Explosion Protection; Atex; Safety Information - Siemens SITRANS SL Operating Instructions Manual

Explosion protection

5.1

ATEX

5.1.1

Safety information

Electric Safety
The SITRANS SL ATEX version is delivered with an approval for use in hazardous
environments in which explosive gases are in use.
Observe the specifications of the examination certificate valid in your country. Observe the
laws and regulations valid in your country for the electric installation in hazardous areas
with risk of explosion. In Germany these are for example:
-- Regulations for installation of electric equipment in hazardous areas, DIN EN 60079-14.
Check whether the available power supply is compliant with the power supply specified on
the type plate and specified in the examination certificate valid in your country.
Open cable inlet or incorrect cable gland
Danger of explosion.
Close the cable inlets for the electric connections. Only use cable glands or plugs which are
approved for the type of protection "Flameproof enclosure Ex d".
When using a conduit system, you must provide an ignition lock-out at a maximum distance
of 46 cm (18") from the device inlet. Screw in the conduit with at least four turns of the
thread.
Observe the specifications and laws with regard to the installation location of the device.
Fix the safety mechanism for the lid.
SITRANS SL
Operating Instructions, 12/2010, A5E01132948-04
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