8 EB 8384-0 EN
Safety instructions and measures
Referenced documentation
The following documents apply in addition to these mounting and operating instructions:
− The mounting and operating instructions of the components on which the positioner is
mounted (valve, actuator, valve accessories, etc.).
1.1 Notes on possible severe personal injury
DANGER
!
Risk of fatal injury due to the formation of an explosive atmosphere.
Incorrect installation, operation or maintenance of the positioner in potentially explosive
atmospheres may lead to ignition of the atmosphere and cause death.
Î Thefollowingregulationsapplytoinstallationinhazardousareas:EN60079-14
(VDE0165,Part1).
Î Installation, operation or maintenance of the positioner must only performed by per-
sonnel who has undergone special training or instructions or who is authorized to
work on explosion-protected devices in hazardous areas.
1.2 Notes on possible property damage
NOTICE
!
Risk of damage to the positioner due to incorrect mounting position.
Î Do not mount the positioner with the back of the device facing upward.
Risk of malfunction due to incorrect sequence during start-up.
The positioner can only work properly if the mounting and start-up are performed in the
prescribed sequence.
Î Performmountingandstart-upasdescribedinsection5inpage26.
An incorrect electrical power supply will damage the positioner.
A current source must be used to provide the electrical power for the positioner.
Î Only use a current source and never a voltage source.