Introduction; Purpose Of This Documentation; Intended Use; Range Of Application - Siemens LDS 6 Compact Operating Instructions

Introduction

1.1

Purpose of this documentation

These instructions are a brief summary of important features, functions and safety information,
and contain all information required for safe use of the device. Read the instructions carefully
prior to installation and commissioning. In order to use the device correctly, first review its
principle of operation.
The instructions are aimed at persons who install and commission the device.
To realize optimum performance from the device, read the complete operating instructions.
1.2

Intended use

This device is used to quantitatively determine components in a gaseous probe.
This device may only be used for the purposes specified in these instructions. Modifications
to the device which are not expressly referred to in these instructions therefore result in
an application which is not in accordance with the intended use. Such modifications to the
device are then the exclusive responsibility of the user.
1.3

Range of application

In these operating instructions, only versions approved for operation in hazardous areas, as in
accordance with the EU directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX), EAC-Ex and other regional certification
regimes are described (for UK: The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016). All other analyzer versions are not
considered here after.
A complete LDS 6 system for use in hazardous areas consists of
• A central unit which must be placed outside the hazardous area
• A barrier box which must be placed outside the hazardous area
• A hybrid cable for the connection between central unit and barrier box
• 1 .. 3 transmitter optics housing(s) CD 6
• 1 .. 3 receiver optics housing(s) CD 6
• 1 .. 3 sensor connection cable(s)
• 1 .. 3 hybrid cable(s) for the connection between the barrier box and the optics housing(s)
• A sensor alignment kit (optional)
LDS 6 & Optics housing CD 6 Compact Operating Instructions
Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2022, A5E03314905-AB
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