SICK FLOWSIC200 - Basic Safety Information; Recognizing Malfunctions

Important information
FLOWSIC200 · Operating Instructions · 8013271/1CJ9/V2-0/2022-01 · © SICK Engineering GmbH 11
1.6.2 Basic safety information
Observe the safety information here and the warning information in the following Sections
of these Operating Instructions to reduce health risks and avoid dangerous situations.
In the case of warning symbols on the devices, the Operating Instructions must be
consulted to determine the nature of the potential hazard and the actions required to avoid
the hazard.
 Only put the FLOWSIC200 into operation after reading the Operating Instructions.
 Observe all safety information.
 If anything is not clear: Please contact SICK Customer Service.
 Only use the FLOWSIC200 measuring system as described in these Operating
Instructions. The manufacturer bears no responsibility for any other use.
 Do not carry out any work or repairs on the FLOWSIC200 not described in this Manual.
 Do not remove, add or modify any components to or on the FLOWSIC200 unless
described and specified in the official manufacturer information.
 Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
 Do not use damaged components or parts.
 If you do not follow these guidelines, the following applies:
 Any warranty by the manufacturer becomes void
 The FLOWSIC200 can become dangerous
 The approval for use in potentially explosive atmospheres is no longer valid.
1.6.3 Recognizing malfunctions
Any deviations from normal operation must be regarded as a serious indication of a
functional impairment. This includes, amongst others:
● Significant drifts in measured results
● Increased power consumption
● Increased temperatures of system components
● Triggering of monitoring devices
● Unusually strong vibrations or unusual operating noise from a purge air/cooling air
blower
● Smells or smoke emission
NOTICE:
The operator must ensure the following to avoid malfunctions that can
indirectly or directly lead to injuries to persons or material damage:
 The responsible maintenance personnel are at hand at all times and as
quickly as possible,
 The maintenance personnel are adequately qualified to react correctly to
malfunctions of the measuring system and any resulting operational
interruptions (e.g., when used for measurement and control purposes),
 The malfunctioning equipment is switched off immediately in case of doubt
and that switching off does not cause collateral malfunctions.