Chapter 2: Installation; Hazardous Locations - Emerson FB1100 Instruction Manual

Chapter 2: Installation

This chapter covers the following topics:

Hazardous Locations

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Environmental Specifications
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Required Tools
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Site Considerations
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General Wiring Guidelines
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Front or Rear End Caps
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Mounting the Enclosure
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Grounding the Device
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Terminal Plate
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Power Modes
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Connecting Power
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Installing the Optional Solar Panel
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Connecting Communication Ports
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Connecting the RTD/PRT
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Wiring the Digital Output
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The flow computer ships from the factory fully assembled, except for the optional solar
panel assembly.
2.1 Hazardous Locations
The housing for the FB1100 Flow Computer is an explosion-proof case designed to
operate in hazardous locations.
For North America the FB1100 Flow Computer has certifications for Class I, Division 1
(Groups C & D) explosion-proof, Class I Division 2 (Groups A, B, C & D) non-incendive, and
non-hazardous locations only.
For Europe the FB1100 Flow Computer has certifications for Ex db Zone 1 flame-proof and
for Ex ec Zone 2 non-sparking installations and non-hazardous locations only.
See
CD9434 - UL Safety Instructions for FB1100 Flow Computers
certifications.
Installation
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