Siemens SITRANS FMS500 - Connecting; General information

Connecting
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5.1 General information
The following contains a short description of how to connect a remote mounted sensor to a
transmitter type SITRANS FMT020. For more information, e.g. about wiring of power supply and
outputs, refer to the Operating Instructions for the respective transmitter.
Before connecting
• Check that serial numbers on sensor and SENSORPROM® unit are identical.
WARNING
The pertinent regulations must be observed for electrical installation.
• Never install the device with the mains voltage switched on!
• Danger of electric shock!
• The electrodes and magnetic current line may only be connected when the device is not
connected to the power supply.
• If the housing is under voltage (power supply), the cover may be unscrewed by quali󹪝ed
personnel only.
WARNING
Mains supply from building installation Class II
A switch or circuit breaker (max. 15 A) must be installed in close proximity to the equipment
and within easy reach of the operator. It must be marked as the disconnecting device for the
equipment.
SITRANS FMS500
Operating Instructions, 01/2024, A5E52677520-AA 27