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SITRANS F Ultrasonic flowmeters FST030 (Modbus)
Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E37367739-AC
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Table of contents
1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1
Purpose of this documentation ................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Product compatibility ................................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Document history .................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Device documentation package .............................................................................................. 11
1.5 Items supplied ......................................................................................................................... 11
1.6 Checking the consignment ..................................................................................................... 12
1.7 Security information ................................................................................................................ 12
1.8 Transportation and storage ..................................................................................................... 13
1.9 Notes on warranty ................................................................................................................... 14
2 Safety notes .......................................................................................................................................... 15
2.1
Preconditions for safe use ...................................................................................................... 15
2.1.1 Warning symbols on the device .............................................................................................. 15
2.1.2 Improper device modifications ................................................................................................ 15
2.2 Laws and directives ................................................................................................................ 16
2.2.1 FCC Conformity ...................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.2 Conformity with European directives ...................................................................................... 16
2.3 Requirements for special applications .................................................................................... 17
2.4 Use in hazardous areas .......................................................................................................... 17
2.4.1 Use in hazardous areas .......................................................................................................... 18
2.4.2 Loss of safety of device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i" .................................... 18
2.4.3 Dust layers above 5 mm ......................................................................................................... 19
2.5 Installation in hazardous areas ............................................................................................... 20
3 Description ............................................................................................................................................ 23
3.1
Design ..................................................................................................................................... 23
3.1.1 Transmitter .............................................................................................................................. 23
3.2 Features .................................................................................................................................. 23
3.3 Applications ............................................................................................................................. 26
3.4 Approvals ................................................................................................................................ 26
3.5 Modbus communication .......................................................................................................... 26
4 Installing/Mounting ................................................................................................................................ 27
4.1
Installation location requirements ........................................................................................... 27
4.2 Installation instructions............................................................................................................ 28
4.2.1 Wall mount housing transmitter .............................................................................................. 28