General Safety Information; Scope Of The Document; Device Description; Standards And Approvals - KROHNE OPTIWAVE 1400 C Supplementary Instructions Manual

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.
INFORMATION!
The information in these supplementary instructions only contains the data applicable to
explosion protection. The technical data for the non-Ex version in the Handbook shall be valid in
its current version, provided that it is not rendered invalid or replaced by these supplementary
instructions.
WARNING!
Installation, commissioning and maintenance may only be carried out by "Personnel trained in
explosion protection".

1.2 Device description

The OPTIWAVE 1400 is a 2-wire level transmitter that uses FMCW (Frequency-Modulated
Continuous Wave) radar technology.
The OPTIWAVE 1400 measures level, volume, distance to surface and reflectivity of liquids,
pastes and slurries. It can be installed on tanks, reactors, open channels and open sea.
Measurements are shown in a DTM (device type manager) - a software application for remote
communication.
The level transmitter is approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres when equipped
with the appropriate options.

1.3 Standards and approvals

DANGER!
In compliance with Chinese regulations, the NEPSI version of the device described in these
Supplementary Instructions agrees with Chinese National Standards GB 3836.1-2010,
GB 3836.2-2010, GB 3836.4-2010, GB 3836.20-2010, GB 12476.1-2013, GB 12476.4-2010 and
GB 12476.5-2013. The Ex ia-approved version is certified for use in hazardous areas by The
National Supervision and Inspection Centre for Explosion Protection and Safety of
Instrumentation (NEPSI) under GYJ17.1356X.
WARNING!
Carefully read the NEPSI certificate of conformity. Obey the boundary conditions.
You can download the certificate from our internet site.
06/2021 - 4008881101 - AD NEPSI OPTIWAVE 1400 R01 en

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