Safety Information For Ex Areas; Manufacturer Declaration - Vega VEGACAP 62 Operating Instructions Manual

For your safety
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2.6 Safety information for Ex areas

Please note the Ex-specific safety information for installation
and operation in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of
the operating instructions manual and come with the Ex-
approved instruments.

2.7 Manufacturer declaration

In conformity with DIN EN 60079-14/2004, para. 5.2.3, point
c1, the capacitive probe VEGACAP 62 is suitable for use in
zone 2.
The operator must use the instrument correctly and follow the
specifications of the following documents:
this operating instructions manual
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this manufacturer declaration (24645)
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the applicable installation regulations
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Max. increase of the surface temperature during operation:
40 K (individual components in the instrument)
With an ambient temperature of +70°C (+158°F) on the
housing and a process temperature of +70°C (+158°F), the
max. ambient temperature during operation is +110°C
(+230°F).
Measures for maintaining explosion protection during oper-
ation:
Operate the instrument in the range of the specified
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electrical limit values. Permissible supply voltage: see
"Technical data"
Mount and operate the instrument in such a way that no
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ignition danger is expected by electrostatic charges. The
process fitting, the plastic-coated/covered probe part or the
housing are made of electrically non-conductive plastic
(depending on the version).
Make sure that the seal is mounted correctly between
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lower part of the housing and cover. Screw the cover on
tightly.
Make sure that there is no explosive atmosphere, if you
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want to operate the instrument with open cover
Make sure that the cable gland is tight and strain-relieved.
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The outer diameter of the connection cable must be
adapted to the cable gland. Tighten the pressure screw of
the cable gland carefully.
Cover unused openings for cable glands tightly
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VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output