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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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1.1 Scope of the document
These instructions are applicable only to the explosion-protection version of the radar level
transmitter. 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
This device is an FMCW radar level meter designed for use with the BM 26 Advanced (a magnetic
level indicator or MLI) or a bypass chamber. If the device is used with an MLI, it measures the
distance to the float. If the device is used with a bypass chamber, it measures the distance to the
surface of the liquid. Radar is a non-contact technology. Measurements are displayed via a DTM
(device type manager) for remote communication.
The level meter is approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres when equipped with the
appropriate options.
1.3 Standards and approvals
DANGER!
In agreement with European Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX 100a), the ATEX version of the device
described in these Supplementary Instructions agrees with European Standards
EN 60079-0:2012 +A11, EN 60079-1:2014, EN 60079-11:2012, EN 60079-26:2007, EN 60079-
31:2014. The Ex ia, Ex db and Ex tb versions are certified for use in hazardous areas by the Kiwa
ExVision B.V. under the EC-Type Examination Certificate KIWA 15ATEX0022 X.
WARNING!
Carefully read the ATEX approval certificate. Obey the boundary conditions.
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