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8013741/16LH/V1-7/2020-04| SICK
O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MCS300P Ex
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Warning symbols ............................................................................ 7
Warning levels and signal words.................................................... 7
Information symbols ....................................................................... 7
Purpose of the device..................................................................... 8
Installation location ........................................................................ 8
Operation in potentially explosive atmospheres ........................... 9
Combustible sample gas ................................................................ 9
Additional documentation/information........................................................11
Features of the MCS300P Ex........................................................................13
Explosion protection according to ATEX/IECEx............................................15
2.3.1
Function of the pressurized enclosure ........................................16
2.3.1.1
Purpose .....................................................................16
Functionality during operation..................................16
Subassemblies used.................................................16
Internal temperature monitor ......................................................17
Combustible sample gas ..............................................................17
Important information for installation..........................................................19
Information on installation in potentially explosive atmospheres ..............20
Material required ..........................................................................21
Overview of assembly steps .........................................................21
Fitting the G-type rails ..................................................................22
Fastening the MCS300P Ex on the G-type rails...........................22
Fitting the Ex power relay and Ex interface relays ......................23
Connecting the tubes of the measured and test medium ..........23
Connecting the protective gas ....................................................23
Feeding protective gas .................................................................24
Discharging protective gas ...........................................................24
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