SwirlMaster FSS430, FSS450 VortexMaster FSV430, FSV450 | CI/FSS/FSV430/450-EN Rev. D  5 
 
2  Use in potentially explosive 
atmospheres 
DANGER 
Danger of explosion if the device is operated with the 
transmitter housing or terminal box open! 
Before opening the transmitter housing or the terminal box, 
note the following points:  
—  Check that a valid fire permit is available. 
—  Make sure that there is no explosion hazard. 
—  Before opening the device, switch off the power supply 
and wait for t > 2 minutes. 
 
2.1  Obligations of the owner 
2.1.1  ATEX, IECEx, NEPSI 
The installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of 
devices in areas with explosion hazard must only be carried 
out by appropriately trained personnel. 
When operating the meter in the presence of combustible 
dusts, IEC 61241 ff must be complied with. 
The safety instructions for electrical apparatus in potentially 
explosive areas must be complied with, in accordance with 
Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX) and IEC60079-14 (Installation of 
electrical equipment in potentially explosive areas). 
To ensure safe operation, the requirements of EU Directive 
ATEX 118a (minimum requirements concerning the protection 
of workers) must be met. 
 
2.1.2  FM, CSA 
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). 
 
 
 
 
 
2.2  Zone 2, 22 - type of protection "non-sparking" 
2.2.1  Ex-marking 
 
ATEX 
Order code  B1 
Type examination certificate FM13ATEX0056X 
II 3G Ex nA IIC T4 to T6 Gc 
II 3 D Ex tc IIIC T85 °C DC 
For electrical parameters, see certificate FM13ATEX0056X 
 
IECEx 
Order code  N1 
Certificate of conformity  IECEx FME 13.0004X 
Ex nA IIC T4 to T6 Gc 
Ex tc IIIC T85 °C DC 
For electrical parameters, see certification IECEx FME 13.0004X 
 
FM approval for USA and Canada 
Order code  F3 
CL I, ZONE 2 AEx/Ex nA IIC T6, T5, T4 
CL I/DIV 2/GP ABCD 
NI CL 1/DIV 2/GP ABCD, DIP CL II,III/DIV 2/GP EFG 
Housing: TYPE 4X 
 
NEPSI 
Order code  S2 
Ex nA IIC T4 to T6 Gc 
DIP A22 Ta 85 °C 
For electrical parameters, see certificate GYJ14.1088X 
 
Power supply 
Ex nA U
B
 = 12 ... 42 V DC 
 
Switch output 
The switch output is designed as an optoelectronic coupler or 
a NAMUR contact (in accordance with DIN 19234). 
—  When the NAMUR contact is closed, the internal 
resistance is approx. 1000 Ω.  
—  When the contact is open, the internal resistance is 
> 10 kΩ. 
The switch output can be changed over to "optoelectronic 
coupler" if required. 
—  NAMUR with switching amplifier 
— Switch output 
  Ex nA: U
B
 = 16 ... 30 V, I
B
 = 2 ... 30 mA