VA Master FAM540
METAL CONE VARIABLE AREA FLOWMETER | OI/FAM540-EN REV. E
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Operating instructions
When operating the device, please note the following:
• Aggressive or corrosive media can lead to damage of
wetted parts. As a result, pressurized media may escape
prematurely.
• Wear to the flange gasket or process connection gaskets
(such as aseptic pipe fittings, Tri-Clamp, etc.) can cause
pressurized media to escape.
• When using internal flat gaskets, these can become
brittle as a result of CIP / SIP processes.
If there is a chance that safe operation is no longer possible,
take the device out of operation and secure it against
unintended startup.
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Operation
DANGER
Danger of explosion if the device is operated with the
transmitter housing open!
Before opening the transmitter housing, bear in mind the
following:
• A valid fire permit must be present.
• Make sure that there is no explosion hazard.
• Switch off the power supply and wait for t > 2 minutes
before opening.
Menu navigation
3
6
Menu
4
5
6
Exit
Select
1
Operating buttons for menu
navigation
2
Points for magnet stick
operation
3
Display of the menu designation
4
Display of the menu number
5
Marking to indicate the relative
position within the menu
6
Display of the operating button
function
▲
and
▼
Figure 26: LCD display
