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Table of contents:
1
General remarks ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Purpose of this Manual ........................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Limits of liability ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Copyright ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.5 Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.6 Manufacturer’s address, customer services........................................................................................................ 3
2 Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 General sources of hazards ................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Use in accordance with intended purpose .......................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Operator’s responsibility ...................................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Staff qualifications (target group assessment) .................................................................................................... 4
2.5 Signs/Safety markings ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.6 Safety equipment ................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.7 Environmental protection..................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Use in explosion risk areas pursuant to Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX) ........................................................................... 5
3.1 T5500/T6500 without switching contact .............................................................................................................. 5
3.2 T5500/T6500 I#### with inductive proximity switch KE##I##0C0H2 ................................................................. 5
4 Technical data ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
5 Labeling on the device ................................................................................................................................................ 6
5.1 Labeling on the device for explosion risk areas (ATEX) ..................................................................................... 6
6 Construction and function ........................................................................................................................................... 7
6.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................................. 7
6.2 Description of function ......................................................................................................................................... 7
6.3 Description of components .................................................................................................................................. 7
6.4 Accessories ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
7 Transport .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
7.1 Safety .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
7.2 Transport inspection ............................................................................................................................................ 8
7.3 Storage ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
8 Assembly/Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 8
8.1 Safety .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
8.2 Preparations (requirements for the installation location) ..................................................................................... 8
8.3 Mounting/Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 8
8.4 Starting up ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
8.5 Subsequent relocation of the gauge (by the customer) .................................................................................... 10
9 Servicing ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
9.1 Safety ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
9.2 Check on function, and recalibration ................................................................................................................. 11
9.3 Cleaning and maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 11
10 Faults .................................................................................................................................................................... 12
10.1 Safety ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
10.2 Conduct in the event of faults ........................................................................................................................ 12