
2.4
Installation in hazardous area
WARNING
Equipment used in hazardous locations
Equipment used in hazardous locations must be Ex-approved for the region of installation and
marked accordingly. It is required that the special conditions for safe use provided in the
manual and in the Ex certificate are followed!
Hazardous area approvals
The device is approved for use in hazardous area and has the following approvals:
● MAG 5100 W DN 15 to 1200: FM / CSA Class I, Div. 2
WARNING
Suitable hazardous area approval
Make sure the hazardous area approval is suitable for the environment in which the device
will be installed.
WARNING
All approvals are based on non-flammable processes only!
WARNING
Potential equalization
In operation, the output is earthed through the conductive medium being measured and
therefore potential equalisation is necessary throughout the hazardous area.
The apparatus housing shall be connected to the potential equalising conductor in the
hazardous area.
WARNING
Laying of cables
Cables for use in hazardous area must satisfy the requirements for having a proof voltage
< AC 500 V applied between the conductor/ground, conductor/shield and shield/ground.
Connect the devices that are operated in hazardous areas as per the stipulations
applicable in the country of operation.
Safety notes
2.4 Installation in hazardous area
SITRANS FM MAG 5100 W
Operating Instructions, 01/2020, A5E03063678-AC
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