General information
SITRANS FPS200
Operating Instructions, 08/2019, A5E46744245-AB
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General information
2.1
Safety information
This device left the factory free from safety problems. In order to maintain this status and to ensure safe operation
of the device, please observe the safety information and warnings contained in this instruction.
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The device/system may only be set up and used in conjunction with this documentation.
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Correct, reliable operation of the product requires proper transport, storage, positioning and assembly as
well as careful operation and maintenance by qualified personnel.
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This device may only be used for the applications described in the technical description and only in
connection with devices or components from other manufacturers which have been approved or
recommended by Siemens.
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You are obliged to respect the test certificates, provisions and laws applicable in your country during
connection, assembly and operation of the device/system.
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The device can be operated both at high pressure and with aggressive and hazardous media. Therefore,
improper use of this device may lead to serious injury and/or considerable damage to property. Especially,
it must be noted when the device was in use and is to be exchanged.
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Commissioning and operation of a device/system may only be performed by qualified personnel. This
personnel has to see to it that appropriate power supply is used (see nameplate), that ensures that in
normal operation or in case of default of the device or of components, no hazardous voltages may damage
the device. Improper use of this device may lead to serious injury and/or considerable damage to property.
2.2
Qualified personnel
The installation and operating must be completed by qualified personnel. Qualified personnel includes persons
familiar with the installation, assembly, commissioning and operation of the product and who have the appropriate
qualifications for their activities such as:
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They are authorized, trained or instructed in operating and maintaining devices and systems according to
the safety regulations for electrical circuits, for media under high pressure or aggressive or hazardous
media.
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For explosion-proof devices: They are authorized, trained, or instructed in carrying out work on electrical
circuits for hazardous systems.
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They are authorized, trained or instructed in safety standards for maintenance and use of appropriate safety
equipment.
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Training in first aid.