Use In Areas Subject To Explosion Hazard - Siemens SIPART PS2 6DR5 Series Compact Operating Instructions

Improper modification on positioner 6DR5...6
Danger of explosion. The pneumatic terminal plate on the SIPART PS2 positioner 6DR5..6 is
a safety-related component of the flameproof enclosure.
● Never loosen the screws
Figure 2-1
2.7

Use in areas subject to explosion hazard

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.
Use in hazardous area
Risk of explosion.
● Only use equipment that is approved for use in the intended hazardous area and labeled
● Do not use devices that have been operated outside the conditions specified for hazardous
See also
Technical data (Page 57)
SIPART PS2 (6DR5...)
Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2019, A5E03436620-AE
WARNING
Screws of the pneumatic terminal plate on the positioner 6DR5..6
WARNING
accordingly.
areas. If you have used the device outside the conditions for hazardous areas, make all Ex
markings unrecognizable on the nameplate.
2.7 Use in areas subject to explosion hazard
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of the pneumatic terminal plate.
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