Instruction manual Ex/ATEX products-02 July 2021 2 / 6
Safety instruction
•Danger of explosion caused by electrostatic charge!
If there is a sudden discharge from electrostatically charged devices or persons, there is a
danger of explosion in the Ex-area.
oTake appropriate measures to prevent electrostatic charges in the Ex-area.
oClean the device surface by gently wiping it with a damp or antistatic cloth.
•Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment. The
product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly.
The assembly, operation and maintenance of machines or equipment including our
products must be performed by an operator who is appropriately trained and experienced
for handling Ex products.
•Configuration by PC tool
Only make configuration on the sensor when safety has been confirmed.
•Do not service or attempt to remove product and machinery/equipment until safety is
confirmed.
1. The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be
performed after safety has been confirmed.
2. When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as
mentioned above are implemented and the power from any appropriate source
is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions of all relevant
products carefully.
3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected
operation and malfunction.
•Take precautions to prevent inadvertent operation or damage by unauthorized action.
•Make no changes in the device!
Specific Conditions for Use
1. By end-installation all metallic part must be included in the local potential equalization.
2. The devices must be installed and used in such a way that electrostatic charging from
operation, maintenance or cleaning is excluded.
3. The sensor may be operated in hazardous areas in which equipment of EPL Ga is required
only if atmospheric pressure exists (0.8 bar to 1.1 bar).
4. A reverse heat flow from the process exceeding the permissible ambient temperature of
the electronic part is not allowed and shall be avoided by a suitable thermal insulation or a
suitable temperature decoupler.
5. The ambient temperature range depending on temperature class is to be taken from the
operating instructions.