Connecting; Safety Notes And Conditions - Siemens SITRANS DA400 Operating Instructions Manual

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Connecting

5.1

Safety notes

To ensure safe operation of this device, it must be properly installed and commissioned by

qualified personnel in adherence to the warning information. This includes both the general

safety regulations for working on high voltage systems (e.g. DIN VDE) and the regulations

relating to proper use of tools and the use of personal protective equipment (goggles,

protective gloves etc.).

Caution - the current is to be shut off before opening the device. Non-compliance can result

in death, severe physical injury and/or significant damage.

Note

All connecting leads inside the device should be kept short.

To ensure the degree of protection according to IP65 for the device, only the permissible

cable diameters may be used.

Electrical connection in hazardous zones with explosive atmospheres

Connection and commissioning in hazardous areas may be carried out only by specially

qualified personnel.

The national directives and laws for areas subject to explosion valid in your country must be

observed for electrical connection. Examples of these as found in Germany:

• Working reliability regulation

• Directive on the installation of electrical systems in hazardous areas DIN EN 60079-14

If auxiliary power is required, check that it corresponds with that on the nameplate and with

the test certification valid for your country.

SITRANS DA400 for material flow monitoring with protection against explosion

Operating Instructions, 09/2007, A5E00841152-01

WARNING

(previously VDE 0165, T1)

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