Wiring
5.8 Instructions specific to hazardous area
SITRANS LC300
Operating Instructions, 05/2021, A5E47904073-AA
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General notes
Refer to the appropriate certificate for application in specific hazardous environments. The
equipment has not been assessed as a safety related device (as referred to by Directive
2014/34/EU Annex II, clause 1.5). The certificate numbers have an "X" suffix, which indicates
that specific condition of use apply. Those installing or inspecting this equipment must have
access to the certificates.
Qualifications of personnel / servicing / repair
• Installation and inspection of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained
personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice (ABNT NBR IEC/EN 60079-14
and ABNT/NBR IEC/EN 60079-17 in Europe).
• Repair of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance
with the applicable code of practise (e.g. ABNT NBR IEC/EN 60079-19 within Europe).
• Repair of flameproof path is not intended.
• Components to be incorporated into or used as replacements in the equipment shall be
fitted by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the manufacturer's documentation.
• In potentially explosive atmospheres open the enclosure only when the device is not
energized. Turn off power before servicing any device (the transmitter is in operation
when the power supply is switched on). In case of removing the unit from vessel, take
care of process pressure and material passing the opening.
ATEX list of certificates / list of standards
Certificate number: DEKRA 18ATEX0046 X
See EU - Declaration of Conformity for the list of standards valid for ATEX certificates.
ATEX year of manufacturing
ATEX: Ex-marking
Devices with ATEX approval are marked on the nameplate as follows.
If both Flameproof and Dust Ignition proof are present on the same nameplate, a tick box is
present where the end user needs to select the protection method at the time of installment.
Dust ignition proof
with intrinsically safe output to probe
II 1/2 D Ex ia/tb [ia Da] IIIC TX Da/Db
Flameproof / Dust ignition proof
with intrinsically safe output to probe
II 1/2 G Ex ia/db [ia Ga] IIC TX Ga/Gb
II 1/2 D Ex ia/tb [ia Da] IIIC TX Da/Db