1. WORKING PRINCIPLE
1.1 Used symbols
WARNUNG!
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation in a potentially explosive
atmosphere, resulting in serious injury or death, if not avoided.
Non-observance of these instructions and their contents may result in the
loss of explosion protection Observe the European Use Directive (EN 60
079-10:2011 ff)
Observe the information given in the applicable type examination certificate and
the relevant country-specific regulations for installation and use in potentially
explosive atmospheres (e.g. IEC 60079-14:2012, NEC, CEC). Non-observance
can result in serious injury and/or damage to equipment.
For hazardous media such as oxygen, acetylene, flammable or toxic gases or
liquids, and refrigeration plants, compressors, etc., in addition to all standard
regulations, the appropriate existing codes or regulations must also be followed.
SAFETY HINTS
Before installation, commissioning and operation, ensure that the
appropriate instrument has been selected in terms of measuring range,
design and specific measuring conditions.
Serious injuries and/or damage can occur should these not be observed.
When assembling or dismantling the transducer it is absolutely to be paid attention
to the fact that the container is without pressure.
Attention: Risk of injury with insufficient qualification! Improper handling can result
in considerable injury and damage to equipment. The activities described in these
operating instructions may only be carried out by skilled personnel who have the
qualifications described below. Keep unqualified personnel away from hazardous
areas.
For hazardous media such as oxygen, acetylene, flammable or toxic gases or
liquids, and refrigeration plants, compressors, etc., in addition to all standard
regulations, the appropriate existing codes or regulations must also be followed.
To ensure safe working on the instrument, the operating company must ensure
that suitable first-aid equipment is available and aid is provided whenever required
that the operating personnel are regularly instructed in all topics regarding work
safety, first aid and environmental protection and knows the operating instructions
and, in particular, the safety instructions contained therein.
Residual media in dismounted instruments may result in a risk to people, the
environment and the system. Take sufficient precautionary measures.