Table of contents
1 Getting started..............................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Commissioning the device without display...............................................................................7
1.2 Commissioning the device with display....................................................................................8
2 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Purpose of this documentation...............................................................................................11
2.2 Document history...................................................................................................................11
2.3 Scope of validity of this document..........................................................................................11
2.4 Intended use..........................................................................................................................12
2.5 Product compatibility..............................................................................................................13
2.6 Nameplate layout...................................................................................................................14
2.7 Checking the consignment.....................................................................................................16
2.8 Security information...............................................................................................................16
2.9 Transportation and storage....................................................................................................17
2.10 Notes on warranty..................................................................................................................17
3 Safety instructions......................................................................................................................................19
3.1 Precondition for use...............................................................................................................19
3.1.1 Warning symbols on the device.............................................................................................19
3.1.2 Laws and directives................................................................................................................19
3.1.3 Conformity with European directives......................................................................................20
3.2 Requirements for special applications...................................................................................20
3.3 Use in hazardous areas.........................................................................................................21
4 Installing/mounting......................................................................................................................................23
4.1 Basic safety instructions.........................................................................................................23
4.1.1 Installation location requirements...........................................................................................26
4.1.1.1 Devices with marine approval................................................................................................26
4.1.2 Proper mounting.....................................................................................................................27
4.2 Installation (except level)........................................................................................................27
4.2.1 Installation configuration........................................................................................................27
4.2.2 Installation (except level)........................................................................................................28
4.2.3 Fastening with the mounting bracket.....................................................................................29
4.3 Installation (level)...................................................................................................................30
4.3.1 Mounting on the container......................................................................................................31
4.4 Removing...............................................................................................................................35
SITRANS P320/P420 with 4 to 20 mA/HART
Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2018, A5E38874562-AB 3