Declarations of conformity ............. 12 Type-examination certificate ............13 Imprint: Copyright 2021 SCHMIDT Technology GmbH All rights reserved Version 526488.02F Errors and technical modifications subject to change Instructions for Use SS 20.500 Ex – Supplement for use ATEX Page 2...
Non-observance of these instructions may lead to injury of the personnel or malfunction of the device. Risk of explosion - Read carefully! Important instructions for use in areas subject to explosion haz- ards. Instructions for Use SS 20.500 Ex – Supplement for use ATEX Page 3...
Before transport or shipment of the sensor, the delivered protective cap must be placed onto the sensor tip. The storage temperature must not be lower than -40 °C or higher than +85 °C. Instructions for Use SS 20.500 Ex – Supplement for use ATEX Page 4...
Repair work must be carried out by the manufacturer only. Changes to the device are not allowed and can cause risk of explosion (ignition). Only original accessories from the manufacturer may be used. Instructions for Use SS 20.500 Ex – Supplement for use ATEX Page 5...
± 20 % DC/AC o Rated current: 170 mA 0 … 10 V / 4 … 20 mA o Measurement outputs: Enclosure: o Degree of protecion: IP64 Instructions for Use SS 20.500 Ex – Supplement for use ATEX Page 6...
No equipotential current must flow between the hazardous area and non-hazardous area. Minimum cable cross-section: 1 x 4 mm Instructions for Use SS 20.500 Ex – Supplement for use ATEX Page 7...
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≤ 30 V Peak Figure 5-1 Grounding contacts (red), remote version Figure 5-2 Grounding contact (red), compact sensor ESD protection via in-house varistor installed between GND and housing. Instructions for Use SS 20.500 Ex – Supplement for use ATEX Page 8...
This applies in particular when disassembling the sensor. WARNING! DO NOT DISCONNECT THE CONNECTING CABLE AND SENSOR WHEN THEY ARE UNDER VOLTAGE! WARNING! DO NOT OPEN PROTECTIVE SLEEVE UNDER VOLTAGE! Included in delivery Instructions for Use SS 20.500 Ex – Supplement for use ATEX Page 9...
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Sensor plug Fastening screw of protective sleeve (with snap ring) Nut of cable bushing (M12, 7 Nm) Figure 6-1 Assembly of connecting cable with protective sleeve Instructions for Use SS 20.500 Ex – Supplement for use ATEX Page 10...
Mounting it undetachably onto a near wall according to EN IEC 60079-0, chapter 29.6. The side with the warning note "Do not disconnect under voltage" must remain visible. Instructions for Use SS 20.500 Ex – Supplement for use ATEX Page 11...
European guidelines and standards UK statutory requirements and designated standards. The corresponding declarations of conformity can be download from ® SCHMIDT homepage: www.schmidt-sensors.com www.schmidttechnology.de Instructions for Use SS 20.500 Ex – Supplement for use ATEX Page 12...
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