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2600T SERIES |  PRESSURE TRANSMITTERS |  OI/266/FF-EN REV. E
1  Introduction
Instruction manual structure
The present manual provides information on installing, 
operating, troubleshooting the 266 pressure transmitter. Every 
section of the present manual is specifically dedicated to the 
specific phase of the transmitter lifecycle starting from the 
receipt of the transmitter and its identification, passing to the 
installation, to the electrical connections, to the configuration 
and to the troubleshooting and maintenance operations.
Models covered by this manual
The present manual can be used for all the 266 models with
exception done for the 266C (multivariable version).
Product description
The pressure transmitters model 266 is a modular range of 
fieldmounted, microprocessor based electronic transmitters, 
multiple sensor technologies. Accurate and reliable 
measurement of differential pressure, gauge and absolute 
pressure, flow and liquid level is provided, in the even most 
difficult and hazardous industrial environments. Model 266 can 
be configured to provide specific industrial output signals 
according to FOUNDATION Fieldbus communication.
2  Safety
General safety information
The “Safety” section provides an overview of the safety 
aspects to be observed for operation of the device.
The device has been constructed in accordance with the state 
of the art and is operationally safe. It has been tested and left 
the factory in perfect working conditions. The information in 
the manual, as well as the applicable documentation and 
certificates, must be observed and followed in order to 
maintain this condition throughout the period of operation.
Full compliance with the general safety requirements must be 
observed during operation of the device. In addition to the 
general information, the individual sections in the manual 
contain descriptions of processes or procedural instructions 
with specific safety information.
Only by observing all of the safety information can you reduce 
to the minimum the risk of hazards for personnel and/or 
environment. These instructions are intended as an overview 
and do not contain detailed information on all available models 
or every conceivable event that may occur during setup, 
operation, and maintenance work.
For additional information, or in the event of specific problems 
not covered in detail by these operating instructions, please 
contact the manufacturer. In addition, ABB declares that the 
contents of this manual are not part of any prior or existing 
agreements, commitments, or legal relationships; nor are they 
intended to amend these.
All obligations of ABB arise from the conditions of the relevant
sales agreement, which also contains the solely binding
warranty regulations in full. These contractual warranty
provisions are neither extended nor limited by the information
provided in this manual.
 WARNING   
Only qualified and authorized specialist personnel should 
be charged with installation, electrical connection, 
commissioning, and maintenance of the transmitter. 
Qualified personnel are persons who have experience in 
installation, electrical wiring connection, commissioning, 
and operation of the transmitter or similar devices, and 
hold the necessary qualifications such as:
•  Training or instruction, i.e., authorization to operate and 
maintain devices or systems according to safety 
engineering standards for electrical circuits, high 
pressures, and aggressive media
•  Training or instruction in accordance with safety 
engineering standards regarding maintenance and use of 
adequate safety systems.
For safety reasons, ABB draws your attention to the fact 
that only sufficiently insulated tools conforming to DIN EN 
60900 may be used.
Since the transmitter may form part of a safety chain, we 
recommend replacing the device immediately if any defects 
are detected. In case of use in Hazardous Area non sparking 
tools only must be employed.
In addition, you must observe the relevant safety regulations 
regarding the installation and operation of electrical systems, 
and the relevant standards, regulations and guidelines about 
explosion protection.
 WARNING
The device can be operated at high levels of pressure and 
with aggressive media. As a result, serious injury or 
significant property damage may occur if this device is 
operated incorrectly.
Improper use
It is prohibited to use the device for the following purposes:
•  As a climbing aid, e.g., for mounting purposes
•  As a support for external loads, e.g., as a support for pipes.
•  Adding material, e.g., by painting over the name plate or 
welding/soldering on parts
•  Removing material, e.g., by drilling the housing.
Repairs, alterations, and enhancements, or the installation of 
replacement parts, are only permissible as far as these are 
described in the manual. Approval by ABB must be requested 
for any activities beyond this scope. Repairs performed by 
ABB-authorized centers are excluded from this.