GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION OPTIWAVE 1400 C 1.1 Scope of the document These instructions are applicable only to the explosion-protection version of the radar level transmitter. For all other data, use the Quick Start and Handbook. If you do not have these documents, please contact the nearest office or download them from the manufacturer's internet site.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION OPTIWAVE 1400 C 1.4 Equipment protection levels (EPL) 1.4.1 Ex ia-approved devices The Ex ia-approved device has the marking that follows for Gas Groups: • Ex ia IIC T5~T6 Ga/Gb The Ex ia-approved device is suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres of all flammable substances in Gas Groups IIA, IIB and IIC.
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 1400 C 2.1 Special conditions This device can be installed on tanks, reactors, open channels and open sea. 2.2 Precautions 2.2.1 General notes WARNING! When you install the device, obey the conditions in the NEPSI certificate of conformity. These conditions include: The special conditions for safe use.
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INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 1400 C DANGER! Make sure that the device and adjacent objects do not rub together. Make sure that all personnel and equipment are correctly grounded. If dirt collects on the device, clean it with a damp cloth. ESD warning Figure 2-1: ESD warning (on the device nameplate) 1 Text: Warning! Potential electrostatic hazard –...
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 1400 C 2.3 Ambient and process connection temperatures The device has more than one applicable temperature class. Refer to the tables that follow to find the applicable temperature limits of your installation. WARNING! An explosive atmosphere is a mixture of air and flammable gases, vapour, mist or dust in atmospheric conditions.
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INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 1400 C Temperature class for Maximum ambient temperature Maximum process connection EPL Ga/Gb, EPL Gb or EPL Gc temperature (max. process temperature) [°C] INFORMATION! The minimum process connection temperature is 0 C and the minimum ambient temperature is °...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OPTIWAVE 1400 C 3.1 Equipotential bonding system It is not necessary to connect the device to the equipotential bonding system. The device electronics are isolated with a rating of 500 V 3.2 How to connect the electrical cables The device is supplied with an electrical cable that is 10 metres long.
START-UP OPTIWAVE 1400 C WARNING! Make sure that it is safe to supply electrical power. Do a start-up check: • Are the wetted components (gasket, flange and antenna) resistant to corrosion by the tank product? • Does the information given on the nameplate agree with the application? •...
SERVICE OPTIWAVE 1400 C 5.1 Periodic maintenance In normal operational conditions, no maintenance is necessary. If it is necessary, maintenance must be done by approved personnel (the manufacturer or personnel approved by the manufacturer). 5.2 Repairs Only the manufacturer can repair the device and replace components.
2 Allée des Ors – B.P. 98 26103 Romans-sur-Isère CEDEX France If the serial number on the device nameplate starts with the letter "S", this device is made by: KROHNE Measurement Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Minshen Road 555 Songjiang Industrial Zone Shanghai 201612 China If you need to return your device for inspection or repair, make sure that you send it to the correct manufacturer and obey the instructions that follow.
SERVICE OPTIWAVE 1400 C 5.6.2 Form (for copying) to accompany a returned device CAUTION! To avoid any risk for our service personnel, this form has to be accessible from outside of the packaging with the returned device. Company: Address: Department:...
NOTES OPTIWAVE 1400 C www.krohne.com 06/2021 - 4008881101 - AD NEPSI OPTIWAVE 1400 R01 en...
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NOTES OPTIWAVE 1400 C 06/2021 - 4008881101 - AD NEPSI OPTIWAVE 1400 R01 en www.krohne.com...
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Engineering, commissioning, calibration, maintenance and training services Head Office KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH Ludwig-Krohne-Str. 5 47058 Duisburg (Germany) Tel.: +49 203 301 0 Fax: +49 203 301 10389 info@krohne.de The current list of all KROHNE contacts and addresses can be found at: www.krohne.com...
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