Gammapilot M FMG60 FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Basic safety instructions
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Basic safety instructions
2.1
Requirements for the personnel
The personnel for installation, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance must fulfill
the following requirements:
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Trained, qualified specialists must have a relevant qualification for this specific function
and task.
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Are authorized by the plant owner/operator.
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Are familiar with federal/national regulations.
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Before starting work, read and understand the instructions in the manual and
supplementary documentation as well as the certificates (depending on the
application).
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Follow instructions and comply with basic conditions.
The operating personnel must fulfill the following requirements:
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Are instructed and authorized according to the requirements of the task by the facility's
owner-operator.
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Follow the instructions in this manual.
2.2
Designated use
The Gammapilot M is a compact transmitter for non-contact level, point level, density and
concentration measurement. The measuring range of a single Gammapilot M is up to 2 m
(6.6 ft). Large measuring ranges of any size can be implemented, however, by cascading
several Gammapilot M devices. When used for point level detection, the Gammapilot is
certified according to IEC 61508 for safety-related operation up to SIL 2/3.
2.3
Installation, commissioning and operation
The Gammapilot M is designed to meet state-of-the-art safety requirements and complies
with applicable standards and EC regulations. However, if it is used improperly or for
applications for which it is not intended, application-related hazards may arise, e.g.
product overflow due to incorrect installation or configuration. Installation, electrical
connection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the measuring system must
therefore be carried out exclusively by trained specialists authorized to perform such work
by the system operator. Technical personnel must have read and understood these
Operating Instructions and must adhere to them. Modifications and repairs to the device
may only be carried out if they are expressly permitted in the Operating Instructions.
2.4
Hazardous area
If the measuring system is used in hazardous areas, the corresponding national standards
and regulations must be observed. The device is accompanied by separate "Ex
documentation", which is an integral part of these Operating Instructions. The installation
specifications, connection values and safety instructions listed in this supplementary
documentation must be observed.
• Ensure that all technical personnel are suitably qualified and trained.
• Comply with the metrological and safety-related requirements for the measuring point.
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CAUTION
The detector or cooling jacket can become damaged if the cooling water freezes.
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Empty sensor with cooling jacket or protect against freezing.
