20  CoriolisMaster FCB400, FCH400 CORIOLIS MASS FLOWMETER  |  OI/FCB400/FCH400-EN REV. E   
 
… 2  Use in potentially explosive atmospheres 
Installation instructions 
 
 
 
ATEX / IECEx 
 
The installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of 
devices in potentially explosive atmospheres must only be 
carried out by appropriately trained personnel. Works may be 
carried out only by persons, whose training has included 
instructions on different types of protection and installation 
techniques, concerned rules and regulations as well as general 
principles of zoning.  
The person must possess the appropriate competences for the 
type of work to be conducted. 
The safety instructions for electrical apparatus in potentially 
explosive areas must be in accordance with Directive 
2014/34/EU (ATEX) and IEC 60079-14 (Installation of electrical 
equipment in potentially explosive areas). 
Comply with the applicable regulations for the protection of 
employees to ensure safe operation. 
 
 
cFMus 
 
The installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of 
devices in areas with explosion hazard must only be carried out 
by appropriately trained personnel. 
The operator must strictly observe the applicable national 
regulations with regard to installation, function tests, repairs, 
and maintenance of electrical devices. (e. g. NEC, CEC). 
 
 
Use in areas exposed to combustible dust  
 
When using the device in areas exposed to combustible dusts 
(dust ignition), the following points must be observed: 
•  The maximum surface temperature of the device may not 
up-scale 85 °C (185 °F). 
•  The process temperature of the attached piping may up-
scale 85 °C (185 °F). 
 
•  Approved dust-proof cable glands must be used when 
operating in Zone 21, 22 or in Class II, Class III. 
 
 
 
 
 
Opening and closing the housing 
 
 
 
 DANGER 
Danger of explosion if the device is operated with the 
transmitter housing or terminal box open! 
While using the device in potentially explosive atmospheres 
before opening the transmitter housing or the terminal box, 
note the following points: 
•  A valid fire permit must be present. 
•  Make sure that no flammable or hazardous atmospheres 
are present. 
 
 
 WARNING 
Risk of injury due to live parts! 
When the housing is open, contact protection is not provided 
and EMC protection is limited. 
•  Before opening the housing, switch off the power supply. 
 
 
See also Opening and closing the housing on page 38. 
 
 
Only original spare parts must be used to seal the housing. 
 
 
Note 
Spare parts can be ordered from ABB Service. 
www.abb.com/contacts