Improper Device Modifications; Requirements For Special Applications; Use In Hazardous Areas - Siemens SITRANS P500 HART Compact Operating Instructions

2.1.2 Conformity with European directives
The CE mark on the device is a sign of conformity with the following European directives:
Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC
2004/108/EC
Atmosphère explosible ATEX
94/9/EC
Pressure Equipment Directive PED
97/23/EC
The standards applied can be found in the EC declaration of conformity for the device.
2.2

Improper device modifications

WARNING
Improper device modifications
Danger to personnel, system and environment can result from modifications to the device, particularly in hazardous areas.
Only carry out modifications that are described in the instructions for the device. Failure to observe this requirement
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cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product approvals.
2.3

Requirements for special applications

Due to the large number of possible applications, each detail of the described device versions for each possible scenario
during commissioning, operation, maintenance or operation in systems cannot be considered in the instructions. If you need
additional information not covered by these instructions, contact your local Siemens office or company representative.
Note
Operation under special ambient conditions
We highly recommend that you contact your Siemens representative or our application department before you operate the
device under special ambient conditions as can be encountered in nuclear power plants or when the device is used for
research and development purposes.
2.4

Use in hazardous areas

Qualified personnel for hazardous area applications
Persons who install, connect, commission, operate, and service the device in a hazardous area must have the following
specific qualifications:
● They are authorized, trained or instructed in operating and maintaining devices and systems according to the safety
regulations for electrical circuits, high pressures, aggressive, and hazardous media.
● They are authorized, trained, or instructed in carrying out work on electrical circuits for hazardous systems.
● They are trained or instructed in maintenance and use of appropriate safety equipment according to the pertinent safety
regulations.
WARNING
Unsuitable device for the hazardous area
Danger of explosion.
Only use equipment that is approved for use in the intended hazardous area and labelled accordingly.
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See also
Technical data (Page 27)
SITRANS P500 with HART
A5E02344532-04, 12/2014
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the
laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing
Directive 89/336/EEC.
Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the approximation of the
laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective systems intended
for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the
laws of the Member States concerning pressure equipment.
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