iTEMP TMT162 Safety instructions
Endress+Hauser 5
Symbol Meaning
Potential equalization connection (PE: protective earth)
Ground terminals that must be connected to ground prior to establishing any other connections.
The ground terminals are located on the interior and exterior of the device:
• Interior ground terminal: potential equalization is connected to the supply network.
• Exterior ground terminal: device is connected to the plant grounding system.
1.2.3 Symbols for certain types of information
Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
Permitted
Procedures, processes or actions that
are permitted.
Preferred
Procedures, processes or actions that
are preferred.
Forbidden
Procedures, processes or actions that
are forbidden.
Tip
Indicates additional information.
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Series of steps
Result of a step Visual inspection
2 Safety instructions
2.1 Requirements for the personnel
The operating personnel must fulfill the following requirements:
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Trained, qualified specialists: must have a relevant qualification for this specific function
and task
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Are authorized by the plant owner/operator
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Are familiar with federal/national regulations
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Before beginning work, the specialist staff must have read and understood the instructions
in the manuals and supplementary documentation as well as in the certificates (depending
on the application)
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Follow instructions and comply with basic conditions
2.2 Intended use
The device is a universal and configurable temperature field transmitter with either one or
two temperature sensor inputs for resistance thermometers (RTD), thermocouples (TC) and
resistance and voltage transmitters. The device is designed for mounting in the field.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-intended use.