Add-On Parts; Checking A Device With Add-On Pneumatic Block; Checking A Device With Add-On Remote Seal - Siemens SITRANS P DS III Operating Instructions Manual

Functional safety

8.6 Add-on parts

8.6 Add-on parts
This chapter contains safety information for add-on parts.
Add-on parts unsuitable for process medium
Danger of injury or damage to device.
If the process medium is not suitable for the parts which come into contact with it, hot
and/or toxic or corrosive substances could be released.
• Refer to the information in the chapter "Technical data (Page 175)".
• Make sure that the add-on parts are suitable for the corresponding application with
8.6.1

Checking a device with add-on pneumatic block

Procedure
1. Check the connection between the transmitter and pneumatic block and between the
pneumatic block and pipelines in the plant for leaks.
2. Observe the safety information and specifications in chapter Installing/mounting
(Page 35).
3. Check the following valves for correct positioning and absence of leaks:
– Process valves
– Equalizer valve
– Vent valves
– Blowout valves or plugs
4. Observe the safety information and specifications in chapter Commissioning (Page 153).
8.6.2

Checking a device with add-on remote seal

Procedure
1. Check the connection between the transmitter and remote seal and between the remote
seal and the plant for leaks.
2. Observe the safety information and specifications in chapter Installing/mounting
(Page 35).
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WARNING
regard to materials, temperature of process medium, and pressure.
SITRANS P DS III with HART
Operating Instructions, 06/2013, A5E00047092-09