
SITRANS F M TRANSMAG 2
Operating Instructions, 11/2009, A5E00102775-07
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Safety notes
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2.1
General safety instructions
CAUTION
Correct, reliable operation of the product requires proper transport, storage, positioning and
assembly as well as careful operation and maintenance. Only qualified personnel should
install or operate this instrument.
Note
Alterations to the product, including opening or improper repairs of the product, are not
permitted.
If this requirement is not observed, the CE mark and the manufacturer's warranty will expire.
2.2
Laws and directives
General requirements
Installation of the equipment must comply with national regulations. For example EN 60079-
14 for the European Community.
Instrument safety standards
The device has been tested at the factory, based on the safety requirements. In order to
maintain this condition over the expected life of the device the requirements described in
these Operating Instructions must be observed.
It generally applies for electrical installation:
● Use heat-resistant cables if high temperatures occur on the housing, e.g. due to heat
conductance from the sensor/measuring pipe. Ensure that the cables do not touch the hot
sensor tube.
CE-marked equipment
The CE mark symbolizes the compliance of the device with the following guidelines:
● EMC guideline 89/336/EWG
● Low voltage guideline 73/23/EWG
● Pressure equipment directive (PED/DGRL) 93/23/EG
The SITRANS F M magnetic-inductive measuring devices comply with protection class I.