1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Vortex Flowmeter
VY Series. This manual explains installation
and wiring of the Vortex Flowmeter VY Series.
Manuals explaining details regarding the
functional specifications, explanation of functions,
maintenance, and handling of each communication
specifications unique to each product can be
downloaded from the Yokogawa website. Be sure
to read these manuals to ensure correct use of the
products.
A printed version of the manual is also available for
purchase. For details, contact your nearest sales
office or Service Center.
Website address:
https://www.yokogawa.com/library/
■ Regarding This Manual
• This manual should be provided to the end
user.
• The contents of this manual may be changed
without prior notice.
• All rights are reserved. No part of this manual
may be reproduced in any form without
Yokogawa’s written permission.
• Yokogawa makes no warranty of any kind with
regard to this material, including, but not limited
to, implied warranties of merchantability and
suitability for a particular purpose.
• All reasonable effort has been made to ensure
the accuracy of the contents of this manual.
However, if any errors or omissions are found,
please inform Yokogawa.
• The specifications covered by this manual are
limited to those for the standard type under the
specified model number break-down and do not
cover custom-made instruments.
• Please note that this manual may not be
revised for any specification changes,
construction changes or operating part changes
that are not considered to affect function or
performance.
• Yokogawa assumes no responsibilities for this
product except as stated in the warranty.
• If the customer or any third party is harmed by
the use of this product, Yokogawa assumes
no responsibility for any such harm owing to
any defects in the product which were not
predictable, or for any indirect damages.
■ Safety and Modification Precautions
• When handling this instrument, follow the
safety precautions described in this document
for protection and safety of personnel, this
instrument and systems that incorporate this
instrument. Yokogawa does not guarantee the
safety of this instrument if the customer has
failed to comply with these precautions.
• Modification of the product in question without
the authorization of Yokogawa is strictly
forbidden.
• When an explosion protected type instrument
has been repaired or modified by the customer
and cannot be restored to its original condition,
the explosion protective structure of this
instrument will be impaired and a hazardous
condition will arise. Be sure to consult
Yokogawa regarding repairs and modifications.
The following safety symbol marks are used on this
product and in this manual.
WARNING
A WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls
attention to procedure, practice, condition or the
like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in injury or death of personnel. This
document presents precautions for avoiding such
hazards should such a situation arise.
CAUTION
A CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls
attention to procedure, practice, condition or the
like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in damage to or destruction of the
product. This document presents precautions
for avoiding such hazards should there be a
physical risk to the user's well-being or damage to
equipment.
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