Siemens SITRANS F Series Quick Start Manual page 10

Introduction
1.2 Safety Notes
Transmitter
● Intrinsically safe connections Class I and II, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F and G;
● Nonincendive for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D;
● Suitable for Class II, Division 2, Groups E, F and G outdoor (Type 4X), Class III (CSA
● Temperature code T5 at an ambient of 40°C
Sensors
● Intrinsically safe Class I and II, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F and G;
● Nonincendive for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D;
● Suitable for Class II, Division 2, Groups E, F and G outdoor (Type 4X), Class III (CSA
● Temperature code T6 at an ambient of 40°C
ATEX installation
Read, understand and follow all safety instruction on the electronic media provided. This
equipment complies with Directive 94/9/EC and is rated for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres. The equipment markings are shown and explained below. Equipment must be
installed according to the 1010-389 installation drawing provided on the media. Failure to
install the equipment in the prescribed manner will result in unsafe operation. Follow all
regional safety laws when operating this equipment. When properly installed the equipment
meets the following ATEX ratings as stated in EC-Type Examination Certificate
KEMA03ATEX1134.
Transmitter Markings and Explanations
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● IP65 – Ingress protection against solid bodies, rating of dust-tight and agai
Sensor Markings and E
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II (1) G [Ex ia] IIC – Transmitter located in the non-hazardous area with intrinsically
safe circuits of category Ex ia, which can be connected to Category 1 Sensors
II 3 (1) G Ex nC [ia] IIC T5 – Category 3 Transmitter located in Zone 2 for use in
potentially explosive atmosphere containing gases with intrinsically safe circuits of
category Ex ia, which can be connected to Category 1 Sensors in Zone 0
rating of water jets
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II 1 G Ex ia IIC T5 – Category 1 Sensors located in Zone 0 potentially explosive
atmosp here with intrinsically safe circuits of category Ex ia for use in potentially expl
atm osphere containing gases
FUT1010 IP65 NEMA 4X & IP66 NEMA 7 Gas Quick Start
Operating Instructions, 1/2013, A5E02639183-AC
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