Safety Instructions; Designated Use; Installation, Commissioning And Operation; Operational Safety And Process Safety - Endress+Hauser Levelflex M FMP40 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety instructions

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1 Safety instructions
1.1

Designated use

The Levelflex M is a compact level transmitter for the continuous measurement of solids and
liquids, measuring prinziple: Guided Level Radar / TDR:
Time Domain Reflectometry.
1.2

Installation, commissioning and operation

The Levelflex M has been designed to operate safely in accordance with current technical, safety
and EU standards. If installed incorrectly or used for applications for which it is not intended,
however, it is possible that application-related dangers may arise, e.g. product overflow due to
incorrect installation or calibration. For this reason, the device must be installed, connected,
operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual: personnel must be authorised
and suitably qualified. The manual must have been read and understood, and the instructions
followed. Modifications and repairs to the device are permissible only when they are expressly
approved in the manual.
1.3

Operational safety and process safety

Alternative monitoring measures must be taken to ensure operational safety and process safety
during configuration, testing and maintenance work on the device.
Hazardous areas
Measuring systems for use in hazardous environments are accompanied by separate "Ex
documentation", which is an integral part of this Operating Manual. Strict compliance with the
installation instructions and ratings as stated in this Additional documentation is mandatory.
• Ensure that all personnel are suitably qualified.
• Observe the specifications in the certificate as well as national and local regulations.
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