Safety instructions
Micropilot S FMR533 4 to 20 mA HART
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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 Micropilot S has been designed to operate safely in accordance with current technical, safety
and EU standards. If installed incorrectly or used for applications for which it is not intended,
however, it is possible that application-related dangers may arise, e.g. product overflow due to
incorrect installation or calibration. For this reason, the device must be installed, connected,
operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual: personnel must be authorised
and suitably qualified. The manual must have been read and understood, and the instructions
followed. Modifications and repairs to the device are permissible only when they are expressly
approved in the manual.
1.3
Operational safety and process safety
Alternative monitoring measures must be taken to ensure operational safety and process safety
during configuration, testing and maintenance work on the device.
1.3.1
Hazardous areas
Measuring systems for use in hazardous environments are accompanied by separate "Ex
documentation", which is an integral part of this Operating Manual. Strict compliance with the
installation instructions and ratings as stated in this supplementary documentation is mandatory.
• Ensure that all personnel are suitably qualified.
• Observe the specifications in the certificate as well as national and local regulations.
1.3.2
FCC-approval
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1.
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2.
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Caution!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.