6  IM/261Gx/Ax-EN Rev. 08 | 261Gx, 261Ax 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.6  Plates and symbols 
 
1.6.1  Safety / warning symbols, note symbols 
 
The warnings in these instructions are structured as follows: 
 
DANGER 
The signal word "DANGER" indicates an imminent danger. 
Failure to observe this information will result in death or 
severe injury. 
 
WARNING 
The signal word "WARNING" indicates an imminent danger. 
Failure to observe this information may result in death or 
severe injury. 
 
CAUTION 
The signal word "CAUTION" indicates an imminent danger. 
Failure to observe this information may result in minor or 
moderate injury. 
 
NOTICE 
The signal word "NOTICE" indicates useful or important 
information about the product. 
The signal word "NOTICE" is not a signal word indicating a 
danger to personnel. The signal word "NOTICE" can also 
refer to material damage. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.7  Name plate 
 
 
Fig. 1:  Name plate for pressure transmitter model 261xx 
1  Device type / Order code  |   
2  Options – additional information on the order code  |   
3  Device serial number (factory no.)  |  4  Year of manufacture  |   
5  Identification code with reference to the Pressure Equipment 
Directive (SEP or 1 G)  |  6  Power supply  |  7  Output signal  | 
8  Materials that come into contact with the medium  |   
9  Measuring range lower limit to measuring range upper limit (LRL to 
URL)  |  10  Measuring range, set to …  |  11  HART output (process 
variable)  |  12  Measuring point tag (max. 32 characters)  |   
13  "SIL2" identification code (optional)  |  14  Permissible pressure  |  
15  Degree of protection  |  16  Software version  |   
17  Filling fluid, if present  |  18  Minimum measuring span 
 
 
 
Fig. 2:  Additional name plate for devices intended for use in 
explosion risk areas or for devices with direct mount or 
remote seals (optional) 
1  Serial number (factory no.)  |  2  Type of protection  |   
3  Type of protection (continued)  |   
4  Number of the EC-type-examination certificate  |   
5  Order code for direct mount seal  |   
6  Type of seal, nominal diameter, max. pressure, temperature limits, 
sealing surface, material, filling fluid  |   
7  Identification number of the notified body according to ATEX 
(optional)  |  8  Symbol: "Notice". Observe the specifications in the 
operating instructions and type-examination certificate. 
 
 
 
IMPORTANT (NOTICE) 
For information on the individual letters/numbers that 
make up the order code, please refer to the order 
confirmation or associated data sheet. 
For information about labeling in accordance with the 
Pressure Equipment Directive, please observe the 
information in "Compliance with Pressure Equipment 
Directive".