Introduction; Aim Of The Manual; Responsibilities Of The User - Pepperl+Fuchs KFD HM 16 Series Manual

HART Multiplexer System KFD*-HM*-16

Introduction

1 Introduction
1.1

Aim of the manual

Note
1.2

Responsibilities of the user

Warning
This manual should enable the user to install the HART Multiplexer Master, to
commission it and to maintain it. It provides all the information required on status and
fault messages and also provides a guide to fault diagnosis and rectification.
In addition, the manual provides an introduction to HART communication. For
additional information, the attention of the user is directed to the bibliography in the
appendix and to other literature on the subject, including the publications of the
HART Communication Foundation (www.hartcomm.org).
Where reference to the bibliography is made in this manual it is indicated thus: /3/.
The appendix also explains many terms and abbreviations used in this manual.
In order to avoid damage, incorrect operation and equipment failures, the user must
make himself acquainted with the equipment and must have read and understood
the manual before undertaking its installation and commissioning.
Repairs to the device must only be undertaken by specialist personnel and in
compliance with the relevant regulations.
We strongly recommend that repairs are undertaken by the manufacturer. No
guarantee claims will be accepted by Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH resulting from
improper repair work.
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