Service And Maintenance - Siemens SITRANS FC430 with HART Compact Operating Instructions

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Service and maintenance

6.1 Basic safety instructions
Note
The device is maintenance-free.
6.1.1 Maintenance
The device is maintenance-free. However, a periodic inspection according to pertinent directives and regulations must be
carried out.
An inspection can include check of:
● Ambient conditions
● Seal integrity of the process connections, cable entries, and cover screws
● Reliability of power supply, lightning protection, and grounds
NOTICE
Repair and service must be carried out by Siemens authorized personnel only.
Note
Siemens defines flow sensors as non-repairable products.
WARNING
Impermissible repair and maintenance of the device
● Repair and maintenance must be carried out by Siemens authorized personnel only.
WARNING
Impermissible repair of explosion protected devices
Danger of explosion in areas subject to explosion hazard.
● Repair must be carried out by Siemens authorized personnel only.
WARNING
Dust layers above 5 mm
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas. Device may overheat due to dust build up.
● Remove dust layers in excess of 5 mm.
NOTICE
Penetration of moisture into the device
Device damage.
● Make sure when carrying out cleaning and maintenance work that no moisture penetrates the inside of the device.
CAUTION
Releasing key lock
Improper modification of parameters could influence process safety.
● Make sure that only authorized personnel may cancel the key locking of devices for safety-related applications.
SITRANS FC430 with HART (7ME4613, 7ME4603, 7ME4623, 7ME4713)
A5E03736897-002, 12/2013
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