Limaco ULM-3D Series, Operating And Installation Manual

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2 SAFETY BASICS
2.1
Personnel requirements
Personnel who perform installation, commissioning, diagnostics, and maintenance
of the level transmitter shall read this manual and be admitted to work with the de-
vice. When working with equipment, personnel shall use the required personal pro-
tective equipment in accordance with the company's regulations.
2.2 Purpose
ULM-3D level transmitter is designed for continuous non-contact measurement of
the level of any bulk materials and is intended for use in process flow metering sys-
tems and product inventory management. ULM-3D level transmitter can be used to
measure the level and volume in tanks and open storage facilities. A system of mul-
tiple level transmitters can be used for large tanks and storage facilities. The soft-
ware package can display a three-dimensional picture of the measured material on a
remote computer.
The level transmitter marked Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db is intended for use in explosive
dust environments for conductive dust for installation in zones of class 21, 22 as per
GOST IEC 60079-10-2-2011.
Before using level transmitters in an explosion hazardous zone, make sure that the
version indicated on the nameplate corresponds to the one acceptable for use in this
zone.
Climatic category is О1 as per GOST 15150-69.
The level transmitter belongs to D3 group as per GOST R 52931-2008 in terms of
resistance to the influence of temperature and ambient air humidity.
Undue device application can result in occupational accident or device failure and is
a source of potential danger.
2.3 Operational safety
The operational safety of device is ensured only subject to the observation of in-
structions provided herein.
The level transmitter corresponds to safety integrity level 3 (SIL 3) as per GOST R
IEC 61508-1-2012, GOST R IEC 61511-1-2011.
Due to operational safety and warranty reasons, any modifications to the device de-
sign are prohibited. Any actions with the device other than those described in this
manual can only be performed with the official permission of the manufacturer. The
service life of level transmitters is 20 years.
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