Introduction - Siemens LDS 6 Operating Instructions Manual

Introduction

1.1 Introduction
Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to provide support for the customer when installing,
maintaining and servicing the sensor for the LDS 6 laser gas analyzer. This manual
describes the preparations, installation and maintenance. It also specifies the environmental
conditions and space requirements.
How to Use this Manual
All instructions in this manual are marked with the symbol to the left. In "Preparations for
Installation" and "Installation Guidelines" the instructions shall be followed in given order.
The preparation checklist shall be used to check that all has been prepared and considered
at the measurement site before start of installation.
Chapter Overview
The operating manual begins with a description of the sensor. In the chapter "Technical
Description" all parts of the sensor is described.
Before the sensors can be installed there are a few things that must be prepared at the
measuring site. For example, flanges have to be welded into the measuring site and
provisions for purging the sensor must be installed. This is described in the chapter
"Preparations for Installation".
The chapter "Installation Guidelines" gives instructions for the installation of sensors and
cables.
At the end of the manual there are some Appendices containing reference documents.
These documents provide information such as ATEX set-up and instructions for purging.
Units
The measurements in this manual are given in metric units and in American units (in
parenthesis).
Sensor CD 6C Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions, 12/2007, A5E00912721-02
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