Table of contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Purpose of this documentation.................................................................................................7
1.2 Document history.....................................................................................................................7
1.3 Scope of validity of this document............................................................................................7
1.4 Intended use............................................................................................................................8
1.5 Product compatibility................................................................................................................8
1.6 Nameplate layout.....................................................................................................................9
1.7 Checking the consignment.....................................................................................................11
1.8 Security information...............................................................................................................11
1.9 Transportation and storage....................................................................................................12
1.10 Notes on warranty..................................................................................................................12
2 Safety instructions......................................................................................................................................13
2.1 Precondition for use...............................................................................................................13
2.1.1 Warning symbols on the device.............................................................................................13
2.1.2 Laws and directives................................................................................................................13
2.1.3 Conformity with European directives......................................................................................14
2.2 Requirements for special applications...................................................................................14
2.3 Use in hazardous areas.........................................................................................................15
3 Installing/mounting......................................................................................................................................17
3.1 Basic safety instructions.........................................................................................................17
3.1.1 Installation location requirements...........................................................................................19
3.1.1.1 Devices with marine approval................................................................................................20
3.1.2 Proper mounting.....................................................................................................................20
3.2 Installation (except level)........................................................................................................21
3.2.1 Installation configuration........................................................................................................21
3.2.2 Installation (except level)........................................................................................................22
3.2.3 Fastening with the mounting bracket.....................................................................................22
3.3 Installation (level)...................................................................................................................24
3.3.1 Mounting on the container......................................................................................................25
3.4 Removing...............................................................................................................................28
4 Connecting.................................................................................................................................................29
4.1 Basic safety instructions.........................................................................................................29
4.2 Connecting the device............................................................................................................32
4.2.1 Opening the device................................................................................................................32
4.2.2 Connecting the device............................................................................................................33
SITRANS P320/P420 (mA/HART)
Compact Operating Instructions, 06/2018, A5E38874562-AA 3