Emerson FB1200 - Section 2: Installation; Hazardous Locations; Environmental Specifications

Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Instruction Manual
D301782X012
March 2019
Installation 11
Section 2: Installation
This section covers the following topics:
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Hazardous Locations
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Environmental Specifications
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Required Tools
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Site Considerations
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General Wiring Guidelines
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Front or Rear End caps
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Mounting the Enclosure
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Grounding the Device
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Terminal Plate
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Power Modes
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Connecting Power
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Installing the Optional Solar Panel
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Connecting Communication Ports
The flow computer ships from the factory fully assembled, except for the optional solar panel
assembly.
2.1 Hazardous Locations
The housing for the FB1200 Flow Computer is an explosion-proof case designed to operate in
hazardous locations.
For North America the FB1200 Flow Computer has certifications for Class I, Division 1 (Groups C &
D) explosion-proof, Class I Division 2 (Groups A, B, C & D) non-incendive, and non-hazardous
locations only. Appendix A contains special information for Class I Division 2 installations; Appendix B
contains special information for Class I Division 1 installations.
For Europe the FB1200 Flow Computer has certifications for Ex db Zone 1 flame-proof and for Ex nA
Zone 2 non-sparking installations and non-hazardous locations only. Appendix C contains special
information for Ex nA Zone 2 installations; Appendix D contains special information for Ex db Zone 1
installations.
All certifications are listed on the data plate located on the top of the device.
2.2 Environmental Specifications
This section summarizes the environmental specifications for the device. For full details, refer to
the product data sheet FB1200 Flow Computer (D301790X012).