Safety instructions
2.2 Improper device modifications
SITRANS VP300 with or without HART
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Operating Instructions, 03/2011, A5E01258666-03
2.1.4
Conformity with European directives
The CE marking on the device shows conformity with the regulations of the following
European guidelines:
Electromagnetic
Compatibility 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
electromagnetic 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
potentially explosive atmospheres.
The applied standards can be found in the EC conformity declaration of the device.
2.2
Improper device modifications
WARNING
Improper device modifications
Danger to personnel, system and environment can result from modifications to the device,
particularly in hazardous areas.
Only carry out modifications that are described in the instructions for the device. Failure
to observe this requirement cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product
approvals.
2.3
Requirements for special applications
Due to the large number of possible applications, each detail of the described device
versions for each possible scenario during commissioning, operation, maintenance or
operation in systems cannot be considered in the instructions. If you need additional
information not covered by these instructions, contact your local Siemens office or company
representative.
Note
Operation under special ambient conditions
We highly recommend that you contact your Siemens representative or our application
department before you operate the device under special ambient conditions as can be
encountered in nuclear power plants or when the device is used for research and
development purposes.
