Installation For Level - Siemens 7MF8.24 Series Compact Operating Instructions

Installation for level

Note
Seals are required for the installation. The seals must be compatible with the medium to be measured.
Seals are not included in the delivery.
Procedure
To install the transmitter for level, proceed as follows:
1. Attach the seal to the container's mating flange.
Ensure that the seal is centrically positioned and that it does not restrict the movement of the flange's seal diaphragm in
any way as otherwise the tightness of the process connection is not guaranteed.
2. Screw on the transmitter's flange.
3. Observe the installation position.
Connecting
Basic safety instructions
WARNING
Unsuitable cables and/or cable glands
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas if you connect cables and/or cable glands which do not match one another or do
not comply with the technical requirements.
● Only use cables and cable glands complying with the requirements specified in the section Technical data (Page 25).
● Tighten the cable glands in accordance with the specified torques.
● When replacing cable glands use only cable glands of the same type.
● After installation check that the cables are seated firmly.
WARNING
Improper power supply
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas as result of incorrect power supply, e.g. using direct current instead of alternating
current.
● Connect the device in accordance with the specified power supply and signal circuits. The relevant specifications can
be found in the certificates, in Chapter "Technical data (Page 25)" or on the nameplate.
WARNING
Unsafe extra-low voltage
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas due to voltage flashover.
● Connect the device to an extra-low voltage with safe isolation (SELV).
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SITRANS P300 (7MF8.23.. 7MF8.24.. 7MF8.25..)
A5E03434759-01, 08/2011