Siemens Industry Automation Division has added Foundation Fieldbus certified communications to the Sitrans LR250 radar level transmitter. Sitrans LR250 comes complete with Enhanced EDD (electronic device description) and is equipped with a Quick Start Wizard for fast commissioning. For commissioning via handheld devices, i.e., 375/475, basic EDD is also supported. Sitrans LR250 is also available with either Hart or Profibus PA communications.
The compact plug-and-play 25 Gigahertz 2-wire device Sitrans LR250 is the easiest to install and quickest to configure radar transmitter available today. The level of liquids or slurries can be accurately and reliably measured in minutes. The transmitter can be used in general applications, but is also suitable for chemical, pharmaceutical and hydrocarbon processing applications, including corrosive environments.
The Siemens Industry Sector (Erlangen, Germany) is a worldwide supplier of environmentally friendly production, transportation, building and lighting technologies. With integrated automation technologies and comprehensive industryspecific solutions, Siemens increases the productivity, efficiency and flexibility of its customers in the fields of industry and infrastructure. The sector consists of six divisions: Building Technologies, Drive Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility and Osram. With around 207,000 employees worldwide, Siemens Industry achieved in fiscal year 2009 total sales of approximately €35 billion.
The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg, Germany) is a specialist in the fields of automation systems, industrial controls and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industries to solutions for whole industrial sectors that encompass the automation of entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a major software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added chain of manufacturers — from product design and development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services. With around 39,000 employees worldwide, Siemens Industry Automation achieved sales of €7 billion in fiscal year 2009.