Emerson Rosemount 5900C, Reference Manual

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1 Introduction
1.1 Safety messages
Instructions and procedures in this section may require special precautions to ensure the
safety of the personnel performing the operations. Information that potentially raises
safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Refer to the following safety messages
before performing an operation preceded by this symbol.
WARNING
Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or serious injury.
• Ensure only qualified personnel perform the installation.
• Use the equipment only as specified in this manual. Failure to do so may impair the
protection provided by the equipment.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
• Verify that the operating atmosphere of the transmitter is consistent with the
appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
• Before connecting a handheld communicator in an explosive atmosphere, ensure that
the instruments in the loop are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or non-
incendive field wiring practices.
• Do not remove the gauge cover in explosive atmospheres when the circuit is alive.
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury.
• Use extreme caution when making contact with the leads and terminals.
WARNING
Any substitution of non-recognized parts may jeopardize safety. Repair, e.g. substitution
of components, etc. may also jeopardize safety and is under no circumstances allowed.
WARNING
Physical access
Unauthorized personnel may potentially cause significant damage to and/or
misconfiguration of end users’ equipment. This could be intentional or unintentional and
needs to be protected against.
Physical security is an important part of any security program and fundamental to
protecting your system. Restrict physical access by unauthorized personnel to protect end
users’ assets. This is true for all systems used within the facility.
Reference Manual Introduction
00809-0100-5901 September 2019
Rosemount 5900C Radar Level Gauge 7