Operating Instructions

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10.3 General fault codes
Note
If more than one fault is present, the device status indicator and text for each fault alternate
at 2 second intervals.
Some faults cause the device to go to Fail-safe mode (Fault 52). These are indicated with
an asterisk (*).
Code/
Icon
Meaning Corrective Action
S: 0 * The device was unable to get a measurement
within the Fail-safe LOE Timer period. Possible
causes: faulty installation, antenna material
buildup, foaming/other adverse process condi‐
tions, invalid configuration range.
Ensure installation details are correct.
Ensure no antenna material buildup. Clean if
necessary.
Adjust process conditions to minimize foam or other
adverse conditions.
Correct configuration range.
If fault persists, contact your local Siemens
representative.
S: 2 * Unable to collect profile because of a power
condition that is outside the operating range of
the device.
Repair required: contact your local Siemens representative.
S: 3 Device is nearing its lifetime limit according to
the value set in Maintenance Required Limit.
Replacement is recommended
S: 4 Device is nearing its lifetime limit according to
the value set in Maintenance Demanded Limit.
Replacement is recommended.
S: 6 Sensor is nearing its lifetime limit according to
the value set in Maintenance Required Limit.
Replacement is recommended.
S: 7 Sensor is nearing its lifetime limit according to
the value set in Maintenance Demanded Limit.
Replacement is recommended.
S: 8 Service interval as defined in Maintenance Re‐
quired Limit has expired.
Perform service.
S: 9 Service interval as defined in Maintenance De‐
manded Limit has expired.
Perform service.
S: 11 Internal temperature sensor failure. Repair required: contact your local Siemens representative.
Diagnosing and troubleshooting
10.3 General fault codes
SITRANS LR260 with mA/HART
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