Level.
Operation Description Reference point
NO SERVICE Measurement and associated loop current not
being updated. Device defaults to Fail-safe
mode
1)
.
LEVEL Distance to material surface Low Calibration Point (process
empty level)
SPACE Distance to material surface High Calibration Point (process
full level)
DISTANCE Distance to material surface Sensor reference point
1)
See Fail-safe Mode (Page 232).
You also have the option to put the device out of service, in which case the device defaults to
Fail-safe mode, and the reported level depends on the device type. A standard device reports
the last valid reading, and a NAMUR NE 43-compliant device reports the user-defined value for
Material Level (3.58 mA by default).
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Sensor reference point 4 mA 0%
High calibration point Distance
20 mA 100% Level
Space Low calibration point
A.3.2 Current Output Function
Current Output Function (2.6.1.) controls the mA output and applies any relevant scaling. By
default it is set to Level. Other options are Space, Distance, and Volume. (The device can carry
out a volume calculation only after a vessel shape has been specified.)
When a volume application type is chosen, Sensor Mode remains as Level and the mA Output
is automatically converted to Volume.
To view the mA reading in the secondary region of the LCD, press
on the handheld
programmer.
Appendix A: Technical reference
A.3 Analog Output
SITRANS LR250 with mA/HART
Operating Instructions, 10/2019, A5E32220602-AG 231