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Operating manual EE100Ex Humidity / Temperature sensor for intrinsically safe applications
ENGLISH
1 General
This operation manual serves for ensuring proper handling and optimal functioning of the device. The
operation manual and safety guide shall be read before commissioning the equipment and it shall be
provided to all staff involved in transport, installation, operation, maintenance and repair.
The operation manual may not be used for the purposes of competition without the written consent of
E+E Elektronik® and may not be forwarded to third parties. Copies may be made for internal purposes.
All information, technical data and diagrams included in these instructions are based on the information
available at the time of writing.
1.1 Explanation of Symbols
This symbol indicates safety information.
It is essential that all safety information is strictly observed. Failure to comply with this information can
lead to personal injuries or damage to property. E+E Elektronik® assumes no liability if this happens.
This symbol indicates instructions.
The instructions shall be observed in order to reach optimal performance of the device.
1.2 Safety Instructions
1.2.1 General Safety Instructions
• Avoid any unnecessary mechanical stress and inappropriate use.
• When replacing the filter cap make sure not to touch the sensing elements.
• For sensor cleaning and filter cap replacement please see “Cleaning instructions” at www.epluse.com.
• Installation, electrical connection, maintenance and commissioning shall be performed by qualified
personnel only.
1.2.2 Mounting, Start-up and Operation
The device has been produced under state of the art manufacturing conditions, has been thoroughly
tested and has left the factory fulfilling all safety criteria.
The manufacturer has taken all precautions to ensure safe operation of the device. The user must
ensure that the device is set up and installed in a manner that does not have a negative effect on its
safe use.
The user is responsible for observing all applicable safety guidelines, local and international, with
respect to safe installation and operation on the device. This operating manual contains information
and warnings that must be observed by the user in order to ensure safe operation.
• Mounting, start-up, operation and maintenance of the device may be performed by qualified staff only.
• Such staff must be authorized by the plant operator to carry out the mentioned activities.
• The qualified staff must have read and understood the operating manual and the safety guide and
must follow the instructions contained within.
• All process and electrical connections shall be thoroughly checked by authorized staff before putting
the system into operation.
• Do not install or start-up a device supposed to be faulty. Make sure that such devices are not
accidentally used by marking them clearly as faulty.
• A faulty device may only be investigated and possibly repaired by qualified, trained and authorized
staff. If the fault cannot be fixed, the device shall be removed from the system.
• Service operations other than described in this operating manual may only be performed by the
manufacturer.
