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1 For your safety
VEGAPULS 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire
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During the entire duration of use, the user is obliged to determine the
compliance of the necessary occupational safety measures with the
current valid rules and regulations and also take note of new regula-
tions.
To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on
the device must also be observed and their meaning looked up in this
operating instructions manual.
1.5 Safety label on the instrument
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be
observed.
1.6 EU conformity
The device fulfils the legal requirements of the applicable EU direc-
tives. By affixing the CE marking, we confirm the conformity of the
instrument with these directives.
You can find the EU conformity declaration on our website under
www.vega.com/downloads.
Electromagnetic compatibility
The instruments are designed for use in an industrial environment.
Nevertheless, electromagnetic interference from electrical conductors
and radiated emissions must be taken into account, as is usual with a
class A instrument according to EN 61326-1. If the instrument is used
in a different environment, its electromagnetic compatibility with other
devices must be ensured by suitable measures.
1.7 Fulfillment of NAMUR recommendations
NAMUR is the automation technology user association in the process
industry in Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are
accepted as the standard in field instrumentation.
The device fulfils the requirements of the following NAMUR recom-
mendations:
•
NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
•
NE 43 – Signal level for fault information from measuring transduc-
ers
•
NE 53 – Compatibility of field devices and display/adjustment
components
For further information see www.namur.de.
1.8 Radio license for Europe
The instrument was tested according to the latest issue of the follow-
ing harmonized standards:
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EN 302372 - Tank Level Probing Radar
It is hence approved for use inside closed vessels in countries of the
EU.
Use is also approved in EFTA countries, provided the respective
standards have been implemented.
