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2 For your safety
MINITRAC 31 • Foundation Fieldbus
41782-EN-211203
2.5 EU conformity
The device fulfils the legal requirements of the applicable EU direc-
tives. By affixing the CE marking, we confirm the conformity of the
instrument with these directives.
The EU conformity declaration can be found on our homepage.
Electromagnetic compatibility
Instruments with plastic housing are designed for use in an industrial
environment. Nevertheless, electromagnetic interference from electri-
cal conductors and radiated emissions must be taken into account,
as is usual with class A instruments according to EN 61326-1. If the
instrument is used in a different environment, the electromagnetic
compatibility to other instruments must be ensured by suitable meas-
ures.
2.6 NAMUR recommendations
NAMUR is the automation technology user association in the process
industry in Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are
accepted as the standard in field instrumentation.
The device fulfils the requirements of the following NAMUR recom-
mendations:
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NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
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NE 43 – Signal level for fault information from measuring transduc-
ers
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NE 53 – Compatibility of field devices and display/adjustment
components
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NE 107 – Self-monitoring and diagnosis of field devices
For further information see www.namur.de.
2.7 Installation and operation in the USA and
Canada
This information is only valid for USA and Canada. Hence the follow-
ing text is only available in the English language.
Installations in the US shall comply with the relevant requirements of
the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70).
Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of
the Canadian Electrical Code.
2.8 Environmental instructions
Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties.
That is why we have introduced an environment management system
with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro-
tection. The environment management system is certified according
to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental
instructions in this manual:
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Chapter "
Packaging, transport and storage
"
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Chapter "
Disposal
"