Safety Instructions; Prerequisites For Safe Use; Laws And Directives; Conformity With European Directives - Siemens SITRANS P Compact Operating Instructions

Safety instructions

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Prerequisites for safe use

This device left the factory in good working condition. In order to maintain this status and to
ensure safe operation of the device, observe these instructions and all the specifications
relevant to safety.
Observe the information and symbols on the device. Do not remove any information or symbols
from the device. Always keep the information and symbols in a completely legible state.
Symbol
2.1.1

Laws and directives

Observe the safety rules, provisions and laws applicable in your country during connection,
assembly and operation. These include, for example:
● National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) (USA)
● Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) (Canada)
Further provisions for hazardous area applications are for example:
● IEC 60079-14 (international)
● EN 60079-14 (EU)
2.1.2

Conformity with European directives

The CE mark on the device is a sign of conformity with the following European directives:
Electromagnetic compatibili‐
ty EMC
2014/30/EU
Atmosphère explosible
ATEX
2014/34/EU
The standards applied can be found in the EC declaration of conformity for the device.
SITRANS LH300 Transmitter for Hydrostatic Level
Compact Operating Instructions, 01/2019, A5E37897183-AC
Explanation
Consult operating instructions
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to elec‐
tromagnetic compatibility.
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to equip‐
ment and protective systems intended for use in potentially ex‐
plosive atmospheres.
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