Information About Safe Operation - Atex / Iec Ex; Inspection - ABB VA Master FAM540 Commissioning Instructions

5.2 Information about safe operation – ATEX / IEC Ex
Important
Startup and operation must be performed in accordance with ATEX 137 or BetrSichV
(EN60079-14). Startup in Ex area may be performed by properly trained personnel only.
5.3

Inspection

Before installing the flowmeter primary, check whether possible damage has occurred due to
improper transport. All claims for damages must be submitted to the shipper without delay and
before installation. Comply with installation conditions. Meters must be commissioned and
operated according to ElexV (Standard on electrical equipment in potentially explosive areas)
and EN 60079-14 (Installation of equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres), or relevant
national standards. Installation and commissioning as well as maintenance or service in the Ex
area may be performed by properly trained personnel only. The commissioning activities
described here are performed after installing and electrically connecting the flowmeter. The
auxiliary power is switched off. When operating the meter with combustible dusts, comply with
EN 50281-1.
Warning - General hazards!
Comply with the following instructions when opening the housing:
• Make sure there is no explosion hazard.
• A fire permit is required.
• Power to all connecting cables must be switched off.
• When the housing is open, EMC protection is suspended.
The surface temperature of the flowmeter may exceed 70 °C (158 °F) depending on the fluid
temperature.
CI/FAM540-X1 VA Master FAM540
Startup Operation
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