Safety Notes; Laws And Directives - Siemens SITRANS F Operating Instructions Manual

Safety notes

This device left the factory in good working condition. In order to maintain this status and to
ensure safe operation of the device, observe these instructions and all the specifications
relevant to safety.
Observe the information and symbols on the device. Do not remove any information or
symbols from the device. Always keep the information and symbols in a completely legible
state.
Symbol
Note
Functional safety applications (SIL)
In case the device is used in a functional safety application, refer to the functional safety
manual.
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Laws and directives

Observe the test certification, provisions and laws applicable in your country during
connection, assembly and operation. These include, for example:
● National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) (USA)
● Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) (Canada)
Further provisions for hazardous area applications are for example:
● IEC 60079-14 (international)
● EN 60079-14 (EC)
SITRANS FC430 with HART
Operating Instructions, 03/2012, A5E03361511-01
Explanation
Consult operating instructions
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