3 | Installation and assembly
FISCHER Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH
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BA_EN_ME50_ATEX
3 Installation and assembly
3.1 Generalities
The unit is designed for vertical installation (process connection facing down)
and compared. No other installation positions are planned.
3.2 Process connection
• By authorized and qualified specialized personnel only.
• The pipes need to be depressurized when the instrument is being connec-
ted.
• Appropriate steps must be taken to protect the device from pressure surges.
• Check that the device is suitable for the medium being measured.
• Maximum pressures must be observed (cf. Tech. data)
The process connection of the ME50 is realised with a terminal clamp
(Tri Clamp) acc. to DIN 32676.
Fig. 4:
Tri Clamp connection
The pressure lines must be installed at an inclination so that when fluids are
measured no air pockets are created or when measuring gases, no water pock-
ets are created. If the required inclination is not reached, water or air filters must
be installed at suitable places.
The pressure lines must be kept as short as possible and installed without any
tight bends to avoid delays.
The pressure lines need to be vented for fluid measuring media.
If water is used as a measuring medium, the unit must be protected against
frost.
If the pressure sensing lines are already pressurised at the time of commission-
ing, zero-point control and adjustment cannot be performed. In such cases, the
device should be only connected to the mains without the pressure sensing
lines.
3.3 Electrical connections
WARNING
Operation in areas at risk of explosion
If operated in explosive areas, the electrical data of the unit and the valid local
regulations and guidelines for the installation and operation of electrical systems
in explosive areas must be observed. (e.g. DIN EN 60079)
The electrical connection may only be realised by authorised and qualified spe-
cialists that have undergone additional training or briefings or have a permit to
work on explosion-protected units in potentially explosive systems.
Risks emanating from electrical current of voltage should be prevented by
means of suitable action.
• When connecting the unit, the national and international electro-technical
regulations must be observed.
• Disconnect the system from the mains, before electrically connecting the
device.
• Do not connect the connector if strained.
• A CE-conform mains adapter with a slow 200 mA fuse only may be used in
the power supply circuit.
