Connecting; Connection Safety Information - Siemens SITRANS P300 Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting

5.1

Connection safety information

Warning
Fixed installation
Devices to be operated in hazardous areas should be connected with fixed cable installation.
This is not necessary with intrinsically safe devices or devices with "nL" – "limited energy"
protection.
Warning
Tightness
Use cable with a cable diameter of 7 to 12 mm for the IP65 or IP68 protection rating.
Warning
Observe the provisions of the test certification valid for your country.
When making electrical connections, observe the national statutes and provisions for
hazardous areas valid for your countries.
In Germany these are, for example:
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If auxiliary power is required, check that it corresponds with that on the nameplate and with
the test certification valid for your country.
SITRANS P300 with HART communication
Operating Instructions, 06/2005, A5E00359579-02
Operational safety regulations
Directive for the installation of electrical systems in hazardous areas DIN EN 60079-14 (previously
VDE 0165, T1)
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