Cleaning Of The Screens; Positioners With Makrolon Enclosure 6Dr5..0, Aluminum Enclosure 6Dr5..3, And; Flameproof Aluminum Enclosure 6Dr5..5 - Siemens SIPART PS2 Operating Instructions Manual

Service and maintenance

12.2 Cleaning of the screens

Electrostatic charge
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas if electrostatic charges develop, for example, when
cleaning plastic surfaces with a dry cloth.
● Prevent electrostatic charging in hazardous areas.
Dust layers above 5 mm
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas. Device may overheat due to dust build up.
● Remove dust layers in excess of 5 mm.
Cleaning the enclosure
● Clean the outside of the enclosure with the inscriptions and the display window using a
● Do not use any aggressive cleansing agents or solvents, e.g. acetone. Plastic parts or the
12.2 Cleaning of the screens
The positioner is maintenance-free to a large extent. Screens are installed in the pneumatic
connections of the positioners to protect them from rough dirt particles. If there are dirt particles
in the pneumatic auxiliary power supply, they damage the screens and hamper the function
of the positioner. Clean the screens as described in the following two chapters.
12.2.1

Positioners with Makrolon enclosure 6DR5..0, aluminum enclosure 6DR5..3, and

flameproof aluminum enclosure 6DR5..5

Risk of explosion due to electrostatic charge
Electrostatic charges develop when cleaning the positioner in the Makrolon enclosure with a
dry cloth, for example.
It is imperative you avoid electrostatic charges in the hazardous environment.
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WARNING
WARNING
cloth moistened with water or a mild detergent.
painted surface could be damaged. The inscriptions could become unreadable.
DANGER
SIPART PS2 with PROFIBUS PA
Operating Instructions, 02/2016, A5E00127926-AB