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General| Type | Pressure Transmitter |
|---|---|
| Model | 261GS |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Measurement Type | Gauge Pressure |
| Power Supply | 10.5 to 42 V DC |
| Temperature Range | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
| Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Output Signal | 4-20 mA HART |
| Process Connection | 1/2" NPT |
| Housing Material | Aluminum or Stainless Steel |
| Electrical Connection | 1/2" NPT or M20 x 1.5 |
Essential notes for safe and proper operation, target audience, warranty, and misuse guidelines.
Understanding safety symbols, warnings, and information displayed on the device's name plate.
Compliance with PED, transport, storage, electrical, and operational safety instructions for safe handling.
Overview of integrated management systems and guidelines for product disposal under WEEE and RoHS directives.
Guidelines for explosion protection according to ATEX and obtaining conformity certificates for hazardous areas.
Using intrinsically safe devices and requirements for installation in areas with combustible dust.
Handling Category 3 "nA" protection and using handheld terminals in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Overview of the transmitter's internal design, components, and basic operational setup for measurement.
Pre-installation checks, optimal mounting position, and considerations for measurement accuracy.
Proper sealing techniques for various process connections and methods for preventing moisture ingress.
Guidelines for correct installation of measuring pipes to ensure accurate pressure readings and prevent issues.
Detailed steps for establishing the electrical connection using cable glands, threaded bores, or plugs.
Wiring within the cable connection area, including terminals, power supply, and grounding options.
Connecting the device via Harting Han 8D or M12 miniature plug connectors.
Connecting the protective conductor and setting up communication modes like HART or FSK.
Requirements for connecting cables, including minimum wire diameter, maximum length, and resistance.
Steps for putting the transmitter into operation, checking connections, and understanding the output signal behavior.
Managing write protection for configuration data and interpreting error messages displayed by the device.
Procedures for setting the lower and upper range values to calibrate the transmitter for accurate measurement.
Installing the optional LCD indicator and the pressure sensor ventilation unit for proper operation.
Factory default configurations, available methods for setting parameters, and types of configuration supported.
How to set parameters like Lower Range Value and Upper Range Value using the transmitter's pushbutton.
Navigating the LCD menu, understanding the process display, and switching to the configuration level.
Detailed overview of the hierarchical menu structure for configuring the LCD indicator.
Detailed explanations of parameters like Offset, HART Output, Fault Current, Installation Angle, etc., via LCD.
Configuring the transmitter using the Device Type Manager (DTM) software, including system requirements.
Using a PC, laptop, or handheld terminal for configuration, polling, and testing the transmitter.
Advanced configuration via DTM, covering write protection, zero shift, range values, and damping.
Specifications for intrinsic safety ('Ex ia', 'Ex ib') and other protection types under ATEX and IECEx standards.
Details on Factory Mutual (FM) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certifications for hazardous area use.
Measuring range limits, span limits, damping, warm-up time, and insulation resistance for optimal performance.
Pressure and temperature operating limits, plus environmental effects like EMC, humidity, and vibration resistance.
Accuracy specifications under reference conditions, dynamic response, ambient temperature effects, and mounting influences.
Overall performance metrics, materials used, calibration options, optional extras, and process connection types.
Details on electrical connection options, device weight, and packaging dimensions for shipping and handling.
Detailed drawings and dimensions for various mounting configurations, including standard and optional versions.
Procedures for safely removing the transmitter, depressurizing lines, and handling potential process hazards.
Overview of CE mark, explosion protection approvals, and where to find related documentation and certificates.
