Area Of Applicability; Device Configuration/-Properties; General Information; Application Area, Use In Gas And Dust Atmospheres - Vega ATEX Safety Instructions

1 Area of applicability
These safety instructions apply to the devices:
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VEGAMET 841
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VEGAMET 842
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VEGAMET 861
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VEGAMET 862
In accordance with the EU type approval certificate DEMKO 19 ATEX 2170X, as associated
equipment for installation in Zone 2 (certificate number on type plate) and for all devices with safety
instruction 61274.
The classification as well as the respective standards are stated in the above certificates:
Type of protection marking:
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II 3(1)G Ex ic ec nC [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc or II 3G (1)D Ex ic ec nC [ia IIIC Da] IIC T4 Gc
2 Device configuration/-properties
The detailed device configurations can be retrieved using the serial number search on our home-
page.
Move to "www.vega.com" and enter in the search field the serial number of your instrument.
Alternatively, you can find all via your smartphone:
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Download the VEGA Tools app from the "Apple App Store", "Google Play Store" or "
Baidu Store"
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Scan the DataMatrix code on the type label of the instrument or
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Enter the serial number manually in the app
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General information

The single and double channel controllers VEGAMET 841, 842, 861, 862 are ideal for simple
control tasks in all industrial areas for non-Ex or Ex applications for the connection of one or two
4 ... 20 mA sensors.
They serve as a display for continuous sensors and can also be used as a (Ex)power supply unit for
the connected sensors.
The setting can be easily done on site using manual operation or remotely using smartphone/tablet
and PC/Laptop using Bluetooth Smart.
There are no further interfaces on the controllers. The devices can be used in the field (field moun-
ting using tube/wall mounting).
The operating instructions as well as the installation regulations or standards that apply for explosi-
on protection of electrical systems must generally be observed.
The installation of explosion-protected systems must always be carried out by qualified personnel.
4 Application area, use in gas and dust atmospheres
Category 3G
The controllers VEGAMET 841, 842, 861, 862 may be installed and operated inside of hazardous
areas as associated equipment for installation in zone 2.
5 Special operating conditions
The following overview is listing all special properties of VEGAMET 841, 842, 861, 862, which make
a labelling with the symbol "X" behind the certificate number necessary.
VEGAMET 841, 842, 861, 862 • Installation in Zone 2
ATEX
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