Installing/mounting
4.1 Basic safety instructions
SIPART PS2 with and without HART
32 Operating Instructions, 10/2013, A5E00074631-11
It is possible to damage the cover gasket
If the cover gasket is not positioned correctly in the groove of the base plate, it could be
damaged when the cover is mounted and screwed tight.
• Therefore make sure that the gasket is seated correctly.
Open cable inlet or incorrect cable gland
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas.
• Close the cable inlets for the electrical connections. Only use cable glands or plugs
which are approved for the relevant type of protection.
Construction (Page 237)
Exceeded maximum ambient or process media temperature
Danger of explosion in hazardous areas.
Device damage.
• Make sure that the maximum permissible ambient and process media temperatures of
the device are not exceeded. Refer to the information in Chapter "Technical data
(Page 235)".
Unsuitable compressed air
Device damage. As a general rule, the positioner must only be operated with dry and clean
compressed air.
• Use the customary water separators and filters. An additional dryer is required in
extreme cases.
• Use dryers, especially if you operate the positioner at low ambient temperatures.