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Summarization of Contents
Important information
Protection and standards
Lists directives (CE, ROHS, ATEX) and harmonized Ex-standards applied to the sensors.
Disposal instructions for electronic equipment
Instructions for proper disposal of old electronic devices.
Software upgrades and updates
Importance of installing software upgrades and liability for non-compliance.
Preface
Technical data and documentation
Information that data sheets are available on the Kistler website.
Principle of operation
Explains how piezoresistive sensors work using Wheatstone bridge, DCE, media-separated, and block technology.
Media compatibility
Details media compatibility for DCE sensors and media-separated sensors.
Requirements to cooling
Specifies requirements for Kistler cooling system Type 2621G, including temperature, flow rate, pressure, and composition.
Precautions for water cooling
Advises on precautions for water cooling, including system activation and temperature management.
Operation
Operation in non-hazardous areas
Specifies that non-Ex-certified sensors can be used in non-hazardous areas.
Operation in hazardous areas
Outlines the procedures and conditions for operating sensors in hazardous areas.
Instructions for operation in hazardous areas
Lists rules for using Ex-certified sensors in hazardous areas, specifically zone 2.
Installation of the Sensor (Ex-ec) for operation in zone 2
Illustrates and explains the installation of Ex-certified sensors in Zone 2 areas.
Installation of the piezoresistive sensor
General information
Emphasizes accuracy depends on careful installation, bore machining, and torque.
Direct installation
Describes direct installation, space-saving benefits, and risks of repeated mounting/dismounting.
Installation with sleeve
Explains installation using a mounting sleeve for accessing measurement points via galleries.
Installation examples
Shows examples of sleeve mounting, direct mounting, and pipe mounting.
Machining the mounting bore
Details requirements for machining the sensor bore, focusing on concentricity and sealing surface.
Mounting the water hose on the cooling pipe
Describes the procedure for mounting the FPM hose onto the sensor's cooling pipe.
Protector heat screen for water cooled sensor
Discusses cleaning or replacing the protector heat screen for water-cooled sensors.
Check points before installation
Lists checks for water leakage, cable condition, sensor seal ring, and mounting bore.
Installing the sensor into the bore
Details the process of feeding the cable and installing the sensor into the bore, including lubrication.
Zero-point correction
Procedure of zero-point adjustment for sensors installed with cooled switching adapters
Details the zero-point adjustment procedure for sensors with cooled switching adapters.
Dismounting and maintenance
Dismounting
Outlines the steps for safely dismounting the sensor, in reverse order of installation.
Maintenance
Covers visual inspection, cleaning of sensors, and handling precautions for the diaphragm.
Removing the cooling pipes
Lists materials and procedures for removing cooling pipes.
Installing the cooling pipes
Lists materials and procedures for installing cooling pipes, including Loctite application.
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