Connecting; Basic Safety Instructions - Siemens Sitrans P500 Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting

5.1

Basic safety instructions

Unsuitable cables and/or cable glands
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas.
• Only use suitable cables and cable glands complying with the requirements specified in
• Tighten the cable glands in accordance with the torques specified in Chapter "Technical
• When replacing cable glands use only cable glands of the same type.
• After installation check that the cables are seated firmly.
Hazardous contact voltage in versions with 4-conductor extension
Danger of electrocution in case of incorrect connection.
• Observe the instructions in the 4-conductor extension operating manual for the electrical
Improper power supply
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas as result of incorrect power supply, e.g. using
direct current instead of alternating current.
• Connect the device in accordance with the specified power supply and signal circuits.
Unsafe extra-low voltage
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas due to voltage flashover.
• Connect the device to an extra-low voltage with safe isolation (SELV).
SITRANS P500 with HART
Operating Instructions, 12/2014, A5E02344528-09
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Chapter "Technical data (Page 197)".
data (Page 197)".
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connection.
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The relevant specifications can be found in the certificates, in Chapter "Technical data
(Page 197)" or on the nameplate.
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