Proline Promass F 500 EtherNet/IP
Basic safety instructions
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WARNING
Danger of breakage due to corrosive or abrasive fluids!
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Verify the compatibility of the process fluid with the sensor material.
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Ensure the resistance of all fluid-wetted materials in the process.
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Keep within the specified pressure and temperature range.
NOTICE
Verification for borderline cases:
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For special fluids and fluids for cleaning, Hauser is glad to provide assistance
in verifying the corrosion resistance of fluid-wetted materials, but does not accept any
warranty or liability as minute changes in the temperature, concentration or level of
contamination in the process can alter the corrosion resistance properties.
Residual risks
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WARNING
The electronics and the medium may cause the surfaces to heat up. This presents a
burn hazard!
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For elevated fluid temperatures, ensure protection against contact to prevent burns.
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WARNING
Danger of housing breaking due to measuring tube breakage!
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In the event of a measuring tube breakage for a device version without rupture disk it is
possible for the pressure loading capacity of the sensor housing to be exceeded. This
can lead to rupture or failure of the sensor housing.
2.3
Workplace safety
For work on and with the device:
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Wear the required personal protective equipment according to federal/national
regulations.
For welding work on the piping:
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Do not ground the welding unit via the measuring device.
If working on and with the device with wet hands:
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Due to the increased risk of electric shock, gloves must be worn.
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Operational safety
Risk of injury.
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Operate the device in proper technical condition and fail-safe condition only.
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The operator is responsible for interference-free operation of the device.
Conversions to the device
Unauthorized modifications to the device are not permitted and can lead to unforeseeable
dangers.
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If, despite this, modifications are required, consult with Hauser.
Repair
To ensure continued operational safety and reliability,
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Carry out repairs on the device only if they are expressly permitted.
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Observe federal/national regulations pertaining to repair of an electrical device.