Siemens LDS 6 Compact Operating Instructions

Table of contents
1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Purpose of this documentation ............................................................................................ 5
1.2 Intended use........................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Range of application ............................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Set-up of an LDS 6 system for use in hazardous areas ........................................................... 6
1.5 Information on nameplates.................................................................................................. 7
1.6 Notes on warranty ............................................................................................................. 13
1.7 Checking the consignment................................................................................................. 13
1.8 Transportation and storage ................................................................................................ 13
2 Safe use of the device.......................................................................................................................... 15
2.1 Loss of safety of device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i" ................................... 16
2.2 Requirements for special applications................................................................................. 16
2.3 Safety information ............................................................................................................. 16
2.4 Quali󹪝ed personnel for hazardous area applications............................................................ 19
2.5 Laws and directives............................................................................................................ 19
2.6 Conformity with European directives.................................................................................. 20
2.7 Conformity with UK regulations ......................................................................................... 20
3 Installing/mounting ............................................................................................................................. 21
3.1 Safety notes....................................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Site requirements............................................................................................................... 23
3.2.1 Central unit and barrier box ............................................................................................... 23
3.2.1.1 Direct sunlight ................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.2 LDS 6, optics housing CD 6................................................................................................. 24
3.3 Safe installation ................................................................................................................ 24
3.4 LDS 6, optics housing CD 6 installation .............................................................................. 27
3.5 Installation of the barrier box ............................................................................................. 28
4 Electric connections............................................................................................................................. 31
4.1 Safety notes....................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.1 Unsuitable cables, cable glands and/or plugs ...................................................................... 31
4.2 Connecting the LDS 6, optics housing CD 6 ........................................................................ 33
4.3 Connection diagrams......................................................................................................... 44
LDS 6 & Optics housing CD 6 Compact Operating Instructions
Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2022, A5E03314905-AB 3

Siemens LDS 6 Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	LDS 6
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English