lOperate the instrument in the range of the specified
electrical limit values.Permissible supply voltage:see
"Technical data"
lMount and operate the instrument in such a way that no
danger of ignition by electrostatic charges is to be
expected.Antenna,process fitting and housing (as the
case may be depending on instrument version)are made
of electrically non-conductive plastic.
lMake sure that the seal is mounted correctly between the
lower part of the housing and the cover.Screw the cover
on tightly.
lMake sure there is no explosive atmosphere present if you
intend to operate the instrument with opened cover
lMake sure that the cable gland is tight and strain-relieved.
The outer diameter of the connection cable must be
adapted to the cable gland.Tighten the pressure screw of
the cable gland carefully.
lCover unused openings for cable glands tightly
lMount the instrument in such a way that the sensor cannot
touch the vessel wall or vessel installations.Keep in mind
the influence of product movement in the vessel.
lThe surface temperature of the housing must not exceed
the ignition temperature of the surrounding explosive
atmosphere
This instrument was assessed by a person who fulfils the DIN
EN 60079-14 requirements.
2.10 Functional range of approved instruments
Instruments with StEx,WHG or ship approval as well as
national approvals such as according to FM or CSA are partly
supplied with a previous hardware or software version.For
approval-technical reasons,some functions for these instru-
ments will be only available at a later date.
You can find relevant information in the individual function
descriptions in this operating instructions manual.
2.11 Environmental instructions
Protection of the environment is one of our most important
duties.That is why we have introduced an environment
management system with the goal of continuously improving
company environmental protection.The environment man-
agement system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001.
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