Conformity With European Directives; Conformity With Uk Regulations; Improper Device Modifications - Siemens SITRANS LR500 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Safety notes
3.1 Preconditions for use
3.1.3

Conformity with European directives

The product described in this document is in conformity with the relevant harmonization
legislation, and its amendments, of the European Union.
Explosive atmospheres direc‐
tive ATEX
2014/34/EU
Radio equipment directive
RED
2014/53/EU
Restriction of hazardous sub‐
stances directive RoHS
2011/65/EU
The applicable directives can be found in the EU Declaration of Conformity of the specific
device.
3.1.4

Conformity with UK regulations

The UKCA marking on the device symbolizes the conformity with the following UK regulations:
Explosive atmospheres regulation UKEX
SI 2016/1107
Radio equipment regulation RER
SI 2017/1206
Restrictions of hazardous substances regula‐
tion RoHS
SI 2012/3032
The applicable regulations can be found in the UKCA declaration of conformity of the specific
device.
3.1.5

Improper device modifications

Improper device modifications
Risk to personnel, system, and environment can result from modifications to the device,
particularly in hazardous areas.
• Only carry out modifications that are described in the instructions for the device. Failure to
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observe this requirement cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product approvals.
Do not operate the device after unauthorized modifications.
Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the har‐
monisation of the laws of the Member States relating to equip‐
ment and protective systems intended for use in potentially ex‐
plosive atmospheres
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the
making available on the market of radio equipment
Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the re‐
striction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment
Equipment and Protective Systems Intended
for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Regulations 2016
Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equip‐
ment Regulations 2012
SITRANS LR500 series with mA/HART
Operating Instructions, 03/2024, A5E51099898-AA