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SITRANS P500 with HART
Operating Instructions, 12/2014, A5E02344528-09
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Safety information
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2.1 Precondition for use
This device left the factory in good working condition. In order to maintain this status and to
ensure safe operation of the device, observe these instructions and all the specifications
relevant to safety.
Observe the information and symbols on the device. Do not remove any information or
symbols from the device. Always keep the information and symbols in a completely legible
state.
Symbol Explanation
Consult operating instructions
2.1.1 Laws and directives
Observe the test certification, provisions and laws applicable in your country during
connection, assembly and operation. These include, for example:
● National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) (USA)
● Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) (Canada)
Further provisions for hazardous area applications are for example:
● IEC 60079-14 (international)
● EN 60079-14 (EC)
2.1.2 Conformity with European directives
The CE mark on the device is a sign of conformity with the following European directives:
Electromagnetic Compatibil-
ity EMC
2004/108/EC
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to elec-
tromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC.
Atmosphère explosible
ATEX
94/9/EC
Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning
equipment and protective systems intended for use in potential-
ly explosive atmospheres.
Pressure Equipment Di-
rective PED
97/23/EC
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning
pressure equipment.