General Information The enCore/enSuite Concept Scope of Delivery About these Instructions Target Group Definition The enCore FC1 Manual at a Glance Text Labelling 2.3.1 Presentation of Safety and Risk Instructions 2.3.2 Paragraph Formats 2.3.3 Character Formats 2.3.4 Character Formats in Flow Charts...
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5.4.12 HART Measurement Transmitter (EEx i) via MFE7 Board (redundant) 5.4.13 Gas Meter (Turbine): Encoder Index, 2 LF/HF Sensors (EEx i) via ExMFE5 Boards 5.4.14 Gas Meter (Turbine): Encoder Index, 2 LF/HF Sensors (EEx i) via MFE7 Board enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 5 of 97...
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6.2.4 Checking Digital Communication (Modbus, etc.) 6.2.5 Checking Measurements and Calculations 6.2.6 Sealing (if necessary) Maintenance Battery Replacement 7.1.1 Changing Batteries Cleaning Customer Service Replacement Parts and Accessories Warranty Conditions Decommissioning/Disposal Storage Page 6 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
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Contents Disposal Technical Data General Information Input channels Outputs Interfaces for Digital Communication Data Protocols Index Appendix enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 7 of 97...
1 General Information 1.1 The enCore/enSuite Concept enCore is the name of an Elster product platform for advanced measure- ment devices. All enCore devices are based on the same hardware components and software concepts. Both the hardware and software of enCore devices have a modular design;...
General Information 1.2 Scope of Delivery The enCore FC1's scope of delivery includes: • enCore FC1 electronic flow computer • confirmation of conformity or factory test protocol • dispatch list/delivery note • FC1 manual: − “Instructions for Use in Legal Metrology”...
The present documentation are the Operating Instructions of the overall documentation, and describe the assembly, installation, commissioning and maintenance of the flow computer enCore FC1 (called FC1 below). These instructions make it possible to work with the FC1 in a safe and efficient manner.
European the legally relevant tasks are executed by the designated notified body. • qualified electrician A person who has the ability, because of his or her technical training, knowledge and experience, as well as his or her know- enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 11 of 97...
A qualified electrician receives training for the specific location in which he or she works, and is acquainted with the relevant standards and regulations. 2.2 The enCore FC1 Manual at a Glance The FC1 manual is made up of four parts in all: •...
… indicates a possibly hazardous situation that may lead to material damage. Safety Instructions Safety instructions include notes and information which if disregarded may lead to functions not working correctly or not working at all. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 13 of 97...
FC1 is restarted with this para- meterization. Example Multi-row examples are marked by two continuous blue lines and the keyword “Example”. Page 14 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
In the example, Group 1 is shown only when a group has been created in your device. a d m i n 1 Texts which you enter in enSuite in the corresponding field. www.docuthek.com links (Hyperlink) enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 15 of 97...
“Event messages” Event-messages which are activated or reset by an AFB are marked in quotation marks and orange font. Table 2-2: Character formats in flow charts Page 16 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
The manufacturer assumes no liability for loss and malfunctions that result from non-compliance with these instructions. We reserve the right to make technical changes within the scope of im- proving performance characteristics and continuous development of the device. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 17 of 97...
Explosive atmospheres – Intrinsically safe systems • ISO 12213 Parts 1-3: Natural gas – Calculation of compression factor • ISO 6976 Natural gas – Calculation of calorific values, density, relative density, and Wobbe index from composition Page 18 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
ExMFE5. • The regulations in the relevant standards, especially EN 60079-0, EN 60079-11, EN 60079-17 and EN 60079-25, must be obeyed unconditionally. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 19 of 97...
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EC type examination certificate (MID). For a description of the process boards refer to chapter Available Process Boards (p. 32). Page 20 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
Claims of any kind due to loss resulting from non-intended use of the device are excluded. Adhering to age and profession-specific regulations When selecting a personnel, make sure to comply with the specific regulations of the overall gas system that concern age and occupation. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 21 of 97...
The operator must definitively regulate and establish the respon- sibilities for FC1 assembly, connection, commissioning, operation and maintenance. • The operator must ensure that all employees who work with the FC1 have read and understood these Operating Instructions. In Page 22 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
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The operator must ensure that the installation and maintenance work described in these Operating Instructions are performed properly. • The operator must have all safety installations checked regularly to ensure they function correctly and are complete. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 23 of 97...
• HART protocol interface temperature transmitter • resistance input for Pt100 with 4-wire technology • HART protocol interface gas quality • serial interface measurement devices • LAN interface Table 1: Interface options Page 24 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
2 function keys and 5 navigation keys for operation are located on the front panel. In addition, the USB connection, security switch and 2 status LEDs are located on the front panel. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 25 of 97...
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MSER4 • digital communication boards ESER4 For a detailed description of the process boards and possible limitations for the board equipment refer to chapter 4.5 Available Process Boards (p. 32). Page 26 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
Design and Function 4.3 Operation Panel Fig. 4-1: FC1 operation panel navigation keys function keys touch screen security switch power-LED status-LED USB connection for PC connection enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 27 of 97...
All the key functions can be executed from the touch screen. An acoustic signal indicates that a function was activated. Re-calibration of the touch screen Elster calibrates the touch screen before delivery. In case a re- calibration should be necessary, select in the home display the device Info –...
LED Status Explanation power supply off; no USB connection power supply off; USB connection detected green power supply on; no USB connection orange power supply on; USB connection active Table 3: Power-LED enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 29 of 97...
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(e.g. according to MID approval). • Always ack events Errors can be accepted as soon as they have occurred. Page 30 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
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The warning has already ended, but is not yet accepted. • The warning is still pending, but has already been accepted. Table 5: Status-LED (part 2) depending on the parameterized Acceptance procedure enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 31 of 97...
I/O board can be inserted into any slot. If there are any kind of technical limitations – depending on the board type, they are listed in the following chapters (descriptions individual boards): Page 32 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
ExMFE5 board while the device is connected to the power supply! The transmitter-, pulse- and signal lines are connected only to the ExMFE5 board if the FC1 is connected in a voltage-free manner. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 33 of 97...
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EN 60079-0, EN 60079-11, EN 60079-17 and EN 60079-25, must be obeyed unconditionally. Comply with the safety- and risk instructions of the ExMFE5 input boards! 3.1 General Safety Instructions (p. 19) 5.1 Line Connection (p. 38) Page 34 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
(D3/GND) is suitable for connecting an encoder index. As an alternative, channels 2 and 3 (D2, D3/GND) can be used as a frequency input Fig. 4-5 • A RS485 serial interface (RSA/RSB/GND). enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 35 of 97...
ESER4 board can be installed in slot 4 only. For a device in 1/2 overall width, up to two ESER4 boards can be installed in slots 6 and 7 only. Fig. 4-7 Page 36 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
• Three digital outputs (D2+/D2-, D3+/D3-) for messages, trigger outputs or LF pulses. • Four analog outputs (I1, I2, I3/I-) 0... 20 mA or 4 … 20 mA for measurements. Fig. 4-8 enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 37 of 97...
A risk of explosion exists if lines are connected to the ExMFE5 board while the device is connected to the power supply! Only connect transmitter, pulse and signal lines to the ExMFE5 board when power supply of the FC1 is disconnected completely. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 38 of 97...
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FC1 from that point. However, these terminals must sometimes fulfill Ex regulations, and must also be sealable if applicable, for example in order to fulfill the requirements of an applicable approval. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 39 of 97...
1A time-delay fuse. The device is protected internally by means of a self-resetting over-current protection component. The grounding system is connected to the power supply socket PE for potential equalization. Page 40 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
According to EN 61340-5-1, an ESD-protected workplace (ESD pad and ESD wrist strap) must be used while working on a device when changing the I/O board configuration. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 41 of 97...
Remove the 4 mounting screws present on the rear of the device ► (Positions A). The installation guide is located on the enSuite installation CD. Alternatively, you can download the PDF from the Elster website in the software downloads section: www.elster-instromet.com/en/software-downloads. Page 42 of 97 Operating Instructions...
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Assembly Instructions Fig. 5-2: Rear side of the device (example), mounting screws are removed Pull the board frame carefully and straight out of the housing. ► Fig. 5-3: Remove the board frame enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 43 of 97...
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Insert the relevant jumpers in the suitable pin connector in order to ► define the number on the board ( refer to Fig. and 5-6). jumper board position (slot no.) Fig. 5-5: Pin connector with jumper positions Page 44 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
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( refer to Fig. 5-6, Position C). Fig. 5-6: Interior view of the board cage pin connector for I/O bus connection (with safety clamp) pin connector for defining the board number (in Fig. 5-6: 4 boards) enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 45 of 97...
FC1 flow computer (e.g. temperature and pressure transmitter, gas meter and gas quality measurement devices). Moreover, typical connection diagrams for processing devices such as station control or remote transfer device are illustrated here. Page 46 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
Wire diameter greater or equal to 0.25 mm , number of wires accor- ding to the application, stranded cable, shielded together. Screen at just one place (preferably on FC1) connected with PE. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 47 of 97...
Ethernet according to Category 5 (Cat 5), the maximum cable length is 100 m. 5.4.2 Pt100 (EEx i) via ExMFE5 Board Hazardous Area Safe Area enCore device ExMFE5 board Pt100, EEx i Fig. 5-7: Pt100 (EEx i) via ExMFE5 Page 48 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
MFE7 board Pt100, EEx d Fig. 5-8: Pt100 (EEx d) via MFE7 Characteristics: • a galvanically isolated input safe circuit for 4-wire-PT100 temperature sensor; active signal converter integrated in input enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 49 of 97...
EN50020 in input • maximum measurement error: ±0.05 % of the measurement (in the measuring range 4 to 20 mA and between 0 to +40 °C ambient temperature) • maximum cable length: 500 m Page 50 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
24 V feeding voltage maximum measurement error: ±0.05 % of the measurement • (in the measuring range 4 ... 20 mA and between −10 to +55 °C ambient temperature) • maximum cable length: 500 m enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 51 of 97...
300 Ω load • maximum measurement error: ±0.05 % of the measurement (in the measuring range 4 ... 20 mA and between −10 to +55 °C ambient temperature) Page 52 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
Hazardous Area Safe Area enCore device ExMFE5 board HART pressure transmitter, EEx i HART temperature transmitter, EEx i HART communicator Fig. 5-12: Example – HART pressure and temperature transmitter (EEx i) via ExMFE5 enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 53 of 97...
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Note that the HART device cannot be operated using the HART address zero (0 ). • Burst mode (max. 1 transmitter) Set the burst mode, as you parameterize the HART address zero (0 ) for the HART device. Page 54 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
MFE7 board A1+ or A2+ A1- or A2- HART pressure transmitter, EEx d HART temperature transmitter, EEx d HART communicator Fig. 5-14: Example – HART pressure and temperature transmitter (EEx d) via MFE7 Page 56 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
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Note that the HART device cannot be operated using the HART address zero (0 ). • Burst mode (max. 1 transmitter) Set the burst mode, as you parameterize the HART address zero (0 ) for the HART device. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 57 of 97...
24 V feeding voltage − in passive operation: approx. 300 Ω load Multidrop mode: 4 transmitters (max.) • Burst mode: 1 Transmitter • maximum cable length: 250 m Page 58 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
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Note that the HART device cannot be operated using the HART address zero (0 ). • Burst mode (max. 1 transmitter) Set the burst mode, as you parameterize the HART address zero (0 ) for the HART device. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 59 of 97...
HART interface for every device: − an active signal and protocol converter integrated in input of the first device: in active operation: approx. 24 V feeding voltage Page 60 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
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With this, the operating mode of the channel is set correctly for the redundant connection of both the HART transmitters with the ignition protection category EEx d. Maximum one transmitter can be connected for every channel (burst mode). enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 61 of 97...
HART interface for every device • a passive signal and protocol converter integrated in input of both the devices: in passive operation: approx. 300 Ω load Page 62 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
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With this, the operating mode of the channel is set correctly for the redundant connection of both the HART transmitters with the ignition protection category EEx i. Maximum one transmitter can be connected for every channel (burst mode). enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 63 of 97...
• alternatively, one encoder index can be connected with NAMUR interface on channel 1. • maximum input frequency depending on the operating mode: − 8 Hz with low-pass filter − 5 kHz Page 64 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
HF or LF pulse sensor • passive isolated pulse amplifier integrated in the inputs • alternatively, one encoder index or a transmitter can be connected with frequency interface on channel 3. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 65 of 97...
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− message, LF or encoder: 500 m − HF up to 2 kHz: 250 m − HF up to 5 kHz: 100 m − frequency: 100 m Page 66 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
Passive isolated pulse amplifier integrated in the inputs • a galvanically isolated input safe circuit for the direction signal; a passive isolated pulse amplifier integrated in the inputs • maximum load: 24 V DC 6 mA enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 67 of 97...
MFE7 board Isolated pulse Turbine SMRI bi: amplifier 2 HF sensors (active output) Fig. 5-21: Interface for turbine meter type SMRI bi: 2 HF sensors (EEx i), flow direction detection internal via MFE7 Page 68 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
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Board <x>: MFE7 Set following values: channel D1+ GND: type HF pulse input channel A • − parameter Flow direction detection: value On channel D2+ GND: type HF pulse input channel B • enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 69 of 97...
RS485 (EEx d) via MFE7 Consider the recommendations made with regards to cable length and connection resistors in refer to chapter 5.4.1 General Recommendations for Signal and Data Cable (p. 47). Page 70 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
Fig. 5-23: Interface for ultra sound gas meter (Q.Sonic6): serial RS485 (EEx d) via MFE7 Consider the recommendations made with regards to cable length and connection resistors in chapter 5.4.1 General Recommendations for Signal and Data Cable (p. 47). enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 71 of 97...
RS485 (EEx d) via MFE7 Consider the recommendations made with regards to cable length and connection resistors in refer to chapter 5.4.1 General Recommendations for Signal and Data Cable (p. 47). Page 72 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
Hints on parameterization Branch <device> – Basic System – I/O boards – Board <x>: MSER4 Select the following values: • channels CH1/CH2 of the CPU: appropriate Driver mode: RS232, RS422 or RS485 enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 73 of 97...
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4/white-brown VAUX VAUX VAUX 4/brown SGND SGND SGND Table 6: Pin assignment and color coding acc. to standard EIA/TIA 568B Note that other color coding standards are also usual and commonly used. Page 74 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
300 Ω (in the trough) • maximum measurement error: ±0.1 % of the measurement (in the measuring range 4 ... 20 mA and 0 up to 40 °C ambient temperature) • maximum cable length: 500 m enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 75 of 97...
28,8V Fuse 0,2A Message input MFA8 board board max. 120 mA D2+ or D3+ or D4+ max. 120 mA D2- or D3- or D4- Fig. 5-27: Message output via MFA8 Page 76 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
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250 m Hints on parameterization Branch <device> – Basic System – I/O boards – Board <x>: MFA8 Set the following values: • channel D2+ D2−, D3+ D3− and D4+ D4−: type Message output enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 77 of 97...
• Hints on parameterization Branch <device> – Basic System – I/O boards – Board <x>: MFA8 Set the following values: • channel D2+ D2−, D3+ D3− and D4+ D4−: type Pulse output Page 78 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
System requirements and details about how to install enSuite are available in a separate installation guide. The currently valid version of the file is always located on the enSuite installation CD. Alternatively you can download the PDF from the Elster Instromet website from the section Software downloads: www.elster-instromet.com/en/software-downloads A gas specialist must be consulted for this procedure.
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Otherwise follow the individual user configuration of the device. After a successful login the data transfer begins. Page 80 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
The presence of a metrology expert is required for final commis- sioning of the device when it is used within the scope of legal metrology. In this case, the conditions of the applicable authori- zation must be observed as well. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 81 of 97...
It may be necessary for the device as well as sensor and signal lines to be sealed by a metrology expert when it is used within the scope of legal metro- logy. The conditions of the applicable authorization must be observed in this case. Page 82 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
It is thus recommended that the battery be replaced by a new one when the power supply has been switched off then switched back on again more than 1,000 times. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 83 of 97...
For reasons of security, use enSuite to read out the parameterization of ► the FC1. Switch the device to free of voltage. ► Remove all cable connections to the FC1. ► Remove the FC1 from the switch cabinet. ► Page 84 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
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Remove the left side wall. ► Fig. 7-2 Fig. 7-3 Fig. 7-4 Carefully loosen the battery cover tabs (B) using a small screwdriver. ► Remove the battery cover tabs. ► Take out the old battery. ► enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 85 of 97...
Water penetrating the device will damage it! Water may seep into the device and damage it when it is cleaned with a cloth that is too wet. Only use a damp cloth to clean the device. Page 86 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
• Use only original replacement parts and accessories from the manufacturer. If required, please contact our support staff directly. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 87 of 97...
( refer to chapter 7.3 Customer Service, p. 87). 7.5 Warranty Conditions You will find our current warranty conditions in the General Terms and Conditions, e.g. on our website: www.elster-instromet.com/en/general-terms-of-business Page 88 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
3 years ( refer to chapter 7.1 Battery Replacement, p. 83). The following regulations apply for storage: • Relative humidity may not exceed 93 %. • Packaging must only be stored in closed areas. enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 89 of 97...
• Mechanical vibrations must be avoided during storage. 8.2 Disposal Elster, being the manufacturer, will take care of proper disposal of the FC1 once the operational life of the device expires. Send the FC1 to the following address: Elster GmbH Steinern Straße 19–21...
480×272 pixels RGB, LED background lighting • 4 navigation and 2 function keys • 2 multicolor LEDs for power and status indication • sealable security switch Table 7: General technical data enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 91 of 97...
• input for a Pt100 temperature transmitter in 4-wire technology • all inputs galvanically isolated amongst each other, and inputs and system Table 8: Input channels – technical specifications Page 92 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
LAN interface (Ethernet 10/100-Mb) MFE7 • 1 serial RS485 interface USB port • USB interface for connecting a PC or laptop for parameterization and service purposes Table 10: Protocol interfaces – technical specifications enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 93 of 97...
Technical Data 9.5 Data Protocols ethernet • NTP, Modbus TCP, HTTP communication serial • Modbus (ASCII, RTU), UNIFORM communication Table 11: Supported data protocols Page 94 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1...
11 Appendix • enCore FC1: Declaration of Conformity • ExMFE5 board: EC-type examination certificate (ATEX) enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 97 of 97...
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English translation of the German original certificate – EXAM BBG Prüf- und Zertifizier GmbH EC Type Examination Certificate - Council Directive 94/9/EC - Protective devices and systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres BVS 05 ATEX E 019 Device: Process Board Type EXMFE5 Manufacturer: FLOW COMP Systemtechnik GmbH...
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English translation of the German original certificate – EXAM BBG Prüf- und Zertifizier GmbH (13) Appendix to (14) EC Type Examination Certificate BVS 05 ATEX E 019 (15) 15.1 Object and Type Process Board Type EXMFE5 15.2 Description The process board that will be installed outside potentially explosive atmospheres serves as power supply and for processing the signals of up to five sensors being installed in potentially explosive atmospheres.
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English translation of the German original certificate – EXAM BBG Prüf- und Zertifizier GmbH (16) Test report BVS PP 05.2005 EC, as of 31 January 2005 (17) Special conditions for safe use None Page 3 of 3 of BVS 05 ATEX E 019 This certificate may only be circulated without alteration.