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User Manual EE074 Temperature Probe with Modbus RTU
1 General
This user manual serves for ensuring proper handling and optimal functioning of the device. The user
manual shall be read before commissioning the equipment and it shall be provided to all staff involved
in transport, installation, operation, maintenance and repair. The user manual may not be used for the
purposes of competition without the written consent of E+E Elektronik® and may not be forwarded to
third parties. Copies may be made for internal purposes. All information, technical data and diagrams
included in these instructions are based on the information available at the time of writing.
1.1 Explanation of Symbols
This symbol indicates safety information.
It is essential that all safety information is strictly observed. Failure to comply with this information can
lead to personal injuries or damage to property. E+E Elektronik® assumes no liability if this happens.
This symbol indicates instructions.
The instructions shall be observed in order to reach optimal performance of the device.
1.1.1 General Safety Instructions
• Avoid any unnecessary mechanical stress and inappropriate use.
• Installation, electrical connection, maintenance and commissioning shall be performed by qualified
personnel only.
• Use the EE074 only as intended and observe all technical specifications.
• Do not use EE074 in explosive atmosphere or for measurement of aggressive gases.
• Do not apply the nominal voltage to the RS485 data lines.
1.1.2 Mounting, Start-up and Operation
The EE074 Modbus RTU temperature probe has been produced under state of the art manufacturing
conditions, has been thoroughly tested and has left the factory fulfilling all safety criteria. The manufac-
turer has taken all precautions to ensure safe operation of the device. The user must ensure that the
device is set up and installed in a manner that does not have a negative effect on its safe use. The user
is responsible for observing all applicable safety guidelines, local and international, with respect to safe
installation and operation on the device. This user manual contains information and warnings that must
be observed by the user in order to ensure safe operation.
• Mounting, start-up, operation and maintenance of the device may be performed by qualified staff only.
Such staff must be authorized by the plant operator to carry out the mentioned activities.
• The qualified staff must have read and understood this user manual and must follow the
instructions contained within.
• All process and electrical connections shall be thoroughly checked by authorized staff before putting
the device into operation.
• Do not install or start-up a device supposed to be faulty. Make sure that such devices are not
accidentally used by marking them clearly as faulty.
• A faulty device may only be investigated and possibly repaired by qualified, trained and authorized
staff. If the fault cannot be fixed, the device shall be removed from the process.
• Service operations other than described in this user manual may only be performed by the
manufacturer.
Disclamer
In any case, the scope of liability is limited to the corresponding amount of the order issued to the
manufacturer. The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages incurred due to failure to comply with
the applicable regulations, operating instructions or the operating conditions. Consequential damages
are excluded from the liability
