FALCO Instrument User Manual V1.2R
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Legal Notices Regarding the Safe Operation of Equipment ............................................................... 6
Symbols ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Warnings, Cautions and Information notifications ............................................................................ 6
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Certification FTZÚ ........................................................................................................................ 9
Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................................... 10
Statements ................................................................................................................................ 11
Responsibility for Correct Use ..........................................................................................................11
Warnings ...........................................................................................................................................11
Quality Assurance .............................................................................................................................11
Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................11
Service...............................................................................................................................................11
Introduction to FALCO ................................................................................................................ 11
Technical Specification ............................................................................................................... 12
Un-Packing ................................................................................................................................ 13
System Description .................................................................................................................... 13
Outputs and Communications ..........................................................................................................13
RS485 Modbus Interface ............................................................................................................ 14
Installation Requirements .......................................................................................................... 15
Location Requirements.....................................................................................................................15
Power Requirements ........................................................................................................................15
Cable and Gland Requirements ........................................................................................................15
Installation ................................................................................................................................ 16
Preparation for Installation ..............................................................................................................16
Dimensions for Installation...............................................................................................................16
Installing the Housing Module..........................................................................................................17
After-Installation Test .......................................................................................................................18
Installation in Zones with Explosive Atmospheres ...........................................................................18
Configurations of the 4 – 20 mA Current Loop ............................................................................. 19
Hydrophobic Filter ..................................................................................................................... 23