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Installation and operating manual
METPOINT
®
BDL compact
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8.2. Notes for installation
8.2.1. Protection class of housing (IP code)
The METPOINT
®
BDL compact data logger meets the requirements of protection class IP 44 according to EN 60529.
The protection class of a housing is indicated by the two-digit IP code. The first digit indicates the protection rating with to
persons and objects), the second digit indicates the rating for protection against water ingress.
IP 44 according to EN 60529
IP
International Protection
4
Protection against access to hazardous parts with a wire (Ø 1.0 mm).
Protection against access to hazardous parts with foreign objects Ø ≥ 1.0 mm.
4
Protection against splashing water.
Water splashing against the housing must not cause damage to the device.
DANGER!
IP class
After installation, service and maintenance work, you must ensure that the data logger meets again
the requirements of the above protection class.
When performing work on the METPOINT
®
BDL compact, observe the following:
• Use only original seals. Ensure that all seals are clean and free of defects. Replace defective seals.
• Ensure that the electrical cables are not damaged.
• All cables must meet the relevant standards and regulations.
• Replace defective electrical cables without delay.
• The cable leading to the measuring device must be installed in a loop to prevent water ingress into the housing.
• Tighten all cable ducts.
• Terminals and ducts that are not used must be sealed with dummy plugs.