Micropilot S FMR533 4 to 20 mA HART
Safety instructions
Hauser
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Safety instructions
1.1
Designated use
The Micropilot S is a compact radar level transmitter for the continuous, contactless
measurement of liquids. The device can also be freely mounted outside closed metal vessels
because of its operating frequency of about 6 GHz and a maximum radiated pulsed energy of
1 mW (average power output 1
μ
W). Operation is completely harmless to humans and animals.
1.2
Installation, commissioning and operation
• The device must only be installed, connected, commissioned and maintained by qualified and
authorized specialists (e.g. electrical technicians) in full compliance with the instructions in
this manual, the applicable norms, legal regulations and certificates (depending on the
application).
• The specialist must have read and understood this manual and must follow the instructions it
contains. If you are unclear on anything in these Brief Operating Instructions, you must read
the Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM). The Operating Instructions provide detailed
information on the device/measuring system.
• The device may only be modified or repaired if such work is expressly permitted in the
Operating Instructions (
→
see CD-ROM).
• If faults cannot be rectified, the device must be taken out of service and secured against
unintentional commissioning.
• Do not operate damaged devices. Mark them as defective.
1.3
Operational safety and process safety
• Alternative monitoring measures must be taken to ensure operational safety and process safety
during confiugration, testing and maintenance work on the device.
• The device is safely built and tested according to state-of-the-art technology and has left the
factory in perfect condition as regards technical safety. The applicable regulations and
European standards have been taken into account.
• Pay particular attention to the technical data on the nameplate.
• If the device is to be installed in an explosion hazardous area, then the specifications in the
certificate as well as all national and local regulations must be observed. The device is
accompanied by separate "Ex documentation", which is an integral part of this Operating
Instructions. The installation regulations, connection values and Safety Instructions listed in
this Ex document must be observed. The documentation number of the related Safety
Instructions is also indicated.
