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FEM630 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FLOWMETER  |  OI/FEM630-EN REV. A
11     Repair...10     Maintenance
Safety instructionsSensor
The flowmeter sensor is largely maintenance-free.
The following items should be checked annually:
•  Ambient conditions (air circulation, humidity).
•  Tightness of the process connections.
•  Cable entries, cover gaskets and cover screws.
•  Operational reliability of power supply, lightning 
protection and grounding.
The sensor electrodes must be cleaned when the flow rate 
information on the transmitter changes while recording the 
identical flow rate volume. 
If the display shows a higher flowrate, the contamination is 
insulating. If a lower flowrate is displayed, the 
contamination results in a short-circuit.
For repairs to the liner, electrodes or magnet coil, the 
flowmeter must be returned to the manufacturer.
See Returning devices on page 128.
Cleaning
When cleaning the exterior of meters, make sure that the 
cleaning agent used does not corrode the housing surface 
and the seals.
To avoid static charge, a damp cloth must be used for 
cleaning.
WARNING
WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot measuring media
 
temperature!
•  Before starting work on the device, make sure that it 
has cooled sufficiently.
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.
CAUT ION
NOTICE
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.
Loss of Ex-approval!
Loss of Ex approval due to replacement of components 
in devices for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
•  Devices for use in potentially explosive atmospheres 
may be serviced and repaired by qualified ABB 
personnel only.
•  For measuring devices for potentially explosive 
atmospheres, observe the relevant operator 
guidelines.
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.
DANGER