8.4 Electrostatic charge
WARNING
Electrostatic charge
May cause death or serious injury.
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas if electrostatic charges develop, for example, when
cleaning plastic surfaces with a dry cloth
● Prevent electrostatic charging in hazardous areas.
● Clean only with a damp cloth.
8.5 Maintenance and repair work
The device is maintenance-free. However, a periodic inspection according to pertinent
directives and regulations must be carried out.
An inspection can include check of:
● Ambient conditions
● Seal integrity of the process connections, cable entries, and cover screws
● Reliability of power supply, lightning protection, and grounds
8.5.1 Service and maintenance information
Service and maintenance information is information about the condition of the device used for
diagnostics and service purposes.
Service and maintenance
8.5 Maintenance and repair work
SITRANS FST030 (Modbus)
84 Operating Instructions, 08/2018, A5E37367739-AD