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Service and maintenance
10.1 Basic safety instructions
SITRANS P500 with HART
Operating Instructions, 12/2014, A5E02344528-09
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WARNING
Use of a computer in a hazardous area
If the interface to the computer is used in the hazardous area, there is a danger of
explosion.
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Ensure that the atmosphere is explosion-free (hot work permit).
CAUTION
Releasing key lock
Improper modification of parameters could influence process safety.
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Make sure that only authorized personnel may cancel the key locking of devices for
safety-related applications.
CAUTION
Hot surfaces
Danger of burns during maintenance work on parts having surface temperatures exceeding
70 °C (158 °F).
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Take corresponding protective measures, for example by wearing protective gloves.
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After carrying out maintenance, remount touch protection measures.
NOTICE
Electrostatic-sensitive devices
The device contains electrostatic-sensitive devices (ESD). ESD can be destroyed by
voltages far too low to be detected by humans. These voltages can occur if you simply
touch a component part or the electrical connections of a module without being
electrostatically discharged. The damage to a module caused by overvoltage cannot
normally be detected immediately; it only becomes apparent after a longer period of
operating time has elapsed.
Protective measures against the discharge of static electricity:
• Make sure that no power is applied.
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Before working with modules, make sure that you discharge static from your body, for
example by touching a grounded object.
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Devices and tools used must be free of static charge.
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Hold modules only by their edges.
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Do not touch connector pins or conductor tracks on a module with the ESD notice.