Section 2: Installation; Hazardous Locations; Environmental Specifications - Emerson FB1200 Instruction Manual

Section 2: Installation

This section covers the following topics:
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The flow computer ships from the factory fully assembled, except for the optional solar panel
assembly.
2.1

Hazardous Locations

The housing for the FB1200 Flow Computer is an explosion-proof case designed to operate in
hazardous locations.
For North America the FB1200 Flow Computer has certifications for Class I, Division 1 (Groups C &
D) explosion-proof, Class I Division 2 (Groups A, B, C & D) non-incendive, and non-hazardous
locations only.
contains special information for Class I Division 1 installations.
For Europe the FB1200 Flow Computer has certifications for Ex db Zone 1 flame-proof and for Ex nA
Zone 2 non-sparking installations and non-hazardous locations only.
information for Ex nA Zone 2
installations.
All certifications are listed on the data plate located on the top of the device.
2.2

Environmental Specifications

This section summarizes the environmental specifications for the device. For full details, refer to
the product data sheet
Installation
Hazardous Locations
Environmental Specifications
Required Tools
Site Considerations
General Wiring Guidelines
Front or Rear End caps
Mounting the Enclosure
Grounding the Device
Terminal Plate
Power Modes
Connecting Power
Installing the Optional Solar Panel
Connecting Communication Ports
Appendix A contains special information for Class I Division 2 installations;
installations; Appendix D
FB1200 Flow Computer
Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Instruction Manual
Appendix C
contains special information for Ex db Zone 1
(D301790X012).
D301782X012
March 2019
Appendix B
contains special
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