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FAM3200
ARMORED VARIABLE AREA PURGEMETER | CI/FAM3200-EN REV. D
… 1 Safety
Intended use
This device is intended for the following uses:
• For conveying liquids, gases (including unstable liquids
and gases) and vapors.
• For flow measurement of the operating volume under
constant operating conditions (pressure, temperature,
density). An output of the flow is also possible in
standard or mass units.
The device has been designed for use exclusively within the
technical limit values indicated on the name plate and in the data
sheets.
The following technical limit values must be observed:
• The permissible pressure (PS) in the permissible
measuring medium temperature (TS) may not up-scale
the pressure-temperature values (p/T ratings).
• The maximum or minimum operating temperature must
not be up-scaled or down-scaled.
• The maximum ambient temperature must not be
exceeded.
When using measuring media, the following points must be
observed:
• Measuring media may only be used if, based on the state
of the art or the operating experience of the user, it can
be assured that the chemical and physical properties
necessary for operational security of the materials of the
wetted parts of the flowmeter sensor will not be
adversely affected during the operating time.
• Media containing chloride in particular can cause
corrosion damage to stainless steels which, although not
visible externally, can damage wetted parts beyond repair
and lead to the measuring medium escaping. It is the
operator's responsibility to check the suitability of these
materials for the respective application.
• Measuring media with unknown properties or abrasive
measuring media may only be used if the operator is able
to perform regular and suitable tests to ensure the safe
condition of the device
The operator bears sole responsibility for the use of the devices
in relation to suitability, intended use and corrosion resistance
of the materials in relation to the measuring medium.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage arising from improper
or non-intended use.
Repairs, alterations, and enhancements, or the installation of
replacement parts, are only permissible insofar as these are
described in this manual. Approval by ABB Automation Products
GmbH must be sought for any activities beyond this scope.
Repairs performed by ABB-authorized specialist shops are
excluded from this.
Improper use
The following are considered to be instances of especially
improper use of the device:
• Operation as a flexible compensating adapter in piping,
for example for compensating pipe offsets, pipe
vibrations, pipe expansions, etc.
• For use as a climbing aid, for example for mounting
purposes.
• For use as a bracket for external loads, for example as a
support for piping, etc.
• Material application, for example by painting over the
housing, name plate or welding/soldering on parts.
• Material removal, for example by spot drilling the
housing.
Warranty provisions
Using the device in a manner that does not fall within the scope
of its intended use, disregarding this manual, using
underqualified personnel, or making unauthorized alterations
releases the manufacturer from liability for any resulting
damage. This renders the manufacturer's warranty null and void.
Manufacturer’s address
ABB Automation Products GmbH
Measurement & Analytics
Schillerstr. 72
32425 Minden
Germany
Tel: +49 571 830-0
Fax: +49 571 830-1806
Customer service center
Tel: +49 180 5 222 580
Email: [email protected]