Installation; Hazardous Locations; Environmental Specifications - Emerson FB1200 Instruction Manual

Section 2: Installation
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The flow computer ships from the factory fully assembled, except for the optional solar panel
assembly.
2.1

Hazardous Locations

The housing for the FB1200 is an explosion-proof case designed to operate in hazardous locations.
For North America the FB1200 has certifications for Class I, Division 1 (Groups C & D) explosion-
proof, Class I Division 2 (Groups A, B, C & D) non-incendive, and non-hazardous locations only.
Appendix A contains special information for Class I Division 2 installations; Appendix B contains
special information for Class I Division 1 installations.
For Europe the FB1200 has certifications for Ex d Zone 1 flame-proof and for Ex nA Zone 2 non-
sparking installations and non-hazardous locations only. Appendix C contains special information
for Ex nA Zone 2 installations; Appendix D contains special information for Ex d Zone 1 installations.
All certifications are listed on the data plate located on the top of the device.
2.2

Environmental Specifications

This section summarizes the environmental specifications for the device. For full details, refer to
the product data sheet FB1200 Flow Computer (D301790X012).

Installation

Hazardous Locations
Environmental Specifications
Required Tools
Site Considerations
General Wiring Guidelines
Removing the Front or Rear End caps
Replacing the Front or Rear End caps
Mounting the Enclosure
Grounding the Device
Terminal Plate
Power Modes
Connecting Power
Installing the Optional Solar Panel
Connecting Communication Ports
Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Instruction Manual
D301782X012
July 2017
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