Safety Instructions - Siemens SIPART PS2 Compact Operating Instructions

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Safety instructions

2.1 Prerequisites for safe use
This device left the factory in good working condition. In order to maintain this status and to ensure safe operation of the
device, observe these instructions and all the specifications relevant to safety.
Observe the information and symbols on the device. Do not remove any information or symbols from the device. Always
keep the information and symbols in a completely legible state.
Symbol Description
Consult operating instructions
2.1.1 Laws and directives
Observe the test certification, provisions and laws applicable in your country during connection, assembly and operation.
These include, for example:
● National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) (USA)
● Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) (Canada)
Further provisions for hazardous area applications are for example:
● IEC 60079-14 (international)
● EN 60079-14 (EC)
2.1.2 Conformity with European directives
The CE marking on the device shows conformity with the regulations of the following European guidelines:
Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC
2004/108/EC
Atmosphère explosible ATEX
94/9/EC
LVD 2006/95/EC
The applied standards can be found in the EC conformity declaration of the device.
2.2 Use in areas subject to explosion hazard
Qualified personnel for hazardous area applications
Persons who install, connect, commission, operate, and service the device in a hazardous area must have the following
specific qualifications:
● They are authorized, trained or instructed in operating and maintaining devices and systems according to the safety
regulations for electrical circuits, high pressures, aggressive, and hazardous media.
● They are authorized, trained, or instructed in carrying out work on electrical circuits for hazardous systems.
● They are trained or instructed in maintenance and use of appropriate safety equipment according to the pertinent safety
regulations.
SIPART PS2 Non Contacting Sensor (NCS)
A5E00097485-09, 09/2014
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the
laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing
Directive 89/336/EEC.
Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the approximation of the
laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective systems intended
for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of the harmonisation of the
laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain
voltage limits.
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