Safety Notes; Preconditions For Safe Use; Laws And Directives - Siemens SITRANS L Operating Instructions Manual

Safety notes

2.1

Preconditions 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.
Improper device modifications
Risk to personnel, system and environment can result from modifications to the device,
particularly in hazardous areas.
• Only carry out modifications that are described in the instructions for the device. Failure
2.2

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 Part I) (Canada)
Further provisions for hazardous area applications are for example:
• IEC 60079-14 (international)
• EN 60079-14 (EU and UK)
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WARNING
to observe this requirement cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product
approvals.
SITRANS LR200 with PROFIBUS PA
Operating Instructions, 07/2021, A5E32337680-AF
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