KEM TRICOR TCE80 -E Series, Manual

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General Information
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1.2 Safety
1.2.1 General Safety
All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in this manual will only apply when the unit is
operated correctly in accordance with this manual.
The data for Ingress Protection will only apply when all connectors are caped properly with the
corresponding counterpart with the same or better IP rating. Cable glands must be populated with cables
with the specified diameter and closed properly. The display cover must be closed.
During operation all openings of the housing must be closed unless otherwise noted in this manual.
All connections to the load and to the supply must be made with shielded cables unless otherwise noted in
this manual. This unit must be grounded.
As a protection against fire in the positive supply a fuse with a current rating not higher than the current
carrying capacity of the cable used is required.
Before installing the flow meter and transmitter the user is responsible to ensure that all wetted parts are
compatible with the fluid or gas to be measured.
The user has to adhere to the instructions for installing electrical devices and corresponding instructions.
The devices described in this manual may only be connected and operated by authorized and qualified
personnel.
1.2.2 Special requirements for Ex installations
In hazardous locations the covers of the electronics of the compact or wall mount version must not be
opened under any circumstances if the supply voltage is alive. For operating the keys the magnet must be
used.
The analogue and digital I/O signals are not specified for driving Ex i circuits.
When using long cables make sure that the maximum inductances and capacitances for the respective
voltage or gas group are not exceeded.
The maximum values specified in chapter
7.3.4
must be observed at any time.