GE
Measurement & Control
Certification &
Safety Statements
1100 Technology Park Drive, Billerica, MA 01821, U.S.A.
Telephone: 978-437-1000 or 800-833-9438
Sensing House, Shannon Free Zone East, Shannon, County Clare, Ireland
Telephone: +353 61 470200
CSS-0001, Rev. A
June 2012
Certification & Safety Statements for GE Measurement & Control Ultrasonic Flow Transmitters
When installing this apparatus, the following requirements must be met:
• Field wiring shall be rated at least 10°C above 70°C.
• Connecting cables shall be mounted securely and protected from mechanical damage, pulling and twisting.
• Cable entries are ¾” NPT.
• Cable glands of an approved flameproof design are required. These must be installed according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Where the cable glands are provided by GE, the manufacturer’s instructions, as supplied, to GE, will be
included in the documentation.
• Unused cable entries must be sealed using a certified threaded plug.
• Modifications to the flameproof enclosure are not permitted.
• The apparatus should be de-energized before opening.
• Installation should comply with IEC/EN 60079-14.
• Equipment is of type flameproof “d” design and complies with: EN 60079-0:2009, EN 60079-1:2007,
EN 60529:1991 +A1:2000, IEC 60079-0:2011, IEC 60079-1:2007, IEC 60529:2001.
• The product contains no exposed parts which produce surface temperature infrared, electromagnetic ionizing, or
non-electrical dangers.
• The product must not be subjected to mechanical or thermal stresses in excess of those permitted in the certification
documentation and the instruction manual.
• The product cannot be repaired by the user; it must be replaced by an equivalent certified product. Repairs should only
be carried out by the manufacturer or by an approved repairer.
• Only trained, competent personnel may install, operate and maintain the equipment
• The product is an electrical apparatus and must be installed in the hazardous area in accordance with the
requirements of the EC Type Examination Certificate. The installation must be carried out in accordance with all the
appropriate international, national and local standard codes and practices and site regulations for flameproof
apparatus and in accordance with the instructions contained in the manual. Access to the circuitry must not be made
during operation.
Special Conditions for Safe Use: Consult the manufacturer if dimensional information on the flameproof joints is
necessary.
Markings: Markings shall appear on the product as shown below:
WATTS: XXX
VOLTAGE: XXX
US
APPROVED
MFG DATE: MMXXYY
S/N: XXXXXXXX
MODEL: XXXXXXX
C
FM
Tamb = -20°C to +60°C
FM12ATEX0040X
II 2 G Ex d IIB + H2 T6 Gb IP66
AT LEAST 10°C ABOVE 70°C.
SUPPLY CONNECTION WIRING SHALL BE RATED
CABLE GLAND ENTRIES ARE 3/4" NPT
CL I, DIV. 1, GPS BCD; T6.
IECEx FMG12.0012X
BILLERICA MA USA
1180
GE INFRASTRUCTURE SENSING
CL I, ZONE 1, AEx/Exd IIB + H2
1100 TECHNOLOGY PARK DR.
WARNING - DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED
AVERTISSEMENT - Ne pas ouvrir sous tension
WARNING - DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE GAS ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT
AVERTISSEMENT - Ne pas ouvrir une atmosphere eplosive gazeuse est presente
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