Table of contents
1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 11
1.1
1.2
Product information ................................................................................................................. 11
1.3
History ..................................................................................................................................... 11
1.4
Scope of the instructions ........................................................................................................ 12
1.5
Checking the consignment ..................................................................................................... 12
1.6
Transportation and storage ..................................................................................................... 13
1.7
Notes on warranty ................................................................................................................... 13
2
Safety information ................................................................................................................................. 15
2.1
Precondition for use ................................................................................................................ 15
2.1.1
Laws and directives ................................................................................................................ 15
2.1.2
2.2
2.3
2.4
Use in hazardous areas .......................................................................................................... 17
2.4.1
2.4.2
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Description ............................................................................................................................................ 21
3.1
System configuration .............................................................................................................. 21
3.2
Application .............................................................................................................................. 22
3.3
3.4
Structure ................................................................................................................................. 24
3.5
Nameplate layout .................................................................................................................... 26
3.6
3.7
Principle of operation .............................................................................................................. 27
3.7.1
3.7.2
3.7.3
3.7.3.1
3.7.3.2
3.7.3.3
Measuring cell for level ........................................................................................................... 32
3.7.3.4
3.7.3.5
3.7.3.6
3.7.3.7
3.8
Remote seal ............................................................................................................................ 36
SITRANS P DS III/P410 with PROFIBUS PA
Operating Instructions, 02/2016, A5E00053276-08
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