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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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MAINTENANCE
7
7.2.1
Function test of the pressurized enclosure system
Procedure
1
Keep the MCS300P Ex in operation.
2
Interrupt protective gas feed to the MCS300P Ex.
The Ex control unit should signal an error state after a few minutes.
3
Start protective gas feed again.
The Ex control unit should now reset the error state and start the pre-purge phase.
7.2.2
Before commencing maintenance work
Before starting maintenance work, consider the following as applicable:
▸
Set the maintenance signal (menu 1.1).
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Disable “Cyclic programs” (menu 2.3.3 or 2.3.4).
7.2.3
Observe before opening the device enclosure
7.2.4
Visual inspection
MCS300P Ex
●
Only the “
green
” LED on the operator panel lights and
no
measured value blinks.
Otherwise: Press the <
Diag
> button to view the cause.
●
Perform a visual inspection of the device enclosure
– Dryness
– Corrosion
– Unusual smell
– Unusual noises
CAUTION:
Risk of contamination when the device is switched off
When the device is switched off, there is a risk of contamination by medium remaining
in the cell.
●
Before switching off the device, purge the connected cell and tubes for a sufficient
period with an inert medium.
CAUTION:
Hazards through electric voltages
▸
Before opening the enclosure: Separate all connectors of the MCS300P Ex from the
main power supply.
WARNING:
Risk of toxic gases in receiver unit
If the device is not operating correctly, it is possible that a gas-filled filter is leaky and the
gas is in the receiver unit.
▸
If it is necessary to open the receiver unit, do so in a well-ventilated room.
WARNING:
Risk of explosion through residual voltages and hot surfaces
▸
Separate the MCS300P Ex from all external voltages (e.g., signal lines). Exception:
Connections to intrinsically safe power circuits can remain connected.
▸
Do not open when an explosive atmosphere is present. (Enclosure contains
batteries).
▸
In Ex zones: Wait 15 minutes after switching the main power supply off before
opening the enclosure.
CAUTION:
Risk of suffocation when opening the enclosure
Protective gas escapes when the enclosure is opened.
Risk of suffocation when using inert protective gas.
▸
Do not inhale the escaping gas when opening the enclosure.