Commissioning
6.1
General information for commissioning
Device position
The SITRANS SL may be mounted in any direction.
When mounting the sensors the large springs of the alignment flanges must face
downwards. All purging outlets must face downwards.
Operation
Dangerous voltage
Certain parts in the analyzer carry dangerous voltages which can become accessible as a
result of an open cover.
Before you commission the device make sure that it is properly closed.
Never open the device during operation
Before connecting and switching on the device, the operator must be familiar with the device
operation.
The user must also be familiar with the connection and operation of:
● Analog and digital pressure and temperature sensors, e.g SITRANS P or SITRANS T
● PROFIBUS DP and SIMATIC Manager when using the PROFIBUS-enabled SITRANS SL
● Modbus protocol and Modbus system configuration when using the Modbus-enabled
Temperature influence
During operation, make sure that the permissible ambient temperature of -20 °C to 55 °C
(-4 °F to 131 °F) is observed.
SITRANS SL
Operating Instructions, 12/2010, A5E01132948-04
WARNING
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