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Level Measurement
Continuous level measurement
Radar level transmitters
SITRANS LR560

■ Overview ■ Configuration
Installation

Note:
• Beam angle is the width of the
cone where the energy
density is half of the peak
energy density Emission
• The peak energy density cone
is directly in front of and
in line with the antenna
• There is signal transmitted
outside of the beam angle;
therefore false targets may be
detected 4°

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SITRANS LR560 2-wire, 78 GHz FMCW radar level transmitter for
continuous monitoring of solids and liquids to a range of 100 m
(328 ft).

■ Benefits
• Rugged stainless steel design for industrial applications
• 78 GHz high frequency provides very narrow beam, virtually
no mounting nozzle noise, and optimal reflection from sloped
solids
• Aimer option to direct beam to area of interest, such as draw
point of cone
• Lens antenna is highly resistant to product buildup
• Air purge connection is included for self-cleaning of
extremely sticky solids
• Local display interface (LDI) allows local programming and
diagnostics

■ Application
Aiming will assist in measuring
SITRANS LR560’s plug and play performance is ideal for most material in the cone
solids applications and long range liquid applications, including
those with extreme dust and high temperatures to 200 ºC
(392 ºF). Unique design allows safe and simple programming
using the Intrinsically Safe handheld programmer without having
to open the instrument’s lid.
SITRANS LR560 includes an optional graphical local display
interface (LDI) that improves setup and operation using an
intuitive Quick Start Wizard, and echo profile display for
diagnostic support. Startup is easy using the Quick Start wizard
with a few parameters required for basic operation.
SITRANS LR560 measures practically any solids material to a
range of 100 m (328 ft).
• Key Applications: cement powder, plastic powder/pellets,
grain, coal, wood powder, fly ash
SITRANS LR560 installation, dimensions in mm (inch)

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■ Technical specifications
Mode of operation Power supply
Measuring principle Radar level measurement 4 ... 20 mA/HART Nominal 24 V DC (max. 30 V DC) with
max. 550 
Frequency 78 GHz FMCW
PROFIBUS PA 13.5 mA
Minimum detectable distance 400 mm (15.75 inch) from sensor 9 ... 32 V DC, per IEC 61158-2
reference point
Certificates and approvals
Maximum measuring range1) • 40 m (131 ft) version
• 100 m (328 ft) version General CCSAUS, CE, UKCA, FM
Output Radio Europe (RED), FCC, Industry Canada,
RCM
Analog output 4 ... 20 mA
Hazardous
Communications • HART
• Optional: PROFIBUS PA • Europe / UK / International ATEX II 1 D 1/2 D 2 D Ex ta IIIC
T139°C Da,
Fail-safe • Programmable as high, low or hold ATEX II 3 G Ex ic IIC T4 Gc,
(Loss of Echo) ATEX II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc;
• NE43 programmable UKEX II 1D 1/2D 2D Ex ta IIIC T139°C

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Da,
Performance (according to UKEX II 3G Ex ic IIC T4 Gc,
reference conditions IEC60770-1) UKEX II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc;
Maximum measured error (including 5 mm (0.2 inch) IECEx SIR 09.0149X,
hysteresis and non-repeatability)2) IECEx Ex ec IIC T4 Gc,
IECEx Ex ic IIC T4 Gc,
Rated operating conditions IECEx Ex ta IIIC T139°C Da, IP68;
(according to reference conditions • US/Canada FM/CSA Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, G
IEC60770-1) Class III T4
Installation conditions FM/CSA Class I, Div. 2,
Groups A, B, C, D, T4
• Location Indoor/outdoor
• China NEPSI
Ambient conditions (enclosure) Ex nA II T4
• Ambient temperature -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F) Ex nL IIC T4
• Storage temperature -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F) DIP A20 TA, T139 ºC
• Installation category I • Brazil INMETRO
Ex nA IIC T4 Gc, Ex ta IIIC T139°C Da
• Pollution degree 4
Programming
Medium conditions
Intrinsically Safe Siemens handheld Infrared receiver
Dielectric constant r > 1.6 programmer
Process temperature and pressure See chart below • Approvals for handheld IS model:
programmer ATEX II 1 GD Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga,
Design ATEX II 1 GD Ex ia op is IIIC T135°C
Enclosure Da,
• Construction 316L/1.4404 stainless steel Ta = -20°C to +50°C;
UKEX II 1 GD Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga,
• Conduit entry M20 x 1.5, or ½" NPT via adapter UKEX II 1 GD Ex ia op is IIIC T135°C
• Purge inlet 1/8" NPT, 30 cfm at max. 100 psi Da,
• Lens material • 40 m version: PEI Ta = -20°C to +50°C
• 100 m version: PEEK
Handheld communicator HART communicator 375/475
Damage to lens could result from
continuous purging/cleaning (due to PC SIMATIC PDM, AMS, PACTware
abrasive solids). Recommended to Display (local) Graphic local user interface including
purge/clean only a few seconds quick start wizard and echo profile
every hour. displays
• Degree of protection Type 4X/NEMA 4X, Type 6/NEMA 6, 1)
IP68 From sensor reference point
• Weight 3.15 kg (6.94 lb) including 3 inch 2)
Under severe EMI/EMC environments per IEC61326-1 or NAMUR NE21,
flange the device error may increase to a maximum of 25 mm (1 inch)
• Optional local display interface Graphic LCD, with bar graph 3)
Universal flange mates with EN 1092-1 (PN16)/ASME B16.5 (150 lb)/JIS
representing level 2220 (10K) bolt hole pattern.
Process connections
Process temperature and pressure
• Universal flat-faced flanges3) • 3, 4, 6 inch/80, 100, 150 mm,
304 stainless steel Version Stainless steel Aimer flange: Aimer flange:
• 3, 4, 6 inch/80, 100, 150 mm, -1 ... 0.5 bar -1 ... 0.5 bar -1 ... 3.0 bar
316L/1.4404 or 316L/1.4435 -1 ... 3.0 bar
stainless steel
• Aimer flanges3) 3, 4, 6 inch/80, 100, 150 mm, polyure- 40 m -40 ... +100 °C -40 ... +100 °C -40 ... +100 °C
thane powder-coated cast aluminum (-40 ... +212 °F) (-40 ... +212 °F) (-40 ... +212 °F)
100 m -40 ... +200 °C -40 ... +200 °C -40 ... +120 °C
(-40 ... +392 °F) (-40 ... +392 °F) (-40 ... +248 °F)

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■ Selection and ordering data Article No. Order code

SITRANS LR560 Radar level transmitter 7ML5440- Further designs

with flush lens antenna
7770 0 - 7777 Please add "-Z" to Article No.
Continuous, non-contact, 100 m (328 ft) range, and specify Order code(s).
for general solids applications.
Plug M12 with mating connector1)2)3) A50
Order handheld programmer separately
Plug 7/8" with mating connector1)3)4) A55
Click on the Article No. for the online
configuration in the PIA Life Cycle Portal. Stainless steel tag [69 x 50 mm (2.71 x 1.97 inch)]: Y15
Measuring-point number/identification
Measurement and process temperature range (max. 27 characters); specify in plain text
40 m (131 ft) max range, -40 ... +100 °C 0
Manufacturer's test certificate: M to DIN 55350, C11
100 m (328 ft) max range, -40 ... +200 °C 1
Part 18 and to ISO 9000
Process connection
Material inspection Certificate Type 3.1 per C12
Universal flat-faced flange fits ANSI/DIN/JIS flanges EN 102045)
80 mm/3 inch, 304 stainless steel A NAMUR NE43 compliant, device preset to failsafe N07
100 mm/4 inch, 304 stainless steel B < 3.6 mA6)
150 mm/6 inch, 304 stainless steel C

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Operating Instructions
80 mm/3 inch, 316L stainless steel D
100 mm/4 inch, 316L stainless steel E All literature is available to download for free, in a
range of languages, at
150 mm/6 inch, 316L stainless steel F
80 mm/3 inch, painted aluminum, G http://www.siemens.com/processinstrumentation/documentation
with integral aimer1) Accessories Article No.
100 mm/4 inch, painted aluminum, H
with integral aimer1) Hand Programmer, Intrinsically safe 7ML1930-1BK
150 mm/6 inch, painted aluminum, J Local display interface 7ML1930-1FJ
with integral aimer1)
Sun Shield Cover, 304 stainless steel 7ML1930-1FK
Enclosure (with cable inlet)
Stainless steel, 1 x ½" NPT A Housing lid with window 7ML1930-1FL
Stainless steel, 1 x M20 x 1.5 B One metallic cable gland M20 x 1.5, 7ML1930-1AP
(plastic gland included) rated -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F), HART7)
Pressure rating One metallic cable gland M20 x 1.5, 7ML1930-1AQ
0.5 bar g (7.5 psi g) maximum 0 rated -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F),
3 bar g (40 psi g) maximum 1 PROFIBUS PA7)

Output/communication SITRANS RD100, loop powered display - 7ML5741-.....-.

see Chapter 7
4 ... 20 mA, HART A
PROFIBUS PA B SITRANS RD150, remote digital display for 7ML5742-.....-....
4 ... 20 mA and HART devices - see Chapter 7
Approvals
Ordinary Locations/General Purpose (Non-Ex), FM, A SITRANS RD200, universal input display with 7ML5740-.....-..
cCSAus, IC, FCC, CE, UKCA, RED, RCM Modbus conversion - see Chapter 7
CSA/FM Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D, Class II, B SITRANS RD300, dual line display with totalizer and 7ML5744-.....-..
Div. 1, Groups E, F, G, Class III, Industry Canada, linearization curve and Modbus conversion -
FCC see Chapter 7
ATEX II 1 D 1/2 D 2 D Ex ta IIIC T139°C Da, C For applicable back up point level switch -
ATEX II 3 G Ex ic IIC T4 Gc, see point level measurement section
ATEX II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc;
UKEX II 1D 1/2D 2D Ex ta IIIC T139°C Da, 1)
Available with Approval option A only.
UKEX II 3G Ex ic IIC T4 Gc, 2)
UKEX II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc; Available with Enclosure option B only.
INMETRO Ex nA IIC T4 Gc, 3)
Available with Output/communication options B and C only.
INMETRO Ex ta IIIC T139°C Da, IP68; 4)
Only available with enclosure option A (NPT thread).
IECEx Ex ec IIC T4 Gc, 5)
IECEx Ex ic IIC T4 Gc, Available with Pressure rating option 1 only.
IECEx Ex ta IIIC T139°C Da, IP68; 6)
Available with Output/communication option A only.
CE, UKCA, RED, RCM 7)
Product shipped with plastic cable gland, rated to -20 °C. If -40 °C rating
Local display interface required, then metallic cable gland is recommended.
Without 1
With 2
1) Rated to 120 ºC max. when used with Pressure rating option 1.

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SITRANS LR560 Specials
SITRANS LR560 Electronics Modules
■ Options
SITRANS LR560 Electronics Module, HART, 7ML1830-3AC
100 m range, compatible with 7ML54401XX00XAXX,
no enclosure or process connection included. Handheld programmer Sun shield cover
SITRANS LR560 Electronics Module, 7ML1830-3AH (304 stainless steel)
PROFIBUS PA, 100 m range,
compatible with 7ML54401XX00XBXX, Article number: Article number:
no enclosure or process connection included. 7ML1930-1BK 7ML1930-1FK
SITRANS LR560 Electronics Module, HART, 7ML1830-3AK
40 m range, compatible with 7ML54400XX00XAXX,
no enclosure or process connection included.
SITRANS LR560 Electronics Module, 7ML1830-3AL
PROFIBUS PA, 40 m range,
compatible with 7ML54400XX00XBXX,
no enclosure or process connection included.
SITRANS LR560 Miscellaneous Spare Kits

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Kit, lid gasket, EPDM 7ML1830-3AA
Kit, wrench for 4 inch and 6 inch Aimers 7ML1830-3AB
Kit, O-rings for 3 inch Aimer 7ML1830-3AD
Kit, O-rings for 4 inch Aimer 7ML1830-3AE SITRANS LR560 handheld programmer and sun shield cover
Kit, O-rings for 6 inch Aimer 7ML1830-3AF
Kit, lid screw and purge plug set with hex keys 7ML1830-3AG
Kit, lid, no Window 7ML1830-3AP

Customers interested in a custom designed device should consult a local

sales person. For more information, please visit
http://www.automation.siemens.com/aspa_app.

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■ Characteristic curves
Temperature derating curve

Ambient
temperature

90

80

70
Ambient temperature (°C)

60

Process 50

4
temperature

40

30
40 m 100 m
version version
20

10

0
50 100 150 200 250
Process temperature (°C)

SITRANS LR560 temperature derating curve

■ Dimensional drawings
Flat flange 3” (DN80) aimer flange 4” (DN100) and 6” (DN150) aimer flange*

Cable gland

166.1(6.54)
Lid lock
Grounding
Cable gland lug
Cable gland
Purge plug
Grounding 166.1
Grounding lug
lug 176 (6.54)
Purge plug (6.93) Purge plug Process
Process connection:
Process 9.6 connection: 4” (DN100) and
connection: (0.38) 3” (DN80) aimer
6” (DN150) A
flat flange flange aimer flange

22.3
(0.92)
110 (4.33) 4” (DN100): 110
3” (DN80): 200 (7.87) (4.33) 9.6
Sensor 229 (9.02) (0.38)
reference 4” (DN100): 229 (9.02) 110 6” (DN150):
point 6” (DN150): 285 (11.22) (4.33) 10º max.
200 285(11.22)
(7.87) 5º max.

A
* C Spanner wrench included 53.2 (2.09)
4” (DN100)
6” (DN150) 60 (2.36)

SITRANS LR560, dimensions in mm (inch)

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■ Circuit diagrams

Cable gland
(or NPT cable entry)

Cable shield (if used)

Connect the wires

to the terminals as
shown: the polarity
is identified on the
terminal block.

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Notes:
1. Depending on the approval rating, glands and plugs may be
supplied with your instrument.
2. DC terminal shall be supplied from a source providing electrical
isolation between the input and output, to meet the applicable safety
requirements of IEC 61010-1.
3. All field wiring must have insulation suitable for rated input voltages.
4. Use shielded twisted pair cable (14 ... 22 AWG) for HART version.
5. Separate cables and conduit may be required to conform to standard
instrumentation wiring practices or electrical codes.

SITRANS LR560 connections

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