
Table of contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Purpose of this documentation ............................................................................................ 5
1.2 Document history ................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Checking the consignment................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Items supplied ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Designated use .................................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Security information ............................................................................................................ 6
1.7 Transportation and storage .................................................................................................. 7
1.8 Notes on warranty ............................................................................................................... 7
2 Safety notes ........................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Precondition for use............................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Warning symbols on the device............................................................................................ 9
2.3 Laws and directives.............................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Installation in hazardous locations...................................................................................... 14
3 Description........................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1 System components........................................................................................................... 19
3.2 Design............................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Theory of operation ........................................................................................................... 22
4 Installing/Mounting ............................................................................................................................. 23
4.1 Determining a location....................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Orienting the sensor .......................................................................................................... 26
4.3 Mounting .......................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.1 Installing the sensor........................................................................................................... 31
4.3.2 Torque values .................................................................................................................... 33
4.4 Potential equalization......................................................................................................... 39
4.5 Installation with grounding rings........................................................................................ 41
5 Connecting .......................................................................................................................................... 43
5.1 General safety requirements .............................................................................................. 43
5.2 Remote installation ............................................................................................................ 45
5.3 Installation check............................................................................................................... 48
5.4 Potting .............................................................................................................................. 49
SITRANS FM MAG 3100
Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE 3