Explosion hazard 
If the type of protection specified on the certification plate 
does not agree with the requirements imposed on the 
implementation site, explosions or fires can be triggered. 
•  In this case the transmitter must NOT be connected 
electrically. 
 
 
 WARNING 
Risk of injury due to live parts. 
Improper work on the electrical connections can result in 
electric shock. 
•  Connect the device only with the power supply switched 
off. 
•  Observe the applicable standards and regulations for the 
electrical connection. 
 
 
NOTICE 
Damage to components! 
The electronic components of the printed circuit board can be 
damaged by static electricity (observe ESD guidelines). 
•  Make sure that the static electricity in your body is 
discharged before touching electronic components. 
 
 
The electrical connection may only be established by authorized 
specialist personnel and in accordance with the connection 
diagrams. 
 
The electrical connection information in this manual must be 
observed; otherwise, the IP rating may be adversely affected. 
Ground the measurement system according to requirements. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General 
The relevant directives must be complied with for the electrical 
installation! 
 
Because the transmitter cannot be switched off, surge 
protection devices, lightning protection, or grid disconnect 
possibilities must be provided at the plant. 
 
Check that the existing supply voltage corresponds to that 
indicated on the rating plate. The same lines are used for both 
the power supply and the output signal. 
 
If an optional surge protector is provided and if the transmitter 
is used in a hazardous area, energy must only be supplied via a 
voltage source with electrical isolation from the grid. Because 
the inherently safe power circuits of the transmitter are 
grounded, a sufficient equipotential bonding must be ensured 
for the entire supply line. 
 
 
Installing the connecting cables 
 
Ensure that a drip loop (water trap) is used when installing the 
connecting cables for the sensor. 
If necessary, rotate the transmitter housing accordingly. 
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1 Drip loop 
 
Figure 23:  Installing the connecting cables