PR 5210 Operating Manual  Safety Hints, Electrical Protection Class 
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1 SAFETY HINTS, ELECTRICAL PROTECTION CLASS 
 
 
This instrument was built and tested in accordance with the safety regulations for 
measuring and control instrumentation. The instrument was delivered in safe 
condition. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, the operator 
must follow the hints and warnings given in this documentation. 
 
 
1.1  Application of the instrument 
The instrument is intended for weighing installations and is particularly suitable for tank and hopper 
weighing and as a weight transmitter in intelligent control systems. Product operation, commissioning 
and maintenance must be done by well trained and qualified persons who know of the risks and avoid 
them, or take measures to protect themselves. 
The instrument is latest state of the art. No warranty is taken that the product is free of errors, 
especially with reference to the software and hardware required for operation and supplied by third 
parties. The manufacturer does not take any liability for damage caused by incorrect use of this 
product. Using this product implies recognition of the above-mentioned regulations.  
 
 
1.2 Initial inspection 
Check the contents of the consignment for completeness and note whether any damage has occurred 
during transport. If the content is incomplete or damaged, a claim must be filed with the carrier 
immediately and the Sartorius Hamburg sales or service organization must be informed to permit repair 
or replacement of the unit.  
 
 
1.3 Before commissioning 
 
 
 Before commissioning, after storage and transport, the instrument must be 
inspected visually to preclude mechanical damage. 
 
 
1.3.1 Installation 
The instrument is designed for mounting on standard rails (35 mm, acc. to DIN 46277). 
 
 
When mounting on the rail, ensure that between the modules to the left and right 
of the transmitter 20mm space is kept. 
 
 
1.3.2  Electrostatically sensitive components 
This instrument contains electrostatically sensitive components. Therefore, potential equalization must 
be provided when working at the instrument (antistatic protection).