
Contents
1About this document
1.1Function.................................. 4
1.2Target group .............................. 4
1.3Symbolism used............................ 4
2For your safety
2.1Authorised personnel ........................ 5
2.2Appropriate use ............................ 5
2.3Warning about misuse ....................... 5
2.4General safety instructions .................... 5
2.5Safety label on the instrument .................. 6
2.6CE conformity ............................. 6
2.7Fulfillment of NAMUR recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.8Safety instructions for Ex areas ................. 6
3Product description
3.1Structure ................................. 7
3.2Principle of operation ........................ 8
3.3Operation................................. 8
3.4Packaging,transport and storage ............... 8
4Mounting
4.1General instructions ......................... 10
4.2Mounting instructions ........................ 11
5Connecting to power supply
5.1Preparing the connection ..................... 15
5.2Connection procedure........................ 16
5.3Wiring plan,single chamber housing ............. 17
6Set up with the indicating and adjustment module
6.1Short description ........................... 19
6.2Insert indicating and adjustment module........... 19
6.3Adjustment system .......................... 21
6.4Setup steps ............................... 22
6.5Menu schematic............................ 28
6.6Saving the parameter adjustment data............ 30
7Set up with PACTware and other adjustment programs
7.1Connecting the PC .......................... 31
7.2Parameter adjustment with PACTware ............ 31
7.3Parameter adjustment with AMS™and PDM . . . . . . . 32
7.4Saving the parameter adjustment data............ 32
8Maintenance and fault rectification
8.1Maintenance .............................. 33
8.2Rectify malfunctions ......................... 33
8.3Exchanging the electronics module .............. 34
2LEVEL TRANSMITTER 8186 •4…20 mA/HART two-wire
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