Safety; General Information And Notes For The Reader; Intended Use - ABB Sensyflow FMT400-VTS Commissioning Instructions

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Safety

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General information and notes for the reader

You must read these instructions carefully prior to installing and commissioning the device.
These instructions are an important part of the product and must be kept for future reference.
These instructions are intended as an overview and do not contain detailed information on all
designs for this product or every possible aspect of installation, operation and maintenance.
For additional information or if specific problems occur that are not discussed in these
instructions, contact the manufacturer.
The content of these instructions is neither part of any previous or existing agreement, promise
or legal relationship nor is it intended to change the same.
This product is built based on state-of-the-art technology and is operationally safe. It has been
tested and left the factory in perfect working order from a safety perspective. The information in
the manual must be observed and followed in order to maintain this state throughout the period
of operation.
Modifications and repairs to the product may only be performed if expressly permitted by these
instructions.
Only by observing all of the safety instructions and all safety/warning symbols in these
instructions can optimum protection of both personnel and the environment, as well as safe and
fault-free operation of the device, be ensured.
Information and symbols directly on the product must be observed. They may not be removed
and must be fully legible at all times.
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Intended use

Mass flow measurement of gases and gas mixtures in closed pipelines.
Can be used:
- As a plug-in sensor flanged into the pipe component in pipelines with nominal diameters
DN 25 ... DN 200 (1 ... 8"),
- Via a weld-on adapter directly in pipelines of nominal diameter DN 100 (4") and above, as
well as for non-circular cross-sections.
WARNING
These devices are not permitted for use in zone 0 or zone 1 potentially explosive
atmospheres.
Sensyflow FMT400-VTS is available in a version suitable for use in zone 2/22.
The device is designed for use exclusively within the stated values on the name plate and in the
technical specifications. (see data sheet, chapter "Technical data")
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