🛠️ Siemens SITRANS LH300 Hydrostatic Level Transmitter: 7MF1575, 4–20 mA, IP68, Submersible Level Measurement
🎯 Strategic Importance
The Siemens SITRANS LH300 is a hydrostatic submersible level transmitter designed for continuous liquid level measurement. Its compact probe design allows direct immersion into the liquid, enabling hydrostatic pressure-based level measurement in open tanks, channels, wells, reservoirs and similar applications.
SITRANS LH300 is suitable not only for water and wastewater but also for drinking water, seawater, corrosive environments and deep wells. Siemens defines LH300 with a ceramic measuring cell, corrosion-resistant construction, 4–20 mA output and IP68 protection.
The LH300 product family is listed in the Siemens catalog under 7MF1575- MLFB / Article Number. For example, Siemens Industry Mall lists 7MF1575-1AA10-Z C11 as SITRANS LH300, with product lifecycle marked as Active Product.
📌 Therefore, relying only on the base code 7MF1575 is not sufficient. For quotation, ordering or replacement, the full MLFB / Article Number must be checked together with Siemens documentation.
🔧 Key Features
✔ Hydrostatic principle for submersible level measurement ✔ 7MF1575- MLFB / Article Number family ✔ 2-wire 4–20 mA analog output ✔ Al₂O₃ ceramic measuring cell (99.6% purity) ✔ Stainless steel and protective material options ✔ IP68 protection class ✔ Integrated vented cable with moisture filter ✔ Standard ranges up to 40 mH₂O / 4 bar ✔ Special ranges up to 16 bar ✔ Various cable lengths ✔ ATEX and IECEx options ✔ Drinking water approvals available ✔ Marine configurations available ✔ Accessories such as cable suspension and junction box
🔎 Product Family and MLFB Configurations
| MLFB / Article Number | Measurement Task | Key Feature |
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| 7MF1575- | Hydrostatic level | Submersible type, 2-wire, 4–20 mA |
| 7MF1575-... | Hydrostatic level | Range, cable length, material, protective cap and other options defined by full MLFB |
📌 Important Note: 7MF1575- alone is not a complete order code. Final product selection must be based on the full MLFB / Article Number.
📑 MLFB and Configuration Selection
When ordering, the following parameters must be considered:
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Measurement range
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Cable length
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Cable material / type
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Measuring cell and wetted materials
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Protective cap option
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Sealing material
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ATEX / IECEx option
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Approvals for drinking water or marine use
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Special ranges
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Special cable lengths
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Factory calibration / quality certificates
📌 Ordering Note: Never determine the product code based on a single parameter. For replacements, always verify the full MLFB / Article Number of the existing device.
⚙️ Operating Principle
Where:
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P: Hydrostatic pressure
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ρ: Liquid density
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g: Gravitational acceleration
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h: Liquid height
📌 Importance of Density: Hydrostatic level measurement is directly affected by liquid density.
📊 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | SITRANS LH300 |
|---|---|
| Product family | SITRANS LH300 |
| MLFB family | 7MF1575- |
| Measuring principle | Hydrostatic pressure |
| Measurement type | Submersible level |
| Output | 4–20 mA, 2-wire |
| Measuring cell | Al₂O₃ ceramic (99.6% purity) |
| Housing | Stainless steel |
| Protection class | IP68 |
| Standard ranges | Up to 40 mH₂O / 4 bar |
| Special ranges | Up to 16 bar |
| Accuracy | Typical 0.15% |
| Ex options | ATEX / IECEx |
| Drinking water | Available in suitable versions |
| Marine applications | Available in suitable versions |
🏭 Industrial Applications
💧 Water & Wastewater → Drinking water reservoirs, wastewater plants, pumping stations, wells, reservoirs 🌊 Seawater → Corrosion-resistant level measurement points ⚡ Energy & Hydropower → Reservoir monitoring, hydropower systems 🏭 Industrial Tanks → Non-pressurized process tanks, open tanks, storage systems 🕳️ Deep Wells → Channels, dams, open structures 🚢 Marine → Ships and marine applications (suitable configurations)
⚡ Operational Advantages
✔ Compact submersible design ✔ IP68 continuous immersion protection ✔ Ceramic measuring cell ✔ Easy integration with 2-wire 4–20 mA ✔ Standard ranges up to 40 mH₂O / 4 bar ✔ Special ranges up to 16 bar ✔ Vented cable with moisture filter ✔ Corrosion-resistant material options ✔ ATEX / IECEx certified variants ✔ Drinking water and marine approvals
🔧 Commissioning
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Mechanical installation check
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Correct positioning of the transmitter
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Range verification against process requirements
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Cable and electrical connection check
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Power supply verification
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4–20 mA loop test
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Liquid density evaluation
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Vent line and moisture filter check
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IP68 installation conditions verification
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Ex certification requirements check
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Cable suspension and mechanical fixation check
⚠️ Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
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| Incorrect reading | Wrong range / process conditions | Verify MLFB and measurement range |
| Unstable level | Turbulence / fluctuations | Check installation point and process conditions |
| No 4–20 mA output | Power or wiring issue | Verify loop supply and connections |
| Moisture / condensation | Vent line or filter issue | Inspect cable and moisture filter |
| Level mismatch | Density variation | Check liquid density |
| Signal instability | Cable movement | Inspect cable suspension and fixation |
| Unexpected reading | Mounting reference issue | Verify installation position and reference level |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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Is SITRANS LH300 a current Siemens product? → Yes, listed as active under 7MF1575- family.
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What does 7MF1575 represent? → MLFB base family for LH300, not a complete order code.
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What output signal does LH300 use? → 2-wire 4–20 mA.
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Is LH300 IP68 protected? → Yes, according to IEC 60529.
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What ranges are available? → Standard up to 40 mH₂O / 4 bar, special up to 16 bar.
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What measuring cell does LH300 use? → Al₂O₃ ceramic, 99.6% purity.
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Can LH300 be used in ATEX/IECEx applications? → Yes, suitable configurations available.
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Is LH300 suitable for drinking water? → Yes, approved versions exist.
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Can LH300 be used in seawater? → Yes, marine-approved configurations available.
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How is the correct product code determined? → By full MLFB / Article Number, not just the base family.
🌍 Global Supply and Technical Support
Yeşil Grup Enerji is not an official Siemens distributor. As an independent multi-brand supplier, it provides project-based technical and procurement support for SITRANS LH300.
Services Provided:
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Model and MLFB verification
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Siemens datasheet and documentation checks
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Range and configuration analysis
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Cable length and application evaluation
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Ex / certification compliance checks
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Replacement evaluation
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LH100 / LH300 comparison
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Spare parts sourcing
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Application suitability assessment
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Global sourcing
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Fast RFQ management
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International project supply
📧 [email protected] 📞 +90 505 696 61 00 🌐 www.yesilgrupenerji.com
🔍 Key Considerations for LH300 Selection
| Parameter | Importance |
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| Full MLFB / Article Number | Defines final configuration |
| Measurement range | Determines level suitability |
| Cable length | Depends on well/tank depth |
| Cable type / material | Must match environment conditions |
| Sealing material | Must match process fluid and conditions |
| Protective cap | Important for water, wastewater, seawater, corrosive environments |
| Ex option | Required for hazardous areas |
| Drinking water / marine approval | Required for certified projects |
| Liquid density | Directly affects hydrostatic measurement |
| Mounting method | Ensures stability and reliability |
📌 RFQ Note: For replacement or new projects, always
