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Editorial Product Spectrum
Process Instrumentation
Process Analytics
Communication & Identification
Dear Readers,
Your overwhelming response on every issue of ‘Collage’ has set the benchmark higher for us. Our 3rd edition is only one of our endeavors to keep you informed on how best we can serve you and provide answers to your challenges.
During the economic downturn, we at Sensors & Communications India, focused our attention on augmenting our marketing efforts, overhauling the customer services and establishing local manufacturing footprint. This has put us on good stead with customers who are appreciating our efforts of catering to their specific requirements. We are honored to carry the words from one such customer, M/s Forbes Marshall, on the benefits that they gained from our new pressure transmitters configuration center now being in India.
Our innovation too continues with the launch of new products that includes the flexible portfolio of guided wave radars, SIWAREX weighing module for conveyor belt applications and innovative RFID solution, ‘Tool Ident’, for fast and efficient management of machine tools.
Energy savings using our smart electro-pneumatic positioner, ‘SIPART PS2’, features in the Answers for Industry section in addition to other success stories in water, power and chemical industries.
As always, please feel free to write to us for additional information on the news, products and applications covered in this newsletter.
Happy reading!!
Sagar Sohoni
SITRANS P DSIII
SITRANS AS100MFA 4p & MSP-12
SITRANS P300 WirelessHART
i800 Compact managed Switch RS416 Serial Server RS900G Managed Switch
RSG2488 24Port Gigabit Managed Switch
RX1510 Layer3 Router RX5000 Multiservice Platform
Pressure Measurement
Process Gas Chromatograph
RuggedCom Product Portfolio
SMART Positioner
Process Protection
Temperature Measurement
SITRANS TH SIPART PS2
SITRANS CVMicroSAM MAXUM II
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Product Spectrum
LDS 6 Ultramat 6 Ultramat 23SITRANS SL
Load CellSIWAREX WP231MSI Belt Scale SITRANS WW200
Weighing Solutions
Level Measurement
Flow Measurement
Process Gas Analysers
Industrial Communication & Identification Product Portfolio
SITRANS LR250SITRANS LR560SITRANS Probe LU SITRANS LR460 SITRANS LR250 FEA SITRANS LUT400
Battery Mag 8000SITRANS FM SITRANS FC430 SITRANS SONO 3100 & FUS060 SITRANS FUS Clamp-on SITRANS WF series
SIMATIC Ident - HF RFID readers SIMATIC Ident - UHF RFID readers SIMATIC Ident - HF & UHF Tags SIMATIC Ident - Code Readers
SCALANCE Wireless portfolio SCALANCE managed switch SCALANCE rack switch SCALANCE RNA switches
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Spotlight
“It’s a great decision by Siemens to extend DSIII manufacturing facility in India”, Mahesh Inamdar, Forbes Marshall
With 60 years of experience in building steam engineering and control instrumentation solutions, Forbes Marshall is a leader in the area of process efficiency and energy conservation for the process industry. The company was ranked the 5th best place to work in India for the year 2013 by Great Place to Work Institute and The Economic Times. A customer for many years, Forbes Marshall is one of the first users from India to enjoy faster delivery of transmitters. Reason being the state-of-the-art assembly and configuration centre for SITRANS DSIII pressure transmitters is now operational in India. Mahesh Inamdar, Manager PIEC- Project, Forbes Marshal herewith elaborates on the benefits gained by them owing to Siemens’ ‘localization’ strategy. Excerpts of the edited interview:
1. How long have you been using Siemens DSIII pressure transmitters? What has been your experience on the product’s performance?
We have been associated with Siemens for many years. For transmitters in particular, we have been using Siemens’ products for more than 10 years. Our overall experience has been good. Being known for their innovation, Siemens improvise their products on a continuous basis, which not only enhances user experiences but also ensures that we are using the latest technology. Siemens has retained the flexibility, ease of operation and user-friendly selection, despite changes to the model owing to product improvisations.
2. Forbes Marshall is one of the first companies to switchover to Indian Configuration center for DSIII transmitters. How has this change impacted you?
It’s a great decision by Siemens to extend manufacturing facility in India and we are really proud to be one of the first companies to use the locally manufactured transmitter. While the ‘localization’ is helping Siemens come closer to customers, we benefited with improved delivery lead times. This in-turn helped us in completing our projects, which also included various types of transmitters, on time and winning loyal customers with faster services & timely deliveries.
3. Any specific advantages that you have gained ever since Siemens began assembling this product locally
Faster delivery is definitely one of the key benefits that we have gained. From 8-10 weeks, delivery time has reduced to 3-4 weeks or even a few days in case of urgent requirements.
In addition to the standard pressure and differential pressure transmitters, Siemens expanded the configuration center to include absolute pressure transmitters as well as explosion proof version of all the transmitters. The delivery lead time for all variants has been consistent. Apart from this, Siemens also arranges customer visits for calibration checks etc. The new center is well organized & automated as per customer requirement.
4. How has been your overall experience on the technology and services provided by Siemens?
As far as technology is concerned, Siemens is a pioneer. We hardly require any service for DSIII transmitters, owing to the high quality of the product. However whenever there is any requirement, Siemens has been very prompt in providing services either on phone or through personal visits to resolve customer queries.
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A special bonding with the Specialty Chemical Industry
Siemens technology has once again impressed the customer with the totaliser accuracy of its coriolis mass flowmeter.
The customer, who is a leading producer of Performance Emulsion Polymers (PEP) in India, had to ensure that the right amount of Styrene, a major component of the end product, is used in the batching application. Being an important constituent, the mass flow rate of styrene was to be monitored continuously with high accuracy.
SITRANS MASS 2100 sensor along with SITRANS MASS 6000 transmitter provided an excellent solution to the application. The SITRANS MASS 6000 based on the latest developments within digital signal processing technology, is engineered for high performance, fast batching applications and is easy to install and commission. The flowmeter delivered true multi parameter measurements i.e. mass flow, volume flow, density, temperature and fraction. It provided superior noise immunity due to a patented DFT (Discrete Fourier Transformation) algorithm.
So impressed was the customer that they have purchased over 70 units of Siemens mass flowmeter over the past 5 years!
Superior product specifications is helping Siemens increase footprint in the Fine Chemical Industry
Siemens bagged a project order comprising of 40 Pressure transmitters, 55 Magnetic flow meters and 10 Radar Level transmitters from a Fine Chemical manufacturing company based in southern India.
Customer was inclined towards SITRANS LR250 Radar level transmitter owing to its unmatched sonic intelligence for storage tank application.
SITRANS Mag 3100 along with Mag 6000i aptly suited customer’s requirement for a cost effective flow measurement meter with batching facility. Superior accuracy of the SITRANS P DSIII, with possibility of onsite re-scaling, without the need of handheld programmer, helped in further optimizing the package offering.
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Product Launch
Fast and error-free: Efficient management of tools using RFID
Siemens is expanding its industrial identification portfolio with a new RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) solution for the identification and management of machine tools. The solution comprises of extremely small transponders MDS D117 and MDS D127 as well as the compact stationary reader SIMATIC RF250R and the mobile handheld reader SIMATIC RF310M. Both readers have been designed to connect external antennas, such as the extremely compact new ANT8. Thanks to its M8 design with a length of just 40 millimeters, the ANT8 antenna can be installed even in restricted spaces, for example, directly in the tool magazine. The new solution means that companies can identify their tools quickly and without errors by means of RFID at low investment costs, and can also store data such as dimensions and residual tool life directly on a transponder at the tool. This helps to increase productivity and quality in manufacturing and utilize the residual life of individual tools in an optimum way.
The new SIMATIC RF250R reader was optimized specifically for permanent installation in the field of machine tools and is available in interface variants RS232 and RS422 for connection via RFID communication modules to commonly used fieldbuses such as Profibus and Profinet. Alternatively, with SIMATIC RF210R, Siemens offers a
reader with integrated antenna in M18 design. With the mobile handheld reader, SIMATIC RF310M, tools can be easily identified manually, for example when they are removed from the tool stock.
In addition to the so-called tool pill MDS D421 according to DIN 69873, transponders for tool identification include the two new transponders MDS D117 and D127 for flush mounting in metal. With a diameter of 4 mm and a height of 5 mm, MDS D117 is suitable for bonding. MDS D127 is in M6 design with a height of 6 mm and is screwed in at the tool.
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Application flexibility with guided wave radar
With its new SITRANS LG series, Siemens is offering a flexible portfolio of guided wave radar transmitters suitable for virtually any type of industrial application. The modular design of the four basic versions SITRANS LG240, SITRANS LG250, SITRANS LG260 and SITRANS LG270, with numerous configuration options, allows for level measurement in the Oil and Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical as well as Food and Beverage industries. The modular radar transmitter covers a broad application spectrum for the measurement of liquids and interfaces, from aggressive materials to hygienic conditions and complies with SIL2 safety standard.
SITRANS LG240 was specifically designed for hygienic applications in the Pharmaceutical or Food and Beverage industries and has the required EHEDG, FDA and 3A certificates.
SITRANS LG’s high frequency microwave pulses are transmitted down a rod or cable, offering reliable measurement with upto two millimeter (0.08 inch) accuracy in applications with corrosive vapors, steam, foam, surface agitation and/or liquids with high viscosity, low level, and varying dielectric or density.
Installation is simple with the device’s range of pre-configured options, such as customized enclosure
SIWAREX WP241 - A weighing module for conveyor belt scale application
A new weighing module for conveyor belt scale applications using SIMATIC S7-1200 controllers has been developed by Siemens. SIWAREX WP241 combines a high level of functionality with a minimal footprint, making it ideally suited for a wide range of different industries – from cement through steel to food processing.
The new SIWAREX WP241 weighing module is integrated into the SIMATIC S7-1200 controller with the utmost simplicity via the Engineering Frame-work TIA Portal. The flexible weighing electronics with their different inputs and outputs offer versatile connection scope. Standard functionalities such as the measurement of conveyed quantities, monitoring of belt speeds or belt loads can be individually adapted and upgraded.
Flexible weighing electronics
A simulation mode permits function testing without moving the conveyor belt. The new weighing module is also fitted with versatile diagnostic functions for fast troubleshooting and analysis. SIWAREX WP241 permits
materials, process connections, approvals and communication options. Radar will be operational in minutes with four-button programming directly at the instrument or through remote configuration with Siemens SIMATIC PDM (Process Device Manager) via HART communications protocol.
user-friendly operation at the SIMATIC S7-1200 or HMI (Human Machine Interface) panel via the TIA portal.
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Answers for Industry
Encash on the fly ash
to now effectively measure and monitor the captured fly ash waste product and supply it to cement plants or other industries in concrete production.
Siemens delivered its SF Series solids flowmeters for this requirement. This flowmeter has a capacity range upto 300 tph and a standard temperature range up to 232ºC. Each flowmeter is equipped with a Siemens ILE-61 sensing head which features an accuracy of +/-1% within a 3:1 turn down ratio. With no internal parts that can cause wear and tear, SF series solids flowmeter is virtually maintenance free.
Owing to this initial success, many thermal power plants in India prefer Siemens solids flowmeters for precisely measuring and controlling the fly ash flow rate. While this helps in maintaining plant efficiency by effectively monitoring their ash utilization activities, Siemens is also proud to support customers in this green initiative.
Reading each Character
offered little space in mounting the optical character reading cameras. Siemens approached the customer with its compact MV 440R HR industrial Code Reading Camera which could be integrated seamlessly with the existing SIMATIC S7 automation system on PROFInet communication.
The unique flip-flop decoder technology ensured high speed reading. Additionally the MV440 TEXT-GENIUS algorithm provided the flexibility of reading variety of fonts eliminating the tedious teaching process. This solution from Siemens resulted in reliable inspection of the alphanumeric codes thus eliminating the rejections, saving time & money.
Inspired from the increased productivity at minimal cost on the existing machine, the customer has already implemented this solution on 5 packaging lines!!
Previously, fly ash produced in a power plant was generally released into the atmosphere. However, recent mandatory pollution control legislations required this fly ash to be captured and utilized optimally. This made a major public sector power producer look at sustainable utilization of their fly ash as the key objective. The company wanted
Every food product manufacturer has to ensure the accuracy of the information printed on the packages. However, one of the global food giant was facing issues in doing so owing to the inconsistent printing quality of their old machine. Additionally, the machine design
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Savings with smart PositionerEconomical handling of compressed air helped renowned power company increase energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emission
In their bid to become competitive, power generation companies are searching for ways to optimize their operations and cut their costs. Consumption of compressed air — long neglected in cost considerations — has gained significance in recent years and with it, the use of modern electro-pneumatic positioners.
A renowned private power generation company in western India decided to upgrade their conventional flapper nozzle based pneumatic positioners to Siemens SIPART PS2 digital positioners. The major factors considered for selecting Siemens SIPART PS2 positioner were precise position control, ease of handling, low air consumption and ruggedness.
This power company, with an installed base of over 260 SIPART PS2 positioners, has not only achieved excellent process control after switching over but also saved a huge amount of money on account of low air consumption. This saving was to an extent that it eliminated the need for an additional compressor, which they had originally planned as part of the modernization project
SIPART PS2 positioner has an internal air consumption of 0.036 Nm3/hr. Such a low air consumption is
possible due to piezo valves. Piezo valves work on binary principle, i.e. once the steady state is achieved there is no air bleed till further changes occur in set point.
SIPART PS2 digital positioner has helped the customer achieve improved energy efficiency. Further it has also reduced their CO2 emissions thereby contributing to a greener and cleaner world. Siemens SIPART PS2 Positioner is truly a green product!
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Answers for Industry
Precise measurement in tough environments
Monitoring a vital element of life
Siemens’ clamp-on Ultrasonic Dual Path High Precision flow transducers along with SITRANS FUS 1010 flow controller provided an accuracy of up to 0.5% in the measurement of fluid flow rate. Equipped with ATEX and an enclosure rating of IP 65 approval, the clamp-on flow meters were perfectly suited for oil and gas measurement applications under extreme climate changes. Easy installation and commissioning, minimal maintenance and high end technologies like Zeromatic Path (which dynamically sets zero and reduces zero drift) ensured that the customer enjoyed confidence in using the product.
Having supplied more than 30 units of Clamp on Ultrasonic Flow meters, Siemens has demonstrated its prowess in high accuracy non-intrusive flow measurement of multiple petroleum products.
at pre-defined time interval.
This customer today has more than 270 units of MAG 8000 flow meters installed across the city on various pipelines that provides continuous monitoring of their water distribution network. With the required certifications, SITRANS MAG 8000 also helped the Board consistently provide clean water to the natives of the city.
This only reiterates Siemens’ capabilities and domain knowledge to manage water supply and distribution networks.
A Petroleum Public Sector enterprise has a pipeline network carrying oil and gas products and stretching across the states of Rajasthan, Haryana and Gujarat. With each state having different geographical conditions and each pipeline carrying a distinct quality of petroleum, monitoring the flow rate of the product was a challenge for the customer.
The Water Supply Board of a growing metro city in south of India had the onus of not only ensuring distribution of clean water but also regulating its tariffs based on the actual consumption of water by end users. With a complex network of water distribution pipelines stretched throughout the
length and breadth of the city, it was a challenge for the board to monitor the flow of water from a central location, which was the head office.
Siemens provided the answer with SITRANS MAG 8000 Battery operated Magnetic flow meter. The internal battery design ensured continuous operation of the flow meter even in remote locations where electrification was a constraint. The flow volume along with flow rate and pressure were wirelessly transmitted from the flow meter using the GSM/GPRS based communication mode. This guaranteed uninterrupted and reliable data transmission
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