SITRANS VP300 with or without HART
Operating Instructions, 03/2011, A5E01258666-03
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Commissioning
7
7.1
Basic safety instructions
WARNING
Improper commissioning in hazardous areas
Device failure or danger of explosion in hazardous areas.
Do not commission the device until it has been mounted completely and connected in
accordance with the information in Chapter "Technical data (Page 155)".
Before commissioning take the effect on other devices in the system into account.
WARNING
Loss of explosion protection
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas if the device is open or not properly closed.
Close the device as described in Chapter "Connecting the device (Page 45)".
WARNING
Opening device in energized state
Danger of explosion in areas subject to explosion hazard.
Only open the device in a de-energized state.
Check prior to commissioning that the cover, cover locks, and cable inlets are
assembled in accordance with the directives.
Exception: Devices having the type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i" may also be opened
in energized state in hazardous areas.