Siemens SITRANS FC430 Operating Instructions Manual page 42

Installing/mounting
4.1 Basic safety notes
Wetted parts unsuitable for the process media
Risk of injury or damage to device.
Hot, toxic and corrosive media could be released if the process medium is unsuitable for the
wetted parts.
● Ensure that the material of the device parts wetted by the process medium is suitable for
Note
Material compatibility
Siemens can provide you with support concerning selection of sensor components wetted by
process media. However, you are responsible for the selection of components. Siemens
accepts no liability for faults or failures resulting from incompatible materials.
Unsuitable connecting parts
Risk of injury or poisoning.
In case of improper mounting hot, toxic and corrosive process media could be released at
the connections.
● Ensure that connecting parts (such as flange gaskets and bolts) are suitable for connection
Exceeded maximum permissible operating pressure
Risk of injury or poisoning.
The maximum permissible operating pressure depends on the device version, pressure limit
and temperature rating. The device can be damaged if the operating pressure is exceeded.
Hot, toxic and corrosive process media could be released.
Ensure that maximum permissible operating pressure of the device is not exceeded. Refer
to the information on the nameplate and/or in Technical data (Page 229).
Unprotected cable ends
Risk of explosion through unprotected cable ends in hazardous areas.
● Protect unused cable ends in accordance with IEC/EN 60079-14.
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the medium. Refer to the information in Technical data (Page 229).
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and process media.
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FC430 (From firmware 4.0)
Operating Instructions, 06/2017, A5E39789392-AA