Safety Hints, Electrical Protection Class  PR 5210 Operating Manual 
8  Sartorius 
1.3.3 Protective earth 
The connection to protective earth is done via the mounting rail. 
 
 
1.3.4  Supply voltage connection  
 
The supply voltage is 24V DC +10% / -15%. 
The power consumption is 8.2 W maximum.  
For connection to 230 / 115 VAC an external power supply  
(e.g. PR 1624/00) is required.  
 
 
1.3.5  Failure and excessive stress 
If the instrument is suspected of being unsafe, shut it down and protect it against accidental 
operation. This is the case when the unit: 
 
•  is physically damaged, 
•  does not function any more, 
•  is stressed beyond the tolerable limits (e.g. during storage, transport). 
 
 
1.3.6  Fuse    
The instrument has got no fuse to be exchanged. The load cell supply is protected against short circuit 
by multifuse elements. If the load cell supply switches off, disconnect the device from power. Search for 
the reason and eliminate it. After a cooling down period of about 3 minutes the power can be switched 
on again.  
 
 
1.4  Repair and maintenance 
Repairs are subject to checking and can be carried out only at Sartorius Hamburg GmbH, Hamburg. In 
case of defect or functional trouble, please, contact your local Sartorius organization for repair. When 
returning the instrument for repair, an exact and complete fault description must be supplied. 
Maintenance work may be carried out only by a trained technician aware of the involved hazards, 
whereby the relevant precautions must be taken.  
 
1.4.1 Soldering work 
Carrying out any soldering work on the unit is not allowed, excepting the solder link (see chapter 2.5.1.4 
and 2.5.1.5).  
 
 
1.4.2 Cleaning 
If necessary, the front panel can be cleaned using a damp, soft cloth. Use only little water or isopropyl 
alcohol for moisturizing. 
 
 
1.4.3 Disposal 
 
Electronics scrap is special waste. 
Please, follow your local disposal regulations.