Installing/Mounting; Basic Safety Notes - Siemens SIPART PS100 Compact Operating Instructions

Installing/mounting

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Basic safety notes

High operating force with pneumatic actuators
Risk of injury when working on control valves due to the high operating force of the pneumatic
actuator.
• Please observe the corresponding safety instructions for the pneumatic actuator in use.
Exceeded maximum permissible operating pressure
Risk of injury or poisoning.
The maximum permissible operating pressure depends on the device version, pressure limit
and temperature rating. The device can be damaged if the operating pressure is exceeded. Hot,
toxic and corrosive process media could be released.
Ensure that maximum permissible operating pressure of the device is not exceeded. Refer to
the information on the nameplate and/or in Technical specifications (Page 43).
Electrostatic charging of nameplates
The nameplates used on the device can reach a charging capacity of 5 pF.
• Keep the device and the cables at a distance from strong electromagnetic fields.
Unsuitable compressed air
Device damage. As a general rule, the positioner must only be operated with dry and clean
compressed air.
• Use the customary water separators and filters. An additional dryer is required in extreme
• Use dryers, especially if you operate the positioner at low ambient temperatures.
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